In a poll conducted by Shiksha, the maximum number of respondents said they spend around 2-3 hours each day on the preparation of the Situation Test for cracking NIFT Stage 2 Examinations. Read in detail to know more.
NIFT Stage 2 Examination
NTA NIFT Situation Test is just round the corner. The Situation test is one of the most important components for the Stage 2 Admission Process for the Bachelor of Design (B.Des) programme at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT). The evaluation of the Situation Test/Studio Test is done based on creativity, material handling, innovation, etc. All the candidates who have cleared the NIFTEE Stage 1 will be allowed to appear for the Stage 2 Situation Test/Studio Test and Personal Interview.
The Stage 2 Situation Test will be conducted on June 08, 2025, for the Undergraduate Programmes at the designated test centres.
Shiksha Poll: How many hours a day do you dedicate to NIFT Situation Test preparation?
A recent poll conducted by Shiksha amongst NIFT 2025 aspirants reveals insights into their daily preparation habits for the upcoming Stage 2 NIFT Situation Test. Out of 300+ participants, a majority - 55% reported dedicating 2 to 3 hours per day to their preparation.
Meanwhile, 24% of respondents said they study for 3 to 4 hours, while 21% said they study for more than 5 hours each day, preparing for the NIFTEE Situation Test 2025.
With the NIFT Stage 2 Examination scheduled for June 08, 2025, including the Situation Test, Studio Test, and Personal Interview, these preparation patterns highlight the effort students are putting into securing admission at India’s top design institutes.
Shiksha Poll
Important Dates for NIFT Stage 2
The following table shows the dates for NIFT Stage 2:
| Programme | Stage 2 Components | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Des (Bachelor of Design) | Situation Test – Model-making, material handling, creativity, innovation | June 8, 2025 (Sun) | 18 Cities Across India (Upcoming) |
| B.Des (NLEA) | Studio Test + Personal Interview | June 8, 2025 (Sun) | Designated Test Centres (Upcoming) |
| B.Des (Artisans) | Artisan Skill Test + Personal Interview | June 8, 2025 (Sun) | Designated Test Centres (Upcoming) |
| B.F.Tech (NLEA) | Technical Ability Test (OMR-based) + Personal Interview | June 8, 2025 (Sun) | As per the Schedule at the Test Centres (Upcoming) |
| PG Programmes (M.Des, M.F.M., M.F.Tech) | Personal Interview | From May 26, 2025 | Only in Delhi (Exact Venue in Call Letter) (Ongoing) |
| PG M.F.Tech | Personal Interview | June 03, 2025 | Only in Delhi (Exact Venue in Call Letter) (Upcoming) |
Stay tuned for more updates.
To do well in an entrance exam like NIFT, the candidate is expected to have good drawing skills. Note that the NIFT paper will have two sub-exams - CAT and GAT.
The CAT or the Creative Ability Test will evauate the drawing skills of the candidate.
So, unless you have above average drawing skills, you might struggle.
To do well in the exam, work on your drawing and visualization skills.
For NIFT Preparation, candidates need to solve 30-40 sample papers in 6 months. When the exams are very near, one sample paper should be solved daily.
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