NIFT 2022 Syllabus & Updated Exam Pattern

NIFT 2022 exam is conducted for both UG and PG Design Programmes. There are two written tests that a student needs to take irrespective of the programme he/she is applying for. These two written tests are – Creative Ability Test (CAT) and General Ability Test (GAT). The components of the written test are shared below:

For the General Ability Test (GAT) (both B.Des and M.Des Programmes)

NOTE: The number of sections in each section and for each course may vary year to year. Also, the level of difficulty in questions for the course may vary.

For Creative Ability Test (CAT)

Creative Ability Test is given for both UG and PG Design Programmes to assess the design ability, power of observation in concept development, and intuitive ability of the candidate. One of the important aspects of the CAT is to ascertain the creative and innovative use of colours and illustration skills.

Syllabus of General Ability Test (For All Programmes)

Quantitative Ability:

This section is designed in order to test the quantitative ability of the candidates. It comprises questions on various topics such as Addition, Multiplication, Division, Fractions, Rate of Interest, Percentage, Distance, Ratio and Proportion, and Work and Task.

Communication Ability and English Comprehension:

This section of the CAT is basically for evaluating the language ability of the candidates in regular communication in English. The questions in this section are based on synonyms, antonyms, singular, plural, idioms and phrases, comprehend a situation from a given passage, words with corresponding meanings, correct spellings etc.

Analytical Ability and Logical Ability:

This section is designed to evaluate the candidate’s aptitude in identifying the given problem and provide reasoning to solve the main issue of the problem and to test the candidate’s ability for inference and logic from the given information.

General Knowledge and Current Affairs:

This test is designed to evaluate the awareness of candidates on current affairs and general knowledge.

Case Study:

This section is based on a situation of industry environment which helps in testing the managerial ability of the candidates.

Candidates who will be shortlisted after from the written test will need to go for the Situation test/Group Discussion (GD) / Interview as required (except B.FTech).