Find out the list of questions asked in the NIFT Situation Test from 2009 (onwards) along with the material provided by exam authorities to create the 3D model on the exam day.
The NIFT 2024 entrance exam is conducted in TWO stages.
B.Des candidates first appear in the written exams - GAT and CAT. if shortlisted, the candidate has to appear in a Situation Test.
Note that it is mandatory for candidates to appear in both the written exams and Situation Test, or else the candidate will not be included in the FINAL merit list for NIFT 2025.
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There is a 90% more chance of getting best college recommendations by sharing preferences.If you are wondering how important is the Situation Test, remember that it carries 20% weightage. The Situation Test of NIFT 2025 for the B.Des program will be conducted sometime in March 2025.
The NIFT 2025 written exam will be conducted tentatively in the 1st week of February 2025.
Q: Where can I download NIFT sample papers?
Q: How many questions are asked in NIFT GAT?
The exam pattern for NIFT GAT varies from one course to the other. The total number of questions asked in NIFT GAT are mentioned below: BDes: 100 questions BFTech: 150 questions MDes: 120 questions MFTech: 150 questions MFM: 150 questions Note that the GAT or the General Ability Test will be conducted in a computer-based mode. Questions will be objective-type. The GAT paper for the B. Des and M.Des programs will be of 120 minutes. However, the GAT paper for the B.FTech M.FTech and MFM courses will be for 180 minutes.
Q: When will the NIFT sample papers be released?
The sample papers for the NIFT 2025 exam are released on the official website of the institute - nift.ac.in. The sample papers are available for the GAT and CAT written exams.
Also, the sample papers are available for all the programs offered by the participating colleges - B. Des, M.Des M.FTech B.FTech and M. F. M.
No login is required to download the sample papers. Simply click on the relevant sample paper. The sample papers are available in downloadable pdf format. It may be noted that the sample papers don't contain any solutions.
Note that sample papers for NIFT 2025 will be released once the exam notification is out or sometime thereabout.
Why solve sample papers of NIFT Situation Test
One of the most effective ways to prepare for the Situation Test is by solving sample and previous years' question papers of NIFT. It is because apart from learning about the paper structure, like what types of questions are asked, marking scheme, and difficulty level, the candidate can benefit in another way.
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Sample papers are great tools to develop one's problem-solving and time-management abilities.
So, in this article, we bring you previous years' question papers along with sample papers to get ready for the design entrance exam.
Table of Contents
- NIFT 2019 Situation Test
- NIFT 2018 Situation Test
- NIFT 2017 Situation Test
- NIFT 2016 Situation Test
- NIFT 2015 Situation Test
- NIFT 2014 Situation Test
- NIFT 2013 Situation Test
- NIFT 2012 Situation Test
- NIFT 2011 Situation Test
- NIFT 2009 Situation Test
NIFT Entrance Exam is a "two-tiered process for BDes course admission. The aspirant has to first appear in the written exam - CAT (Creative Ability Test) and GAT (General Ability Test). Shortlisted candidates have to next appear in a Situation Test. Candidates are shortlisted for the Situation Test on the basis of their performance in the written tests (CAT and GAT).
Q: Can I download NIFT sample papers for free?
Q: What is the right time to solve NIFT sample papers?
There is no specific time to start solving sample papers of NIFT. However, here are some suggestions as to when you can start solving sample papers.
- Once you complete a topic, you can take a sample paper and start solving the related problems.
- This way, as you move on in the preparation, go on solving the related questions.
- It is recommended to solve at least a few sample papers so that you properly understand the problem and the procedure to solve it.
- By the time you complete the syllabus, you must be able to solve the complete sample paper.
Q: Where can I download NIFT's last 10 years' question papers?
Q: What is the right time to solve sample papers for the NIFT entrance exam?
It is recommended that the candidate make NIFT sample papers a part of their exam preparation strategy from the very beginning. For one, it will help the candidate evaluate their progress, hone their problem solving skills, and get a taste of the types of questions that will be asked in the entrance exam. Since at the start, most of the NIFT syllabus will be untouched, the candidate may focus on the topic they are preparing at that moment. In addition to the sample papers, the candidate must also keep solving the problem Sets given at the end of the chapter or end of the book. It is also important that the candidate keeps a close tab on the exam pattern and syllabus when solving the sample papers.
Q: Do I need to create an applicant account to download NIFT sample papers?
The National Institute of Design releases the official sample papers of NIFT on its admission portal. These sample papers are available for all the UG and PG courses offered by the NIFT participating institutes. To download the sample papers, the candidate simply needs to click on the sample paper they want to download. There is no need to create an applicant account or provide any other applicant details to download the sample papers. However, if the candidate wishes to download sample papers published by coaching institutes, he or she may be required to create an account. Further, the candidate in most cases have to pay a fee to use the sample papers.
The NIFT 2025 scorecard will contain the qualifying status of the candidate.
Candidates who qualify the written exams only can appear in the Situation Test.
To prepare the merit list of NIFT 2025, the weightage given to CAT and GAT exams are 50% and 30% respectively and NIFT Situation Test carries 20% weightage. Every year, the NIFT Situation Test is conducted after the declaration of NIFT results for the written exams are declared.
In this article, we have compiled a list of questions asked in the NIFT Situation Test over the past 10 years.
Note: The questions listed below have been shared by coaching centers and students who appeared for the NIFT entrance exam in a given year.
NIFT Situation Test 2019
Candidates can go through the questions asked along with material provided on different days of NIFT Situation Test 2019 below.
NIFT Situation Test 2019- Day 1 Questions
Q1. Design a headgear inspired by any one-
- Mythological character
- Sea animals
- Aliens
Q2. Design kids' play area inspired by-
- Puzzles
- Cartoon character
- Panchtantra tales
NIFT Situation Test 2019- Day 2 Questions
Q1. Design a trophy for any one-
- Best kitchen gardener
- Best gamer
- Best sailor
Q2. Design a diary for-
- Fashion designer
- Sportsperson
NIFT Situation Test 2019- Day 3 Questions
Q1. Design an equipment bag for any one-
- Painter
- Makeup artist
- Photographer
Q2. Design toy for 8-10 year old kids to encourage them to study-
- Maths
- Science
- 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-
- Fruits and vegetables shop
- Toy shop
- Cosmetics and perfume shop
Q2. Redesign a workspace for-
- Potter
- Florist
- 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-
- Ramayana or a folk tale
- A fairy tale
- A Panchatantra story
Q2. Redesign the workplace of any one-
- Tea vendor
- Doctor
- 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-
- Wind energy
- Garbage re-cycle
- Water conservation
Q2. Make a device for-
- A Gardner
- A Newspaper Boy
- 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-
- Save girl child
- Make in India
- Corruption eradication
Or
Q2. Make a replica of -
- Pooling booth
- Toll booth
- 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:
- Polio eradication
- Voting
- 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-
- Poet
- Environmentalists
OR
Q2. Make an innovative tool for:
- Car cleaning
- 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-
- Wind Energy
- Garbage Recycling
- Water Conservation
Q2. Make the replica of any one of the following-
- Post Office
- Polling Booth
- 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-
- Gardener
- Railway potter
- Newspaper boy
Q2. Make trophy or souvenier for-
- Best teacher on annual day
- 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
- Control deforestation
- Water harvesting
- 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-
- Nature
- My clean metro rail
Q2. Create a medal inspired by any one of the topics mentioned below-
- Miss Universe
- Vintage car rally
- 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-
- Total Literacy
- Teacher’s Day
- Polio Eradication
Q2. Design workplace of any one of the following-
- Painter
- Nurse
- 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-
- Fashion Show
- Picnic
- Marriage
OR
Q2. Create a doll for any one of the below mentioned topics-
- Conserve environment
- World peace
- 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-
- Fashion show ramp
- Polling booth
- Circus
Q2. Utility tool for a-
- Bus conductor
- Newspaper vendor
- 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.
- Entrance gate for a marriage ceremony
- Traffic junction
- 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-
- Marriage ceremony
- Picnic
- Fashion show
OR
B) A doll on any one of the following-
- Water conservation
- 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
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NIFT Situation Test 2025 Question Paper - FAQs
Q. When will the NIFT 2025 situation test be conducted?
A. The Situation Test for NIFT 2025 will be conducted around March -April 2024; the detailed schedule for the test will be announced soon after the declaration of results for the NIFT 2025 written exams - GAT and CAT.
Q. Who can appear in the NIFT 2025 Situation Test?
A. Candidates will be shortlisted for the NIFT 2025 situation test based on their performance in the written exams, which comprise the Creative Ability Test (CAT) and the General Ability Test (GAT). Note that it is mandatory for candidates to appear in both the written exams and the Situation Test for admission.
Q. How will candidates be shortlisted for the NIFT 2025 Situation Test?
A. The shortlisting of candidates for the Situation Test will be done of the basis of the performance of the candidate in the GAT and CAT written exams. The list of eligible candidates (or shortlist) will be declared in March 2025, at the time of declaration of NIFT 2025 written exam results.
Q. What is the weightage carried by the Situation Test in the NIFT 2025 entrance exam?
A. The NIFT 2025 situation test carries a weightage of 20%. In comparision, the CAT paper carries 50% weightage, and the GAT paper carries 30% weightage.
Q. What will be the format of the NIFT 2025 situation test?
A. The Situation Test will be condiucted in an offline mode. The Situiation Test will be a hands-on test that will be used to evaluate the abilities of the candidate in material handling and their ability to construct innovative models. The candidate will be given a set of materials using which he/she has to make a model. The situation test will be evaluated on the spot.
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The National Institute of Fashion Technology offers BDes and BFTech courses at the undergraduate level. It offers M.De:s, MFTech and MFM courses at the postgraduate level. Students can check the table below to know course-wise selection criteria:
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| MDes | NIFT + PI + Counselling |
| BFTech | NIFT + PI + Counselling |
| MFTech | NIFT + PI + Counselling |
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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 the design
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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
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To do well in an entrance exam like NIFT, the candidate is expected to have good drawing skills. Note that the NIFT paper will have two sub-exams - CAT and GAT.
The CAT or the Creative Ability Test will evauate the drawing skills of the candidate.
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The role of the NTA is confined to registration of candidates and conduct of the NIFT 2025 exam. The finalization of NIFT 2025 answer keys after inviting challenges, processing and declaration of results and preparation of the list of qualified candidates will be done by NTA in collaboration with th
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