How to Prepare for NIFT GAT B.Des Exam Logical Reasoning, Syllabus, Books, Sample Questions, Critical Thinking Tips

Published by Shikha Kumari on Jan 17, 2025

The NIFT GAT is an annual exam that attracts thousands of aspiring designers. In 2022, for example, over 18,244 students registered for the NIFT entrance exam to get admission into NIFTs. This year’s exam is scheduled to be conducted on 09 Feb ’25  from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM. NIFT GAT serves as the first round of admission for students aspiring to pursue a Bachelor of Design across all NIFT campuses. In this blog, we have provided recommendations for preparing for the NIFT entrance exam, along with recommended books and previous year question papers for the logical reasoning section in NIFT GAT.

Prepare for NIFT Entrance Exam syllabus

The General Ability Test (GAT) is conducted in both English & Hindi and has a test duration of 120 minutes. It consists of multiple sections, each testing different aspects of logical reasoning. One must possess strong analytical and quantitative skills to clear this ability test.

The NIFT GAT is divided into 5 sections. Of these, the first four assess logical reasoning, consisting of 85 marks. It tests your ability to analyze and interpret text, understand relationships, and solve problems. By evaluating comprehension, mathematical logic, and pattern recognition, the test ensures candidates can think critically and apply solutions in different situations.

How to Prepare for NIFT GAT B.Des

This general ability test is designed to assess your potential through writing, followed by a series of interviews. If candidates have the right resources, they can prepare for the NIFT entrance exam at home. One needs to be prepared for quantitative, communication, and analytical skills through case studies and other materials. Follow up is more information on how to prepare for this exam:

How to develop Critical Thinking

To develop critical thinking, start by questioning assumptions. Instead of accepting information at face value, actively ask why something is the way it is and explore alternative viewpoints. Candidates should reflect on their own thinking by regularly evaluating thought processes and identifying any biases or gaps in reasoning. This helps to make more objective judgments.

Expand knowledge by exposing to diverse perspectives and new information, which broadens your understanding and improves ability to analyze problems. Finally, engage in thoughtful decision-making by carefully weighing the evidence and considering the consequences of different choices. This combination of questioning, reflecting, learning, and evaluating will help candidates become a more critical thinker.

NIFT Previous Year Question Paper

Candidates must always refer to the NIFT sample papers. This will help you identify the pattern of the exam and allow you to give attention to areas that require more focus. For your reference, we have provided the last five years’ question papers in the following table:

Along with the written paper, there are other sections such as the Situation Test or the Creativity Ability Test. These tests also require logical reasoning, as they assess the creativity and product creation skills of candidates. For your reference, we have provided some sample questions that match with previous year’s questions:

NIFT Creative Ability Test Questions

Question: Imagine a futuristic product for daily use in 2050. It could be for personal use or for a community. Draw the product, label its parts, and describe its key features and how it improves life in the future.

Question: Create a mini collection inspired by a specific theme (e.g., sustainability, space exploration, cultural fusion). Sketch three outfits, each reflecting a different design approach to the theme. Provide a brief explanation of the color palette, fabric choices, and design elements used.

NIFT Situation Test Sample Papers

Question: Design a 3D Model Promoting Environmental Awareness Create a model that promotes one of the following themes:

1. Wind Energy
2. Garbage Recycling
3. Water Conservation

Question: Design a Fashion Accessory for a Specific Occasion Create a 3D model of a lady’s handbag suitable for any of the following events:

1. Marriage Ceremony
2. Picnic
3. Fashion Show

Recommended Books for Logical Reasoning

 To solve the questions in the gap efficiently you must have a good logical reasoning since many questions are based on quantitative and analytical ability we are providing here some books that you can use as reference to prepare for the section: