NIFT

NIFT B. Des selection process comprises a written examination comprising of a Creative Ability Test CAT and General Ability Test (GAT), followed by a Situation Test to be undertaken by shortlisted candidates of the written examination. GAT comprises the following topics as under.
1. Quantitative Ability : 20 Questions
2. Communication Ability : 25 Questions
3. English Comprehension : 25 Questions
4. Analytical Ability : 15 Questions
5. General Knowledge & Current Affairs : 15 Questions
Total= 100 Questions of 100 Marks
Please refers any two books from the following books for entrance exam preparation.
1. NIFT Exam Guide by Verma
2. NIFT Exam Guide by Dr R. P. Datason
3. Arihant NIFT Entrance Exam Self Study Guide
4. NIFT Entrance Examination (Guide) by D Mittal
The weightage given to various test in selection for B. Des. Are given below.
1. CAT 50%
2. GAT : 30%
3. Situation Test : 20%. .

ROI (Return on Investment) is a bummer. It will take at least 3 to 4 years, maybe more, to secure the tuition fee amount hence setting off the cost of pursuing education at NIFT be it on loan or otherwise. The average pay scale post NIFT for all courses hovers in the range of 4 to 5 LPA with yearly variations. The center from which you're pursuing the programme is important for it may increase or decrease the uncertainty regarding industry opportunities (risk factor). Centralized placements are a promise of equal opportunity. Not equal consideration. There is center bias in form of preference for students of top centers in the recruitment approach adopted by several major industry players. If you're financially unsound, and opting for an NRI seat, it's going to be added pressure not only during the length of programme but also post its culmination in absence of a healthy salary (beginning pay scales in Fashion industry are generally on the lower side). Moving beyond tuition fees, miscellaneous expenses will swell the total amount incurred on education by at least 15 to 25% if not more. Keeping all these expenses in mind, not swaying by the brand name and taking overall placements record into contention, I would state that NRI seat is a bad investment (on loan or otherwise) for economically weak students. No issues at all if you are from a financially well off setup.