NIFT Entrance Exam Syllabus 2027 for B.Des, B.FTech, M.Des & MFM

NIFT Entrance Exam Syllabus 2027 for B.Des, B.FTech, M.Des & MFM

Sumeet SudarshanUpdated on 13 Jan 2026, 05:02 PM IST

National Institute of Fashion Technology will notify the NIFT syllabus 2027 on its official website - nift.ac.in. Aspirants can check the NIFT syllabus in the admission prospectus released at the time of the NIFT exam notification. The syllabus of NIFT 2027 will inform candidates about the NIFT 2027 exam components for various programmes, sections, and the marking scheme.

This Story also Contains

  1. NIFT 2027 Syllabus Subjects and Shortlisting Criteria
  2. NIFT Syllabus 2027 for GAT
  3. NIFT 2027 GAT Exam Pattern
  4. NIFT Syllabus 2027 for CAT
  5. NIFT 2027 Situation Test Syllabus
  6. NIFT 2027 Personal Interview
NIFT Entrance Exam Syllabus 2027 for B.Des, B.FTech, M.Des & MFM
NIFT Syllabus 2027

The NIFT 2027 syllabus consists of two components - NIFT General Ability Test syllabus and NIFT Creative Ability Test syllabus. The GAT component of the NIFT entrance exam is compulsory for all programmes, while the CAT is required only for B.Des and M.Des.

NIFT 2027 Syllabus Subjects and Shortlisting Criteria

The table below provides the entrance exam components and the shortlisting criteria. Candidates have to appear for the respective component in the NIFT syllabus 2027 mentioned for the particular programme for which they have applied.

NIFT Entrance Exam Subjects for Different Programmes

Programme

Entrance Exam Components

Shortlisting Criteria

B.Des

GAT, CAT

Shortlisted based on the entrance examination, followed by a NIFT Situation Test

B.FTech

GAT

Shortlisted based on the GAT

B.FTech and B.Des

GAT, CAT

Separate Common Merit Ranks (CMRs) will be

generated for:

B.Des.: Based on entrance exam results + Situation Test

B.F.Tech: Based on GAT


Candidates applying for B.F.Tech. With Mathematics can also enroll for B.Des. by taking the CAT along with GAT (not applicable for NLEA)

M.Des

GAT, CAT


Shortlisted based on GAT + CAT, followed by a

Personal Interview (PI)

MFM

GAT

Shortlisted based on the GAT, followed by a

Personal Interview (PI)

MFM and M.Des

GAT, CAT

Separate Common Merit Ranks (CMRs) will be

generated for:

M.F.M: Based on GAT (Sections A & B) + PI

M.Des: Based on GAT (Section A) + CAT + PI

M.FTech

GAT

Shortlisted based on the GAT, followed by a

Personal Interview (PI)

PhD

Written Test

Research Proposal Presentation and Interview

NIFT Syllabus 2027 for GAT

The NIFT General Ability Test is an objective test conducted in online mode. The NIFT 2027 syllabus for GAT will evaluate candidates on different aspects such as reasoning, general awareness, quantitative ability, and english comprehension skills.

NIFT GAT Syllabus 2027 Section-Wise Details

  • Communication Ability and English Comprehension - This section will evaluate the candidate’s day-to-day communication in English. The questions in the exam will include antonyms, synonyms, words with corresponding meanings, one-word substitutes, singular and plural, idioms and phrases, correct spellings, and comprehension

  • Quantitative Ability (QA) - The quantitative ability section of the NIFT GAT syllabus has questions based on basic arithmetic, such as addition, division, multiplication, and questions on rate of interest, ratio and proportion, percentage, time and work, speed, distance and time

  • Analytical & Logical Ability - This section will test the candidate’s ability to analyse a problem and draw logical inferences by applying creative and lateral thinking.

  • General Knowledge and Current Affairs: This section comprises questions related to general knowledge and current affairs from national and international events.

  • Case study: In the case study section, the candidates will be given certain situations to evaluate their thinking and problem-solving ability.

NIFT GAT Syllabus Topics

Section

Topics

English Comprehension

English Comprehension

Communication Ability

Correctly Spelt Word

Plural Form of Word

Opposite In Meaning (Antonym)

Similar In Meaning (Synonym)

Idioms And Phrases

Quantitative Ability

Basic arthmetic

HCF and LCM

Percentage

Profit and Loss

Average / Ratio

Simple Interest and Compound Interest

Time, Speed, Distance

Time and Work

Analytical Ability

Inferences

Statement Conclusions

Series

Statements Correct/Incorrect

Blood Relation Reasoning

Seating Arrangement

Coding-Decoding Reasoning

Directions

General Knowledge And Current Affairs

Static Gk

Fashion Industry Gk

Current affairs

Case Study

Situation-based problems

NIFT 2027 GAT Exam Pattern

The table below provides an overview of the NIFT GAT 2027 exam pattern for different programmes. Each question carries 1 mark with a negative marking of -0.25 marks for every wrong answer.

NIFT 2027 GAT Exam Pattern for B.Des and B.FTech

Particulars

B.Des

B.FTech

Section A

Section B

Time

120 minutes

120 minutes

60 minutes

Communication Ability

and English

Comprehension

40

40

NA

Quantitative Ability

20

20

15

Analytical & Logical

Ability

15

15

15

General Knowledge

and Current Affairs

25

25

NA

Case Study

NA

NA

20


100

100

60

NIFT 2027 GAT Exam Pattern for M.FTech, MFM & M.Des

Particulars

MFTech

MFM

M.Des

Time

180 minutes

180 minutes

120 minutes

Communication Ability

and English

Comprehension

45

50

50

Quantitative Ability

30

20

20

Analytical & Logical

Ability

25

25

25

General Knowledge

and Current Affairs

25

25

25

Case Study

25

30

NA

Total

150

150

120

NIFT Syllabus 2027 for CAT

This NIFT Creative Ability Test is administered for the B.Des and M.Des Programmes. The NIFT CAT syllabus 2026 evaluates the intuitive ability, observation power in concept development, and design ability of the candidate. Candidates will be required to make creative and innovative use of colour and illustration skills.

Candidates must not disclose their identity by writing any personal details. Providing any details, including the details/logo of the coaching centre, etc, or placing any identification mark on the answer sheet is also prohibited. Candidates found indulging in any of these things will be disqualified, and their results will be withheld.

NIFT CAT Syllabus Topics

Design Theory

Colour Terminology

Inspiration and Design Development

Creative thinking and writing

Optical Illusion

Understanding Light and Shade

Colour Psychology and Optical Illusions

Elements and Principles of Design

Mood, Theme and Colour Inter-relationship

Natural and Geometrical Form

Innovation in Design

Principles of Composition

Memory Drawing

Inspiration and Creativity

Ornaments and motifs

Theme Development

Drawing Fundamentals

Pictures Analysis

Visual Logic

Form and Function

Colours, Patterns, and Textures

Developing Themes and Colour Associations

Usage of Colour in Compositions

Imagination and Doodling

Exercises on imagination

Lateral Thinking

Story Pictures

Use of Measurements, Scale and proportions

Optical Illusion

Foreshortening and Perspective

Graphics and Pictograms

Innovation and Creation

Design Awareness

3D Visualisation

Presentation Techniques

Expression and Emotion

NIFT 2027 Situation Test Syllabus

The NIFT situation test is administered for the B.Des programme only. It is the second stage of admission for candidates who have been shortlisted after the NIFT entrance exam.

The NIFT syllabus 2027 for the situation test evaluates the candidate’s practical and hands-on skills for material handling and innovative ability on a given situation with a given set of materials. Candidates will be asked to make a model with the given material without utilising any outside material. In addition to building the model, candidates are also required to submit a write-up in English, explaining their model and thinking behind it.

The model will be evaluated on the following factors -

  • Space visualization

  • Innovative and creative use of given material,

  • Composition of elements,

  • Colour scheme

  • construction skill

  • Finesse

  • Overall presentation

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NIFT 2027 Personal Interview

The PI round of NIFT 2027 syllabus will evaluate the following -

  • Aptness for a career in design

  • Suitability for the course

  • General awareness and aptitude

  • Creativity

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: How to download the NIFT syllabus 2027?
A:

Candidates will be able to download the NIFT 2027 syllabus from the official website - nift.ac.in. 

Q: Is GAT compulsory section in NIFT syllabus 2027?
A:

Yes, the GAT components is a compulsory section in the NIFT 2027 syllabus.

Q: Which programme has the NIFT situation test?
A:

Only the NIFT B.Des syllabus has the NIFT situation test. 

Q: Which programmes have CAT component in the NIFT entrance exam?
A:

The NIFT B.Des syllabus and the NIFT M.Des syllabus have CAT.

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In the above link , you will get the direct links to download the year vise question papers with solutions ,

Hello,

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

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.

I hope it will clear your query!!