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NIFT Exam Pattern 2024, Syllabus, Marking Scheme, Exam Mode, Marks Distribution

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NIFT Exam is expected to start from 1st week February 2024. 

  • NIFT 2024 Admission will be made in B.F.Tech, M.F.Tech, M.F.M, B.Des and M.Des based on candidates’ performance in the exam.
  • Candidates must qualify each stage of the exam separately in order to get admission in the course of his/her choice.
  • The question paper will be available in English language only. No marks will be deducted for wrong answers.

Find below all important details related to NIFT 2024 Exam Pattern in the article.


NIFT Exam Pattern Highlights

NIFT 2024 Exam Pattern Highlights

Exam Mode Offline (Pen Paper Based)
Number of Papers 2
Number of Sections 5 (Quantitative Ability, Communication Ability, English Comprehension, Analytical and Logical Ability, General Knowledge and Current Affairs)
Question Paper Type MCQ based
Exam Duration for GAT written test 2 hours (for B.Des & M.Des) 3 hours (for B.F.Tech, MFM & M.F.Tech)
Exam Language English

NIFT Exam Pattern

NIFT 2024 Exam Pattern in Detail

NIFT 2024 Entrance Exam will be held in 3 stages beginning with GAT followed by CAT. General Ability Test or GAT is a written test for all the 5 courses offered by NIFT. GAT is the first test for selection for B.Des and M.Des courses. After clearing GAT, B.Des and M.Des students are required to qualify CAT. Applicants who cleared both the written tests will be eligible for Situation Test followed by Group Discussion/ Personal Interview. GAT is the only selection test for B.F.Tech, M.F.Tech and MFM.

NIFT 2024 Examination Pattern is explained in detail below:

  • GAT examination is conducted in the offline mode only.
  • For B.Des and M.Des, GAT exam is of 2 hours. On the other hand, B.F.Tech, MFM & M.F.Tech, GAT exam is for 3 hours.
  • The paper will be in English language only
  • For B.Des, a total of 100 questions will be asked in GAT and for M.Des 120 questions will be asked.
  • For B.F.Tech, MFM & M.F.Tech, 150 questions will be asked.
  • GAT & CAT written exams will be conducted for M.Des and B.Des courses. Whereas, for B.F.Tech, MFM & M.F.Tech only GAT will be conducted.
  • There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.

NIFT Section Wise Course

Section Wise Course Details

The following table shows the section-wise distribution of questions in NIFT 2024 for B.Des program.

Section No. of Questions
Quantitative Ability 20
Communication Ability 25
English Comprehension 25
Analytical Ability 15
General Knowledge and Current Affairs 15
Total 100

The following table shows the section-wise distribution of questions in NIFT 2021 for M.Des program.

Section No. of Questions
Quantitative Ability 20
Communication Ability 30
English Comprehension 30
Analytical Ability 25
General Knowledge and Current Affairs 15
Total 120

The following table shows the section-wise distribution of questions in NIFT 2021 for MFM, M.F.Tech, and B.F.Tech courses.

Section No. of Questions
Quantitative Ability 30 (10 questions for MFM)
Communication Ability & English Comprehension 45 (50 questions for MFM)
Analytical & Logical Ability 25
General Knowledge and Current Affairs 25
Case Study 25 (40 questions for MFM)
Total 150

NIFT Syllabus

NIFT 2024 Exam Syllabus

NIFT syllabus comprises Quantitative Ability, Communication Ability, English Comprehension, Analytical Ability, General Knowledge and Current affairs. Syllabus for both the GAT and CAT test is different and the same has been mentioned below.

GAT Syllabus

Quantitative Ability: Addition, Multiplication, Division, Fractions, Percentage, Rate of Interest, Work & Task, Ratio & Proportion, and Distance

Communication Ability and English Comprehension: Synonyms, antonyms, words with corresponding meanings, singular, plural, one-word substitutes, idioms & phrases, correct spellings

CAT Syllabus

  • Discernment ability
  • Power of observation
  • Creativity in development of a thought
  • Design ability of the applicant

For Situation Test and Group Discussion, candidates must possess the following skills.

  • Conceptual Clarity
  • Knowledge of the topic assigned
  • Contribution made to the topic
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Ability to generate new ideas
  • Problem-solving approach
  • Leadership qualities
  • Effective Communication

Personal Interview

  • Career Orientation
  • Aptness for the field
  • Overall personal achievements in academics & co-curricular activities
  • Communication
  • General Awareness & Aptitude, creative & lateral thinking

NIFT Recommended Books

NIFT 2024 Recommended Books

Books are the main source of preparation. They are advised to go through the following books in order to cover each and every topic of the syllabus and perform well in the exam.

Name of the Book Name of the Author
NIFT, NID and IIFT Entrance Exam Guide D Mittal
NIFT, NID/ IIFT Admission Test By Surendra Kavimandan
Guide to NIFT/ NID for Group A, B and C R.P. Datson
NIFT Entrance Exam Mock Papers D Mittal
NIFT entrance exam preparation course Prashant Kumar
NIFT/ NID/ IIFT entrance examination guide Surendra
Self Study Guide – NIFT 10 Mock Papers D.Mittal
NIFT Entrance Exam Verma
NIFT 2 ED Verma
NIFT Sonia Sahney

Important Instructions

NIFT Entrance Exam 2024 Important Instructions

Students are advised to go through the following instructions before appearing in the examination:

  • Students should start solving previous year papers and mock tests.
  • They should reach the examination hall before commencement of the exam.
  • Candidates must carry the printout of NIFT Admit Card 2024 along with the printout of original identity card.
  • Jewellery, watches, belts and other ornaments are also not allowed inside the examination hall.
  • All the electronic devices such as Mobile Phones, Pagers, and Bluetooth etc. are not allowed inside the examination center.
  • A valid photo ID proof includes College ID card, Passport, Driving License, Aadhar Card, Voter ID Card, PAN card etc.
  • Without NIFT Admit Card, students cannot appear for the exam

Frequently Asked Question

Ques. What is the NIFT Exam Pattern 2024?

Ans. NIFT Exam patterns include 100 Multiple-choice questions of 100 marks. NIFT will be conducted for 120 minutes. There is a negative marking for .25.

Ques. Which are the following sections included in NIFT GAT Design section?

Ans. There are 5 sessions in NIFT GAT Design Section- QuantitativeAbility, Communication Ability, English Comprehension, Analytical Ability General Knowledge, and Current Affairs.

Ques. What is the time duration of NIFT CAT Exam?

Ans. NIFT CAT will be conducted for 3 hours.

Ques. How many sample papers will be required for NIFT 2024?

Ans. There is no fixed number for solving sample papers for preparing NIFT 2024. As much as paper they can solve will help them to get good scores.

Ques. How many questions are asked in NIFT GAT?

Ans. The total number of questions that will be asked in NIFT GAT is given below:

B.Des: 100

  1. F Tech: 150

Ques. What is the mode of NIFT Exam?

Ans. NIFT Exam will be conducted in Computer Based Exam.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.

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