NIFT Exam Pattern 2020

NIFT Exam Pattern 2020 - National Institute of Fashion Technology released the admit card of NIFT 2020 in online mode on January 10. NIFT exam pattern includes the important details, such as total questions, maximum marks, test duration, of Creative Ability Test (CAT), General Ability Test (GAT) and Situation Test. The institute assesses candidate’s knowledge, skill and aptitude through this national-level design aptitude exam. Candidates who wish to take admission in Bachelor of design will have to appear for NIFT entrance exam 2020. Aspirants willing to get admission in Bachelor of Technology will have to GAT only. Candidates can check NIFT exam pattern 2020 for B.Des and B.F.Tech in this article.
Latest: Candidates can download NIFT 2020 admit card here. NIFT 2020 to be conducted on January 19.

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NIFT 2020 Exam Pattern for B.Des. Admission

Knowing the exam pattern of NIFT is important for candidates as it will make them aware of the types of questions asked in the exam and also the marking scheme.

NIFT Exam Pattern for Creative Ability Test (CAT)

NIFT 2020 exam pattern for CAT will probably include three questions, which candidates have to answer in three hours. The total marks allotted for the exam is 100. This test judges candidate’s intuitive & design ability and observation skills for developing a concept, innovative and creative use of colour and illustration skills.

NIFT Exam Pattern for General Ability Test (GAT)

This is another test conducted for students seeking admission in B.Des.

NIFT 2020 Exam Pattern for GAT

How to Fill NIFT 2020 OMR Answer Sheet?

The instructions to fill the OMR sheet are given below:

• The answer sheets are scanned by a machine to calculate the score.
• Every question has four answer options. Aspirants should use a blue or black ballpoint pen to mark the correct answer option by darkening the corresponding oval on the answer sheet.
• Test-takers must note that shading of one oval or improper shading will be deemed as the wrong answer
• The right method of shading the oval is mentioned in 'important instructions' on side -1 of the answer sheet, which candidates should pay attention.
• Candidates should not tear, bend or mutilate the answer sheet
• No marks will be deducted for wrong response

Section-wise topics for NIFT 2020 GAT for B.Des admission

• English Comprehension: It judges a candidate’s ability to understand a situation from a given passage. This section of NIFT 2020 also tests basic English language.
• Quantitative Ability: Topics such as division, fractions, percentages, addition, multiplication, interest rates, ratio & proportion, distance, and work are asked in this section.
• Communication Ability: Candidates’ language ability in daily communication in English is tested. They should also focus on one-word substitutes, idioms and phrases, synonyms, antonyms, words with corresponding meanings, correct spellings, singular, and plural.
• Analytical Ability: This evaluates candidate’s ability to draw inference and logic from the given information. Concepts and practice of creative and lateral thinking are useful in the preparation of this section.
• General Knowledge and Current Affairs: Candidates should stay updated on current affairs, general knowledge to score well in this section.

NIFT Exam Pattern for Situation Test

The shortlisted candidates in CAT and GAT for Bachelor of Design will have to take situation test. It judges test-takers’ ability to handle the given set of materials along with innovation in a particular situation. Candidates must note that they are not allowed to carry any additional material. Evaluation of the model is done on the basis of space visualization, creativity, uniqueness, finishing, element composition, construction, colour scheme, and a lot more.

NIFT 2020 Exam Pattern for B.F.Tech Admission

Candidates who wish to take admission in B.F.Tech have to appear for only GAT.

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

Section-wise topics for NIFT 2020 GAT for B.F.Tech admissions

• Quantitative Ability- Candidates are asked 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 topic. They should use their creativity, lateral thinking and reasoning abilities 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 candidates and evaluates their managerial ability as well.

NIFT 2020 Weightage

Candidates can check the table below to know the weightage allotted to CAT, GAT and situation test. The weightage will be taken into account at the time of preparing the final merit list for NIFT admission 2020: