NIFT Entrance Syllabus 2027
National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Examination
Exam Pattern
| # | Subject / Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Ability Test (GAT) | 33 | 67 |
| 2 | Creative Ability Test (CAT) | 33 | 67 |
| 3 | Situation Test (practical) | 33 | 67 |
| Total | 100 | 200 | |
Syllabus by Subject
General Ability Test (GAT)
Key topics covered as per the official NIFT Entrance syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for General Ability Test (GAT).
View General Ability Test (GAT) Syllabus →Creative Ability Test (CAT)
Key topics covered as per the official NIFT Entrance syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Creative Ability Test (CAT).
View Creative Ability Test (CAT) Syllabus →Situation Test (practical)
Key topics covered as per the official NIFT Entrance syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Situation Test (practical).
View Situation Test (practical) Syllabus →Eligibility & Attempts
EEligibility Criteria
12th pass or appearing from any stream, age 23 years max
ANumber of Attempts
No limit
Exam Schedule
Frequency
Once a year (January)
Next Exam Date
January 2027
Registration Opens
November 2026
Preparation Tips
- 1GAT covers quantitative ability, communication, English, analytical ability, and GK
- 2CAT tests creative thinking and design aptitude — practice sketching and ideation
- 3Fashion awareness, current trends, and design history help in GK and CAT
- 4Situation Test is a hands-on model-making exercise — practice with fabric
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