Download Free NIFT Sample Papers with Solutions PDF (2016–2025)
Get access to NIFT sample papers with answer keys and solutions for all major programs including B.Des, M.Des, BFTech, MFTech, and MFM. These papers are designed by expert faculty at SILICA and based on the actual NIFT Entrance Exam patterns for NIFT GAT, NIFT CAT, and NIFT Situation Test.
Whether you’re preparing for NIFT 2025 or NIFT 2026, these sample papers will help you understand the format, improve your speed, and build confidence.
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| NIFT 2022 Sample Paper | NIFT 2021 Sample Paper |
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| NIFT 2020 Sample Paper | NIFT 2019 Sample Paper |
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| NIFT BDes – Creative Aptitude Test (CAT) | NIFT BDes – General Aptitude Test (GAT) |
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| NIFT MDes – Creative Aptitude Test (CAT) | NIFT MDes – General Aptitude Test (GAT) |
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| NIFT BFTech / MFM / MFTech – GAT | NIFT BDes Situation Test |
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Q. Success comes to those who are too vigilant to permit ________ from the chosen path.
(a) Distraction
(b) deviation
(c) alienation
(d) diversion
What Are NIFT Sample Papers?
NIFT sample papers are practice question sets based on the official NIFT entrance exam pattern for B.Des, M.Des, BFTech, MFTech, and MFM programs. They include questions from GAT (General Ability Test), CAT (Creative Ability Test), and Situation Test. These papers help students understand the exam format, difficulty level, and improve time management.
Where to Download Free NIFT Sample Papers (PDF)?
You can download solved NIFT sample papers (2016–2025) for free from trusted platforms like SILICA Institute. The PDFs include answer keys, expert-drawn solutions, and real previous year questions.
– NIFT B.Des CAT & GAT Papers
– M.Des Creative Aptitude Sample Papers
– GAT for BFTech, MFM & MFTech
– NIFT Situation Test Task Examples
What’s Inside a NIFT Sample Paper?
Each sample paper includes:
-Quantitative Ability
-Communication Skills
-English Comprehension
-Analytical Reasoning
-Current Affairs & GK
-Drawing + Design Tasks (CAT)
-Situation-based Modeling Tasks
Why You Should Solve NIFT Sample Papers
- Understand the Exam Format: Sample papers show you the kind of questions you’ll face in the exam, so you’re not surprised on exam day.
- Manage Your Time: By practicing with sample papers, you’ll get better at finishing the exam on time.
- Build Confidence: Solving these papers will help you feel more prepared and confident when you take the actual exam.
- Find Weak Areas: When you practice, you can figure out where you need to improve and focus on those areas.
What You Get with Our NIFT Sample Papers
- Free Downloads: You can download sample papers for courses like B.Des, M.Des, B.FTech, and M.F.M.
- Answer Keys: We provide answer keys to help you check your answers and understand where you went wrong.
- Real Exam Practice: Our sample papers are designed to be just like the real exam, so you get the best practice possible.
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NIFT 2026 / 2027 Sample Questions – CAT & GAT
CAT (Creative Ability Test) – Sample Visual Questions
– Illustrate a 4-step process (e.g., placing a bulb or folding a boat)
-Show contrast between words like Crispy–Soggy through visuals
-Depict a music instrument for 4 different festivals
-Visualize a street play, community celebration, or traffic scene
-Design a geometric shape to reflect your personality
GAT (General Ability Test) – Sample MCQs
-Direction sense, analytical puzzles
-Basic math & geometry questions
-General awareness and current affairs
-Sentence rearrangement and English -comprehension passages
Note: The NIFT sample paper PDFs for NIFT M.Des at the above link includes questions from different disciplines such as Fashion Design, Fashion Technology and Fashion Management. It also covers questions for the General Aptitude Test, Creative Aptitude Test and the Situation Test.
2. NIFT Sample papers for NIFT Exam 2026 /2027
- Here are some sample questions from the Creative Aptitude Test (CAT) of the NIFT B.Des & M.Des sample Paper:
| Q.1. Show any one of the following procedures in four steps:
[30 marks] [NIFT B.Des CAT 2018 Paper] |
| Q.2. Express the contrast between the given pair of words through two separate visuals in given boxes. Out of the given three, attempt any one:
[40 marks] [NIFT B.Des CAT 2017 Paper] |
| Q.3. Select a music instrument to depict four different festivals of your choice. You can modify the design, shape, colour of the selected musical instrument to represent a particular festival. [30 marks] [NIFT M.Des CAT 2021 Paper] |
| Q.4. Draw any one of the following scenes:
[30 marks] [NIFT B.Des CAT 2017 Paper] |
| Q.5. Depict your personality through a geometric shape, in colour. Give one word title to design. [40 marks] [NIFT M.Des CAT 2018 Paper] |
- Here are some sample questions from the General Aptitude Test (GAT) of the NIFT B.Des sample Paper:
| Q.1. From a point P, Samir started walking towards the South and walked 40 m. He turned towards his left and walked 30 m and reached a point Q. The point Q is at what minimum distance and at what direction from the point P? a) 50 m South-West b) 45 M South-East c) 50 M South-East d) 35 m South-East [ANALYTICAL ABILITY] [NIFT B.Des GAT 2019 Paper] |
| Q.2. When an object is placed between two mirrors placed parallel to each other, how many images will be formed? a) 2 b) 4 c) 6 d) Infinite [GENERAL KNOWLEDGE & CURRENT AFFAIRS] [NIFT B.Des GAT 2019 Paper] |
| Q.3. In each question below, there is a sentence of which some parts have been jumbled up. Rearrange these parts which are labelled P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence. I read an advertisement that said P : posh, air-conditioned Q : gentleman of taste R : are available for S : fully furnished rooms [ENGLISH – COMMUNICATION ABILITY TEST] [NIFT B.Des GAT 2021 Paper] |
| Q.4. If the outer radius of a metal pipe is 2.84 inches and the inner radius is 1.94 inches, the thickness of the metal inches is ___________. a) 0.75 b) 0.80 c) 0.90 d) 0.95 [QUANTITATIVE ABILITY TEST] [NIFT B.Des GAT 2019 Paper] |
- Here are some sample questions from the General Aptitude Test for NIFT BFTech / MFM / MFTech of the NIFT sample Papers:
| Q.1. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. I But perfect organization, faultless team-work, indomitable courage, superhuman endurance, even the latest equipment all these are unavailable unless the weather is kind. In the mountains it is the weather that rules everything. It may be fair it the early morning when the climb begins, but unexpectedly blizzards may halt the climbers with inadequate protection on an exposed slope. The villains of the piece are cold, wind and snow and in the Himalayas, these conspire together for the whole year, expect for two short periods. In early May and in October, there may be short intervals between the tremendous gales of winter and the treacherous shows of the monsoon. Only in these intervals is there any chance of finding the right weather conditions for an assault upon a peak. Cold can at least be kept at bay by warm clothing and weather there is no defence. 1. The two greatest enemies of the Himalayan Climber are ___________________. a) attitude and scarcity of oxygen b) wind and snow c) ice fields and rocks d) slopes and valley 2. It is bet to attempt scaling a peak ___________________. a) in the summer months b) between storms and gales c) early in May or in October d) when the monsoon are over 3. The perils of intense cold may be counteracted by ___________________. a) a special kind of food and clothing b) the use of alcohol c) climbing only during the morning hours d) the use of drugs and medicines 4. When climbing in the Hirnalayas one must always remember that the weather is ______________. a) Severe b) Conquerable c) the supreme arbiter d) fickle 5. According to the author, what the mountaineer today needs most is ___________________. a) regular exercise b) adequate medical aid c) financial support d) modern equipment [ENGLISH COMMUNICATION] [NIFT MFM/MFT/BFT 2018 Paper] |
| Q.2. When an object is placed between two mirrors placed parallel to each other, how many images will be formed? a) 2 b) 4 c) 6 d) Infinite [GENERAL KNOWLEDGE & CURRENT AFFAIRS] [NIFT B.Des GAT 2019 Paper] |
| Q.3. In each question below, there is a sentence of which some parts have been jumbled up. Rearrange these parts which are labelled P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence. I read an advertisement that said P : posh, air-conditioned Q : gentleman of taste R : are available for S : fully furnished rooms [ENGLISH – COMMUNICATION ABILITY TEST] [NIFT B.Des GAT 2021 Paper] |
| Q.4. If the outer radius of a metal pipe is 2.84 inches and the inner radius is 1.94 inches, the thickness of the metal inches is ___________. a) 0.75 b) 0.80 c) 0.90 d) 0.95 [QUANTITATIVE ABILITY TEST] [NIFT B.Des GAT 2019 Paper] |
NIFT Entrance Exam Pattern – GAT & CAT
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) offers 5 different programs- BDes, BFTech, MDes, MFM, MFTech. There is a different entrance exam for admission to each program.
One strategy to boost one’s chances of passing the NIFT 2026 / 2027 exam is to practice with NIFT sample papers and NIFT GAT Sample papers. This workout provides multiple benefits. For example, NIFT Entrance Test Sample Papers can provide information on the exam’s difficulty level, the types of questions asked, the marking method, and other topics.
Furthermore, by solving example papers intelligently, one can improve their problem-solving and time-management abilities.
The NIFT entrance exam is conducted in two stages. The first part of the NIFT 2026 / 2027 subdivision exam consists of two written tests: the Creative Ability Test (CAT) & the General Ability Test. Shortlisted candidates have to take part in a NIFT Situation Test/Personal Interview.
The final merit list for NIFT 2026 / 2027 will be generated by weighting the written tests and the Personal Interview/ Situation Test.
NIFT GAT Exam Pattern
At SILICA Institute, we guide students to crack the NIFT GAT (General Ability Test) with expert-curated preparation. The GAT is a computer-based test comprising 100 multiple-choice questions for B.Des aspirants and 120 questions for M.Des candidates. It evaluates key skills such as English comprehension, quantitative aptitude, analytical and logical reasoning, communication ability, and general knowledge & current affairs. Understanding the structure and mastering each section is crucial for scoring high in the NIFT entrance exam.
Important Notes:
- The specific NIFT exam pattern and syllabus may vary slightly from year to year.
- It’s essential to refer to the official NIFT website for the most up-to-date information.
- Practice with NIFT Past years question papers , mock tests & NIFT Study Material to familiarize yourself with the exam format and improve your time management skills.
GAT NIFT Exam Pattern - B.Des and M.Des
Creative Ability Test (CAT):
This test is administered to judge the intuitive ability, power of observation in concept development and design ability of the candidate. An important aspect of the test is the creative and innovative use of colour and illustration skills. About 3-4 questions come for 100 marks. They are all drawing and design related questions but not necessarily fashion related.
General Ability Test (GAT):
The language of the paper is English. This test will comprise various sections as given below:
| Program | B.Des | M.Des |
|---|---|---|
| Test Duration | 2 hours | 2 hour |
| Sections | No. of Questions | No. of Questions |
| Quantitative Ability | 20 | 20 |
| Communication Ability | 25 | 30 |
| English Comprehension | 25 | 30 |
| Analytical Ability | 15 | 25 |
| GK and Current Affairs | 15 | 15 |
| TOTAL | 100 | 120 |
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NIFT 2025 GAT Exam Pattern - B.F.Tech, M.F.Tech, M.F.M
General Ability Test (GAT):
| Program | BFTech | MFTech | MFM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test Duration | 3 hours | 3 hours | 3 hours |
| Sections | No. of Questions | No. of Questions | No. of Questions |
| Quantitative Ability | 30 | 30 | 10 |
| Communication Ability & English Comprehension | 45 | 45 | 50 |
| Analytical & Logical Ability | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| GK & Current Affairs | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Case Study | 25 | 25 | 40 |
| TOTAL | 150 | 150 | 150 |
P.S.- M.F.Tech will also have some questions from the engineering field.
P.S.- There is no negative marking in NIFT Entrance test.
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Situation Test - For B.Des
Shortlisted candidates for B.Des from the written entrance examination (CAT and GAT papers) are required to take a Situation Test in April 2020. The Situation Test is a hands-on test to evaluate the candidate’s skills for material handling and innovative ability on a given situation with a given set of materials. The model will be evaluated on space visualization, innovative and creative use of given material, composition of elements, colour scheme, construction skill, finesse of the model and overall presentation etc. These parameters will be checked with the write up explaining the concept behind the model constructed. The language of the write up has to be English. P.S.- The use of outside/additional material in making the model/design is not permitted.
Group Discussion & Personal Interview for MDes / MFM / MFTech
I. Group Discussion:
Shortlisted candidates for Masters Programs from the written entrance examination are required to undergo Case Study based Group Discussions (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). GD would comprise approximately 15 to 20 minutes of discussion on a case study assigned, on which a panel of experts will assess the candidates on various parameters including:
- Conceptual clarity
- Knowledge of the topic assigned
- Contribution made to the topic
- Interpersonal skills
- Ability to generate new ideas
- Problem solving approach
- Leadership qualities
- Effective communication
II. Personal Interview:
Candidates shall be evaluated on the parameters as listed below by a panel, in the Personal Interview:
- Career orientation
- Aptness for the course
- Overall personal achievements in academics and co-curricular activities
- Communication
- General awareness and aptitude, creative and lateral thinking
3. FAQs about NIFT Exam
1. Where can I download NIFT sample papers with solutions?
You can download free NIFT sample paper from Silica by filling the form with some necessary details. https://silica.co.in/nift-sample-papers.
2. Are NIFT sample papers suitable for both UG and PG entrance exams?
Yes, our NIFT sample papers cater to both Under Graduate (UG) and Post Graduate (PG) entrance exams, covering all relevant topics and sections.
3. What is a good score in NIFT?
4. Are these papers for both UG and PG programs?
5. What is the benefit of solving these NIFT sample papers?
They help you build confidence, understand the exam format, and improve your performance. Practicing with NIFT sample papers helps you understand the exam pattern, question types, and time management.
6. What type of questions are asked in NIFT?
The NIFT entrance exam includes the GAT (General Ability Test), CAT (Creative Ability Test), and for shortlisted candidates, a Situation Test. The GAT tests your quantitative ability, English comprehension, analytical skills, general knowledge, and case studies. The CAT focuses on creativity, drawing, design ability, and observation skills. The Situation Test evaluates your material handling and 3D model-making skills. At SILICA Institute, students are trained across all these areas with structured modules and guided creative assignments to ensure holistic preparation.
7. Do NIFT sample papers include both CAT and GAT?
Yes. You can download NIFT CAT and GAT sample papers separately. CAT tests creativity and drawing skills, while GAT includes reasoning, English, GK, and math.
8. What is the format of the NIFT entrance exam?
The NIFT entrance exam consists of two sections:
Creative Ability Test (CAT): Drawing-based test for B.Des and M.Des candidates.
General Ability Test (GAT): Computer-based test for all candidates.
9. What is NIFT GAT?
NIFT GAT (General Ability Test) is an entrance exam for admission to undergraduate courses like B.Des & B.FTech at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT). It assesses candidates’ skills in areas such as quantitative ability, communication ability, analytical ability, and general knowledge.
10. What are NIFT sample papers?
NIFT sample papers are practice papers based on the real NIFT exam pattern. They include questions for Creative Ability Test (CAT), General Ability Test (GAT), and Situation Test, helping students practice design, aptitude, and problem-solving skills.
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