Can NIFT sample papers be used as study material for the design entrance exam?

The material kit of NIFT Situation Test 2026 can include the following:

• Corrugated sheets: 2
• Cardboard: 1
• OHP Sheets: 1
• Translucents Sheet: 1
• Coloured sheets: 4
• Ice cream sticks: 8-10
• Toothpicks: 6-7
• All pinks
• Jute Thread: 2m
• Needle
• Balloon
• Clay: 2 colors
• Chopsticks: 2
• Quilling strips
• Paper plate: 2
• Bubble wrap: 1
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Some of the important topics for NIFT Situation Test are:

• Momentoes
• Badges
• product Design
• Set Design
• Book Cover/Diaries
• Window Display: For Shoes, Clothes, etc.
• Accessories
• Character Design

NIFT Situation Test is a hands on test. It evaluates a candidate skills for material handling and innovative ability with a given set of materials. Candidates are required to make a 3D model.

No, there is no negative marking in NIFT Situation Test. Negative marking is only there in NIFT GAT part in stage 1.

NIFT exam is among the most competitive and the toughest. So, it is recommended that candidate start their exam preparation in advance, around 1 year before.