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Examination
All eligible candidates will have to appear for a written entrance examination
at the Examination Centres opted by them. NIFT entrance test is designed to
test the knowledge, skill and aptitude of the candidates for the programme
opted.
The objective type tests are not subject to negative marking. The entrance
exam consists of General Ability Test (GAT), Creative Ability Test (CAT) and
Managerial Ability Test (MAT).
General Ability Test (GAT): This test will comprise of
various sub-tests like :
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Quantitative Ability - Designed
to test the quantitative ability of the candidates.
For Bachelor programme in Design & Master programme in management -
It consists of questions on Addition, Multiplication, Division, Fractions,
Percentage, Rate of Interest, Work and Task, Ratio and Proportion, Distance,
Profit & Loss, Algebra and Geometry, etc. of the level of matriculation.
For Bachelor programme in Technology - Consists of questions on Differential
Calculus, Integral Calculus, Differential Equations, Probability and Statistics,
and Fundamentals of Computer Applications.
For Master programme in Technology - Consists of questions on Differential
Calculus, Integral Calculus, Differential Equations, Probability and Statistics,
Linear Programming, Fundamentals of Computer Applications, Production Engineering,
etc. of the level of graduation.
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Communication Ability - This
test is aimed at testing the language ability of the candidates in day to
day communication in English. It includes questions on synonyms, antonyms,
words with corresponding meanings, singular, plural, one word substitutes,
idioms and phrases, correct spellings, etc.
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English Comprehension -
This is to test one’s ability to comprehend a situation from a given passage.
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Analytical Ability - It is
designed to test one’s ability to comprehend a situation from a given passage.
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Business Domain Test (only
for Bachelor programme in Design) - This test is aimed to evaluate the candidate's
knowledge and awareness about the Fashion Industry, Designers, knowledge
in the field of Art & Culture.
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General Knowledge and Current Affairs
(for bachelors and masters programmes in technology & management programmes)
- This test is designed to test the candidates general knowledge and current
affairs.
Creative Ability Test (CAT) : (for Bachelor programme in
Design)
This test is administered to judge the skill, power of observation, innovation
and design ability of the candidate. An important aspect of the test is the
candidate’s usage of colour and illustration.
Managerial Ability Test (MAT) : (for bachelors and masters
programmes in technology & management programmes )
It is a test to judge the managerial effectiveness and interpersonal skills
of the candidates. This test comprises of various sub tests like :
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Case Study - It is based on a situation of an
industry environment. It helps to evaluate the candidate's managerial ability.
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Business Domain Test - It is to judge
the knowledge of a candidate on fundamentals of textiles, apparel industry,
import and export sectors, WTO issues related to textiles, apparel brands,
etc.
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Logical Ability - It is aimed to evaluate the
candidate’s ability to identify the logic or reason involved in a particular
problem given and applying the logic in solving the problem. Concepts and
practice of creative and lateral thinking are likely to be useful.
The result of the written examination will be displayed at all NIFT Centres
and on the NIFT- website. Short listed candidates will also be informed separately
by registered post about the dates of subsequent tests. An all India merit
list for each programme will be prepared with a cut -off test store of 50%
for general and 45% for reserved categories.
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