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NIFT GAT Syllabus

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

6
Topics
34
Sub-topics
100
Questions

GAT is one of 4 sections in the NIFT syllabus. It has 6 topics and 34 sub-topics, tested in GAT (Common for all programmes), with about 100 questions (100 marks). General Ability Test (Common for all programmes).

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NIFT GAT: topic-wise syllabus

  1. 1

    Quantitative Ability

    ~20 marks
    • Arithmetic — Number System, Percentages, Profit & Loss, SI/CI, Ratio & Proportion, Averages
    • Time, Work, Speed, Distance, Pipes & Cisterns, Boats & Streams
    • Algebra — Linear/Quadratic Equations, Polynomials, Progressions, Inequalities
    • Geometry & Mensuration — Areas, Volumes, Triangles, Circles, Coordinate Geometry
    • Trigonometry — Identities, Heights & Distances
    • Data Interpretation — Tables, Bar/Pie/Line Graphs, Data Sufficiency, Caselets
    • Probability, Permutation & Combination, Sets
  2. 2

    Communication Ability & English Comprehension

    ~25 marks
    • Reading Comprehension — Passages (Literary, Scientific, Social), Inferential & Factual Questions
    • Grammar — Tenses, Articles, Prepositions, Voice, Narration, Error Spotting, Sentence Correction
    • Vocabulary — Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms, Phrases, One-word Substitution, Phrasal Verbs
    • Verbal Ability — Para Jumbles, Sentence Completion, Cloze Test, Fill in Blanks
    • Expression & Writing — Creative Writing, Concept Communication, Idea Articulation
    • Business Communication — Emails, Letters, Reports, Press Releases, Brand Writing
  3. 3

    English Language Usage

    ~10 marks
    • Sentence Correction, Spotting Errors, Sentence Improvement
    • Para Jumbles, Sentence Rearrangement, Paragraph Completion
    • Active/Passive Voice, Direct/Indirect Speech
    • Idioms, Phrases, Proverbs, Figures of Speech
  4. 4

    Logical & Analytical Reasoning

    ~15 marks
    • Verbal Reasoning — Analogies, Classification, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Order/Ranking
    • Logical Deduction — Syllogisms, Statements & Assumptions, Arguments, Cause & Effect, Course of Action
    • Puzzles, Seating Arrangements, Number/Letter Series, Input-Output
    • Non-Verbal Reasoning — Figure Series, Mirror/Water Images, Dice, Embedded Figures, Paper Folding
    • Analytical Reasoning, Venn Diagrams, Data Sufficiency, Critical Thinking
  5. 5

    General Knowledge & Current Affairs

    ~20 marks
    • Current Affairs — National & International, Awards, Summits, Sports, Science & Tech
    • Fashion Industry Knowledge — Indian Fashion Designers (Sabyasachi, Manish Malhotra, Ritu Kumar, Tarun Tahiliani, Wendell Rodricks, Anita Dongre), Global Fashion Houses (Chanel, Dior, Gucci, Prada, Versace, Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Valentino, Balenciaga), Fashion Weeks (Milan, Paris, NYC, London, Lakmé, India Runway Week)
    • Textile Knowledge — Fabrics, Weaves, Prints, Dyes, Embroidery, Indian Handlooms (Banarasi, Kanjeevaram, Patola, Ikat, Chikankari, Phulkari), Sustainability
    • Arts & Culture — Indian Classical Dance, Music, Painting, Architecture, Handicrafts, Folk Art, UNESCO Heritage
    • Indian Economy & Business — GDP, Inflation, Banking, GST, Budget, Make in India, PM-MEGA, AEPC
    • Geography, History, Polity — Important for General Awareness
    • Awards & Honours — Padma Awards, National Awards, CFDA, LVMH, International Fashion Awards
  6. 6

    Design Thinking & Awareness

    ~10 marks
    • Principles of Design — Balance, Contrast, Emphasis, Movement, Pattern, Rhythm, Unity, Proportion
    • Elements of Design — Line, Shape, Form, Space, Texture, Value, Color
    • Design History — Arts & Crafts Movement, Bauhaus, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Modernism, Post-modernism, Indian Design
    • Famous Designers & Brands — Globally recognized designers and iconic brands across fashion, product, and graphic design
    • Sustainable Design, Circular Fashion, Upcycling, Eco-friendly Materials, Slow Fashion

Frequently asked questions

What topics are in the NIFT GAT syllabus?

GAT for NIFT has 6 topics: Quantitative Ability, Communication Ability & English Comprehension, English Language Usage, Logical & Analytical Reasoning, General Knowledge & Current Affairs and Design Thinking & Awareness, with 34 sub-topics in all.

How many questions come from GAT in NIFT?

About 100 questions (100 marks) in GAT (Common for all programmes). Always check the latest notification, as numbers can change.

Which GAT topics matter most for NIFT?

By weightage in the syllabus data: Communication Ability & English Comprehension (~25 marks), Quantitative Ability (~20 marks), General Knowledge & Current Affairs (~20 marks).

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