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Key Facts: NIFT Exam

100 MCQs / 120 min

GAT format for B.Des (150 MCQs / 180 min for B.FTech)

nift.ac.in

-0.25

Negative marking per wrong GAT MCQ

NIFT Information Bulletin

18 campuses

NIFT campuses across India accepting this exam

National Institute of Fashion Technology

~INR 3000

Application fee for General/OBC candidates

NIFT 2026 notification

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NIFT Entrance GAT is a 100-MCQ (B.Des, 120 min) or 150-MCQ (B.FTech, 180 min) computer-based test with -0.25 negative marking, covering English, Quant, Case Study, Logical Reasoning, and GK. Conducted annually by NIFT (Ministry of Textiles) typically in February. Application fee around INR 3000.

Sample NIFT Practice Questions

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1Choose the word that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to 'EPHEMERAL':

A.Transient

B.Permanent

C.Fleeting

D.Momentary

Explanation: 'Ephemeral' means lasting for a very short time. Its antonym is 'Permanent', which means lasting or intended to last indefinitely. Antonym questions are common in the NIFT GAT Communication Ability & English Comprehension section.

2Identify the part of the sentence that contains an error: 'Neither the designer nor her assistants was / available for the meeting / scheduled at noon / on Friday.'

A.Neither the designer nor her assistants was

B.available for the meeting

C.scheduled at noon

D.on Friday

Explanation: In 'neither...nor' constructions, the verb agrees with the subject closer to it. 'Assistants' is plural, so the verb should be 'were', not 'was'. This is the proximity rule of subject-verb agreement.

3Choose the correctly spelled word:

A.Embarass

B.Embarrass

C.Embaras

D.Embarras

Explanation: The correct spelling is 'Embarrass' — with double 'r' and double 's'. It comes from French 'embarrasser' meaning to block or obstruct. Spelling questions appear regularly in the NIFT GAT English section.

4Choose the word that best completes the sentence: 'The young designer's portfolio was so _____ that it earned her a scholarship to NIFT.'

A.Mediocre

B.Mundane

C.Exemplary

D.Lackluster

Explanation: The sentence describes a positive outcome (winning a scholarship), so the adjective must be positive. 'Exemplary' means serving as a desirable model, outstanding. The other options are all negative or neutral.

5Identify the figure of speech: 'Her smile was a ray of sunshine on a gloomy day.'

A.Simile

B.Metaphor

C.Personification

D.Hyperbole

Explanation: A metaphor directly equates two unrelated things without 'like' or 'as'. Here, the smile IS a ray of sunshine (direct comparison). A simile would use 'like' or 'as' (e.g., 'her smile was LIKE a ray of sunshine').

6Choose the correct passive voice form: 'The fashion show is organising the designers next month.'

A.The designers were organised by the fashion show next month.

B.The designers are being organised by the fashion show next month.

C.The designers will be organised by the fashion show next month.

D.The designers have been organised by the fashion show next month.

Explanation: The active sentence uses present continuous tense ('is organising'). The passive form of present continuous is 'is/are being + past participle', giving 'are being organised'. The subject (designers) is plural, so 'are' is used.

7Choose the most appropriate one-word substitution for: 'A person obsessed with one idea or subject.'

A.Cynic

B.Monomaniac

C.Misanthrope

D.Philanthropist

Explanation: 'Monomaniac' is derived from Greek 'mono' (one) + 'mania' (madness). It refers to a person with an excessive interest or obsession with one thing. One-word substitutions are a recurring NIFT GAT vocabulary question type.

8Identify the idiom meaning 'to reveal a secret accidentally':

A.Spill the beans

B.Bite the bullet

C.Hit the sack

D.Break the ice

Explanation: 'Spill the beans' is an English idiom meaning to disclose a secret or confidential information, often unintentionally. The other options refer to different actions: facing hardship, going to sleep, or starting a conversation respectively.

9Rearrange the sentence parts in correct order: P) of textile waste Q) the fashion industry R) produces millions of tons S) every year.

A.P-Q-R-S

B.Q-R-P-S

C.R-Q-P-S

D.Q-P-R-S

Explanation: The logical sentence order is: 'The fashion industry (Q) produces millions of tons (R) of textile waste (P) every year (S).' This follows the standard Subject-Verb-Object-Adverbial pattern in English.

10Read the passage and answer: 'Sustainable fashion seeks to minimize environmental impact by using organic materials, reducing water use, and ensuring fair labour. Critics argue, however, that the term has become a marketing buzzword, with brands engaging in greenwashing — claiming eco-friendliness without substantive practices.' What is 'greenwashing' according to the passage?

A.Using natural dyes in fabric production

B.Claiming eco-friendliness without real practices

C.A method of recycling textile waste

D.A water purification technique used in factories

Explanation: The passage explicitly defines greenwashing as 'claiming eco-friendliness without substantive practices'. Reading comprehension questions require locating the answer in the text rather than inferring from outside knowledge.

About the NIFT Exam

The NIFT Entrance Exam is the national-level admission test for undergraduate (B.Des, B.FTech) and postgraduate (M.Des, M.FTech, MFM) programmes at the 18 campuses of the National Institute of Fashion Technology. The exam has three components: GAT (General Ability Test) — an MCQ-based written test; CAT (Creative Ability Test) — a drawing/visualization paper for design aspirants; and Situation Test — an in-person hands-on material-handling exercise for B.Des shortlisted candidates. This practice bank focuses on the GAT (MCQ component) covering Communication Ability & English Comprehension, Quantitative Ability, Case Study, Analytical & Logical Ability, and General Knowledge & Current Affairs. Build covers GAT only — CAT and Situation Test are non-MCQ design rounds and require separate preparation.

Questions

100 scored questions

Time Limit

120 minutes (GAT for B.Des) / 180 minutes (GAT for B.FTech)

Passing Score

No fixed pass; combined GAT + CAT + Situation Test ranking determines admission

Exam Fee

Approximately INR 3000 (General/OBC); INR 1500 (SC/ST/PwD) (National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India)

NIFT Exam Content Outline

~25%

Communication Ability & English Comprehension

Vocabulary (synonyms, antonyms, one-word substitutions), grammar (subject-verb agreement, articles, voice, tense), sentence correction, reading comprehension, idioms and phrases, spellings, figure-of-speech, sentence rearrangement

~25%

Quantitative Ability

Arithmetic (percentages, profit-loss, ratio-proportion, averages, time-speed-distance, time-work, simple/compound interest), basic algebra and linear equations, geometry and mensuration (perimeter/area/volume), number system, probability, series

~15%

Case Study & Analytical Reasoning

Business/design case scenarios requiring multi-step interpretation, data interpretation sets (tables, bar/pie/line charts), revenue and budget analysis, percentage-change problems on tabulated data

~15%

Analytical & Logical Ability

Syllogisms, blood relations, direction sense, seating arrangements, coding-decoding, calendars, clocks, number/letter series, statement-conclusion, statement-assumption, statement-course-of-action, cause-effect, Venn diagrams, cube/figure counting

~20%

General Knowledge & Current Affairs

Fashion industry GK (designers, fashion weeks, Pantone colour, haute couture), Indian textiles (Banarasi, Pashmina, Kalamkari, Khadi, Madhubani), design history (Bauhaus, colour theory, golden ratio), Indian polity, current affairs, awards, business of fashion (LVMH, Kering)

How to Pass the NIFT Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: No fixed pass; combined GAT + CAT + Situation Test ranking determines admission
Exam length: 100 questions
Time limit: 120 minutes (GAT for B.Des) / 180 minutes (GAT for B.FTech)
Exam fee: Approximately INR 3000 (General/OBC); INR 1500 (SC/ST/PwD)

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NIFT Study Tips from Top Performers

1Spend at least 30 percent of your prep on GK — read fashion industry news (Vogue India, Business of Fashion, Lakme Fashion Week coverage), follow Pantone colour announcements, learn Indian textile heritage by region

2Build an English vocabulary log — note 5-10 new words daily from editorials (The Hindu, Indian Express). NIFT GAT loves one-word substitutions, idioms, and antonyms

3Practice quant from a 10+2 reference like RS Aggarwal or NCERT 9-10 math; focus on percentages, ratio, profit-loss, time-speed-distance, and mensuration — these recur across NIFT GAT papers

4For Case Study, train by reading short business cases (Harvard Business Review online) and answering DI sets from CAT/SSC mock papers

5Take at least 8-10 full-length NIFT GAT mocks in the 6 weeks before the exam — time pressure with 100 MCQs in 120 minutes (~72 sec/Q) is the main differentiator

6Strictly use -0.25 marking discipline in mocks: only attempt a question if you can eliminate at least two options; blind guessing on all 100 has negative expected value

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NIFT entrance exam pattern for 2026?

NIFT entrance has three components. GAT (General Ability Test) is a computer-based MCQ paper: 100 questions in 120 minutes for B.Des candidates and 150 questions in 180 minutes for B.FTech. CAT (Creative Ability Test) is a 180-minute drawing/visualization paper. Situation Test is an in-person material-handling round for B.Des shortlisted candidates. Marking includes -0.25 negative per wrong MCQ answer.

What are the sections in the NIFT GAT?

GAT covers five sections: Communication Ability & English Comprehension, Quantitative Ability, Case Study, Analytical & Logical Ability, and General Knowledge & Current Affairs. The GK section is heavily weighted toward fashion industry, design history, Indian textiles, and recent current affairs — a distinctive feature of NIFT versus other entrance tests.

When is the NIFT entrance exam conducted and when do registrations open?

NIFT entrance is typically conducted in February each year. Application registration usually opens in October-November of the previous year and closes by December-January. The official notification appears on nift.ac.in and the dedicated admissions portal. Admit cards are released in late January or early February.

What is the application fee for NIFT 2026?

The application fee is approximately INR 3000 for General, OBC, and EWS candidates, and INR 1500 for SC, ST, and PwD candidates. Fees are paid online via the NIFT admissions portal. Exact fees for 2026 will be confirmed in the official notification on nift.ac.in.

Which programmes can I apply to via the NIFT entrance exam?

Undergraduate programmes include B.Des (Fashion Design, Textile Design, Leather Design, Accessory Design, Knitwear Design, Fashion Communication) and B.FTech (Apparel Production). Postgraduate programmes include M.Des, M.FTech, and MFM (Master of Fashion Management). B.Des and B.FTech are the most-applied-for programmes via NIFT entrance.

How is the final NIFT admission decided?

For B.Des: 50% GAT weight + 30% CAT weight + 20% Situation Test (after shortlisting). For B.FTech: 100% GAT (no CAT/Situation Test). For M.Des/MFM: GAT + Group Discussion + Personal Interview. Each category (General/SC/ST/OBC/PwD/EWS) has its own merit list and cutoff.

Is the NIFT GAT difficult?

GAT difficulty is moderate to challenging. The GK section in particular requires sustained exposure to fashion industry, design history, and current affairs — a unique demand compared to JEE or CAT. The English section tests advanced vocabulary, and the quantitative section is at the level of 10+2 mathematics. Negative marking (-0.25) discourages random guessing.

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