NIFT UG 2026 Exam Weightage for B.Des and B.FTech - Check Here

NIFT UG 2026 Exam Weightage for B.Des and B.FTech - Check Here

Sumeet SudarshanUpdated on 23 Jan 2026, 03:32 PM IST

National Testing Agency conducts the NIFT UG entrance exam for admission into the Bachelor of Design and Bachelor of Fashion Technology programmes of 20 NIFT campuses in India. However, there are different stages in the NIFT entrance exam for each of these two courses, and each stage has a prescribed weightage in the NIFT selection process. In this article, let’s understand the NIFT UG 2026 exam weightage for B.Des and B.FTech.

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  1. NIFT Selection Process: B.Des vs B.FTech
  2. NIFT UG 2026 Exam Weightage for B.Des and B.FTech
  3. NIFT 2026 GAT Exam Pattern B.Des and B.FTech
NIFT UG 2026 Exam Weightage for B.Des and B.FTech - Check Here
NIFT UG 2026 Exam Weightage for BDes and BFTech

NTA will conduct NIFT 2026 on February 8, 2026, at 102 exam centres across India.

NIFT Selection Process: B.Des vs B.FTech

There are two components for the NIFT entrance exam - the General Ability Test (GAT) and the Creative Ability Test (CAT). While GAT is conducted online, the CAT is administered offline. Candidates applying for B.Des have to appear in both, while the B.FTech applicants have to appear only for CAT. B.Des candidates must also appear for a NIFT Situation Test after getting shortlisted in the entrance exam

Shortlisting Criteria for NIFT B.Des and B.FTech

Programme

Entrance Exam Components

Shortlisting Criteria

B.Des

GAT, CAT

Shortlisting based on the entrance exam and a Situation Test

B.FTech

GAT

Shortlisted based on only the GAT

B.FTech and B.Des

GAT, CAT

Separate Common Merit Ranks (CMRs) will be

generated for:

B.Des.: Based on the entrance exam and situation Test

B.F.Tech: Based on GAT

NIFT UG 2026 Exam Weightage for B.Des and B.FTech

The table below provides the weightage for different components in the NIFT selection process for B.Des and B.FTech.

NIFTEE Weightage for B.Des and B.FTech

B.Des

B.F.Tech

B. F.Tech candidates opting for B.Des

Exam

Weightage

Exam

Weightage

Exam

Weightage

GAT

30%

GAT (Sec –A)

30%

GAT (Sec –A)

30%

CAT

50%

GAT (Sec –B)

70%

CAT

50%

Situation Test

20%

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Situation Test

20%

TOTAL

100%

TOTAL

100%

TOTAL

100%

NIFT 2026 GAT Exam Pattern B.Des and B.FTech

While both B.Des and B.FTech have GAT, the NIFT exam pattern for this component varies across the two programmes. The exam pattern is given below -

NIFT Exam Pattern for BDes and BFTech

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

GK

and Current Affairs

25

25

NA

Case Study

NA

NA

20


100

100

60

NIFT CAT Exam Pattern for B.Des

Candidates appearing for NIFT B.Des must also appear for the NIFT CAT, which evaluates the candidate’s intuitive ability, observation power in concept development, and design ability. Candidates will be required to make creative and innovative use of colours and illustration skills.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is the shortlisting criteria for NIFT B.Des?
A:

The shortlisting criteria for NIFT BDes include section A of GAT, CAT, and a situation test.

Q: What is the shortlisting criteria for NIFT BFtech?
A:

The shortlisting criteria for NIFT BFTech include sections A and B of GAT.

Q: Is NIFT GAT online or offline?
A:

NIFT GAT is conducted online.

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Questions related to NIFT Entrance Exam

On Question asked by student community

Have a question related to NIFT Entrance Exam ?

HELLO,

I am providing you the link below through which you will be able to download the NIFT Question papers with solutions PDF

Here is the link :-

https://design.careers360.com/articles/nift-question-paper

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.

For complete information, you can visit our site through following link:

https://design.careers360.com/exams/nift-entrance-exam

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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!!