NIFT Syllabus 2024: CAT, GAT and Situation Test Topics & Weightage

Selva Kumar
Selva Kumar

Updated on - Jan 30, 2024

NIFT Syllabus 2024 has been released on the official webiste official website at nift.ac.in, by the National Institute of Fashion Technology. The NIFT 2024 syllabus consists of four section namely Quantitative Ability, Problem-solving, Analytical Ability and Logical Ability & English Comprehension and Leadership Qualities.

The syllabus of NIFT 2024 for CAT consists of Creativity, Observation Power, Innovation in the Development of a Concept, Design Ability etc. Further the NIFT GAT 2024 syllabus contains Quantitative Ability, Communication Ability and English Comprehension, Analytical Ability and Logical Ability and General Knowledge & Current Affairs for students.

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NIFT Syllabus 2024 Sections

The examination authority would update any NIFT Syllabus 2024 on their official website. But generally, NIFT question paper involves 4 major sections, as given below.

  • Quantitative Ability 
  • Problem-solving
  • Analytical Ability and Logical Ability 
  • English Comprehension and Leadership Qualities.

NIFT Entrance Exam Syllabus 2024: Section-Wise

There are a wide range of topics that students require to study for NIFT entrance exam 2024. Candidates can find the detailed NIFT entrance exam syllabus 2024 below.

  • Creative Ability Test: NIFT exam syllabus 2024 for CAT is Quantitative, Logical, Analytical Ability, English Comprehension, Problem-solving Approach, Effective Communication, and Leadership Qualities.
  • General Ability Test: NIFT syllabus 2024 for GAT is Discernment Ability, Power of Observation, Creativity in Development of Thought, and Designability of the applicant.
  • Performance: Based on the performance of the applicant they will be called to a situation based test.
  • Situation-based Test: This test will be judged based on Space Visualization, Colour Scheme, Construction Skills, the Composition of Elements and Finesse of the Model Overall.
  • NIFT English Syllabus: Candidates will be tested based on their Reading Abilities and Comprehending Abilities of a given situation. Based on this section, the candidate's basic English language skills are tested.

For the detailed NIFT Syllabus 2024, candidates can check the topics given below.

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NIFT Syllabus 2024 for CAT

Candidates who are preparing for NIFT CAT must have excellent creativity and illustration skills. Some parameters based on which candidate's performance will be evaluated in NIFT entrance exam are mentioned below.

  • Creativity
  • Observation Power
  • Innovation in the Development of a Concept
  • Design Ability
  • Innovative Use of Colours
  • Illustration Skills

Also, NIFT does not release the official NIFT syllabus 2024 CAT. However, candidates can go through the previous year question papers and the topics from which questions are asked in the entrance exam. The list of topics from which maximum questions are asked in the entrance exam are listed below.

NIFT Syllabus 2024 for CAT
NIFT Syllabus 2024 for CAT
Design Theory Colour Terminology Inspiration & Design Development
Colour Psychology & Optical Illusions Elements & Principles Of Design Mood, Theme & Colour Inter-relationship
Natural & Geometrical Form Innovation in Design Principles of Composition
Creative Thinking & Writing Optical Illusion Understanding Light & Shade
Visual Logic Form & Function Colour, Pattern & Texture
Theme Development Drawing Fundamentals Picture Analysis
Memory Drawing Inspiration & Creativity Ornaments & Motifs
Use of Measurements, Scale & Proportions Optical Illusion Foreshortening & Perspective
Developing Themes & Colour Associations Usage of Colour in Compositions Imagination & Doodling
3D Visualisation Design Awareness Innovation & Creation
Graphics & Pictograms Story Pictures Lateral Thinking
Exercises on Imagination Expression & Emotion Presentation Techniques

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NIFT 2024 Syllabus for GAT

The list of topics from which candidates can expect questions as per NIFT paper syllabus are listed below.

  • Quantitative Ability: To test the candidate's skills in Addition, Multiplication, Division, Fractions, Percentage, Rate of Interest, Work and Task, Ratio and Proportion, Distance, etc.
  • Communication Ability and English Comprehension: The students are tested for their skills in Synonyms, Antonyms, Words with Corresponding Meanings, Singular, Plural, One-word Substitutes, Idioms and Phrases, Correct Spellings, Comprehend a Situation from a given Passage etc.
  • Analytical Ability and Logical Ability: To test a candidate’s capacity for Inference and Logic from the data given and to evaluate the candidate's ability in identifying a given problem and apply reasoning in solving the problem.
  • General Knowledge & Current Affairs: To test the general awareness and current affairs of the candidates.

NIFT Syllabus 2024 for Situation Test

NIFT Situation Test is mainly conducted for checking the material handling test. In this test, candidates are evaluated based on the following parameters.

  • Colour Scheme
  • Innovative Ideas
  • Overall Presentation
  • Neatness
  • Creative Use of Materials Provided
  • Composition of Elements
  • Aesthetic Appeal
  • Conceptualisation Skills
  • Working Methodology.

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NIFT 2024 Syllabus for Group Discussion

This round will be conducted for the candidates and they will be further shortlisted based on the following parameters.

  • Conceptual Clarity
  • Knowledge of the Topic Assigned
  • The Contribution made to the Topic
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Ability to Generate New Ideas
  • Problem-solving Approach
  • Leadership Qualities
  • Effective Communication.

NIFT Syllabus 2024 for Personal Interview

The parameters on which candidates will be shortlisted in the personal interview round are listed below.

  • Career Orientation
  • Aptness for the Field
  • Good Communication Skills
  • General Awareness and Aptitude
  • Overall Personal Achievement in Academics and Co-curricular Activities
  • Creative and Lateral Thinking.

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NIFT MFM Syllabus 2024

Candidates can check NIFT syllabus 2024 for MFM of various topics. The NIFT subjects and the topics and units included are listed below.

NIFT MFM Syllabus 2024
Subjects Topics
Fashion Marketing & Merchandising

Retail Strategies

Retail Organization

Role of a Fashion Buyer

Range Planning Marketing

National Sourcing & International Sourcing

Market Research

Visual Merchandising

Introduction to Merchandising, etc.

Fashion Design Process

Types of Design

Design Elements

Colour Theory

Design Concept, etc.

Fashion Communication

Design Processes and Thinking 

Communication Concepts & Processes 

Introduction to Advertising 

Graphic Design for Fashion 

Creative Advertising & Media Planning 

Professional Ethics & Responsibilities, etc.

Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurial Behaviours
Entrepreneurial Traits
Intellectual Property Rights, etc.

Process of Garment Manufacturing

Raw Material

Process Flow in the Garment Industry

Making Patterns

Use of Patterns

Stitching

Assembling Parts

Quality Features of Garments and How to Maintain its Quality, etc.

NIFT 2024 B.Des Fashion Design Syllabus

B.Des Fashion Designing syllabus NIFT is listed below.

  • Apparel Construction Method
  • Colour Mixing
  • Computer-Aided Design
  • Elements of Textiles
  • Fabric Dyeing and Printing
  • Fashion Illustration & Design
  • Fashion Design
  • History of Costumes
  • Introduction to Pattern Making and Garment Construction
  • Leather Designing
  • Manufacturing Technology
  • Surface Development Techniques
  • Textile Science.

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FAQs

What is the NIFT 2024 syllabus?

The syllabus of NIFT 2024 consists of four sections with various topics that students require to study. The sections are Quantitative Ability, Problem-solving, Analytical Ability and Logical Ability & English Comprehension and Leadership Qualities.

What are the topics in NIFT CAT 2024 syllabus?

The topics in NIFT 2024 CAT syllabus are Creativity, Observation Power, Innovation in the Development of a Concept, Design Ability etc. A lot of skills of students are tested in the NIFT 2024 exam like Innovation in the Development of a Concept, Innovative Use of Colours, Illustration Skills ans so on.

How should I study to prepare for NIFT 2024 GAT Analytical Ability and Logical Ability section?

The NIFT GAT 2024 syllabus consists of various logical data that candidates will be expected to solve. Students reaoning abilities will be tested via complex problems and students must refer to previous year question papers, mock papers, sample papers, question banks, topper recomended books to prepare well for this section.

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