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Topics for NIFTEE GAT paper are given below.

NIFT situation test will test candidate on Colour scheme, Space visualization, Construction skill, Finesse of the model, Composition of elements, Overall presentation, Innovative and creative use of given material, etc. Situation Test will be evaluated on the spot.

Model made by candidate will not be kept for future reference. Candidate must make sure that their model is unique and stands out from the crowd. After making model, candidate must write about the model- write-up explaining the model.

Candidates will be provided with the items for making the model during the NIFT Situation Test. Materials that students may be provided with are Glaze Papers, Plasticine Clay, Copper Wire, Ivory Sheets, Cardboard, Thermocol (thick And Thin), Kite Papers, Handmade Sheet, Coloured Clay, Cellophane, Fabric, Thread, Ribbon, Straw, Aluminum Foil, etc. The candidate can not use any other items except the ones provided in the exam hall. 

The NIFT Situation Test is a hands-on test that B. Des candidates need to appear in after qualifying the written exam. During the Situation Test the candidate has to make a model. Note that the material for making the model will be provided to the candidate inside the exam hall; no other material expect that provided to the candidate is allowed. So, candidates appearing in the Situation Test must not bring any additional materials for the Situation Test. The Situation Test will be evaluated on the spot. It is mandatory for the candidate to draft a write-up explaining the model.

Situation Test carries 20 percent weightage. It will be a hands-on test and will check candidate's material handling and innovative ability. Candidate will be asked to make a model or design using a given set of materials. Expert panel with check the model on parameters like space visualization, innovative and creative use of given material, composition of elements, color scheme, construction skill, finesse of the model and overall presentation, etc. Candidate will also have to submit a write up explaining the model. 

The dates for NIFT stage 2 have not been announced yet.

The eligibility criteria of NIFT states that the candidates must have complete their 10+2 in any stream from a recognised Educational Board. Concluding that mathematics is not a compulsary requirement for NIFT. However, the entrance examination for NIFT has a section of mathematics based questions (GAT) which needs basic to moderate mathematics to ace them . So it gives an aid to the mathematics students during the NIFT Examination.

To know more about application process and other details about the examination, refer to the official website of NIFT. 

Yes, RIT has signed various MOUs with a lot of companies in a wide array of industries. A few examples are NVIDIA, SAP, IBM, HP, and Mitsubishi. As for international collaborations, there is not a lot of data available. There are international ventures through the clubs at RIT, as we know.