Global Academy of Technology

Yes, the General Ability Test (GAT) is a mandatory component for admission to the Bachelor of Design (B.Des) programme at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Bhubaneswar, as well as for other NIFT campuses offering the B.Des course. The GAT is one of the key components of the NIFT Entrance Exam, which assesses a candidate's general aptitude, logical reasoning, quantitative ability, communication skills, English comprehension, and analytical abilities.

For admission to the B.Des programme at NIFT Bhubaneswar, candidates need to appear for and perform well in the NIFT Entrance Exam, which consists of various components such as the GAT, Creative Ability Test (CAT), and Situation Test. The GAT evaluates a candidate's overall aptitude and general skills required for design-related courses, while the CAT assesses their creative and design aptitude. The Situation Test examines a candidate's ability to handle practical situations related to design.

Therefore, to secure admission to the B.Des programme at NIFT Bhubaneswar, candidates must prepare for and perform satisfactorily in all sections of the NIFT Entrance Exam, including the General Ability Test (GAT). Detailed information about the exam pattern, syllabus, and specific criteria can be obtained from the official NIFT website or the admission brochure provided by NIFT.

Thiagarajar College of Engineering (TCE) in Madurai, Tamil Nadu has a management quota that allots 50% of seats. The minimum cut-off for the management quota is 190. 

TCE's admission process is based on merit in the last qualifying examination and qualifying for national-level examinations. For example, admission to the BE/BTech programme is based on TNEA counselling. The expected TNEA cutoff rank for 2023 for the BC category is 191.5–193 for Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Ss), 195.5–198 for Information Technology (Ss), 186.5–188 for Mechanical Engineering, and 184.5–187 for Mechanical Engineering (Ss). 

You can speak to a counselor at TCE for information on current availability of seats and the management fees structure.

The cutoff trend for BTech at Global Academy of Technology has been increasing in the recent years. In 2022, the closing rank for BTech. under general category for all India quota was 26320. In 2023, it increased to 31138. Likewise, the cut off ranks have changed from 26320 to 31138 for OBC 26320 to 31138 for SC 26320 to 31138 for ST 26320 to 31138 for EWS 26320 to 31138 for PWD. This trend is likely to continue in the coming years, as the demand for engineering education in India continues to grow. Similar cut off trend can be seen for female candidates under all categories however the ranks are slightly different.