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The National Testing Agency will release NIFT 2027 situation test exam pattern on its official website - exams.nta.nic/niftee. The NIFT 2027 situation test is the second stage of NIFT entrance exam. The NIFT 2027 situation test exam pattern will give a brief about the topics covered during the situation test, exam paper pattern and other important details. All the candidates should go through the NIFT situation test exam pattern before appearing for the exam. Candidates who qualify in the NIFT entrance exam and are shortlisted are eligible to appear for the situation test and personal interview. The NIFT 2027 situation test will only be conducted for the aspirants who are planning for BDes admission. Read the complete article by Careers360 to know about the NIFT 2027 situation test exam pattern.
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National Testing Agency conducts the NIFT 2027 entrance exam in two stages: GAT & CAT, followed by a situation test for BDes aspirants. The situation test is also called a studio test. BDes aspirants who pass the NIFT exam must take the situation test to secure admission. Candidates appearing for the NIFT situation test should understand the NIFT situation test 2027 paper pattern.
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All the shortlisted candidates from the NIFT entrance exam are eligible to appear for the NIFT situation test. The NIFT situation test is a hands-on test that evaluates the candidate’s skills in material handling and innovative ability in a given situation and with a set of materials. Candidates must note that there won’t be any additional material provided or allowed. Candidates can refer to the previous year's NIFT situation test exam paper pattern for a brief understanding:
The candidates will be asked to make a model, depending on the following parameters:
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The BDes applicants should make sure that the model they have prepared consists of a write-up explaining the concept behind the model. Candidates should note that the write-up should be written in the English language. As per the previous year's NIFT notification, the medium of instruction in NIFT is English. If the candidates have written the write-up in any other language, then the candidate will not be allotted the marks. The jury will do the evaluation of the situation test on the spot, and the model will not be preserved for future use.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Based on the NIFT prospectus, candidates are asked to make a model with a given set of materials.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the NIFT situation test.
The write-up explaining the NIFT situation test model must be in the English language as per the NIFT notification 2026.
The NIFT situation test will be conducted tentatively in April/May 2027.
The eligibility criteria for the NIFT 2027 situation test is that candidates who are qualified in the NIFT exam will be shortlisted and will be eligible to appear for the NIFT situation test.
The NIFT exam situation test takes a lot of preparation, as this test assess candidates creative ability and material handling skills.
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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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