NIFT Exam Pattern 2019

NIFT Exam Pattern 2019 - The shortlisted in NIFT exam had to take situation test in May 2019. Candidates could download the call letter for the situation test. The situation test in Kolkata was held on May 9 and 10 while it was May 11 and 12 in Bhubaneshwar. National Institute of Fashion Technology successfully conducted the "creative ability test" which was the first paper and part of the exam pattern of NIFT 2019. According to the students who appeared in the creative ability test, the questions asked were easy. Meanwhile, the authorities had announced NIFT 2019 exam pattern on October 22, 2018. Candidates seeking admission to Bachelor of design appeared for NIFT entrance exam 2019 CAT and GAT on January 20, 2019. Aspirants willing to get admission to Bachelor of Technology appeared for GAT only. NIFT exam pattern 2019 comprises the important details (total questions, maximum marks, test duration, sections) of all these tests- Creative Ability Test (CAT), General Ability Test (GAT) and Situation Test. Knowledge, skill and aptitude of the candidates are tested via this national level design aptitude exam. Candidates can check NIFT exam pattern 2019 for B.Des and B.F.Tech in this article.
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NIFT 2019 Exam Pattern for B.Des. Admissions

NIFT Exam Pattern for Creative Ability Test (CAT)

NIFT 2019 exam pattern for CAT comprised of three questions which the candidates had to complete within three hours. The total marks were 100. This test is conducted to evaluate the intuitive & design ability and observation skills for developing a concept. Creativity and innovation in skills will also be judged via this test.

NIFT Exam Pattern for General Ability Test (GAT)

This is another test conducted for the aspirants of B.Des. admissions. The details are as follows:

NIFT 2019 Exam Pattern for GAT

How to Fill NIFT 2019 OMR Answer Sheet?

Following the instructions given below helps candidates go about answering the OMR sheet with ease.

• The answer sheets are scanned by machine to calculate the score. The accuracy in scoring is highly dependent on how well candidates mark the answer sheet.
• Every question has four answer options. Test takers should use blue or black ball point pen to mark the correct answer option by darkening corresponding oval on the answer sheet.
• Shading of one oval or improper shading is considered as wrong answer
• Candidates can see the correct method of shading the oval in 'important instructions' on side -1 of the answer sheet, which they should religiously follow
• Candidates should not tear. bend or mutilate the answer sheet
• There is no negative marking for wrong response

Section-wise topics for NIFT 2019 GAT for B.Des admissions

• English Comprehension: It judges how a candidate is able to comprehend a situation from a given passage. This section of NIFT 2019 is also a test of basic English language.

• Quantitative Ability: It is the test of quantitative ability of the test-takers. Topics like division, fractions, percentages, addition, multiplication, interest rates, ratio & proportion, distance, work, etc. Should be studied for this section.

• Communication Ability: Candidates’ language ability in daily communication in English is tested via this. He/she must know the one-word substitutes, idioms and phrases, synonyms, antonyms, words with corresponding meanings, correct spellings, singular, plural, etc. should be prepared.

• Analytical Ability: This evaluates the candidate’s ability to draw inference and logic from the given information.

• General Knowledge and Current Affairs: Candidates should be updated with the current affairs and happenings along with general knowledge to score good in this section.

NIFT Exam Pattern for Situation Test

This test is conducted for the shortlisted candidates of CAT and GAT for Bachelor of Design admissions. It judges test-takers’ ability to handle the given set of materials along with innovation in a particular situation. No additional material is provided/allowed.

Evaluation of the model will be done on the basis of space visualization, creativity, uniqueness, finishing, element composition, construction, color scheme, and a lot more.

NIFT 2019 Exam Pattern for B.F.Tech Admissions

Candidates seeking admissions in the B.F.Tech admissions have to appear for GAT. The details are as follows:

NIFT Exam pattern / Marking Scheme for General Ability Test (GAT)

Section-wise topics for NIFT 2019 GAT for B.F.Tech admissions

• Quantitative Ability- For testing the quantitative ability, the candidates are tested on questions related to division, fractions, percentages, addition, multiplication, rate of interest, ratio and proportion, distance, and work.

• Communication Ability and English Comprehension- Questions from correct spellings, singular, plural, one-word substitutes, synonyms, antonyms, words with corresponding meanings, idioms and phrases, etc. are asked.

• Analytical Ability and Logical Ability- Candidates have to draw conclusion and logic from the given information. Creativity, lateral thinking and reasoning have to be applied to solve the questions in this section.

• General Knowledge and Current Affairs- This section tests general knowledge and current affairs of the candidates.

• Case Study- This section tests the industrial aptitude of the candidates. It evaluates their managerial ability as well.

NIFT 2019 Weightage

Candidates can check below the weightage assigned to CAT, GAT and situation test while preparing the final merit list for NIFT admissions 2019:

NIFT Weightage 2019