NIFT 2021 Live Updates - Exam Analysis (Out), Answer Keys, Expected Cutoff

NIFT 2021 - Check the Past Years' Cutoff for Fashion Design

Candidates who appeared for the NIFT exam today, they can check the cutoff for the past years for the fashion design course. 

NIFT Cutoff - Fashion Design - Closing ranks 

NIFT 2021 Exam - Moderately Difficult 

One of the candidates who spoke to the a correspondent of Careers360 stated that the Maths section was difficult while overall the exam was moderately difficult.

NIFT 2021 Exam- Candidates find Maths Difficult#NIFT2021Exam #NIFT pic.twitter.com/4Hxb9792kF

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NIFT  Exam Concludes -Candidates coming out of the exam centre

Candidates can be seen coming out of the NIFT 2021 exam centre after both the shits ended.

NIFT 2021 sucessfully conducted today based on pen and paper mode in 32 cities across the nation.#NIFT2021 #NIFT2021Exam pic.twitter.com/s4m26shnpO

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NIFT Exam 2021- Check the Expected Cutoff 

Candidates who appeared for the NIFT examination, they can check the past years cutoff and get an idea about their prospects of getting admission to the course of their choice.

NIFT Previous Years’ Cutoff  for B.FTech

NIFT Exam 2021 Analysis

Rakshanda who had not prepared for the  NIFT 2021 exam said, " I found the exam as a relatively easy. Even though I had not prepared for the entrance test, I found the English section as easy and the Maths was very difficult. " Most of the candidates found the CAT paper as difficult and tricky. 

Another candidate found the Maths as very difficult and English as easy and want to pursue graphic designing. General Knowledge section was easy.

NIFT 2021 Exam Concludes - CAT was on unexpected lines 

Candidates found the CAT section on unexpected lines. There was sufficient time to answer the questions.  English was easy and maths was tough. Overall the NIFT 2021 exam was moderately difficult. 

NIFT Exam 2021- Parents waiting outside the exam centre 

The second shift of the NIFT 2021 exam is about to get over. parents of the candidates are seen waiting outside the exam centre. 

Parents waiting outside NIFT exam centre

NIFT Entrance Exam 2021 Weightage given to each section 

The weightage that is given to each paper and situation test is given below in the table. 

NIFT 2021 Entrance Exam - Parents were complaining about gate not being opened 

Between the first session and the second session of the NIFT 2021 entrance exam, earlier the candidates were not allowed to go out of the exam centre. However, parents complained that it was written in the NIFT admit card that the candidates could come out of the exam centre.

NIFT 2021- One of the parents were saying that admit card mentions that their kids can come out after first shift and now the people at the centres are not allowing them.#NIFT2021 #NIFTExam pic.twitter.com/EcgGDavyKT

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NIFT 2021 Entrance Exam - Check College Wise Seats

NIFT 2021 Admissions - Check the Course wise Seats offered at UG level

NIFT 2021 - Check Total Number of Seats Offered

There has been an increase in the total number of seats that are being offered at NIFT. In 2020, the NIFT exam was conducted for 4, 297 seats while in 2021 the exam is being held to fill around 4,517 seats. The past few years have seen a consistent increase in the total number of seats for admission to various UG and PG level design programmes. 

NIFT 2021 - Slot 2 Begins

The second part of the NIFT entrance exam 2021 which is General Ability Test (GAT) has now begun from 2.30 pm. NIFT exam time GAT is 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm. General Ability Test is conducted in pen and paper mode. Both B.FTech and B.Des candidates appeared in NIFT General Ability Test (GAT).

NIFT 2021 - Slot 2 to begin soon

The second session of NIFT entrance exam 2021  in which the General Ability Test will be held will commence from 2.30 pm. NIFT GAT will be conducted from 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm. Both B.Des and B.FTech candidates will be appearing in the General Ability Test. After the exam students will be allowed to take the GAT question paper.

NIFT 2021 - Students coming out to eat something 

Students were given a short break to eat something and then the gate was closed again for paper 2 to begin at 2:30 p.m

NIFT 2021- Candidates being given 15 minutes time to eat something. Gate will close after that
#NIFT2021Exam #NIFT2021 pic.twitter.com/34VyG26mht

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NIFT 2021- Session 1 concludes

Paper 1 of NIFT 2021 exam has concluded and candidates were initially not allowed to get out of the NIFT exam Centre. 

Candidates inside the exam centre after the conclusion of Paper 1

Parents waiting outside the NIFT examination centre 

NIFT 2021 Exam Time For General Ability Test

National Institute of Fashion Technology will conduct the second part of NIFT - General Ability Test (GAT) today from 2.30 pm. NIFT exam time for GAT is 2.30 pm - 4.30 pm. The details of the NIFT entrance exam time for General Ability Test is mentioned in the table that is given below.

NIFT Exam Time - General Ability Test(GAT)

NIFT 2021 - Creative Ability Test(CAT) Concludes

National Institute of Fashion Technology successfully conducted the NIFT 2021 Creative Ability Test(CAT) from 10 am to 1 pm in 32 cities across the nation. Beating the chilly weather, aspiring candidates gave NIFT CAT in offline mode. The NIFT entrance exam for CAT was concluded smoothly. 

NIFT 2021 - Know the tricks to answer GAT questions

Studying is essential to ace the NIFT entrance exam, however, knowing the tricks to answer the question helps to tackle the test easily. Time management is the common challenge faced by the candidates during the NIFT entrance exam as there is a set time limit to complete the paper. The tricks to answer GAT questions are given below.

• Attempt the easier questions first rather than going for the complicated one.

• Spend on an average of 45 sections for each question.

• Do not ponder on one question. Candidates should leave the question which they are not able to solve and proceed for the next question immediately without wasting time. 

• Stay calm and read the question carefully before giving the response. 

• Do not assume an answer as there is negative marking.

NIFT Entrance Exam 2021- Covid 19 related undertaking to be submitted

At the NIFT 2021 exam centre, the guard was seen making announcement about the submission of the COVID 19 undertaking.

NIFT 2021- Candidates being asked to submit COVID 19 related undertaking#NIFT2021 #NIFTEntranceExam2021 pic.twitter.com/6v4ADEfsd3

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NIFT 2021 General Ability Test (GAT)

The second part of the NIFT written test which is General Ability Test(GAT) will commence from 2.30 pm. A total of 100 questions will be asked in GAT in various topics. According to the NIFT 2021 exam pattern, -0.25 will be deducted for each wrong response. 

B.Des GAT topics

•  English Comprehension

• Quantitative Ability

• Communication Ability

• Analytical Ability

• General Knowledge and Current Affairs

B.FTech GAT topics

• Quantitative ability

• Communication ability and English comprehension

• Analytical and Logical Ability

• General Knowledge and Current Affairs

• Case Study

NIFT 2021 - Mistakes to avoid during the exam

A stream of anxiety and apprehension run into the vein of the candidates during the exam resulting which most the students fall into the test-taking trap. Candidates must avoid any sort of blunder on the day of the NIFT exam as it may ruin their hard work. Know the common mistakes to avoid during the exam

• Do not rust to answer the problem without reading the question carefully. Read the given question patiently and understand what the examiner wants from the candidates. 

• Do not spend too much time in one question. It is advisable to leave the question immediately if it is not answerable. Remember there is a set time limit to complete the paper.

• Stay calm and confident during the exam. Getting nervous during the exam may hinder the performance of the candidates in the NIFT entrance exam.

• Start with light sketching instead of wasting time in erasing and redrawing. Give the final touch after the satisfaction of the rough outline.

NIFT 2021 Exam Begins

NIFT 2021 exam has begun and the gates at the exam centre have closed. None of the late comers were allowed to appear for the exam.

NIFT 2021- Students making their way to the test centre

Guard checking the NIFT admit card 2021 of the candidates

NIFT 2021- People being asked to clear the way 

The authorities at the NIFT exam centre are asking the people to clear the way so that the students do not face any problem.

NIFT 2021- Guard and Police official asking the people to clear the way#NIFT2021 #NIFTEntranceExam pic.twitter.com/SArRJIfJkN

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NIFT 2021- Student Reactions

Most of the students prepared for the NIFT entrance exam very well, however, few of the candidates couldn’t prepare well due to other exams. Talking about her preparation, Radhika Banda, “I started preparing for the NIFT 2021 6 months ago. Radhika Banda devoted 3 hours every day to nourish her illustrative skill. I prepared for the Creative Ability Test(CAT) with the help of youtube, referring to last year's question papers.”

While speaking to the correspondent of Careers360, Rishika Sharma said “I have been preparing for the exam for the last 4 months. I joined Pahal Design to prepare for the entrance exam. I got study materials and proper guidance from the coaching institute. I focused on composition, variety of colours and colours composition for CAT. I also referred to magazines, blogs, newspapers to improve her general awareness. 

NIFT 2021- Preparation strategy of a student 

Due to delay in the exam by almost a month, candidates got more time to prepare for the exam. 

NIFT 2021 Exam Day in Pictures & Student Reactions -Check Here#NIFT2021Exam #NIFT2021 pic.twitter.com/X5ohHVlMrE

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NIFT 2021- Police arrive at test centre to avoid chaos

In order to avoid any kind of confusion at the NIFT exam centre, police personnel were seen.

NIFT 2021- Instructions to be followed at test centre

Candidates are expected to follow the instructions and guidelines that have been mentioned at the test centre. In wake of the prevailing situation due to COVID 19, candidates are advised to sanitize their hands regularly. 

NIFT 2021 -Students at the test centre

Candidates appearing for the NIFT entrance exam are seen arriving at the test-centres at least 2 hours before the exam. Students are wearing the COVID 19 protective items like face masks/shield, hand glove and carried transparent hand sanitizer bottles.  

Students and parents at the test centre

NIFT 2021 - How to answer the questions

It is significant for the candidates to know the tactic of answering the question accurately. NIFT written test consists of two parts - Creative Ability Test (CAT) and General Ability Test (GAT). The tricks to answer NIFT 2021 questions are mentioned below.

• Attempt the question which you know 

• Attempt the simple question like logo designing, t-shirt designing and go for the complicated one

• Do not assume answer as there is negative marking in GAT

• Do not ponder in one question

• Spend on an average of 45 second on each question of GAT

• Spare at least 15 minutes to review your answer 

  
  

NIFT 2021 what not to carry to the test centres

Candidates are not allowed to carry some of the items to the NIFT exam centres 2021. If students found indulging in unfair means  by using or possessing unauthorised materials inside the test centre, they are liable to be disqualified. Following items are strictly prohibited at the NIFT 2021 exam centres.

• Mobile phone

• Digital/smart watch

• Bag

• Handbag

• Papers

• Notes

• Books

• Calculator

• Electronic devices

• Correction marker/while fluids

NIFT 2021 - Total number of questions

The NIFT written exam comprises two parts - Creative Ability Test (CAT) and General Ability Test (GAT). Students seeking admission in B.Des programmes need to appear in both CAT and GAT. However, candidates applying for B.FTech have to appear for the General Ability Test (GAT). In the NIFT exam pattern 2021, the admission cell does not mention a specific number of questions which will be asked in the Creative Ability Test (CAT). However, according to the sample paper and previous years’ question maximum of 3 to 4 questions may come in CAT. However,a maximum of 100 questions will be asked  in the General Ability Test (GAT). 

NIFT admit card 2021

Candidates are advised to carry the NIFT 2021 admit card along with a valid identity card to the exam centres. None of the students will be allowed to enter the NIFT exam venue without the hall ticket. The steps to download the NIFT admit card 2021 is listed below.

• Visit the official website - nift.ac.in

• Click on the ‘Download NIFT admit card button’

• Enter the login credentials - application number, date of birth, email address

• Click on the submit button

• The admit card will be displayed on the screen

• Download the admit card and take the print out of the same. 

NIFT 2021 - Exam Venue Changed from Rajagiri Center For Business Studies to Rajagiri College of Social Sciences

National Institute of Fashion Technology issued a notification for the candidates appearing NIFT 2021 Rajagiri Center For Business Studies. The examination cell changed the exam venue from Rajagiri Center For Business Studies to Rajagiri Center For Business Studies due to  unavoidable administrative reasons. The details of the new exam venue is as follows.

Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (Autonomous), 

Rajagiri P.O., Kalamassery Cochin - 683 104

Candidates need to download the revised NIFT 2021 admit card with the new test centre venue address. NIFT 2021 will be conducted according to the specified schedule. 

NIFT 2021 reporting time to the test-centres

It is advisable for the candidates to report to the NIFT exam centres way before the reporting time to avoid unnecessary hussle and chaos. It would be wiser to leave for the exam earlier to avoid any sort of traffic on the way to exam centres. None of the candidates will be allowed to enter the examination venue after the entry gate is closed.

NIFT 2021 Reporting Time

NIFT 2021 Exam Statistics

NIFT entrance exam is one of the most competitive design entrance tests which is conducted at the national level. Securing admission in National Institute of Fashion Technology is a dream of every design aspirant. Every year, nearly 23,000 aspirants appeared for the NIFT entrance exam. More than 2,500 seats across Bachelor of Design (B.Des) and Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech) and PG programmes will be offered for admission to any of the 16 campuses of National Institute of Fashion Technology based on the candidates performance in NIFT 2021. With the maximum number of candidates applying for the NIFT and seat limited seats intake, it is an arduous task to ace the entrance exam. However, a well planned feasible exam strategy can help to crack NIFT 2021. 

NIFT 2021 Exam Pattern

NIFT entrance exam consists of three sections - Creative Ability Test (CAT), General Ability Test (GAT) and Situation Test. Students seeking admission to B.Des programmes are required to appear in both CAT and GAT. However, B.FTech candidates have to appear in GAT only. 

NIFT 2021 exam pattern - CAT

NIFT Exam Pattern - B.Des GAT

NIFT 2021 Exam Pattern - B.FTech GAT

 NIFT 2021 Exam Time

National Institute of Fashion Technology scheduled to conduct the NIFT entrance exam 2021 today  in two-slots. NIFT 2021 will be held in pen and paper mode in 32 cities across the nation. Candidates must be aware about the NIFT 2021 exam time and report to the test-centres on time. 

NIFT Exam Time

NIFT 2021 what to carry to the test centre

NIFT entrance exam 2021 is scheduled to be held today in two slots. Candidates are mandatory to carry some of the basic documents and items to the NIFT exam centres 2021. Following are the documents and items which candidates have to carry to NIFT 2021 exam centres.

• NIFT admit card 2021

• Identity Card - PAN card, Aadhaar card, driving license, election card, passport, College/School id

• Duly filled COVID 19 self-declaration form 

• Stationery items - blue/black ball point pen, HB pencil, eraser, sharpener and dry colours

• Face mask

• Water bottle

• Transparent hand sanitizer bottle