NIFT Exam 2025 Pattern

There are 2 phases of the NIFT test. After taking a written exam, the candidate who made the short list must then appear in a situation test or personal interview. The GAT and CAT are two of the written tests. All courses require the GAT, but only candidates for B.Des and M.Des programs must show up for the CAT.

This is the NIFT 2024 exam schedule for the CAT and GAT.

Particular	Details
PROGRAM	B.DES	M.DES
Paper	GAT	GAT
Mode of exam	Computer-based Test	Computer-based Test
Language	English/ Hindi	English/ Hindi
Test Duration	120 minutes	120 minutes
Sections	Number of Questions	Number of Questions
Communication Ability	25	30
English Comprehension	25	30
Quantitative Ability	20	20
Analytical Ability	15	25
General Knowledge and Current Affairs	15	15
TOTAL	100	120
Negative marking	For an incorrect attempt, 25% of marks will be deducted.	For an incorrect attempt, 25% of marks will be deducted.

GAT test pattern for the BF.TECH, MF.TECH, and MFM programs:

Particular	Details
Programs	B.F.TECH	M.F.TECH	M.F.M
Paper	GAT	GAT	GAT
Language of written test	English/Hindi	English/Hindi	English/Hindi
Duration	180 minutes	180 minutes	180 minutes
Sections	Number of questions	Number of questions	Number of questions
Communication Ability & English Comprehension	45	45	50
Case Study	25	25	40
Quantitative Ability	30	30	10
Analytical & Logical Ability	25	25	25
General Knowledge And Current Affairs	25	25	25
TOTAL	150	150	150
Negative Marking	For an incorrect attempt, 25% of marks will be deducted.