NIFT EXAM PATTERN

Program Test Weightage
Bachelor of Design (B.Des) CAT 50%
GAT 30%
Situation Test 20%
Master of Design (M.Des) CAT 40%
GAT 30%
Situation Test 30%
Bachelor of Fashion Technology GAT 100%
Master of Fashion Technology GAT 70%
GD/PI 30
Master of Fashion Management GAT 70%
GD/PI 30

GENERAL ABILITY TEST

Section Objective Topics
Quantitative Ability To test the quantitative ability of candidates Addition, Multiplication, Division, Fractions, Percentage, Rate of Interest, Work and Task, Ratio and Proportion, Distance, etc.
Communication Ability and English Comprehension To test the English language ability of candidates in day-to-day communication Synonyms, Antonyms, Words with corresponding meanings, Singular, Plural, One-word substitutes, Idioms and phrases, Correct spellings, Comprehending a situation from a given passage, etc.
Analytical Ability and Logical Ability To test a candidate’s capacity for inference and logic from the given information

To evaluate a candidate’s ability to identify the given problem and apply reasoning in solving the core issues of the problem
General Knowledge and Current Affairs To test the general awareness and current affairs of candidates

GENERAL ABILITY TEST



1. Design Theory

2. Colour Terminology

3. Inspiration & Design Development

4. Colour Psychology & Optical Illusions

5. Elements & Principles Of Design

6. Mood, Theme & Colour Inter-relationship

7. Natural & Geometrical Form

8. Innovation in Design

9. Principles of Composition

10. Creative thinking & writing

11. Optical Illusion

12. Understanding Light & Shade

13. Visual Logic

14. Form & Function

15. Colour, Pattern & Texture

16. Theme Development

17. Drawing Fundamentals

18. Picture Analysis

19. Memory Drawing

20. Inspiration & Creativity

21. Ornaments & motifs

22. Use of Measurements, Scale & proportions

23. Optical Illusion

24. Foreshortening & Perspective

25. Developing Themes & Colour Associations

26. Usage of Colour in Compositions

27. Imagination & Doodling

28. 3D Visualisation

29. Presentation Techniques

30. Expression & Emotion

31. Exercises on imagination

32. Lateral Thinking

33. Story Pictures

34. Graphics & Pictograms

35. Innovation & Creation

36. Design Awareness

NIFT Situation Test/NID Studio Test



1. Conceptualization Skills

2. Aesthetic appeal

3. Colour scheme

4. Working methodology

5. Innovative ideas

6. Overall presentation

7. Composition of elements

8. Neatness

9. Creative use of materials provided