UPES B.Des Admissions 2026
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The National Institute of Fashion Technology will notify the NIFT B.Des selection process on its official website - nift.ac.in in its admission prospectus. The NIFT B.Des selection process comprises the NIFT entrance exam and the NIFT situation test. Only those candidates who appear for both components of NIFT 2026 will obtain B.Des admission into NIFT campuses. In this article, get complete details of the NIFT B.Des selection process, including weightage for the GAT, CAT, and the situation test.
The NIFT admissions will be offered into 19 campuses across India through the centralised NIFT counselling conducted by the institute.
Candidates applying for B.Des have to appear for three components, namely:
General Ability Test (Section A)
Creative Ability Test
Situation test.
Based on the NIFT entrance exam result, candidates will be shortlisted for the situation test. The NIFT schedule for the exam and the situation test will be notified on the institute’s official website.
The NIFT GAT syllabus for section A evaluates candidates on their logical and analytical ability, quantitative aptitude, English comprehension, and GK.
Particulars | Details |
Mode | Online |
Duration | 2 hours |
Sections | No. of questions |
Communication Ability and English Comprehension | 40 |
Quantitative Ability | 20 |
Analytical and Logical Ability | 15 |
GK and Current affairs | 25 |
The NIFT CAT syllabus evaluates the candidate’s intuitive ability, observation power in concept development, and design ability. Candidates will be required to employ creative and innovative colors and illustrations in their work.
Candidates should not disclose their identity in any way through their design during the CAT. Such candidates will be disqualified from the NIFT B.Des selection process.
The NIFT situation test is the final stage in the NIFT B.Des selection process. Candidates who are shortlisted from the entrance exam will be called to attend the selection process. The NIFT situation test weightage is important for B.Des selection, and candidates have to compulsorily attend the test.
The situation test is a hands-on evaluation of a candidate’s ability in material handling and innovative thinking in a given situation. Candidates are required to use only the given material and will be judged on the spot by a jury. The candidate will be asked to create a model which will be evaluated on the following parameters -
Space visualization
Innovative and creative use of the given material
Composition of elements
Colour scheme
Construction skill,
Finesse of the model
Overall presentation
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Each of the components in the NIFT selection process for B.Design has a different weight. The Creative Ability Test carries the maximum weight. The details are given below.
Particulars | Weight |
GAT | 30% |
CAT | 50% |
Situation Test | 20% |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes, candidates shortlisted from the entrance exam have to attend the situation test.
The full form of NIFT CAT is National Institute of Fashion Technology Creative Ability Test.
GAT full form is the National Institute of Fashion Technology General Ability Test.
The components of the NIFT B.Des selection process are GAT, CAT, and the situation test.
On Question asked by student community
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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https://design.careers360.com/exams/nift-entrance-exam
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These are the topics which are most important in the Current affairs section in respect to NIFT Entrance Exam:
1. National and International Awards and Honors
2. Government Schemes and Initiatives
3. Sports
4. Appointments and Newsmakers
5. Science and Technology
6. Indian and World Economy
7. International Relations
8. Fashion Industry Updates
9. Books and Authors
10. Art and Culture
11. Environmental and Social Issues
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Hello,
According to the sources, the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) entrance exam for 2026 will be held in February 2026. Also, the registration period may open from November 2025.
I hope it will clear your query!!
Dear Candidate ,
Yes , you are eligible for NIFT - UG 2026 . Based on your birthdate , you will be 19 years old as of August 1 , 2026 , which is well within the age limit .
NIFT requires applicants to be under 24 years of age on August 1 of the admission year , with a 5 year relaxation for SC/ST/PwD candidates .
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