General Ability Test (GAT) Preparation Tips for NIFT Entrance Test 2025
National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Exam 2025 ( NIFT Entrance Exam )
By Dr Anup
NIFT GAT comprises of MCQs in Quantitative Analysis, Logical Reasoning, Verbal Ability and General awareness. Go through NIFT prep tips and find out what to expect in GAT 2024.
The NTA will conduct the NIFT Entrance Exam 2025 on February 9, 2025. The NIFT exam will be conducted in TWO stages. The 1st stage includes the written exams - The General Ability Test (GAT) and the Creative Ability Test (CAT). The GAT is common for all the coures, meaning irrespective of which program you select for admission to, you need to take the GAT. Meanwhile, only B.Des and M.Des candidates need to take the CAT. The GAT exam will be conducted in a computer-based mode and could be a scoring option if the candidate prepares well. In this article, we will be talking about what to expect in GAT (General Aptitude Test) of NIFT. This test comprises of MCQ in Quantitative Analysis, Logical Reasoning, and Verbal Ability & General Awareness. Note that B.Des candidates who qualify in the written exam need to appear in a Situation Test. Meanwhile, PG candidates need to appear in a Personal Interview.
The application form for NIFT 2025 is open. With regular fees, the application can be filled till January 6; however, with late fees, applications will be accepted till January 9, 2024. The NTA will conduct the NIFT 2025 exam on February 9, 2025.
General Ability Test (GAT) Preparation Tips for NIFT Entrance Test 2025
Here are some useful tips to prepare for the GAT paper.
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To score the maximum marks in GAT, students are required to focus on Mathematics up to Class 10 level, should have a logical bend of mind, continuous usage of English as a language and finally an aptitude for garnering knowledge from around the world.
Q: When will the NIFT 2025 entrance exam be conducted?
Q: When do I need to start my preparation for NIFT 2025 exam?
The NIFT exam is among the competitive and is also considered among the toughest. So, it is recommended that the candidate starts their exam preparation early. NIFT exam has various components like written exam and Situation Test /Personal Interview. Candidates seeking admission to the B. Des and M.Des courses need to prepare for both the CAT and GAT. The CAT is a drawing-based exam. Now unless the candidate is already well-versed, the exam will be very difficult. So, start early. The same goes for the GAT.
Q: Can I join NIFT Kolkata without entrance exam?
Joining NIFT Kolkata without entrance exam doesn't seem like a possibility. As per the Institution's admission guidelines, candidates must appear for the The National Institute of Technology (NIFT) exam. The exam is conducted once every year and has TWO parts:
- Written Exams - It comprise the GAT and CAT. The GAT paper is mandatory for all programs, while only BDes and MDes candidates need to take the CAT.
- Situation Test/ Personal Interview - BDes candidates who get shortlisted have to appear in the Situation Test, whereas PG candidates need to appear in a Personal Interview. The only exception is BFTech program, where the admission merit list will be prepared solely based on GAT scores.
Verbal Aptitude and Reading Comprehension:
The exam test the all round performance of the student, so the students should be a voracious reader of Newspaper and Magazines. This improves their ability in Communication Skills, Reading Comprehension and most importantly General Awareness. A habit of reading will abreast the student with vocabulary, sentence formation, usage of prepositions and other grammatical rules. This will also improve their reading speed along with comprehension techniques. With proper guidance they should be able to understand the techniques to comprehend.
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Quantitative Ability:
On the other hand Quantitative Aptitude requires practice to the core. Any standard book or apt coaching should be sufficient to understand the basics of the Quantitative Ability. However after that the student is required to practice the questions within a specified time limit. Some standard books for the practice for Quantitative Analysis may include Objective Quantitative ability by RS Aggarwal and Quicker Maths by M Tyra.
Logical reasoning:
Logical Reasoning is one section where the students are required to apply their understanding and application of mind. It tests the basic application of ideas. At the outset the student should go through the topics which form the part of NIFT entrance exam and then only they should practice. Book by Dr RS Aggarwal for Verbal and Non-Verbal reasoning will be a good source for the students for practice.
Q: How many seats are there for M.Des at NIFT Delhi?
The total seat intake for NIFT Delhi M.Des course is 43, including all the categories such as Open, SC, ST, OBC (NCL), GEN- EWS, PwD (Open, SC, ST and OBC (NCL). For the NRI/ Foreign Nationals category, the National Institute of Fashion Technology Delhi M.Des total seat intake is 5. The mentioned seat count is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.
Q: When will I be informed of my NIFT 2024 exam centre?
Q: Can I get NIFT Delhi without an entrance exam?
No, the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) only offers admission basis of candidates' performance in the NIFT entrance exam. Conducted by NIFT Delhi, the National Institute of Fashion Technology entrance exam is the only accepting exam for admission to NIFT Delhi for several UG, PG and UG Diploma courses. The final selection is based on Situation Test and Personal Interview.
Q: What is the eligibility criteria for B.Des in NIFT Chennai?
NIFT Chennai BDes admission is done based on a valid score in NIFT Entrance Exam. Students must also satisfy the admission criteria as prescribed by the institute. Interested candidates can check out the following table to know about NIFT Chennai BDes eligibility criteria:
Eligibility Criteria |
|---|
Class 12 in any stream or equivalent from a recognised board Or General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London/Cambridge/Sri-Lanka) at the advanced (A) level with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics / International Baccalaureate (IB) Age limit: Less than 24 years as on August 1 of the year of Admission. 5 years of relaxation for SC/ST/ PwD category candidates |
Q: In how many test centres will the NIFT 2025 exam be conducted?
The NIFT 2025 exam will be conducted in 82 cities.
The list of exam cities is published on the NIFT 2025 admission brochure. The name and adress of the exam centre allocated to the candidate will be mentioned in the NIFT 2025 admit card.
The exam city will be allocated basis information provided at the time of filling out the NIFT 2025 application form. Once an exam centre has been allocated, requests for a change will not be entertained.
General Tips:
Nothing is better than the practice of Mock Tests and the past years NIFT question papers. During the last week of examination the students should take as many tests as possible to acclimatize themselves with the examination conditions. Regular reading of Newspaper, Magazines and Articles should be in the curriculum of the student.
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Dr Anup has been a facilitator for the in various areas of test prep since last 18 years. His expertise has been utilized by various colleges and institutes in Delhi/NCR. He has been instrumental in guiding students for Aptitude Training for various programmes in Delhi, Gwalior, Agra, Mathura and Jhansi. He has been associated as an Aptitude Trainer for AFA since 2008 for all its Delhi branches. He offers guidance with regards to preparation of the Test Series for NIFT and editing the content for AFA webpage - www.afaindia.com.
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Answered 5 days ago
The NIFT Entrance Exam 2025 consists of two parts:
General Ability Test (GAT):
Quantitative Ability: Number operations, algebra.
Communication Ability: Vocabulary, grammar.
English Comprehension: Passage-based questions.
Analytical Ability: Logical reasoning.
General Knowledge & Current Affairs: Fashion i
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
The table below shows the top Fashion colleges in Delhi NCR accepting NIFT entrance exam along with their tuition fees and their India Today rankings 2024:
| Top Colleges | Tuition Fee | India Today Rankings 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| NIFT Delhi | INR 12 lakh | 1 |
| World University of Design | INR 15 lakh | 25 |
Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website.
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Answered a month ago
The national entrance exam for the NIFT Institute this year, can keep on reading to find the latest syllabus that is prepared to test their creative and analytical ability.
It comprises the following sections: General Ability Test (GAT), Creative Ability Test (CAT), and Situation Test for designing
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
Hello greetings!
NIFT Exam Pattern 2025 B.It consists of 100 multiple-choice questions based on Quantitative Ability, Communication Ability, English Comprehension, Analytical Ability, and General Knowledge and Current Affairs. The exam is conducted offline.
Exam Details
GAT: 2 hours for B.Desand M.Des,
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NIFT Entrance Exam Notifications
The written tests for the NIFT 2025 exam will be held on February 9, 2025. The detailed schedule has also been released.
The written tests will comprise a General Ability Test (GAT) and a Creative Ability Test (CAT). GAT is mandatory for all candidates, but CAT is only required for B. Des and M. Des candidates.
The GAT test will be considered in a computer-based mode, whereas the CAT will be offline based. Note that scores of the written exams will be used to shortlist candidates for a Situation Test/ Personal Interview.