GAT, CAT & Situation Test: topics, marks and duration, as per NIFT's official 2027 bulletin.
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Exam: 10 Jan 2027
Apply by 16 Nov 2026
B.Des, B.FTech & M.Des
Section-wise syllabus
Exam pattern (B.Des)Stages, duration, weightage
Test
Time
Qs
Weight
GAT (Sec A)
120 min
100
30%
CAT
180 min
3
50%
Situation Test
Stage 2
–
20%
GAT marking: +1 correct, −0.25 wrong, 0 unanswered.
Exam pattern (B.FTech)GAT Section A + B · 180 min · CBT
Test
Time
Qs
Weight
GAT (Sec A)
120 min
100
30%
GAT (Sec B)
60 min
50
70%
Section A (100): English & Comprehension 40 · Quantitative 20 · Analytical & Logical 15 · GK & Current Affairs 25
Section B (50): Quantitative 15 · Analytical & Logical 15 · Case Study 20
Computer-based, in English or Hindi. Marking: +1 correct, −0.25 wrong, 0 unanswered. No CAT or Situation Test: for B.FTech, GAT is the final test for selection. Source: NIFT Prospectus 2027 (Entrance Examination Structure, Test Weightage – UG); NTA Information Bulletin NIFTEE 2027 (marking scheme).
Analytical & Logical (15): inference, logic, problem solving, lateral thinking
GK & Current Affairs (25)
CAT: Creative Ability Test3 questions · 180 min · on paper
Tests observation, concept development and design ability, plus creative use of colour and illustration.
Situation Test (B.Des Stage 2)100 marks · shortlisted candidates
3D model: 50 marks
Write-up in English: 20 marks
Overall presentation: 30 marks
M.Des patternGAT · CAT · Interview
GAT Section A (120 questions, 120 min) 30% · CAT 40% · Personal Interview 30%. NIFT's 2027 documents list a Personal Interview; no Group Discussion is mentioned.
Practise with previous year papers
Year-wise NIFT question papers with answer keys. Solve them under exam timing.
Is there negative marking in NIFT 2027?Yes, in GAT: −0.25 for each wrong answer.
When is the NIFT 2027 exam?10 January 2027 (tentative, as per NIFT).
Who takes the Situation Test?Only shortlisted B.Des candidates.
Exam details as per NIFT's official 2027 Information Bulletin and Prospectus (nift.ac.in). Dates are tentative as per NIFT. CareerGuide is not affiliated with NIFT.