July 17, 2026
Overview: Solving the latest exam-pattern-based CUET fashion design previous years' question papers is an essential step toward excelling in the CUET 2027 exam. Learn how to maximise your scores & improve performance with their assistance below.
Quick answer
Fashion Studies is no longer a separate CUET domain paper. From CUET UG 2026 onward, admission to fashion design programmes is decided by the General Aptitude Test (GAT) score, along with a language paper and, at a few universities, a Fine/Visual/Commercial Arts paper.
So, the previous-year question papers a fashion design aspirant should practise in 2027 are GAT PYQs and language PYQs (plus an Arts paper only if your target university asks for one).
This guide gives you the sample questions, mock tests, exam pattern, dates, fees, eligibility and colleges you need, all verified against the latest NTA notification.
If you searched for "CUET Fashion Design previous years question papers," this is the update that matters most: there is no standalone CUET Fashion Studies paper for 2027.
From CUET UG 2026, the National Testing Agency (NTA) and the University Grants Commission (UGC) cut the total number of CUET subjects from 63 to 37.
Six domain subjects were discontinued:
Admission to programmes tied to these subjects is now based on the General Aptitude Test (GAT) score.
This is a real, tested change, not a rumour. For example, at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), candidates seeking fashion design admission through CUET now appear for the English and General Aptitude tests- not a fashion-specific domain paper.
Why this matters for your preparation: practising an old "fashion design" domain paper would waste your time. To be admitted in 2027, you need a strong score in the GAT and your chosen languages, so those are the papers to master.
✅ Always confirm your exact subject requirements on the official portal, cuet.nta.nic.in, and on each university's admission page. Requirements differ from one university to the next.
For a fashion design aspirant in 2027, the right previous year papers are:
General Aptitude Test (GAT) PYQs are the deciding paper for most fashion design programmes.
Language PYQs (usually English, sometimes Hindi) Section IA.
Fine Arts / Visual Arts / Commercial Arts PYQs only if your target university requires a Section II domain paper (e.g., some BHU and AMU routes).
You can download and practise these using the CUET previous year question papers collection and the CUET mock test series.
Since fashion design admission now runs through the GAT and language sections, these CUET fashion design sample questions reflect the aptitude, English and general-awareness style you will actually face including the art and brand-awareness questions that regularly appear in the GK and current-affairs portion.
1. Who painted 'Gossip'?
a) M.F. Husain
b) N.S. Bendre
c) R. Santosh
d) Tyeb Mehta
Answer: b) N.S. Bendre
2. The painting 'Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya and Amir Khusro' belongs to which sub-school of Deccan miniature painting?
a) Ahmadnagar
b) Bijapur
c) Golconda
d) Hyderabad
Answer: c) Golconda
3. Which of these paintings was created by Raja Ravi Varma?
a) Haldi Grinders
b) Mother Teresa
c) Ram Vanquishing the Pride of the Ocean
d) The Vulture
Answer: c) Ram Vanquishing the Pride of the Ocean
4. Select the word OPPOSITE in meaning to "Conscientious":
a) Mutual
b) Irresponsible
c) Meticulous
d) Scrupulous
Answer: b) Irresponsible
5. Select the word most similar in meaning to "Listless":
a) Lively
b) Brisk
c) Lethargic
d) Enthusiastic
Answer: c) Lethargic
6. Select the correctly spelt word:
a) Imergency
b) Emergency
c) Emargancy
d) Emrgincy
Answer: b) Emergency
7. Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan is a long-standing brand ambassador for which jewellery brand?
a) Amrapali Jewels
b) Kalyan Jewellers
c) Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri
d) PC Jeweller
Answer: b) Kalyan Jewellers
8. The online fashion and lifestyle platform 'AJIO.com' is owned by which group?
a) Reliance
b) Lifestyle
c) Aditya Birla Group
d) Bharti Retail
Answer: a) Reliance
9. Cricketer Virat Kohli has endorsed which Indian ethnic-wear brand?
a) Manyavar
b) Fashion by Big Bazaar
c) Pantaloons
d) None of these
Answer: a) Manyavar
10. Who has served as a brand ambassador for Arunachal Pradesh tourism?
a) John Abraham
b) Randeep Hooda
c) Neil Nitin Mukesh
d) Irrfan Khan
Answer: a) John Abraham
The NTA has not yet released the official CUET UG 2027 notification. Based on recent trends, the expected timeline is below. Treat every date as tentative until the official bulletin appears.
|
Event |
Tentative Schedule |
|
Notification & Information Bulletin |
First week of January 2027 |
|
Registration window |
January 2027 (about 4–5 weeks) |
|
City intimation slip |
Last week of April 2027 |
|
Admit card |
First week of May 2027 |
|
Exam (CBT mode) |
May–June 2027 |
|
Result |
Late June 2027 |
Check live updates on the CUET exam dates page.
Because the GAT decides most fashion design admissions, know its structure cold:
|
Feature |
Detail |
|
Mode |
Computer-Based Test (CBT) only |
|
Duration |
60 minutes per paper |
|
Questions |
50 questions, all compulsory (no optional questions) |
|
Marking |
+5 correct, −1 wrong, 0 unattempted |
|
Maximum marks (GAT) |
250 |
|
GAT sections |
Quantitative ability, logical & analytical reasoning, general knowledge, current affairs, general science & environmental literacy |
For the full structure, see the CUET exam pattern and the CUET General Aptitude Test guide.
Getting real value from PYQs is a skill. Here is a method that works:
Simulate the real exam. Set a 60-minute timer and solve on screen, since CUET is CBT-only.
Respect negative marking. With −1 per wrong answer, learn when a calculated guess is worth it and when to skip.
Do a full error review. After each paper, log every mistake by topic: reasoning, quant, GK, current affairs, and fix the pattern, not just the question.
Track your timing per section. Most students run out of time on quantitative ability; measure it and drill your weakest area.
Build a weekly cycle. One full, timed paper plus one focused-topic revision per week beats last-minute cramming.
CUET is one of India's largest undergraduate entrance exams, held across hundreds of centres in India and several international cities, so competition is intense. Regular practice with CUET mock tests and previous year papers helps you:
|
Criterion |
Requirement |
|
Qualification |
Pass in Class 12 (or equivalent) from a recognised board |
|
Minimum marks |
Typically 50% aggregate (usually 45% for reserved categories) varies by university |
|
Stream |
Any stream; you may now choose CUET subjects regardless of your Class 12 subjects |
|
Age |
No upper age limit set by NTA, though some B.Voc/B.Des programmes specify one |
Confirm the exact criteria on the CUET eligibility page and your university's brochure.
The 2027 fee structure will be confirmed in the official bulletin. The most recent (2026) structure, for centres in India, was:
|
Category |
Fee (up to 3 subjects) |
Each additional subject |
|
General (UR) |
₹1,000 |
₹400 |
|
OBC-NCL / EWS |
₹900 |
₹375 |
|
SC / ST / PwBD / Third Gender |
₹800 |
₹350 |
|
Centres outside India |
₹4,500 |
₹1,800 |
For the confirmed 2027 figures, see the CUET fee structure once the notification is released.
Cutoffs are set by each university and course, not by NTA. They shift every year with the number of applicants and seats. Track them on the CUET cutoff page.
Colleges: Around 30 participating universities offer fashion design through CUET, including central universities such as AMU and BHU. Subject requirements vary by college, so match your subjects to your target college. Browse options on the CUET fashion design colleges page.
Placements and salary depend entirely on the specific college and programme. Rather than relying on generalised numbers, verify placement records and average packages from official university placement reports or NIRF data.
A fashion design degree opens paths to roles such as fashion designer, textile designer, apparel merchandiser, stylist, and fashion illustrator, as well as across retail and e-commerce fashion brands.
Real earnings and growth depend on your college, portfolio and specialisation, so treat any salary figure as indicative and cross-check current industry reports before making decisions.
The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) every year as a gateway into prestigious colleges and degrees.
With the introduction of fashion studies as a domain subject in CUET, NTA is expanding the scope of fashion design through CUET. Many universities offer fashion design programs, making it easier for students to apply to and gain admission to top universities.
So, how do you prepare for CUET fashion design programs? One way to do so is to practice with CUET mock tests and previous years' question papers.
Read on to find out how to get the CUET fashion design previous years' question papers, sample question papers and mock tests.
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