What is the Weightage for the NIFT Situation Test?

What is the Weightage for the NIFT Situation Test?

Sumeet SudarshanUpdated on 12 Aug 2025, 04:01 PM IST

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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  1. What is the NIFT Situation Test?
  2. NIFT Selection Process
  3. What is the Weightage of the NIFT Situation Test?
What is the Weightage for the NIFT Situation Test?
NIFT Situation Test Weightage

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.

What is the NIFT Situation Test?

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.

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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

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NIFT Selection Process

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.

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What is the Weightage of the NIFT Situation Test?

The weightage of the NIFT situation test/personal interview for selection into different programmes is given below.

NIFT Situation Test Weightage - UG

CourseExamWeightage

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%

NIFT Situation Test (Interview) Weightage - PG

CourseExamWeightage

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)

Q: NIFT PI round is conducted for which programmes?
A:

The NIFT PI round is conducted for M.Des, M.FTech, and MFM programmes.

Q: NIFT situation test is conducted for which programmes?
A:

The NIFT situation test is conducted for admission into B.Des programmes.

Q: When is the NIFT 2026 situation test?
A:

The NIFT 2026 situation test will be conducted tentatively in May/June 2026.

Q: What are the courses offered through NIFT admissions?
A:

The courses offered through NIFT admissions are B.B.Des, M.Des, MFM, B.FTech, and M.FTech. 

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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!!

Hello,
It’s completely understandable to feel disheartened after not getting a seat in the first and second rounds, especially when you’ve filled all the colleges and have your hopes set on a particular course like Fashion Communication . With an OBC rank of 1910 and CMR 7192, your chances can improve in the upcoming counselling rounds as more students withdraw or shift to other colleges.
So make sure to check the further rounds of counselling and don’t lose hope. Many students get seats in the 3rd, 4th, and mop-up rounds. You can also consider updating your preference list or keeping a wider range of courses and campuses open in case you're okay with related fields.
Keep checking the official NIFT website for updates on seat allotment and further counselling instructions.
Thank you

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 .

Hello

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 :

  • Communication ability and English comprehension
  • Quantitative ability
  • Analytical and Reasoning
  • Case study
  • General knowledge and current affairs

The CAT syllabus consists important topics like

  • Creative ability
  • Observation power
  • Discernment ability
  • Design ability
  • Colour combination ability

To download the complete syllabus kindly refer this

https://design.careers360.com/articles/nift-syllabus

Good luck !