NIFT Entrance Syllabus 2027
National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Examination
Exam Pattern
| # | Subject / Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Creative Ability Test (CAT) | 28 | 67 |
| 2 | General Ability Test (GAT) | 28 | 67 |
| 3 | Situation Test (for shortlisted candidates) | 28 | 67 |
| Total | 85 | 200 | |
Syllabus by Subject
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 →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 →Situation Test (for shortlisted candidates)
Key topics covered as per the official NIFT Entrance syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Situation Test (for shortlisted candidates).
View Situation Test (for shortlisted candidates) Syllabus →Eligibility & Attempts
EEligibility Criteria
Class 12 passed or appearing from any stream; minimum 45% for UG programs; minimum age 18
ANumber of Attempts
No restrictions
Exam Schedule
Frequency
Once a year (January)
Next Exam Date
January 2027
Registration Opens
October–November 2026
Preparation Tips
- 1Develop your drawing and illustration skills with daily practice — focus on fashion sketches, figure drawing with proportions, and fabric draping illustration.
- 2Read fashion magazines (Vogue, Harper's Bazaar), follow design trends, and build awareness of fashion history and contemporary designers for CAT themes and GAT GK questions.
- 3For GAT, practice English comprehension, quantitative aptitude, and analytical reasoning using standard aptitude books and previous NIFT GAT papers.
- 4Prepare a creative portfolio before the Situation Test — practice using given materials (cardboard, fabric swatches, wire) to create 3D models and visual displays within time constraints.
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