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NIFT Question of the day
Q. Success comes to those who are too vigilant to permit ________ from the chosen path.
(a) Distraction
(b) deviation
(c) alienation
(d) diversion
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Practicing with these papers is essential for strong NIFT exam preparation.
It helps you:
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Understand the Exam Format: Get familiar with the structure, marking scheme, and the types of questions asked in both CAT and GAT.
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Improve Key Skills: Strengthen your speed, accuracy, creativity, and problem-solving abilities.
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Identify Weak Areas: Review your performance to find topics or skills that need more practice before the actual exam.
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Boost Confidence: Build confidence by solving real exam-level questions and understanding the expected difficulty.
By using these solved sample papers regularly, you can prepare more effectively and increase your chances of success in the NIFT 2026 entrance exam.
What’s Inside Each NIFT Sample Paper?
- Each sample paper reflects the latest NIFT exam trends and includes:
- Creative Ability Test NIFT Sample Papers: Drawing, sketching, and design concepts
- General Ability Test (GAT): English, general knowledge, quantitative & logical reasoning
- Answer Keys & Step-by-Step Solutions
- Scoring Guide & Time Management Tips
- Expert Tips from SILICA faculty to crack the NIFT exam
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- To get the best results from NIFT sample papers:
- Attempt papers under exam-like conditions
- Time yourself to improve speed and accuracy
- Analyze your answers carefully and note repeated mistakes
- Focus on creative ideas and presentation in CAT
- Use GAT practice to strengthen English, reasoning, and general knowledge
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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 NIFT Situation Test.
Sample Papers for NIFT
- Here are some sample questions from the Creative Aptitude Test (CAT) of the NIFT B.Des & M.Des sample Paper:
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Q.1. Show any one of the following procedures in four steps:
[30 marks] [NIFT B.Des CAT 2018 Paper] |
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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] |
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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] |
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Q.4. Draw any one of the following scenes:
[30 marks] [NIFT B.Des CAT 2017 Paper] |
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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:
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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] |
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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] |
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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] |
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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:
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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] |
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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] |
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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] |
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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] |
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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 |
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| Test Duration | 2 hours | 2 hour |
| Sections | No. of Questions | No. of Questions |
| Quantitative Ability | 20 | 20 |
| Communication Ability & English Comprehension | 40 | 50 |
| Case study | NA | |
| Analytical Ability & Logical Ability | 15 | 25 |
| GK and Current Affairs | 25 | 25 |
| 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 |
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| Test Duration | 3 hours | 3 hours | 3 hours |
| Sections | No. of Questions | No. of Questions | No. of Questions |
| Quantitative Ability | 35 | 30 | 10 |
| Communication Ability & English Comprehension | 40 | 45 | 50 |
| Analytical & Logical Ability | 30 | 25 | 25 |
| GK & Current Affairs | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Case Study | 20 | 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
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