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NIFT Syllabus and Exam Pattern

National Institute of Fashion Technology (B.Des / B.F.Tech / M.Des / M.F.M / M.F.Tech Admissions)

Sections
4
Topics
18
Sub-topics
131
Stages
3
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The NIFT (National Institute of Fashion Technology (B.Des / B.F.Tech / M.Des / M.F.M / M.F.Tech Admissions)) syllabus is organised into 4 sections: GAT, CAT, Domain Knowledge / Professional Awareness and Domain Knowledge / Professional Awareness. Together they cover 18 topics and 131 sub-topics, tested in GAT (Common for all programmes), CAT (Design Programmes only) and NIFT Domain Test. Below you will find every section's topics, the exam pattern and answers to common questions.

About the exam and pattern

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) conducts the NIFT Entrance Exam for admission to its undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Fashion Design, Textile Design, Accessory Design, Knitwear Design, Fashion Communication, Leather Design, Apparel Production, and Fashion Technology across 19 NIFT campuses. The exam has two parts: GAT (General Ability Test) for all programmes and CAT (Creative Ability Test) for design programmes. M.Des / M.F.M also have a Situation Test / Group Discussion / Personal Interview.

Exam pattern: CBT (GAT) + Offline (CAT) + Situation Test/Interview (for select programmes)

Where the marks are

Share of total marks by section

NIFT Domain Test

  • Domain Knowledge / Professional Awareness50%50 marks · 50 Qs
  • Domain Knowledge / Professional Awareness50%50 marks · 50 Qs

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  • Quantitative Ability

    ~20 marks

  • Communication Ability & English Comprehension

    ~25 marks

  • English Language Usage

    ~10 marks

  • Logical & Analytical Reasoning

    ~15 marks

  • General Knowledge & Current Affairs

    ~20 marks

  • Design Thinking & Awareness

    ~10 marks
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Exam pattern at a glance

CBT (GAT) + Offline (CAT) + Situation Test/Interview (for select programmes)

High-weightage NIFT topics

  1. 1Communication Ability & English ComprehensionGAT~25 marks
  2. 2Quantitative AbilityGAT~20 marks
  3. 3General Knowledge & Current AffairsGAT~20 marks
  4. 4Design & Aesthetic SenseCAT~20 marks
  5. 5Creative Problem Solving & InnovationCAT~20 marks
  6. 6Drawing, Sketching & IllustrationCAT~20 marks
  7. 7Logical & Analytical ReasoningGAT~15 marks
  8. 8Visualization & Spatial AbilityCAT~15 marks

NIFT section-wise syllabus

GAT

GAT (Common for all programmes) · 6 topics · 34 sub-topics

  • Quantitative Ability
  • Communication Ability & English Comprehension
  • English Language Usage
  • Logical & Analytical Reasoning
  • General Knowledge & Current Affairs
  • Design Thinking & Awareness
Full GAT syllabus

CAT

CAT (Design Programmes only) · 6 topics · 37 sub-topics

  • Visualization & Spatial Ability
  • Design & Aesthetic Sense
  • Creative Problem Solving & Innovation
  • Drawing, Sketching & Illustration
  • Fashion-Specific Knowledge & Skills
  • Cultural Context & Observation
Full CAT syllabus

Frequently asked questions

What is the NIFT syllabus?

The NIFT syllabus has 4 sections: GAT, CAT, Domain Knowledge / Professional Awareness and Domain Knowledge / Professional Awareness. Together they cover 18 topics and 131 sub-topics.

What is the NIFT exam pattern?

CBT (GAT) + Offline (CAT) + Situation Test/Interview (for select programmes). Stages: GAT (Common for all programmes), CAT (Design Programmes only), NIFT Domain Test.

How many questions come from each NIFT section?

GAT: 100 questions (100 marks); Domain Knowledge / Professional Awareness: 50 questions (50 marks); Domain Knowledge / Professional Awareness: 50 questions (50 marks). Numbers can change with each notification.

Which NIFT topics carry the most marks?

By weightage in the syllabus data: Communication Ability & English Comprehension (GAT, ~25 marks), Quantitative Ability (GAT, ~20 marks), General Knowledge & Current Affairs (GAT, ~20 marks), Design & Aesthetic Sense (CAT, ~20 marks), Creative Problem Solving & Innovation (CAT, ~20 marks).

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Is this the official NIFT syllabus?

It is compiled from the official NIFT notification and exam pattern for study purposes. The conducting body can change the syllabus, so always confirm with the latest official notification.

Compiled from official notifications for study purposes. Always confirm with the conducting body's latest notification.