01 · CAT / GAT
B.Des and M.Des applicants take CAT and GAT. Other programmes have different test requirements: choose your programme before planning preparation.
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FASHION / UNDERGRADUATE & POSTGRADUATE
NIFT
Know your next step.
Navigate NIFT admission with a programme-specific view of the entrance tests. For regular B.Des admission, prepare for CAT and GAT, followed by the Situation Test if shortlisted.
Official exam information ↗UNDERSTAND THE ROUTE
How the exam works
02 · Programme assessment
Shortlisted regular B.Des candidates take the Situation Test. Postgraduate selection can include a Personal Interview. B.F.Tech selection is based on GAT; a second stage is not universal.
What to practise
Use these preparation themes alongside the current official syllabus. This is a study overview, not a replacement for the examination brochure.
- Creative expression
- Quantitative & analytical ability
- Communication & comprehension
- Material handling & composition
AN ORIGINAL PRACTICE BRIEF
Make a start today.
Make a small freestanding structure using paper, thread and tape. Give it a purpose, keep a time limit and write a short explanation of your choices.
Independent exercise; not an official or past examination question.A useful question
Does every NIFT programme have a Situation Test?
No. The Situation Test applies to shortlisted regular B.Des candidates. Postgraduate, B.F.Tech and lateral-entry routes have different requirements. Read the official prospectus for your programme.
Check before you apply
Dates, fees, eligibility, scoring and assessment formats can change by admission cycle. Verify the current programme brochure and amendments.
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