What are the various components of the NIFT 2024 GAT exam for B.Des and M.Des?
The GAT or the General Ability Test is mandatory for all candidates. The various components of the GAT written exam is given below.
Program | B.Des | M.Des |
Paper | GAT | GAT |
Mode of exam | Computer-based Test (CBT) | Computer-based Test (CBT) |
Language | English/ Hindi | English/ Hindi |
Test Duration | 120 minutes | 120 minutes |
Sections | Number of Questions | Number of Questions |
Communication Ability | 25 | 30' |
English Comprehension | 25 | 30 |
Quantitative Ability | 20 | 20 |
Analytical Ability | 15 | 25 |
General Knowledge and Current Affairs | 15 | 15 |
TOTAL | 100 | 120 |
The candidate may note that the number of questions in each section may vary. Further, the difficulty level of questions may also vary between courses.
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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.
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