Q: What is NIFT Syllabus 2026?

The NIFT Exam Syllabus 2026 include two sections, CAT &amp; GAT:CAT (Creative Ability Test) Syllabus:<ul><li>Creative Thinking &amp; Imagination</li><li>Use of Colour, Form &amp; Composition</li><li>Storyboarding &amp; Sequential Drawing</li><li>Product Redesign &amp; Innovative Thinking</li><li>Poster Making &amp; Visual Messaging</li></ul> GAT (General Ability Test) Syllabus:<ul><li>Quantitative Ability</li><li>Analytical &amp; Logical Ability</li><li>English Comprehension</li><li>General Knowledge &amp; Current Affairs</li></ul> For more details, refer the blog above.

Q: What are the important topics that need to be prepared for NIFT CAT Exam 2026?

Design Theory, Elements &amp; Principles Of Design, Principles of Composition, Optical Illusion, Graphics &amp; Pictograms, Colour Psychology &amp; Optical Illusions are soem of the important topics that need to be prepared for NIFT CAT Exam.

Question 1

Which are the sections included in GAT section of the NIFT Entrance Exam 2026?

Accepted Answer

There are 5 sections included in NIFT GAT for Design courses i.e., Quantitative Ability, Communication Ability, English Comprehension, Analytical Ability, General Knowledge and Current Affairs.&nbsp;

Question 2

How many questions are asked in GAT for B.Des and M.Des?

Accepted Answer

In GAT, there are a total of 100 questions asked for B.Des and 120 questions asked for M.Des.

Question 3

What is the time duration for NIFT CAT Exam?

Accepted Answer

The time duration of NIFT CAT is 3 hours for design courses.&nbsp;

Question 4

Is there any negative marking for NIFT Exam?

Accepted Answer

There is no negative marking for NIFT CAT but, there is 0.25 deduction for each wrong answer in NIFT GAT.&nbsp;

Question 5

What is the required qualification to apply for the NIFT B.Des course?

Accepted Answer

Your age should be less than 24 years as of 01 August 2025 and you must have passed the 12th standard from any recognized Central/State Board of Secondary Examination, New Delhi, and Council for Indian School of Certificate Examination, New Delhi to apply for the NIFT B.Des course.

Question 6

What is the age limit to apply for NIFT PG Courses?

Accepted Answer

As per the NIFT Eligibility, there is no age limit criteria to apply for NIFT PG courses.

Question 7

What is NIFT Syllabus 2026?

Accepted Answer

The NIFT Exam Syllabus 2026 include two sections, CAT & GAT:

CAT (Creative Ability Test) Syllabus:

Creative Thinking & Imagination
Use of Colour, Form & Composition
Storyboarding & Sequential Drawing
Product Redesign & Innovative Thinking
Poster Making & Visual Messaging

GAT (General Ability Test) Syllabus:

Quantitative Ability
Analytical & Logical Ability
English Comprehension
General Knowledge & Current Affairs

For more details, refer the blog above.

Question 8

What is the NIFT Entrance Exam Syllabus 2026 for GAT?

Accepted Answer

The NIFT Exam Syllabus for GAT include quantitative ability, communication ability, English comprehension, analytical ability, general knowledge, and current affairs.

Question 9

What are the important topics that need to be prepared for NIFT CAT Exam 2026?

Accepted Answer

Design Theory, Elements & Principles Of Design, Principles of Composition, Optical Illusion, Graphics & Pictograms, Colour Psychology & Optical Illusions are soem of the important topics that need to be prepared for NIFT CAT Exam.

Question 10

Is it difficult to clear the NIFT examination?

Accepted Answer

Clearing the NIFT examination is not that tough since the passing percentage is quite moderate. If you keep yourself updated with the latest news on the latest fashion designs as well as the designers, then it will be easy for you to clear the examination. Also, attempting NIFT Online Mock Test will result in clearing the exam in one attempt.

Question 11

Can I reappear for the examination if not cleared in one go?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if you fail to achieve the required passing marks, then you can certainly reappear for the examination by following the examination procedure.

Question 12

Can I download the NIFT Mock Test Papers?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are NIFT Mock Test Question Papers offered separately for enhancing preparation. You can download the PDF and boost your preparation.

Question 13

Which is the best book to prepare for GAT in NIFT?

Accepted Answer

Here are the list of highly recommended books for NIFT GAT Preparation:

NIFT/NID/IIFT Entrance Exam Guide by Surendra Kavimandan
NIFT National Entrance Exam by R.P. Verma
Prashant Kumar’s NIFT Entrance Examination Preparation Guide
NIFT/NID Exam Guide by Dr R. P. Datason

Question 14

How to prepare for NIFT entrance exam 2026?

Accepted Answer

You can follow expert suggested preparation strategies for NIFT Exam given in this post. We have also curated subject-wise preparation tips that can help your preparation.&nbsp;

Question 15

How tough is the NIFT exam?

Accepted Answer

It depends on each one's capability and confidence. With regular practice and following proper preparation strategies you can ace NIFT Exam with high score.
However, as per previous year analysis, Mathematics section was difficult while General Knowledge was easy. English was tricky. So, make sure to focus more on mathematics for scoring better.

Question 16

How can I apply for NIFT Exam?

Accepted Answer

You can apply for the NIFT exam by visiting the official website of National Institute of Fashion Technology. You can follow the steps mentioned in the above post to apply for the NIFT.

Question 17

Is Maths compulsory to apply for NIFT 2026 Exam?

Accepted Answer

You must note that the NIFT admission requirements vary from course to course. Maths is not a compulsory subject if you are willing to apply for a B.des course. However, you should have studied physics, chemistry, and Maths in 12th standard to apply for B.F Tech course.

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