UPES B.Des Admissions 2026
Last Date to Apply: 26th March | Ranked #45 amongst Universities in India by NIRF | Ranked #1 in Academic Reputation in India by QS World University Rankings
In order to better understand the exam's difficulty level, format, and question types, students can refer to the expert analysis of the NIFT Entrance Exam, which is one of the most difficult exams for students aiming to enter the fashion industry in 2026.In order to fully understand what is expected and get some memory-based questions, students are also encouraged to review the NIFT 2026 Question Paper. The official NIFT answer key is released by NTA on their official website, exams.nta.nic.in/niftee.
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The NIFT 2026 entrance exam tested candidates on multiple skills, including creativity, analytical ability, and general awareness according to the NIFT 2026 Question paper. Students can check the tables below to get the overall topic wise analysis for NIFT exam 2026:
English Comprehension & Communication Skills:
Topic | No. of Questions | Difficulty Level |
| Grammar | 15 | Moderate |
| Vocabulary | 9 | Easy |
| Reading comprehensions | 5 | Moderate |
| Idioms | 2 | Moderate |
| Complete the Paragraphs | 3 | Moderate |
| Rearrange | 4 | Moderate |
| Match the column | 1 | Moderate |
| Email Formatting | 1 | Moderate |
Quantitative Ability:
Topic | No. of Questions | Difficulty Level |
| Percentage | 2 | Easy |
| Arithmetic | 3 | Moderate |
| Pie Chart | 2 | Moderate |
| Mesuration | 2 | Moderate |
| Time and Speed | 2 | Moderate |
| Pipe and Cistern | 1 | Easy |
| Ratio | 1 | Easy |
| Age | 1 | Easy |
| Profit & Loss | 1 | Moderate |
| Geometry | 1 | Moderate |
| Simple Interest | 1 | Moderate |
| Permutation and Combination | 2 | Moderate |
| Median | 1 | Moderate |
Last Date to Apply: 26th March | Ranked #45 amongst Universities in India by NIRF | Ranked #1 in Academic Reputation in India by QS World University Rankings
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Analytical and Logical Ability:
Topic | No. of Questions | Difficulty Level |
| Diagram | 9 | Easy |
| Logical | 2 | Moderate |
| Direction | 1 | Easy |
| Alpha Numeric | 1 | Easy |
| Syllogism | 1 | Easy |
| Oder and Rating | 1 | Easy to Moderate |
Current Affairs and General Knowledge:
Topic | No. of Questions | Difficulty Level |
| Current Affairs | 7 | Moderate |
| Static (Logo, Architecture, paintings, Regional craft) | 18 | Moderate |
CAT Question Paper
Topic | Number of Questions | Difficulty level |
Design Aptitude | 1 | Easy to Moderate |
Drawing Aptitude | 1 | Easy |
Product Design | 1 | Easy to Moderate |
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Below is the overall analysis of the NIFT 2026 Question Paper GAT and CAT sections.
Section | Difficulty Level | Analysis |
CAT (Creative Ability Test) | Easy to Moderate | Paper was straightforward with good time management questions that students were able to solve in time. |
GAT (General Ability Test) | Moderate | Paper was Lengthy according to the students. |
As NIFT does not release its official question paper, students can get the expert analysis of the NIFT 2026 exam section-wise once the exam below:
Difficulty Level | To be updated soon |
Focus Areas | To be updated soon |
Remarks | To be updated soon |
Difficulty Level | To be updated soon |
Focus Areas | To be updated soon |
Remarks | To be updated soon |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
High weightage topics in the NIFT 2026 GAT exam include Grammar, vocabulary, Arithmetic, diagram based questions and general knowledge including question on Logo, Architecture, paintings, Regional craft.
NIFT 2026 Question paper was moderately difficult which students will be able to crack with proper preparation.
NIFT CAT 2026 Question Paper was found easy to moderate level in difficulty as per the students with straightforward questions.
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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
Hello aspirant,
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has determined the official date for NIFT 2026 applicant registrations, which is expected to open in November 2025. Online applications will be accepted through January 2026.
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