NIFT Entrance Exam Syllabus

The material kit of NIFT Situation Test 2026 can include the following:

• Corrugated sheets: 2
• Cardboard: 1
• OHP Sheets: 1
• Translucents Sheet: 1
• Coloured sheets: 4
• Ice cream sticks: 8-10
• Toothpicks: 6-7
• All pinks
• Jute Thread: 2m
• Needle
• Balloon
• Clay: 2 colors
• Chopsticks: 2
• Quilling strips
• Paper plate: 2
• Bubble wrap: 1
• Muslin Cloth piece
• Butter paper
• Newspaper
• Rubber band

Some of the important topics for NIFT Situation Test are:

• Momentoes
• Badges
• product Design
• Set Design
• Book Cover/Diaries
• Window Display: For Shoes, Clothes, etc.
• Accessories
• Character Design

NIFT Situation Test is a hands on test. It evaluates a candidate skills for material handling and innovative ability with a given set of materials. Candidates are required to make a 3D model.

NIFT exam is among the most competitive and the toughest. So, it is recommended that candidate start their exam preparation in advance, around 1 year before.

After completing NIFT 3D model in Situation Test, candidates are required to write a brief explanation of model. This is known as Write Up. It should be clear, concise and structured. It should explain process, inspiration, theme and materials.

A Technical Ability Test (TAT) and Personal Interview will be conducted for NIFT Stage 2 examination of B.F.Tech. (NLEA). The format of the exam will be in paper-based (OMR) format. 

NIFT Situation Test will be of 2 hours. In this time, candidates have to draw the given 3D model and write about it. 

After NIFT Situation Test, NIFT prepares a final merit list based on the weighted average of GAT, CAT, and Situation Test and Interview scores. Qualified candidates are then invited for counselling.

NIFT Stage 2 will have Situation Test and Personal Interview. 

There will be three rounds of counselling in NIFT Counselling 2026. One round of spot counselling is also expected if there are seats left.