NIFT Entrance Exam 2025 LIVE Updates: Paper Analysis, Overall Difficulty Level, Reactions & Expected Answer Key
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NIFT Entrance Exam 2025 LIVE Updates: Paper Analysis, Overall Difficulty Level, Reactions & Expected Answer Key

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NIFTEE 2025 exam for UG and PG courses has started at 9 AM across all exam centres. Stay tuned to this page for live live updates on NIFT exam 2025, including what students have to say after the exam is over.

NIFT 2025 Entrance Exam Analysis

NIFT 2025 Entrance Exam Analysis LIVE Updates

NIFTEE 2025 Live Updates: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started the NIFT entrance exam to facilitate the admission process for BDes, BFTech, MDes, among other courses. The NIFTEE exam started with the GAT paper for BDes, MDes, and other courses. BDes and MDes GAT paper will conclude at 11 AM. Whereas GAT paper for other courses will end at 12 noon. NIFT BDes/MDes CAT paper will be held from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM.

This page will host the NIFTEE exam analysis, difficulty level, details on the answer key, and more. Catch live updates on NIFT exam 2025 here.

NIFTEE 2025 Exam Timings

Refer to the table below for NIFT 2025 exam timings for all courses. Candidates can refer to their admit card for the reporting time at the test centre.

Course

Test

Test Timings

Bachelor of Design

GAT

9 AM - 11 AM

CAT

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Bachelor of Fashion Technology

GAT

9 AM - 12 Noon

Bachelor of Fashion Technology & Bachelor of Design

GAT

9 AM - 12 Noon

CAT

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Master of Design

GAT

9 AM - 11 AM

CAT

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Master of Fashion Technology

GAT

9 AM - 12 Noon

Master of Fashion Management

GAT

9 AM - 12 Noon

Bachelor of Design (Lateral Entry)

GAT

9 AM - 11 AM

Bachelor of Fashion Technology (Lateral Entry)

GAT

9 AM - 12 Noon

NTA NIFTEE Exam Day Guidelines 2025 for Creative Ability Test

  • Candidates require second copy of the admit card for NIFT CAT exam.
  • Carry a transparent acrylic board. Any other acrylic boards are prohibited inside the test centre.
  • Candidates can only use dry colours for the NIFT CAT 2025 exam.
  • Facilities to provide the Scribe for PwD candidates cannot be provided in the Creative Ability Test (CAT).

LIVE UPDATE

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NIFTEE 2025 Live Updates

  • 11:16 AM IST9 Feb 2025

    NIFT Shift 2 Exam Timings

    NIFT CAT paper will start at 2:30 PM. Candidates will be allowed to enter the test centre by 2 PM. 

  • 11:12 AM IST9 Feb 2025

    NIFT Shift 1 Analysis 2025

    According to the initial feedback, the NIFT 2025 GAT question papers for the B.Des and M.Des programs were of moderate difficulty. Therefore, if a candidate prepared well for the exam, they could easily attempt the paper.

  • 11:11 AM IST9 Feb 2025

    NIFT 2025 Shift 1 Student Reactions Awaited

    NIFTEE GAT paper has been concluded. Students reaction will come out as soon as candidates leave the test centre.

  • Q:   What is the exam pattern for the NIFT CAT paper?

    A:

    Candidates seeking admission to the B. Des and M.Des course also need to take the Creative Ability Test CAT written exam, in addition to the GAT. The CAT exam will be conducted in an offline, pen-pencil mode. CAT will be a drawing-based exam of 3 hours duration. The CAT will evaluate various skills of the candidate including Intuition skill, power of observation, innovation in the development of a concept as well as design ability. Further, it will examine the creative as well as innovative use of color and illustration skills of aspirants. It is mandatory for B. Des and M.Des candidates to appear in the CAT paper, or else they will not be invited for the Situation Test.

    Q:   Can I get into National Institute of Fashion Technology Kannur without NIFT entrance exam?

    A:

    NIFT is a national-level design entrance exam conducted by the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT). The exam is conducted once every year and it consist of two parts, i.e, first one is, written exam and second is, situation test/personal interview.

    • 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.    

    The FINAL score of NIFT 2024 for the other programs will be prepared by giving weightage to the written exams and Situation Test/ Personal Interview.

    The scores or merit rank of NIFT will be considered for admission to design courses offered by the NIFT participating institutes. Currently, there are 18 participating institutes that offer the following courses - BDes, MDes, BFTech, MFTech, and MFM courses.

    Q:   How much rank is required for NIFT Jodhpur B.Des course?

    A:

    NIFT Jodhpur accepts NIFT entrance exam scores for admission to the B.Des courses. NIFT Jodhpur 2024 cutoff was released up to Round 5 wherein the closing ranks ranged between 1290 and 2342 for the General AI category students. So, considering the last round NIFT cutoff, candidates must secure a rank up to 2342 to be eligible for NIFT Jodhpur B.Des admission. Candidates can refer to the table below to check out the last-round closing ranks for all the B.Des courses offered at NIFT Jodhpur for General AI category: 

    Course 2024
    B.Des. in Textile Design 2342
    B.Des. in Fashion Communication 1290
    B.Des. in Accessory Design 1853

    Q:   How much rank is required for NIFT Kolkata?

    A:

    The National Institute of Fashion Technology Kolkata accepts NIFT entrance exam scores, followed by a counselling process for admission to design courses at the UG and PG levels. NIFT Kolkata cutoff 2024 was released up to Round 5 wherein the closing ranks ranged between 504 and 2653 for the General AI category candidates. So, considering the last round cutoff, candidates seeking admission to NIFT Kolkata must secure a rank up to 2653 for the General AI category. 

    As per the NIFT last round cutoff 2024, Master of Fashion Management (MFM) was the most competitive course. Candidates can refer to the table below to check out the NIFT 2024 cutoff for NIFT Kolkata.

    Course 2024
    B.Des. in Fashion Design 835
    B.Des. in Leather Design 2355
    B.Des. in Textile Design 1513
    B.Des. in Knitwear Design 1833
    B.Des. in Fashion Communication 544
    B.FTech. in Apparel Production 2474
    Master of Fashion Management (MFM) 187
    B.Des in Accessory Design 1106

    Q:   When will the NIFT 2025 exam analysis released for the written exams?

    A:

    The exam analysis of the GAT and CAT papers will be released after conclusion of the written exams.  

    We will have our representatives covering the exam from the NIFT 2025 exam center, who brings you live exam analysis. The NIFT exam analysis 2025 will covers various aspects like the difficulty level, types of questions asked, expected cut-off, etc.

    The written exams for NIFT 2025 will comprise the CAT and GAT exams. The written exams are conducted in February 2025.

    As per the exam analysis, the difficulty level of the NIFT 2024 question paper was easy to moderate. The CAT question paper, accoding to a majority of candiates, was also pretty easy.

  • 11:00 AM IST9 Feb 2025

    NIFT 2025 GAT Paper Concludes for BDes/MDes Courses

    The NIFT GAT exam is over. Candidate will be coming out from the test centre after dropping their rough sheets in the designated drop box.

  • 10:55 AM IST9 Feb 2025

    NIFT GAT Analysis for BDes, MDes Soon

    Candidates will be able to check the NIFT GAT exam analysis soon.

  • 10:46 AM IST9 Feb 2025

    NTA NIFT Exam Analysis Soon after 11 AM

    NIFTEE exam analysis for GAT paper will be out soon after 11 AM with the candidates leaving from the exam centre.

  • 10:33 AM IST9 Feb 2025

    Negative Marking in NIFTEE 2025

    NTA has negative marking for NIFT GAT exam: 

    • For every wrong response, 25 per cent marks for the question will be deducted.
    • No nagtive marking for unattempted questions.
  • 10:10 AM IST9 Feb 2025

    NIFT GAT for Bdes, MDes concludes at 11 AM

    Candidates who are taking NIFT GAT exam for BDes and MDes courses have will leave exam centre at 11 AM. GAT exam for all other courses concludes at 12 noon.

  • 9:50 AM IST9 Feb 2025

    NIFT CAT exam for BDes and MDes only

    NTA will conduct the NIFT CAT exam for candidates who are appearing for admission to BDes and MDes courses. Admission to all other courses at NIFT does not require CAT exam. NIFT CAT 2025 will start at 2:30 PM in a PBT mode.

  • 9:31 AM IST9 Feb 2025

    NIFT answer keys to release anytime soon after exam

    Several coaching centres start releasing the NIFT answer key soon after the exam is over. However, the official answer key for NIFT 2025 will be uploaded on the exam website by NTA soon after the exam is over.

  • 9:18 AM IST9 Feb 2025

    NIFT 2025 Exam Live Updates: When will exam analysis release?

    NIFT exam analysis will be out as soon as candidates start to leave the test centre.

  • 9:00 AM IST9 Feb 2025

    NIFT 2025 GAT exam begins across all exam centres

    The first shift of NIFTEE 2025, i.e. the GAT exam has been started across all the exam centres as per the schedule. Once the exam is over, candidates will share the difficulty level of NIFT 2025 along with the expected cutoff, and overall exam analysis.

  • 8:44 AM IST9 Feb 2025

    NIFT GAT 2025 exam to start soon; stay tuned for paper analysis

    NTA will soon begin the GAT exam for different courses across all the centres. NIFT 2025 exam analysis will be out as soon as the candidates start leaving the test centres.

  • 8:16 AM IST9 Feb 2025

    NIFT 2025 Exam Starts at 9 AM: Candidates Start to Enter their Allocatted Exam Halls

    The first shift of NIFT exam 2025 will start at 9 AM. Candidates appearing for the first shift of NTA NIFTEE 2025 are now being seated inside their allocated exam hall. Whereas, some candidates are still approaching the NIFTEE exam centre.

  • 8:01 AM IST9 Feb 2025

    Less Than One Hour for NIFTEE 2025 to Start

    NIFT exam is being conducted today across 92 test centres in 81 cities. The first shift of NIFT BDes will start at 9 AM.

  • 7:49 AM IST9 Feb 2025

    NIFT BDes (CAT) 2025: Type of Colours to Use

    Candidates appearing for NIFTEE BDes 2025 have to take the CAT exam as a PBT test as it requires candidates to use colours. Candidates can only use dry colours like crayons, pastels, and pencils during the exam.

  • 7:12 AM IST9 Feb 2025

    NIFT 2025 Exam Today: Additional Time for PwBD Candidates

    NTA provides an additional 20 minutes per hour of exam time for eligible PwBD candidates appearing for NIFT exam.

  • 6:43 AM IST9 Feb 2025

    NIFT Syllabus 2025 for BDes Exam

    Candidates will find questions in the NIFT 2025 BDes test from the following sections:

    • Communication Ability and English Comprehension: 40 questions
    • Quantitative ability: 20 questions
    • Analytical and logical ability: 15 questions
    • General knowledge and current affairs: 25 questions
  • 6:17 AM IST9 Feb 2025

    NIFT Syllabus 2025 for MDes Exam

    Candidates will find questions in the NIFTEE MDes test from the following sections:

    • Communication Ability and English Comprehension: 50 questions
    • Quantitative ability: 20 questions
    • Analytical and logical ability: 25 questions
    • General knowledge and current affairs: 25 questions
  • 5:59 AM IST9 Feb 2025

    NIFT 2025 Exam Centres

    NTA is conducting the NIFTEE 2025 today across 92 test centres situated in 81 exam cities. The exam will be held in both English and Hindi medium.

  • 5:15 AM IST9 Feb 2025

    NIFT Exam 2025 Live Updates: Navigating Across Sections

    In the NIFTEE 2025 exam, the sections of the question paper are displayed in the top bar of the screen. Candidates can view the questions in a section by clicking on the section name, which will be highlighted to indicate the current section. When candidates click the “Save & Next” button after answering the last question of a section, they will automatically proceed to the first question of the next section. Throughout the examination, candidates have the flexibility to navigate between sections and questions within those sections at any time, as long as they remain within the allotted time. Additionally, a section summary will be available as part of the legend that appears above the question palette in each section.

  • 4:44 AM IST9 Feb 2025

    NIFT 2025 Exam Time for Master of Fashion Management

    NTA is conducting NIFT exam for Master of Fashion Management from 9 AM to 12 Noon. NTA is conducting the NIFTEE MFM 2025 exam in a CBT mode.

  • 3:49 AM IST9 Feb 2025

    NIFT M Des Exam Timings 2025

    Candidates who are appearing for the NIFT 2025 MDes exam have to complete two papers: the General Aptitude Test (GAT) and the Creative Ability Test (CAT). The GAT will take place from 9 AM to 11 AM, while the CAT exam is scheduled for 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM.

  • 3:01 AM IST9 Feb 2025

    NIFTEE 2025 Timings for BDes Exam

    Candidates who have applied for NIFT 2025 BDes exam have to appear for two papers, i.e. GAT and CAT. GAT exam will be held from 9 AM to 11 AM. Whereas, the CAT paper for NIFT BDes will be held from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM.

  • 2:02 AM IST9 Feb 2025

    NIFTEE 2025 Paper Analysis Soon after Exam

    Candidates must stay tuned here for NIFT exam analysis 2025 for GAT and CAT papers. NIFTEE exam analysis will be available here as soon as candidates start leaving the exam centre.

  • 1:11 AM IST9 Feb 2025

    NIFT 2025 Exam Day Live Updates: Check Paper Name Before Starting the Test

    Candidates should verify that the question paper displayed on the computer screen matches the subject and medium indicated on their admit card. If there is any discrepancy, it should be immediately reported to the invigilator.

  • 12:01 AM IST9 Feb 2025

    NIFT Exam 2025: Blank Sheets to be Provided Inside Test Centre

    NTA will provide blank paper sheets for rough work inside the NIFTEE 2025 exam hall. Candidates must write their name and roll number at the top of each sheet and hand them over to the invigilator before leaving the test room. Failure to do so may result in the non-evaluation of their answers.

  • 11:11 PM IST8 Feb 2025

    NIFTEE 2025 Dress Code for Females

    Candidates must avoid wearing jewellry and accessories containing metal. Additionally, high boots, jackets, and hoodies with pockets should not be worn to the NIFTEE 2025 centre. Wristwatches are also not permitted.

  • 10:24 PM IST8 Feb 2025

    NIFTEE 2025 Dress Code for Males

    Candidates appearing for NIFT entrance exam tomorrow must note that they should not wear caps, hoodies, high boots, jackets, or coats with pockets. Additionally, belts or other items containing metal, as well as wristwatches, are prohibited inside the NIFTEE test centre. Candidates must approach the test centre with simple shirts, trousers, and sweaters are permitted.

  • 9:51 PM IST8 Feb 2025

    NIFT 2025 Live Updates: Only Physical Copies of Admit Card Allowed

    Candidates must carry a physical copy of the NIFTEE admit card at the test centre. Those appearing with a digital copy of the admit card will face denial in entry to the exam hall. Candidates appearing for NIFTEE for BDes and MDes courses have to carry two separate copies of the admit card for GAT and CAT papers.

  • 9:32 PM IST8 Feb 2025

    Mode of NIFT 2025 Entrance Exam

    NTA conducts NIFT exam in both CBT and PBT mode. The GAT exam for all courses is held as a CBT exam. Whereas, CAT exam for BDes and MDes is held as a PBT exam.

  • 9:00 PM IST8 Feb 2025

    NIFTEE 2025 Exam: Prerequsites before reaching test centre

    Candidates are required to fill in the necessary details, attach a photograph, and provide a clear left-hand thumb impression on their NIFT admit card before arriving at the test centre.

  • 8:44 PM IST8 Feb 2025

    NIFTEE 2025 Exam Live Updates: Self Declaration Along with Admit Card

    Candidates must carry the duly filled in self declaration form printed on an A4 size paper along with the NIFT admit card on the exam day.

  • 8:31 PM IST8 Feb 2025

    Courses under NIFTEE 2025

    NTA conducts the NIFT entrance exams to aid the admission process for the following courses:

    • Bachelor of Design (B.Des.)
    • Master of Design (M.Des.)
    • Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech.)
    • Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M.)
    • NIFT Lateral Entry Admission (NLEA)- B.Des. and B.F.Tech.
    • Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech.)
  • 8:14 PM IST8 Feb 2025

    NIFT 2025 Reporting Time

    Candidates must arrive at the NIFT 2025 exam centre at least one hour early. It is recommended to reach the test centre by 8 AM or earlier, as the GAT exam (1st shift) will begin at 9 AM.

  • 7:48 PM IST8 Feb 2025

    NIFT Exam Dates 2025

    NTA will conduct NIFTEE 2025 tomorrow, February 9. The exam will start at 9 AM with BDes exam.

  • 7:22 PM IST8 Feb 2025

    NIFT 2025 Entrance Exam to be Held Tomorrow

    NTA will conduct NIFTEE 2025 tomorrow for UG and PG level courses.

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