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The Creative Ability Test (CAT) plays a crucial role in the NIFT Entrance Exam as it assesses a candidate's originality, design thinking, visual imagination, and ability to translate ideas into visual representations. The CAT is none of the two components of the NIFT entrance exam, the other being General Ability Test or GAT. The NIFT CAT section is important for aspirants aiming for design-related courses, as it evaluates the core creative aptitude that is essential for success. Reviewing the NIFT CAT 2024 question paper is highly beneficial for students preparing for upcoming exams. Candidates aiming for NIFT admissions into the B.Des, M.Des and MFM programme have to appear for NIFT GAT.
The NIFT CAT Question Paper 2024 provides valuable insights into the types of questions. Candidates appearing for NIFT 2026 can refer to the question paper as part of their NIFT preparation strategy. Read this article to find out more about the NIFT CAT question paper 2024.
Given below is the download link for NIFT 2024 Question Paper for students to refer and prepare from.
NIFT 2024 Question Paper with Solutions |
Students can refer to some NIFT CAT 2024 questions with their approach below to get an understanding on types of questions and how to prepare for NIFT CAT and what approach is needed by the students to score high in the exam.
Ques:

Solution:

English numbers 3, 5, and 7 integrated in a unique and creative way for conceptual sketch of a public park.
Approach:
Understand the question first. Sit with the question and understand what is required from the solution. Hasty work often lets you make mistakes.
Choose three numbers and decide the format (e.g., Roman numerals, English digits, etc.).
Think of creative ways to incorporate the numbers into your drawing.
Sketch lightly at first to adjust and fit the design.
Enhance the drawing with simple details to represent the theme more clearly.
Double-check that the selected numbers are prominent and integrated into the design.
Ques:

Solution:
Approach:
Decide which of the three items you can think of for most innovation and brainstorm creative uses for it.
Write down creative initial ideas for uses and then finalise which of them are most innovative and visually appealing.
Draw four separate illustrations showing the creative uses of the chosen item.
Make the illustrations neat and well-organized.
Use shading or coloring to enhance the appeal.
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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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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.
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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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