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Creative Ability Test (CAT) and General Ability Test (GAT) are the two parts of the NIFT entrance exam. Aspirants seeking NIFT admission are required to clear both GAT and CAT for B.Des admissions. The difference between CAT and GAT in NIFT is one of the common queries of aspirants appearing in the NIFT entrance exam. As per the NIFT 2027 exam pattern, the CAT paper is conducted in offline mode, while the GAT is held online. Also, GAT is a compulsory component of the NIFT 2027 exam for all programmes. This article explains what CAT and GAT are in the NIFT entrance exam in detail. Through this article, candidates can check all the differences between CAT and GAT in NIFT 2027.
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Particulars | NIFT CAT Exam | NIFT GAT Exam |
Type of Exam | Offline | Online |
Marks | 100 for both BDes and MDes |
|
Duration of the Exam | 2 Hours | 2 Hours |
Weightage |
| 30% for both |
The Creative Ability Test, or CAT, in the NIFT exam will be held for students who apply for the B.Des or M.Des programmes. The NIFT CAT exam is conducted offline, and the students are required to draw and show their creative abilities based on the NIFT CAT question paper. The CAT in NIFT carries a weightage of 50% in B.Des and 40% in M.Des
As per the NIFT CAT syllabus, the candidates are usually examined on their intuitive ability, observation ability in concept development, illustration ability, and creative and innovative use of colour.
The General Ability Test (GAT) in the NIFT exam carries 100% weightage for the B.F.Tech aspirants, 70% for M.F.Tech and MFM aspirants, and 30% for B.Des and M.Des students. The NIFT GAT section tests the candidate’s aptitude for design, quantitative abilities, and general knowledge. The NIFT GAT exam duration is 3 hours, and it is a computer-based test that consists of MCQs. The candidates must note that there is a -0.25 negative marking in the GAT section.
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As per the NIFT GAT syllabus, students must prepare the following topics to score well in this section. The NIFT 2027 syllabus will be released on NIFT's official website
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Students appearing for the NIFT exam should be well aware of the question paper pattern. As per the NIFT exam pattern, this fashion design entrance exam will be held in two parts - Creative Ability Test (CAT) and General Ability Test (GAT). In order to get admission into NIFT campuses, aspirants have to mandatorily appear for both CAT and GAT. The NIFT entrance exam is one of the most common tests for students aiming to get admission in fashion design colleges in India. As the NIFT 2027 exam pattern is not yet released, candidates can refer to the previous year's NIFT exam pattern for GAT and CAT papers to understand the number of questions included in each paper.
Section | B.Des | M.Des |
Quantitative Ability | 20 | 20 |
Communicational Ability | 25 | 30 |
English Comprehension | 25 | |
Analytical Ability and Logical Ability | 15 | 25 |
General Knowledge and Current Affairs | 15 | 15 |
Programme | CAT | GAT |
Bachelor of Design (B.Des) | 50% | 30% |
Master of Design (M.Des) | 40% | 30% |
Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech) | - | 100% |
Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech) | - | 70% |
Master of Fashion Management (MFM) | - | 70% |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes, appearing for NIFT CAT is compulsory for B.Des admissions at NIFT.
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Yes, a diploma holder in Computer Engineering can apply for the NIFT entrance exam , but only through the lateral entry route.
NIFT allows candidates with a 3-year or 4-year engineering diploma from a recognized board to apply for B.F.Tech (Fashion Technology) through lateral entry. The diploma must be
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