Overview: Preparing for the NIFT Entrance Exam? Acing the CAT section of the NIFT exam is crucial to go to the next round of the NIFT selection process. Continue reading for NIFT CAT question papers, preparation tips and more.

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) conducts the NIFT entrance exam to select candidates for its undergraduate and postgraduate fashion and design programs.

NIFT administers the NIFT Creative Ability Test (CAT) to assess candidates' creative aptitude for admission to the B.Des. and M.Des. programs.

Keep reading for tips and tricks, important topics and sample NIFT CAT 2025 question papers.

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NIFT Exam 2025

The NIFT 2025 entrance exam consists of two parts: the CAT (Creative Ability Test) and the GAT (General Ability Test).

Particulars	Highlights
Mode of Exam	Offline
Language	English & Hindi
Number of Papers	2
Papers	General Aptitude Test (GAT)
	Creative Ability Test (CAT)
Type of Questions	MCQ Based, Drawing Questions, etc.
Total Number of Questions	B.Des: 100
	M.Des: 120
Exam Duration	GAT: 2 Hours
	CAT: 3 Hours

NIFT CAT Question Paper 2025

The NIFT CAT question paper assesses a candidate's creative potential and problem-solving abilities. It evaluates your:

• Observation skills: How well you can perceive and understand visual information.
• Intuitive abilities: Your ability to grasp concepts and ideas without explicit explanation.
• Design aptitude: Your natural inclination towards creative problem-solving and visual communication.
• Creativity: Your ability to generate unique and innovative ideas.
• Understanding an idea: How effectively you can comprehend and interpret given concepts.
• Colour sense and application: Your ability to use colour effectively in your designs.

To succeed in the NIFT CAT exam, you'll need a blend of creativity and logical reasoning.

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NIFT CAT Question Paper Important Topics

NIFT CAT 2025 Important Topics
Design Theory	Colour Terminology	Inspiration & Design Development
Colour Psychology & Optical Illusions	Elements & Principles Of Design	Mood, Theme & Colour Inter-relationship
Natural & Geometrical Form	Innovation in Design	Principles of Composition
Creative thinking & writing	Optical Illusion	Understanding Light & Shade
Visual Logic	Form & Function	Colour, Pattern & Texture
Theme Development	Drawing Fundamentals	Picture Analysis
Memory Drawing	Inspiration & Creativity	Ornaments & motifs
Use of Measurements, Scale & proportions	Optical Illusion	Foreshortening & Perspective
Developing Themes & Colour Associations	Usage of Colour in Compositions	Imagination & Doodling
3D Visualisation	Presentation Techniques	Expression & Emotion
Exercises on imagination	Lateral Thinking	Story Pictures
Graphics & Pictograms	Innovation & Creation	Design Awareness

NIFT CAT Sample Question Paper 2025

The following are some important questions curated from the previous year's NIFT Question Papers.

Q1. Visualise and draw any of the following as they would be in the year 2050. Colour the product using dry colours.

• Umbrella
• Door Lock
• Lunch box

Q2. Using the following shapes, that is, Circle, rectangle, Hexagon, Teardrop, or triangle, compose any one of the following: (a) Personal Computer, (b) Wind Chime, (c) Letter Box". Accompany it with a write-up of 100 words.

Q3. Depict the process on any one of the following in four frames.

• Budding & blooming of the Rose flower
• A Shirt on a clothing line from wet to dry       
• A bird taking flight from ground to sky

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Q4. Show one of the following procedures in four steps:

• Placing a bulb on a holder.
• A paper folding into a boat.

Q5. Design and illustrate in colour with details, a bag for yourself for any one of the given topics:

• Wedding             
• Picnic    
• Shopping

Q6. Depict your personality through a geometric shape in colour.

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Q7. Draw any one of the following scenes:

• The view of the traffic signal from inside the car.
• A street play being organised
• A community festival celebration

Q8. Illustrate in colour a print on a T-shirt based on any one of the following themes:

• Music is the soul of life
• Save future wildlife
• Dignity to aged

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Q9. Express the contrast between the given pair of words through two separate visuals in given boxes. Out of the given three, one was to be attempted:

• Balanced/ Unbalanced
• Crispy/ Soggy
• Cluttered/ Uncluttered

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Q10. Design a mascot for any one of the following topics:

• Keep city clean
• Pulse polio
• India against Corruption

Q11. Attempt any one of the options:

• Within the frames show "The landing of an aircraft."
• Draw landscapes of Spring, summer, autumn and winter. Colour suitably.

Q12. Design a creative poster for any of the following and write a suitable tagline

• Bookshop
• Cybershop
• Fruit shop

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NIFT CAT 2025 Exam Preparation Tips

• Familiarise yourself with the detailed syllabus to understand the topics covered.
• Analyse past question papers to grasp the question pattern, difficulty level, and time management required.
• Develop a keen eye for detail. Practice observing your surroundings and capturing elements in sketches.
• Regular practice is crucial. Focus on proportion, perspective, and shading techniques.
• Understand colour harmony, contrast, and psychology to create visually appealing compositions.
• Practice brainstorming and generating innovative ideas. Explore different design styles and movements.
• Stay updated on current affairs, history, and culture.
• Practice puzzles, analogies, and logical deductions.
• Brush up on basic mathematical concepts and problem-solving skills.
• Solve mock tests under timed conditions to improve speed and accuracy.
• Analyse your performance in mock tests to focus on areas needing improvement.
• Manage time effectively during the exam by allocating sufficient time to each section.
• Sample and question papers from past years are great tools for preparing for the NIFT CAT 2025.
• Aspirants should build a portfolio of creative work, including sketches, drawings, fashion design projects, and other creative endeavours.
• Students should take the NIFT CAT mock test to understand the exam pattern and time management.
• Observe the things that are around you and take mental notes of things.

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Key Takeaways

• The NIFT CAT primarily assesses a candidate's creative potential and design aptitude.
• The exam emphasises drawing, observation, colour sense, and composition skills.
• Candidates are evaluated on their ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions.
• Basic knowledge of design principles and elements, as well as regular practice through sketching, drawing, and design exercises, is essential for success.

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