NIFT Entrance Exam Syllabus

Introduction

• Welcome to future designers.
• Discussion on NIFT Entrance Exam Syllabus.

Phase 1: General Ability Test (GAT)

• Tests analytical and intellectual skills of candidates.

Quantitative Ability

• Mathematical and statistical skills.
• Topics:
  • Ratio and Proportion
  • Percentage
  • Profit and Loss
  • Simple Interest, Compound Interest
  • Averages
  • Speed, Time and Distance
  • Work and Time
  • Numbers
  • Area, Volume, and Surface Area
  • Permutations and Combinations
  • Probability

Communication Ability

• Tests reading skills, English vocabulary, and grammar.
• Topics:
  • Grammar
  • Vocabulary
  • English Language
  • Reading Skills
  • Related Questions

English Comprehensiveness

• Topics:
  • Synonyms
  • Antonyms
  • Para-jumbles
  • Error Spotting
  • One Word Substitution
  • Word Analogies
  • Sentence Completion

Logical Reasoning

• Tests critical thinking and deduction skills using puzzles.
• Topics:
  • Series Completion
  • Venn Diagrams
  • Seating Arrangement
  • Blood Relations
  • Character Puzzles
  • Data Sufficiency
  • Syllogism
  • Analogies
  • Direction Sense
  • Arithmetic Reasoning
  • Clocks and Calendar

General Knowledge and Current Affairs

• Tests knowledge on current events and general knowledge topics.
• Topics:
  • Classical and folk dance/music
  • Cabinet ministers, states and capitals
  • Famous designers
  • Indian dynasties
  • Brands, logos, taglines, and brand ambassadors
  • Indian crafts
  • World heritage sites
  • Important awards (Nobel, Oscars, Grammy)
  • Important sports events (FIFA, IPL, Cricket World Cup)
  • Important rivers

Phase 2: Creative Ability Test (CAT)

• Tests design and creative-oriented skills.

Components

• Visualization
• Drawing Skills
• Design thinking and innovation
• Creativity and originality

Example Question

• Create a comic strip on a trip to Mars.

Phase 3: Situation Test

• Students are given design problems or scenarios and materials to create a tangible product.
• Also involve creating a write-up.

Example Questions

• Design a trophy for "Best Kitchen Gardener", "Best Gamer", or "Best Seller"
• Design an equipment bag for "Painter", "Makeup Artist", or "Photographer"

Personal Interview (For PG Programs)

• Evaluates candidates' seriousness and communication abilities.
• Questions on personal background, general knowledge, and current affairs.
  • Example Questions: "Tell me about yourself", "Tell me about the handicraft of your city", "Who is the present Vice President/Chief Minister?"

Conclusion

• Overview of the NIFT 2025 syllabus.
• Encouragement to ask questions or suggest new topics for future videos.