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Nihar Ghosh 27th Apr, 2019
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Vidhita Sachdeva 28th Apr, 2019

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NIFT Entrance Exam is conducted  for admissions to Bachelor of Design and Bachelor of Fashion Technology programmes across 16 NIFT campuses located in Gandhinagar,  Bhopal, Jodhpur, Kangra,  Kannur, Raebareli,  Shillong,  Chennai, Bhubaneshwar, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Patna, Srinagar, Bengaluru and New Delhi. NIFT also offers Masters in Design and Fashion Technology, the exam structure of these courses is also similar to the ones offered at UG level.

Exam consists of Creative Ability Test (CAT) for both B.Des. and B.FTech. while general ability test (GAT) is only for B.Des. Qualifying candidates for B.Des have to further face a situation test before selection. 

Syllabus for GAT is:

  • Quantitative Ability
  • Communication Ability and English Comprehension
  • Problem Solving Approach
  • Effective Communication
  • Leadership qualities
  • Analytical and Logical Ability
  • General Knowledge and Current affairs
  • Case study

Syllabus for CAT-

  • Creativity in thought development
  • Observation power
  • Discernment ability
  • Design ability

Syllabus for Situation Test-

  • Innovative and creative use of given material
  • Construction Skill
  • Composition of material
  • Finesse of model and overall
  • Space visualization
  • Color scheme

After qualifying situation test Group Discussion will take place.

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