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Hello students, candidates who have taken the NIFT 2026 exam can get the NIFT CAT 2026 question paper with solutions from this article. The Creative Ability Test, or CAT, assesses student's creativity and visualization abilities through drawing and sketching questions. The NIFT 2026 exam was administered on 8th, February, 2026. Going through this article will help students to understand the NIFT Exam pattern, the language of the CAT questions with the solutions and approach. NIFT 2026 Answer Key has relased on the NTA official website.
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As NIFT does not release its official question papers, students can find some memory based NIFT CAT questions with answers once the exam is over. Students can understand the difficulty level and types of questions asked in the NIFT 2026 CAT exam by referring to this pdf:
NIFT 2026 CAT Memory-Based Questions with Solutions |
Students can find some memory-based NIFT CAT questions with answers from below:
Ques: Design a "Bird Feeder" using the shapes given below. Design the feeder and draw using one of the scenarios given below:





Solution:
“Outside the window of a Meditation Center” because it naturally supports calm forms and balance.
Shapes Used
Rounded rectangle - Roof / cover (protects food from rain)
Circle - Food tray
Triangle - Support brackets
Hexagon - Seed container
Curved drop shape - Water bowl or hanging perch
Step 1: Window & Context
Draw a simple square/rectangle window frame.
Add thin curtains or vertical blinds lightly to suggest a meditation center.
Outside the window, leave space for the feeder.
Step 2: Roof
Draw the rounded rectangle horizontally at the top.
Slightly curve the ends to show softness.
Add light shading under the roof for depth.
Step 3: Main Feeder Body
Below the roof, draw a hexagon as the seed container.
Inside it, lightly shade dots to show grains.
Step 4: Food Tray
Draw a circle directly under the hexagon.
Make it slightly wider than the hexagon.
Add a thin rim line.
Step 5: Supports
Use two small triangles, one on each side, connecting the roof to the tray.
Keep them symmetrical to reflect calm and balance.
Step 6: Water / Perch Element
Below or slightly to the side, draw the curved drop shape.
This acts as a water bowl or resting perch.
Add soft shading inside.
Step 7: Hanging Mechanism
Draw two thin vertical strings or rods from roof to window hook.
Keep lines light and clean.
Step 8: Birds & Mood
Draw 1–2 small birds using simple curves.

As per the NIFT exam pattern 2026 and NIFT 2026 Exam syllabus, the second paper for the NIFT Entrance Exam is CAT (Creative Ability Test) which includes drawing and sketching related questions.
Students can get the overall analysis of the NIFT CAT 2026 exam from the table below:
Sections | Difficulty Level |
NIFT-CAT (Creative Ability Test) | Easy to Moderate |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
NIFT CAT 2026 Question Paper was found easy to moderate level in difficulty as per the students with straightforward questions.
NIFT 2026 CAT paper was found easy in time management for students as questions were easy and straightforward.
Questions were based on design aptitude, drawing and product design in NIFT 2026 CAT Exam.
NIFT 2026 Question paper was moderately difficult which students will be able to crack with proper preparation.
On Question asked by student community
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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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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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