Pahal Design Hauz Khas is now at better location with great infrastructure. The new address for Centre is G-13, G Block Hauz Khas, New Delhi-110016 at Ground Floor. 

Pahal Design Hauz Khas centre is just 5 minutes away from Hauz Khas Metro Station. Hauz Khas centre is 500m from NIFT, Delhi Campus. Pahal Design offering coaching classes for NIFT Undergraduate and Post Graduate Coaching Classes.

NIFT Undergraduate Courses for Coaching Classes:

  1. B Design
  2. B Ftech
  3. NIFT Situation test

NIFT Postgraduate Courses for Coaching Classes:

  1. MFM
  2. M Des
  3. M Ftech
  4. Personal Interview

If you are looking for any Further guidance you can reach us at 8800-22-6864. 

G-13, Ground Floor, Hauz Khas, G Block New Delhi – 16

 

 

NIFT Admissions 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Is NIFT Degree recognized?

Yes. NIFT has been granted statutory status under the Act of Parliament of India in 2006, empowering the Institute to award degrees and other academic distinctions. NIFT is also a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

2. What is the Admission Schedule?

The admissions schedule for Admissions- 2024 is available on NIFT website/ Portal. www.nift.ac.in `

3. When are NIFT Admissions announced?

Admission to various programmes of NIFT is announced in the month of November / December every year. The admission announcements are widely publicized through National, regional print media, social media platforms and NIFT web site www.nift.ac.in

Q.4. What are the programmes offered by NIFT?

The programmes to be offered by NIFT are as given below :

  1. Bachelor of Fashion Design

     2. Bachelor of Fashion Technology

  1. Masters of Design (M.Des.)
  2. Masters of Fashion Management (M.F.M)
  3. Masters of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech.)
  4. Ph.D

Q 5. What is the Minimum Age required for Undergraduate & Post Graduate course

Maximum age of the applicant should be less than 24 years as on 1st August of the year of admission for Undergraduate Programmes. The upper age limit may be relaxed by a period of 5 years for candidates of SC/ST/PWD categories.

There is no age limit for Postgraduate programmes.

Q.6  What are the Eligibility criteria for admission?

Kindly refer Prospectus (available on NIFT website ( www.nift.ac.in ) for Programme wise eligibility criteria.

Q.7  How can I get a prospectus?

The prospectus is available on NIFT website under the Admissions Tab ( www.nift.ac.in ).

Q.8 Can I apply manually?

No, candidates can only apply online through admission portal available on NIFT Website ( www.nift.ac.in ).Q.8  How do I pay the fees? What is the mode of payment when applying online?

Payments of application fees can only be paid online through payment gateway. The link is provided on the admission portal.

Q.9  What is an auto generated Application Number?

Once the application form is filled by an applicant, an application number will be generated ,which will be communicated to the candidate.

Q.10 WhatifIforgettotakeprintoutofOnlineApplicationformaftersubmission?

Candidate can take the print out of their Application form again after logging into the admission portal.

Q.11 Howmanycoursescanbeselected?

For undergraduate programme, the applicant is able to enroll for all B Des and B F Tech Programmes.

Candidates applying for B.F.Tech Programme (with Physics and Maths), will be eligible to enroll their candidature for B.Des courses.

The Candidates appearing for Post Graduate Programme can only apply for ONE post graduate programme.

Q. 12 How would I verify my payment?

Once the application form along with the requisite fees is submitted by the candidate, the confirmation of the same will be sent to the candidates directly through registered E mail.

Q. 13 Do you have the reservation of Seats for SC/ST?

Yes, it is as applicable as per the Government of India norms. Details can be seen in the Prospectus.

The National Institute Fashion Technology (NIFT) has been fulfilling its mission to offer a learning experience of the highest standards in fashion pertaining to design, technology and management, for the last more than three decades. We encourage remarkably creative students to draw inspiration from India’s textiles and crafts, while focusing on emerging global trends relevant to the fashion, textiles and accessories industries.

 

The National Institute of Fashion technology (NIFT) has announced the results of the NIFT 2023. To check your results, log into the result portal using your email id and password.

The final results for B.Des and M.Des courses will be prepared by giving weightage to CAT, GAT, and Situation Test/ Personal Interview. Meanwhile, the final results for the M.F.Tech and M.F.M courses will be prepared by giving weightage GAT and Personal Interviews. 

Interestingly, the final results for the B.F.Tech program will be prepared solely based on GAT Scores.

For any further details connect at 8800-22-6864

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CANDIDATES

1. This Admit Card is provisional & subject to changes/modifications. Candidates are advised to follow the NIFT website,
notifications, information bulletin & check their mailbox on the registered E-mail address and SMS in their registered Mobile
No. for any latest updates and information.

2. Candidates are suggested to visit the examination venue, a day in advance, so that they can reach the venue on time on the day of the examination.

3. Candidates are required to present the following documents to the examination officials, for identity verification:
A. Admit Card downloaded from the NIFT website (a clear preferably colour printout on A4 size paper)
B. Any one of these original and valid Photo Identification Proof issued by the government — Passport/Aadhaar Card
(With photograph)/E- Aadhaar/Voter Card / Driving License.
Note: No Candidate would be allowed to enter the Examination Centre, without valid identity proof & verification.

4. Candidates are requested to carry their own Pen/ Pencil / Erasers /Ruler (In a transparent pouch). Candidates appearing for
CAT also need to carry their Colouring & Drawing material. For CAT a physical Question Booklet with space for responses
will be provided at the Centre. Candidates are NOT allowed to carry any personal belongings [except those listed above]
including electronic devices, mobile phone and other banned materials listed in the Information Bulletin/ NIFT Website / NIFT
Notice, to the Examination Centre. Examination Officials will not be responsible for safe keep of personal belongings and
can also debar the candidate for carrying any banned items.

5. Candidates should reach the Venue well before the reporting time given in the Admit Card. No candidate will be allowed
inside if he/she does not adhere to the reporting time.

6. Candidates are to sit at the designated seat allocated by the Centre Head. They can login using the credentials given on
their Admit Card and read instructions, before the commencement of the examination. In case of any issues they can report
the same immediately to the Invigilator. Candidate will be able to start ONLY after the Examination is started as per schedule
by the Centre Head. An announcement will also be made to that effect once the test is started.

7. Candidates will NOT be permitted to leave the Examination Room/Hall before the end of the examination. After the
completion of the examination, candidates should hand over their Question Booklet, Answer Sheets & Rough sheet to the
invigilator on duty (CAT Only).

8. An electronic attendance will be taken by the invigilator by scanning the QR Code of the Admit card carried by the candidate.

9. No Candidate should adopt any unfair-means, or indulge in any unfair examination practices. Speaking to others / Over
seeing another person’s responses / screen, trying to open other applications on the PC, carrying any form of electronic
device / peripheral / accessory, not obeying the instructions of the Centre Head / Invigilator are all fit ground for cancellation
of your examination.

10. Appearing for both GAT and CAT is mandatory. If a candidate does not appear for one or the other he/she will not be
shortlisted for the Situation Test/ PI (Personal Interview).

11. General Ability Test (GAT) is a Computer Based Test & Creative Ability Test (CAT) is a Paper Based Test.

For any further details connect us at 880022-6864.

 

Here is a list of questions that have been asked and you should prepare:

1.Why MFM or Masters of Fashion Management ?
2.Why National Institute of Fashion Technology or NIFT?
3.Questions from Graduation?
4.Where do you see yourself in a few years from now.
5.Define Fashion ?
6.How would you contribute to the fashion industry after MFM from NIFT?
7.Basic Fashion Terminology like haute couture etc.
8.Knowledge about some apparel/textile specialty of the state you belong
9.Would you join Masters of Fashion Management (MFM)if you don’t get a center of your choice?
10.Current textile minister
11.Textile/Retail terminology
12.Knowledge about the brand of clothing you are wearing to the interview
13.Retail and Textile brands. Who owns what?
14.Fashion GK/Fashion current Affairs is a must.
15.Also,brush up your static GK and General current affairs.
16.Questions from Work Experience if any.

Set up in 1986, NIFT is the pioneering institute of fashion education in the country and has been in the vanguard of providing professional human resource to the textile and apparel industry. It was made a statutory institute in 2006 by an Act of the Indian Parliament with the President of India as ‘Visitor’ and has full-fledged campuses all across the country. Over the years NIFT has also been working as a knowledge service provider to the Union and State governments in the area of design development and positioning of handlooms and handicrafts.

List of UG Programs

  • Fashion Design
  • Leather Design
  • Accessory Design
  • Textile Design
  • Knitwear Design
  • Fashion Communication
  • Apparel Production

List of PG Programs

  • Master of Design
  • Master of Fashion Management
  • Master of Fashion Technology

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) has outlined the following key dates for the 2025 admission cycle:

  1. •Online Registration Start Date: November 22, 2024
  2. •Last Date for Online Application Submission: January 6, 2025
  3. •Entrance Examination Date: February 9, 2025
  4. •Result Declaration for B.Des and B.F.Tech: March 2025
  5. •Situation Test and Personal Interviews: April 2025
  6. •Final Result Announcement for M.Des, M.F.M., and M.F.Tech: May 2025
  7. •Online Registration for Counselling (Round 1): May-June 2025
  8. •Counselling Dates: June-July 2025

The NIFT entrance exam consists of multiple stages, depending on the program applied for. The exam structure generally includes the following:

1. Written Exam (GAT & CAT)

Applicable for: B.Des, M.Des, B.F.Tech, M.F.Tech, MFM

General Ability Test (GAT)

B.Des & M.Des:

  1. •Quantitative Ability
  2. •Communication Ability & English Comprehension
  3. •Analytical & Logical Ability
  4. •General Knowledge & Current Affairs

•For B.F.Tech, M.F.Tech & MFM:

•All of the above plus Case Study (business domain-related scenarios)

Duration:

•B.Des & M.Des: 2 hours

•B.F.Tech, M.F.Tech, MFM: 3 hours

Creative Ability Test (CAT) (For B.Des & M.Des only)

•Evaluates creativity, illustration skills, and design thinking

•Duration: 3 hours

2. Situation Test / Studio Test & Personal Interview

For B.Des:

•Situation Test (Practical test to assess material handling and innovative thinking)

For M.Des, M.F.Tech, MFM:

•Studio Test (For M.Des)

•Personal Interview (For all PG courses)

3. Final Selection

•Based on a combination of scores from GAT, CAT, Situation Test/Studio Test, and Personal Interview (depending on the course).

NIFT SEAT MATRIX 2025

NIFT EXAM PAPERS 

NOIDA

Address:- C-29, Ground Floor, Sector 2, Noida
(Nearby Metro – Noida Sector 15 Metro Station ), UP – 201301
Contact No: 93540-52529
Email: corporate@pahaldesign.com

 

Who is this for?

Many students those are not able to attend our classroom coaching classes of NIFT B.Des | M.Des | MFM | M.Ftech | B.Ftech so for them we have designed a comprehensive study material as per the requirement of entrance exams. The techniques which we have discussed in study material is easiest method to understand complex sketches.

How this helps?

In order to narrow down the ideal exam strategy a team of experts will be there to guide you through out your journey with Pahal Design. The platform is interlinked with our academic team and you are just a click away. In case of any Doubt in any section you are allowed to book a slot and share your queries.

We update our study material to reflect the changing demands of the latest editions of the NIFT as per new exam pattern. An outdated material presents several problems. Our practice materials are structured in a step-by-step manner. So, we worry about the relevance and position of each question that goes into our books. 

NIFT, one of the top competitive exams, is conducted every year in the month of February. In order to get a good score and marks, you need to plan your NIFT preparation in an effective and time-efficient manner. With innumerable books and study material available for NIFT, it is difficult to choose the right resources. Here, we present you with the best study material curated by our expert faculty. Additionally, you should take regular mock tests to assess your level of preparation. In our course packages, you will be able to access online classroom and live lectures at your convenience.

NIFT (B.Des)

₹5,000.00 ₹4,000.00

Total Booklets

  1.  Quantitative Ability – 7 Booklets
  2.  Verbal & Analytical Ability – 4 Booklets
  3.  Communication Ability & English Comprehension – 2 Booklets
  4. General Knowledge and Current Affairs – Monthly
  5. Creative Booklet – 5 ( 3 booklets Hard Copy and 2 Booklets on LMS )
  6. Online Portal Access – 24 x 7 
  7. NIFT B.Des Previous Year Question Papers – The last 5 years original exam papers will be available over LMS.
  8. NIFT Guide book for Design
  9. Mock Tests as per new Exam Pattern – 5
  10. Monthly Tests 

NIFT (M.Des)

₹5,000.00 ₹4,000.00

Total Booklets

  1.  Quantitative Ability – 7 Booklets
  2.  Verbal & Analytical Ability – 4 Booklets
  3.  Communication Ability & English Comprehension – 2 Booklets
  4.  General Knowledge and Current Affairs – Monthly
  5.  Creative Booklet – 3 ( 2 booklets Hard Copy and 1 Booklets on LMS )
  6.  Online Portal Access – 24 x 7 
  7.  NIFT M.Des Previous Year Question Papers – The last 5 years original exam papers will be available over LMS.
  8.  NIFT Guide book for Design
  9.  Mock Tests as per new Exam Pattern – 5
  10.  Monthly Tests 

NIFT (MFM)

₹4,000.00 ₹3,000.00

Total Booklets

  1.  Quantitative Ability – 7 Booklets
  2.  Verbal & Analytical Ability – 4 Booklets
  3.  Communication Ability & English Comprehension – 2 Booklets
  4. General Knowledge and Current Affairs – Monthly
  5. Case Study – 1
  6. Online Portal Access – 24 x 7 
  7. NIFT B.Des Previous Year Question Papers – The last 5 years original exam papers will be available over LMS.
  8. NIFT Guide book for Design
  9. Mock Tests as per new Exam Pattern – 5
  10. Monthly Tests 

 

 

Key Features of DLP by Pahal Design

  1. Study Material as per new exam pattern
  2. Detailed analysis
  3. Prepared by Expert faculties
  4. Easy to understand
  5. Time savvy
  6. Interactive student LMS
  7. Online Doubt clearance sessions
  8. Learn at your own pace
  9. Mock Test Series
  10. Video Tutorials

Online Counselling Request

Set up in 1986, NIFT is the pioneering institute of fashion education in the country and has been in the vanguard of providing professional human resource to the textile and apparel industry. It was made a statutory institute in 2006 by an Act of the Indian Parliament with the President of India as ‘Visitor’ and has full-fledged campuses all across the country. Over the years NIFT has also been working as a knowledge service provider to the Union and State governments in the area of design development and positioning of handlooms and handicrafts.

Curriculum

Programme Structure

NIFT has adopted a format of Majors, Deepening Specialisations, Minors and General Electives. Inter disciplinary Minors provide individuated pathways that would permit students to acquire interdisciplinary skillsets and opt for a set of subjects that complement studies in one’s major or explore an unrelated area of intellectual interest. General Electives have been offered to the students to help them enhance their personality and develop interests in specific areas like Personality Development, Communication Skills, Critical Thinking Skills, Professional Ethics etc. The Craft Cluster Initiative has been integrated into the curriculum. Increased Industry interaction for students through classroom projects, internships and part transaction in Industry Environment is the focus of the restructured curriculum.

The contact hours have been recalibrated to 25 hours per week, giving increased time for studio practice and self–study to the students. Standardisation of credits across all programmes and all semesters has been undertaken.

New and emerging areas across disciplines integrated into the curriculum:

    1. a) Artificial Intelligence
    1. d) Advanced Apparel Manufacturing Management
      b) Internet of Things

      c) Designing Ergonomic Environment
    1. e) Big Data and Business Analytics
    1. f) Fashion Thinking
    1. g) User Experience, Sensory Design
    1. h) Augmented Reality, Virtual Experience design
    1. i) Head Gear Design
    1. j) CAD 3D & Contemporary Manufacturing
    1. k) Couture Jewellery
    1. l) Travel & Outdoor Gear Design
    1. m) Design for Society
    1. n) Smart Jewellery
    1. o) Smart Textiles
    1. p) Active Sportswear, Bespoke Menswear, Wearable Technology
    1. q) Shapewear & Seamless Garments on Computerized Knitting
    1. r) Optitex for Virtual Prototyping
    1. s) Surface Embellishment: Digital Embroidery, Laser, 3D Printing
    1. t) Design Strategy

NIFT PARTNERSHIP AND ASSOCIATION

NIFT – Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), New York, USA strategic partnership provides a unique opportunity to select meritorious NIFT students to obtain Dual Degree from both NIFT and FIT. Students from NIFT undertake two years study at the home Institute intercepted by one year of study at FIT. Thereafter, the students resume their studies at NIFT to obtain the Dual Degree from both the institutes.

Some of the key institutes with whom NIFT has an association are Queensland University of Technology, Australia; De Montfort University, UK; Glasgow School of Arts, UK; Swiss Textile College, Switzerland; ENSAIT, France; NABA, Italy; ESMOD, Germany; Saxion University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands; Amsterdam Fashion Institute, Netherlands; Bunka Gauken University, Japan; University of Northampton, UK; Politechnico di Milano, Italy; KEA – Copenhagen School of Design and Technology, Denmark; North Carolina State University, USA; The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), USA and many more. NIFT is also a member of the prestigious International Foundation for Fashion Technology Institutes (IFFTI) and Cumulus, an international body representing design institutes of the world.

AHMEDABAD (Drive-in-Road)
Address:- 9, 1st Floor, Sunrise Centre-II, Sunrise Park, Bodakdev,
Ahmedabad, Gujarat-380015
Landmark: Off Drive-in-Road
Contact No: 78029-49620, 079-40398630
Contact Person: Ms Manisha Malkani
Email: ahmedabad@pahaldesign.com

NIFT Situation Test 2019

NIFT Situation Test 2019 Questions on Day 1

1. Design a headgear inspired by one of the following:

●  Mythological character

●  Underwater creature

●  Aliens

2. Design kids’ play area inspired by any one:

●  Panchtantra tales

●  Cartoon characters

●  Puzzles

NIFT Situation Test 2019 Questions on Day 2

1. Design a trophy for any of the following:

●  Best gamer

●  Best kitchen gardener

●  Best sailor

2. Design a diary for:

● Sportsperson

● Fashion Designer

NIFT Situation Test 2019 Questions on Day 3

1. Design an equipment bag for one of the following:

●  Makeup artist

●  Painter

●  Photographer

2. Design a toy for 8 to 10-year-old kids to motivate them to study:

● Science

● Maths

● Arts

NIFT Situation Test 2018

Candidates can go through the questions asked along with material provided on different days of NIFT Situation Test 2018 below.

NIFT Situation Test 2018- Day 1 Questions

Q1. Design a modern display unit for-

  1. Fruits and vegetables shop
  2. Toy shop
  3. Cosmetics and perfume shop

Q2. Redesign a workspace for-

  1. Potter
  2. Florist
  3. Ironing man/woman

Material Provided:

  • Mount board
  • Aluminum foil
  • Needle & thread
  • Transparent sheet
  • Pins
  • Green/blue and red clay
  • Beads
  • Colour paper thick (Blue and red)
  • 6 Ice cream sticks
  • 6 Long sticks
  • Cloth
  • Thick Sheets
  • Foil paper

NIFT Situation Test 2018- Day 2 Questions

Q1. Design a scene for any one option-

  1. Ramayana or a folk tale
  2. A fairy tale
  3. A Panchatantra story

Q2. Redesign the workplace of any one-

  1. Tea vendor
  2. Doctor
  3. Vegetable vendor

Material Provided:

  • Mount board
  • Aluminum foil
  • Needle & thread
  • Transparent sheet
  • Pins
  • Green/blue and red clay
  • Beads
  • Colour paper thick (Blue and red)
  • 6 Ice cream sticks
  • 6 Long sticks
  • Cloth
  • Thick Sheets
  • Foil paper

NIFT Situation Test 2017

Candidates can go through the questions asked along with material provided on different days of NIFT Situation Test 2017 below.

NIFT Situation Test 2017- Day 1 Questions

Q1. Create an indoor games room for a kindergarten/nursery.

Q2. Design a cart for a disabled person. 

Q3. Create a Flower Vase with creative flowers on the theme “Storm”.

Material Provided:

  • Fabric
  • Al Wire
  • Thermocol (9″ × 9″)
  • Mount Board
  • Ivory sheet
  • Tracing paper
  • Straws
  • Needle & thread
  • Coloured sheets in 4 colours – blue, yellow, pink and red
  • Cardboard (10″ ×10″)
  • All pins
  • Newspaper
  • Corrugated sheet
  • Thermocol balls

NIFT Situation Test 2017- Day 2 Questions

Q1. Make a Dhaba keeping in mind the local culture.
Q2. Make a badge for “save environment” for 22nd century.
Q3. Make a bag for a doctor who is also a first time mother.

Material Provided:

  • Mount board
  • Thermocol
  • Ivory sheet
  • Fabric
  • Thread
  • White sheet
  • Cardboard
  • Gateway sheet
  • Wire (1 m)
  • All pins
  • Needle
  • One packet of thermocol balls
  • Pastel sheets in blue, red, yellow and black colour

NIFT Situation Test 2017- Day 3 Questions

Q1. Make a wind chime for a sailor’s home.
Q2. Make a park bench for senior citizens that is inspired by nature.
Q3. Show a kitchen according to family’s lifestyle.

Material Provided:

  • Fabric
  • Al Wire
  • Thermocol (9″ × 9″)
  • Mount Board
  • Ivory sheet
  • Tracing paper
  • Straws
  • Needle & thread
  • Coloured sheets in 4 colours – blue, yellow, pink and red
  • Cardboard (10″ ×10″)
  • All pins
  • Newspaper
  • Corrugated sheet
  • Thermocol balls

NIFT Situation Test 2016

Candidates can go through the questions asked along with material provided on different days of NIFT Situation Test 2016 below.

NIFT Situation Test 2016- Day 1 Questions

Q1. Create an installation for differently abled

Q2. Make a fashion accessory inspired by a wind creature

Q3. Create an educational toy for KG students

Material Provided:

  • Cardboard
  • A4 sheets in white, red & gray
  • Gateway sheet A4
  • Transparency sheet A4
  • White thread & needle
  • Coloured rubber bands
  • Quilling paper strips in all colours
  • Gray crepe paper
  • Wire
  • Straw pipes

NIFT Situation Test 2016- Day 2 Questions

Q1. Prepare a model to depict a shoe for the 22nd century.

Q2. Create a store window of a fashion product.

Q3. Prepare a model of a cafè at the venue of a car rally.

Material Provided:

  • Cardboard
  • A4 sheets in white, red & gray
  • Gateway sheet A4
  • Transparency sheet A4
  • White thread & needle
  • Coloured rubber bands
  • Quilling paper strips in all colours
  • Gray crepe paper
  • Wire
  • Straw pipes

NIFT Situation Test 2016- Day 3 Questions

Q1. Create a model of a futuristic bus stop

Q2. Design a bag inspired from an underwater creature

Q3. Create a model of a futuristic telephone

Material Provided:

  • Cardboard
  • A4 sheets in white, red & gray
  • Gateway sheet A4
  • Transparency sheet A4
  • White thread & needle
  • Coloured rubber bands
  • Quilling paper strips in all colours
  • Gray crepe paper
  • Wire
  • Straw pipes

NIFT Situation Test 2015

Candidates can go through the questions asked along with material provided on different days of NIFT Situation Test 2015 below.

NIFT Situation Test 2015- Day 1 Questions

Q1. Make a model on-

  1. Wind energy
  2. Garbage re-cycle
  3. Water conservation

Q2. Make a device for-

  1. A Gardner
  2. A Newspaper Boy
  3. A Tea Vendor

Material Provided:

  • Mount board
  • Copper wire and cloth
  • Colored transparent sheet (blue and yellow)
  • A4 sheet (blue yellow white)
  • Kite paper
  • Buttons
  • Straw
  • Cotton
  • Thermacol A4
  • Thread and needle
  • All pins
  • Thermacol balls
  • Bandage
  • Ice cream stick
  • Plastic scrubber
  • Glitter
  • Plastic ball
  • Ribbon

NIFT Situation Test 2015- Day 2 Questions

Q1. Make a model on-

  1. Save girl child
  2. Make in India
  3. Corruption eradication

Or

Q2. Make a replica of –

  1. Pooling booth
  2. Toll booth
  3. Bus stand

Material Provided:

  • Mount board
  • Copper wire and cloth
  • Colored transparent sheet (blue and yellow)
  • A4 sheet (blue yellow white)
  • Kite paper
  • Buttons
  • Straw
  • Cotton
  • Thermacol A4
  • Thread and needle
  • All pins
  • Thermacol balls
  • Bandage
  • Ice cream stick
  • Plastic scrubber
  • Glitter
  • Plastic ball
  • Ribbon

NIFT Situation Test 2015- Day 3 Questions

Q1. Make a memento on:

  1. Polio eradication
  2. Voting
  3. Best teacher

OR

Q2. Make a model on child labour.

Material Provided:

  • Mount board
  • Copper wire and cloth
  • Colored transparent sheet (blue and yellow)
  • A4 sheet (blue yellow white)
  • Kite paper
  • Buttons
  • Straw
  • Cotton
  • Thermacol A4
  • Thread and needle
  • All pins
  • Thermacol balls
  • Bandage
  • Ice cream stick
  • Plastic scrubber
  • Glitter
  • Plastic ball
  • Ribbon

NIFT Situation Test 2015- Day 4 Questions

Q1. Make a memento on-

  1. Poet
  2. Environmentalists

OR

Q2. Make an innovative tool for:

  1. Car cleaning
  2. Tea vendor

Material Provided:

  • Mount board
  • Copper wire and cloth
  • Colored transparent sheet (blue and yellow)
  • A4 sheet (blue yellow white)
  • Kite paper
  • Buttons
  • Straw
  • Cotton
  • Thermacol A4
  • Thread and needle
  • All pins
  • Thermacol balls
  • Bandage
  • Ice cream stick
  • Plastic scrubber
  • Glitter
  • Plastic ball
  • Ribbon

NIFT Situation Test 2014

Candidates can go through the questions asked along with material provided on different days of NIFT Situation Test 2014 below.

NIFT Situation Test 2014- Day 1 Questions

Q1. Make a 3D model to promote any of the following-

  1. Wind Energy
  2. Garbage Recycling
  3. Water Conservation

Q2. Make the replica of any one of the following-

  1. Post Office
  2. Polling Booth
  3. Nursery School

Write 60 words (approx.) about your 3D model.

Material Provided:

  •  2 sheets
  • Ivory sheets
  • All pins
  • Cardboard
  • Rubber band
  • Copper wire
  • Toothpicks
  • 3 coloured sheets of different colours
  • 1 newspaper
  • Sparkle tube
  • Straw
  • Thread
  • Needle
  • Masking tape
  • Cotton ball

NIFT Situation Test 2014- Day 2 Questions

Q1. Make a product to make life easier for-

  1. Gardener
  2. Railway potter
  3. Newspaper boy

Q2. Make trophy or souvenier for-

  1. Best teacher on annual day
  2. Polio eradication

Explain your 3D product in 60 words approximately.

Material Provided:

  •  2 sheets
  • Ivory sheets
  • All pins
  • Cardboard
  • Rubber band
  • Copper wire
  • Toothpicks
  • 3 coloured sheets of different colours
  • 1 newspaper
  • Sparkle tube
  • Straw
  • Thread
  • Needle
  • Masking tape
  • Cotton ball

NIFT Situation Test 2014- Day 3 Questions

Q1. Make a product to

  1. Control deforestation
  2. Water harvesting
  3. Fashion jewelley display window

Material Provided:

  • 2 sheets
  • Ivory sheets
  • All pins
  • Cardboard
  • Rubber band
  • Copper wire
  • Toothpicks
  • 3 coloured sheets of different colours
  • 1 newspaper
  • Sparkle tube
  • Straw
  • Thread
  • Needle
  • Masking tape
  • Cotton ball

NIFT Situation Test 2014- Day 4 Questions

Q1. Create a mask inspired by any one of the below mentioned topics-

  1. Nature
  2. My clean metro rail

Q2. Create a medal inspired by any one of the topics mentioned below-

  1. Miss Universe
  2. Vintage car rally
  3. Mother’s Day

Material Provided:

  •  2 sheets
  • Ivory sheets
  • All pins
  • Cardboard
  • Rubber band
  • Copper wire
  • Toothpicks
  • 3 coloured sheets of different colours
  • 1 newspaper
  • Sparkle tube
  • Straw
  • Thread
  • Needle
  • Masking tape
  • Cotton ball

NIFT Situation Test 2013

Candidates can go through the questions asked along with material provided on different days of NIFT Situation Test 2013 below.

NIFT Situation Test 2013- Day 1 Questions

Q1. Design a 3D model promoting any one of the following-

  1. Total Literacy
  2. Teacher’s Day
  3. Polio Eradication

Q2. Design workplace of any one of the following-

  1. Painter
  2. Nurse
  3. Cobbler

Material Provided:

  • Crepe Paper (A4 size)
  • Cloth Paper (A4 size)
  • Mount Board (A4 size)
  • 6 Straw
  • Newspaper
  • Rubber band
  • Thumb pins (plastic tops)
  • Dori white (1 m)
  • Golden wire (1m)
  • Cotton
  • Plastic scrubber
  • Newspaper
  • 6 Toothpick

Explain you work in 60 words.

NIFT Situation Test 2013- Day 2 Questions

Q1. Using the material mentioned below construct a 3D representation of a design of a purse for any of the below mentioned occasions-

  1. Fashion Show
  2. Picnic
  3. Marriage

OR

Q2. Create a doll for any one of the below mentioned topics-

  1. Conserve environment
  2. World peace
  3. Water consumption

Write a caption and elaborate about the concept.

Material Provided:

  • 6 Straws
  • 6 Candy sticks
  • 6 Rubber bands
  • 6 Board pins
  • Corrugated sheet (A4 size)
  • Tissue paper
  • Cloth paper
  • Cotton roll
  • Newspaper
  • Ribbon (1 m)

NIFT Situation Test 2012

Candidates can go through the questions asked along with material provided on different days of NIFT Situation Test 2012 below.

NIFT Situation Test 2012- Day 1 Questions

Q1. Design and construct any one of the following-

  1. Fashion show ramp 
  2. Polling booth 
  3. Circus

Q2. Utility tool for a-

  1. Bus conductor
  2. Newspaper vendor
  3. Postman 

Explain your choice of question and model in 100 words.

 Material Provided:

  • Pastel sheet (A4 size)- Red, Yellow, Blue, Green
  • Spiral binding spring
  • Corrugated sheet (A4 size)
  • Cloth paper
  • 8-10 Straws 
  • 8-10 Ice cream sticks 
  • 8-10 Thumb pins 
  • 8-10 Rubber bands 
  • Clay (1 full pack)
  • Cotton roll
  • Mountboard
  • Newspaper

NIFT Situation Test 2012- Day 2 Questions

Q1. Design a ladies handbag.

OR

Q2. Design a memento for Art Festival.

 Material Provided:

  • Cardboard paper
  • Colour paper
  • Straws
  • Cello tape
  • Wire

NIFT Situation Test 2011

Candidates can go through the questions asked along with material provided for NIFT Situation Test 2011 below.

Q1. Design any one of the following and give a write up 50 words.

  1. Entrance gate for a marriage ceremony
  2. Traffic junction
  3. Memento for brotherhood in sports/ Health for all/ protection of environment

Material Provided:

  • Cardboard (A4 size)
  • Ivory sheet (A3 size)
  • Pastel sheet (A4 size)- Red, Yellow, Green, Blue
  • 6 Straws
  • 6 Ice Cream
  • 4 Thumb Pins
  • 4 Rubber Band
  • Cotton Gift Paper (Jute packet to carry sweets)
  • Plasticine Clay (One full packet)
  • Ribbon of 2 colours (1m each)
  • kA small plastic string

NIFT Situation Test 2009

Candidates can go through the questions asked along with material provided for NIFT Situation Test 2009 below.

Q1. Design any one of the following

A) lady’s purse on any one of the following-

  1. Marriage ceremony
  2. Picnic
  3. Fashion show

OR

B) A doll on any one of the following-

  1. Water conservation
  2. Environment Politics

Material Provided:

  • A4 size cardboard
  • A4 size corrugated sheet
  • 6 Straws
  • 6 Ice cream sticks
  • Ribbon-1m (orange in color)
  • 6 Rubber bands
  • 6 Thumb pins
  • One cotton roll (medium size)
  • 2 sheets of newspaper
  • One tissue paper

Fashion and Animation tops comparative student enrollment within design. Animation is growing at a very fast rate primarily for two reasons. The first reason is establishment of animation as a viable career option and second being the abundance availability of animation education in cities of all sizes. Similarly for Fashion Design it is the availability of instruction in this area in all geographies. Fashion and Animation has seen a tremendous growth in urban and semi urban areas where institutes are offering certificate and diploma courses ranging from 3 months duration to 2 years. Many of these institutes are franchises of major institutes. Fashion Design is offered as a 3 year / 4 year Bachelors Degree program by many universities and is also offered as a 3 year diploma course post 10 years of school education.

The Indian design education system offer diverse programs choices at all levels such as certificate, diploma, under graduate and post graduate programs. However most of the post graduate programs are essentially after-graduate programs. This means that at the post graduate level instead of offering instruction that is advanced in nature as compared to under graduate level, instruction offered is similar in content to under graduate programs. The eligibility for admission to these post graduate programs
is “any graduation”. Hence the post graduate program does not build on the knowledge acquired by the student during under graduate studies. Rather it starts with fundamentals of design and cover the under graduate program content in two years. Barring a few exceptions such as the Industrial Design Centre of IIT, Bombay and the Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology (CEPT), Ahmedabad there are virtually no PhD programs in the field of design.

Indian Fashion Industry

  • The current size of Indian fashion industry stands at around US$ 58 million (2008), is largely unorganized & accounts for barely 0.3 per cent of the international industry’s net worth.
  • However, the industry is one of the fastest changing and most dynamic industries in the world today. With Indian consumer becoming more fashion conscious, it is the gigantic Indian fashion consuming public that will continue to set the growth trends for its fashion industry.
  • The Industry is expected to more than double & reach US$ 150 million by 2012.
  • The Industry is expected to create additional employment opportunities for over 50,000 skilled professionals like fashion designer, merchandiser etc by 2012.
  • Major disciplines of the industry include —fashion design, textile design, leather design, accessory and jewellery design.
    From our survey, out of the total number of designers working in the country, this discipline accounts for nearly 1%.
    According to our survey more than 3000 students are being enrolled into these courses.
  • One of the institution has more than 100 centers across India as franchised centres. There are others also offering training franchises in these disciplines.
  • Some of the challenges being faced by the Industry include dearth of literature on Indian fashion and textiles, industry is still mostly unorganized, less number of designers developing signature styles which is essential to develop brand.

Fashion Design

  • Fashion design is an applied art dedicated to clothing and lifestyle accessories created within the cultural and social influences of a specific time.
  • Fashion designers need to combine their creativity with managerial skills to sustain in the industry.
  • A trained fashion designer can work in areas like designer wear production, planning and concept management, fashion marketing, design production management, fashion media, quality control, fashion accessory design and promotion of brands.

Q. How was the NIFT 2021 Exam? Was it lengthy, difficult or moderate? What’s your analysis of the exam?

The paper pattern of NIFT B.des entrance paper didn’t see any changes. The paper format and the number of questions were in accordance with the announced NIFT exam pattern with the difficulty levels being moderate, all in all the paper was quite doable for any consistent student. There were six passages, each passage of around 120-150 words, they were small and weren’t time consuming in reading, however comprehending was more on an inference-based questions, which was little tricky for the students. Student with a good reading habit will surely find it easily doable. the topic based was on varied subjects, ranging from opera, music and art fair, aquatic animal to weirdest profession, other section of English was easy to moderate, the easiest being to identify the plural form, same was with one-word substitution and to identify the correct spelt word, idioms and phrase was moderate and same with antonyms and synonyms

Reasoning had mix of topics like Assertion and reason, puzzles which was little time taking but doable, other topics of cubes, series, Odd ones out, blood relations, directions, coding decoding, ranking & positioning could be attempted carefully.

Quantitative on the other hand saw all major topics covered from number system to ratio & proportion, SI, CI, profit & loss, work time, mixtures & allegations, etc.

The General knowledge segment was moderately easy with questions which has question three questions from brands, two questions on noble prize and four questions from static GK everything that we have been recommending and mentoring for found its presence in the exam. It will be fit to say that there were no surprises.

GAT section was not at all lengthy , 100 questions could be comfortably attempted in allotted time .If all the sections were attempted properly any score above 65-70/100 could be easily achieved

Q. Creative Ability Test is conducted to judge the Design Ability and Creativity of the student. Out of the three questions asked in the NIFT exam, which one required the most efforts and was the easiest?

Analysis of question is very important and also its imperative to understand what the examiner wants , In CAT this year too there were three questions to attempt. Two were from visual communication and the third was a creative product representation based.

Question No 1: “Design a virtual space for Webinar”.
This was for some tricky but at the same time a little brain storming could have gave students edge, as everyone is now well versed with EdTech platforms like Zoom ,Google meet ,Go to meeting etc. thanks to COVID 19 , we all had learning /interactions/meetings on these

platforms ,the question demanded to design a hypothetical digital meeting / learning platform and not the one that already exist as question was not on Re-design ,it was altogether about design a new interface display ,wherein student had the liberty to coin new brand ,slogan as well as its logo altogether. Reading the question properly and inferring it, was the key , as some students even ended up drawing a physical recording studio for webinar. That’s why it’s not about “How you draw’ but it’s all about “what you draw “

Q2: Design Emojis for the following:
(a) see you again (b) I don’t know (c) good morning (d) good night (e) sh…

It was again a visual communication question, where emojis for different communication has to be designed, one need to be very particular and avoid drawing the same circular shaped emoji, instead define, what is emoji ,it’s basically a visual which interpret a message or a communication , many of students would have interpreted it only as emoji face , which is very conventional.

This was the most easiest question in CAT but at the same time your creativity is being judged ,
how much you think “ out of the box”

Q3: choose any musical instrument and depict any four festivals each in a given box.

The challenge in any design exam is “ what you interpret” from the question.
There was clear instructions to innovate, design, change shape, colour, pattern of the instrument. Students were confused as to whether they had to choose one instrument and interpret it for four different festivals differently or four different instruments has to be used for each festival separately. Since the instrument could be completely renovated in terms of its
shape and form as well, it would be very interesting to see one instrument take four completely different forms. Ideally musical instrument is classified by the method of producing sound i.e. . Wind instrument, stringed instrument , percussion instrument etc . so ideally the question demands using a musical instrument type for different festivals, so if you choose string instruments then it could be guitar, violin, sitar and harp for different festival.

Knowledge on musical instrument as well as festival was the key , this question can be a decider for range of marks the students are expecting in their CAT part.

Q. Which were the toughest sections in the NIFT 2021 General Ability Test (GAT)?

Students found quantitative section tough as compared to other sections in GAT, this year the questions were more on application based rather than on implied basis, it was little time taking as one need to apply their understanding of the topic. Questions were from average, percentage, time & speed, S.I & C.I, Profit & loss, Ratio proportion and Number system.

Q. Was there anything unexpected in the NIFT Entrance Exam? If yes, then what was it?

Not at all, there was nothing unexpected as such, it was in line with what NIFT had notified in their notification

Q. How should students prepare for the Situation Test? What are important aspects they must keep in mind?

After student clears the CAT and GAT exam (CAT 50% and GAT 30%) weightage is given to this test, NIFT situation test is conducted (20% weightage). It is to evaluate the candidate’s skills for material handling and innovative ability in a given situation with a provided set of materials. Candidates must know how to crack NIFT situation test as their admission also based on the performance in the situation test which is the final round of the admission process. A total of 3038 seats across Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) programmes will be offered admission to the
shortlisted candidates across the across 16 campuses of the NIFT institute.

The following are the key to do for NIFT Situation test.
1- Make yourself familiar with materials, materials could be anything that you usually find
at your home i.e. Plastic (bags, bottles, packaging, utensils), Cloth fabrics, strings ( jute, rubber bands, plastic etc.) ,scarp metals, needles & threads ,different papers etc
2- Always learn and practice in group especially in classroom , as there will be lots and lots
of brainstorming ,boosting your ideations and creativity
3- Exchange thoughts, ideas with your mentor and also be very open to learning.
4- Explore unconventional use of materials, handling them effectively and productively is something requires time, so start your Situation test preparation early.

Its very important to acknowledge that situation test will definitely a key to boost up the ranking, and getting top NIFT Campus is altogether based on your ranking. even a small difference in marks , creates a wide gap in the ranking . so take the situation test very “ SERIOUSLY “

Q. According to you, when must a NIFT aspirant start preparing to get the best results?

Start early, stay ahead with your strategy and make a Strategic plan to get an edge over others. Successful are those who knows what they are meant for, where is their interest & which field they are passionate about. Once you make yourself clear that your goal is to pursue art &
design as a career devise productive time management strategies with a view of acing the NIFT
exam with good rank.

Ideally it is recommended that one should start preparation at high school level , but do not assume it to be mandatory , as NIFT exam is all about your ability to effectively execute your ideas and creativity in a piece of paper ,so first identify your existing skill set and what level you need to take these skill sets to score good ranking in exam . as your school grades are not indicator of these skill sets , so it becomes imperative for NIFT aspirants to choose a mentor & guide, who would actually identify your skill set and at the same time hone up the your own set of competencies.

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