The NIFT entrance exam has two main parts: CAT (Creative Ability Test) and GAT (General Ability Test). The total marks and pattern depend on the course you are applying for.

If you are applying for B.Des (Bachelor of Design), then you have to take both CAT and GAT.
CAT tests your creative skills like drawing and imagination.
GAT tests your English, Math, Reasoning, General Knowledge, and Case Study skills.
CAT is for 50 marks, GAT is for 30 marks, and if you qualify, you also appear for a Situation Test of 20 marks where you make a 3D model.
Total = 100 marks.

If you are applying for B.FTech (Bachelor of Fashion Technology), then you only have to take GAT.
GAT in this case is for 100 marks. There is no CAT or Situation Test.

In the GAT paper, 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer. CAT and Situation Test are judged based on creativity, not MCQs.

Website for more details:
https://www.nift.ac.in/admission