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The NIFT situation test is an important component of the NIFT admission process. The weightage of the NIFT situation test and personal interviews differs across various courses in NIFT admissions. Candidates seeking admission into B.Des programmes through the NIFT entrance exam have to appear for the NIFT situation test. Similarly, candidates seeking admission into postgraduate M.Des, M.FTech, and MFM programmes through the NIFT PG entrance exam have to appear for a personal interview. In this article, get complete details about what is the weightage for the NIFT situation test and personal interview for various courses in the NIFT admission process.
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National Testing Agency is expected to conduct NIFT 2026 tentatively in February 2026 as per past trends. The NIFT situation test 2026 for selected candidates is likely to be conducted in May/June 2026. It is to be noted that candidates do not need to appear for a NIFT situation test or a PI round for the B.FTech programme.
The NIFT situation test is a test administered to shortlisted candidates from the NIFT entrance exam result to test their innovative thinking and material handling ability in a given situation. The candidate will be asked to make a model with the material given to them. Candidates will also be asked to submit a write-up in English explaining the concept behind the model. The evaluation will be done on the spot by the jury panel.
The model created by the candidates will be evaluated on the following parameters:
Space visualization,
Innovative and creative use of given material
Construction skill
Composition of elements
Colour scheme
Finesse of the model
Overall presentation
The NIFT selection process includes three components -GAT, CAT, and Situation Test/Personal Interview. The NIFT situation test is conducted for UG programmes while the personal interview is conducted for PG prorammes. During the NIFT counselling process, candidates will be offered NIFT seat allotment based on their ranks based on the combined score in all three components.
General Ability Test and the Creative Ability Test: It must be noted that candidates seeking admission into M.FTech programme have to appear only for GAT.
NIFT Situation Test/Personal Interview - It must be noted that there is no situation test or interview conducted for admission into B.FTech programme.
The weightage of the NIFT situation test/personal interview for selection into different programmes is given below.
Course | Exam | Weightage |
---|---|---|
B.FTech | GAT | 30% |
CAT | 50% | |
Situation Test | 20% | |
Total | 100% | |
M.FTech | GAT (Sec A) | 30% |
GAT (Sec B) | 70% | |
Total | 100% | |
B.FTech candidates opting for B.Des | GAT (Sec A) | 30% |
CAT | 50% | |
Situation test | 20% | |
Total | 100% |
Course | Exam | Weightage |
---|---|---|
M.Des | GAT (Section A) | 30% |
CAT | 40% | |
Personal Interview | 30% | |
Total | 100% | |
M.F.M | GAT (Section A & B) | 70% |
Personal Interview | 30% | |
Total | 100% | |
M.F.M candidates opting for M.Des | GAT (Section A) | 30% |
CAT | 40% | |
Personal Interview | 30% | |
Total | 100% | |
M.FTech | GAT | 70% |
Personal Interview | 30% | |
Total | 100% |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The NIFT PI round is conducted for M.Des, M.FTech, and MFM programmes.
The NIFT situation test is conducted for admission into B.Des programmes.
The NIFT 2026 situation test will be conducted tentatively in May/June 2026.
The courses offered through NIFT admissions are B.B.Des, M.Des, MFM, B.FTech, and M.FTech.
On Question asked by student community
Hello Neharika
These are the topics which are most important in the Current affairs section in respect to NIFT Entrance Exam:
1. National and International Awards and Honors
2. Government Schemes and Initiatives
3. Sports
4. Appointments and Newsmakers
5. Science and Technology
6. Indian and World Economy
7. International Relations
8. Fashion Industry Updates
9. Books and Authors
10. Art and Culture
11. Environmental and Social Issues
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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!!
Dear Candidate ,
Yes , you are eligible for NIFT - UG 2026 . Based on your birthdate , you will be 19 years old as of August 1 , 2026 , which is well within the age limit .
NIFT requires applicants to be under 24 years of age on August 1 of the admission year , with a 5 year relaxation for SC/ST/PwD candidates .
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The syllabus of NIFT 2026 will be released on October 2025 by Nift officials on their official website nift.ac.in . The syllabus comprises of topics General Ability Test (GAT) and Creative Ability Test (CAT). The syllabus is different for UG and PG programmes. The GAT syllabus consists of :
The CAT syllabus consists important topics like
To download the complete syllabus kindly refer this
https://design.careers360.com/articles/nift-syllabus
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