NIFT Entrance Exam - Structure of the Question Papers & Syllabus

NIFT exam consist of two rounds.

1. Round 1: Written Test

• General Ability Test (GAT) – All applicants
• Creative Ability Test (CAT) – For B.Des aspirants

2. Round 2: Situation Test

• Situation Test – B.Des Applicants only

General Ability Test (GAT):

This test will comprise of various sections as given below:

• Quantitative Ability
• Communication Ability
• English Comprehension
• Analytical Ability
• Current Affairs and General Knowledge

Creative Ability Test (CAT):

The CAT judges the power of observation in concept development, intuitive ability, and design ability of the candidate. An important aspect of CAT is the innovative and creative use of color and illustration skills.

Situation Test :

The aspirants shortlisted for B.Des from the prelims written exam need to give a situation test which is a hands-on test to evaluate the candidate’s skills for innovative ability and material handling on a given situation with a given set of materials. No additional material will be allowed/provided. The model will be evaluated on space visualization, creative use of given material, innovative, construction skill, the composition of elements, color scheme, the finesse of the model, and overall presentation etc. These parameters will be checked with the write up explaining the concept behind the model constructed. The write-up will be in English Since the medium of instruction in NIFT Exam is English. For write-up in any other language, No marks will be given.

Fashion Design Exams to prepare for & Universities to Target:

• NIFT (UG & PG): To get into 15 NIFT campuses across India under UG level - NIFT offers B.Des., B.F.Tech. degrees for 4-year undergraduate programmes. Download the NIFT 2023 Brochure for more information.

NIFT

• Other Institutes of National Importance: There are other options for getting admission into other institutes of national importance which offer their own B.Des programs. These other institutes have their own entrance exams and admission procedure. Some of the Other Institutes of National Importance are listed below:

FDDI Hyderabad

NID Ahmedabad

• Schools which are highly recommended: Some of the design schools which are highly recommended are listed below:

UID	Pearl Academy

• Other Fashion Design Entrance Exams: There are other significant options of established and new universities which offer their own B.Des programs. Each of these colleges have their own entrance exams and admission prerequisites. Some of the fashion colleges are listed below:

Istituto Marangoni

ISDI Parsons

MIT

World University




All NIFT Design colleges have a 3 stage admission process - Design Aptitude Test (DAT), Studio Test & Interview with Portfolio review. So aspirants must have a significant approach to their preparation.

DQ Labs Coaching for NIFT Design Programs (Indian and Global universities)

Design Quotient Labs (DQ LABS) provides unique Design Training Programs in which we successfully train creative students to get admission into their dream university. Students from DQ Labs have secured admissions into prestigious design universities like NIFT (UG), India; Carnegie Melon University, USA; amongst others.

The students are mentored and guided by professional designers from elite institutes like IIT, NID, NIFT etc. who have previously worked with globally renowned design studios. The coaching programme for NIFT Entrance Exam is very comprehensive because it covers the entire syllabus and prepares one for the General Ability Test (GAT), Creative Ability Test (CAT) & Situation Test. Similarly, students targetting other premier colleges in India and abroad are also guided accordingly. To know more about DQ LABS click here.

For more information on NIFT Online Coaching, speak to us on the chat interface at the right hand side of the screen or fill the DQ Labs Enquiry Form and our counsellors will call you back.

DQ LABS teaching methodology and study material for Fashion Design (NIFT) entrance exam preparation is a result of years of experience which we have gained through mentoring thousands of aspirants at our design studios in Bangalore, Pune, Chennai, Mangalore, and Thrissur.

NIFT 2022 Toppers from DQ Labs

• 
  Hansini tripathi
  Rank - 6
• 
  Asmita Amla
  Rank - 95
• 
  Prachi S Kothari
  Rank - 242
• 
  Akshaya
  Rank - 400
• 
  Shamini S
  Rank - 442
• 
  Aawishya Immanuel
  Rank - 522
• 
  Nethra Shrikanth
  Rank - 535
• 
  Johann Santosh
  Rank - 552
• 
  Mohi Kunwar
  Rank - 787
• 
  Diya Mantri
  Rank - 815





















NIFT 2021 Top Scorers from DQ Labs

• 
  Pragathi
  Rank 22
• 
  Neeraja
  Rank 35
• 
  Anika Shim
  Rank 37
• 
  Madhumitha
  Rank 55
• 
  Rachitha Ballal
  Rank 84
• 
  Aviva Muddappa
  Rank 107
• 
  Sheryl Thomas
  Rank 144
• 
  GN Nivedhana
  Rank 145
• 
  Srinidhi Rajesh
  Rank 154
• 
  Natasha D Souza
  Rank 165
• 
  Dhriti Verma
  Rank 166
• 
  Lakshya K
  Rank 179
• 
  Beathrice Roy
  Rank 229
• 
  Anuya Karangale
  Rank 257
• 
  Rethika Ravi
  Rank 288
• 
  Melinda Poorani
  Rank 331
• 
  Pavithra
  Rank 332
• 
  Sathvika Muthukumar
  Rank 365
• 
  AP Sanjeevini
  Rank 429
• 
  Taruna Balamurugan
  Rank 516
• 
  Sanjana B
  Rank 521
• 
  Akshay V
  Rank 577
• 
  Varsha Satheesh
  Rank 607
• 
  Sarah Thomas
  Rank 645
• 
  Diya Hegde
  Rank 716
• 
  Krishivardhani G
  Rank 751
• 
  Madhav Umashankar
  Rank 760
• 
  Krishna Priyan
  Rank 793
• 
  Supraja Vaidoorya k
  Rank 793
• 
  Alen Biju Varghese
  Rank 865
• 
  Aparna S Nair
  Rank 876
• 
  Neha Santhosh
  Rank 954
• 
  D K Shree Kavya
  Rank 963
• 
  Lokesh Kumawat
  Rank 975