My boyfriend and I are planning to grow our careers in design. He is currently studying in NIFT, Mumbai. I really want to crack the NIFT entrance exam in the first attempt itself. What does the NIFT entrance exam expect from students?

Hi,

I assume and really hope that you have planned YOUR career on the basis of your skill sets rather than your boyfriend’s skill sets and creativity. Moreover, if your boyfriend is currently studying in NIFT, Mumbai, he should be the best person to guide you through the whole process of NIFT Application and Admission.

But I really appreciate you coming over DesignFresher with your query, so I will feel really obliged to answer.

NIFT Entrance Exam expects the candidate to be creative, innovative, think out-of-the-box, enthusiastic, team-player, have material handling skills, coming up with models with the available materials, also should possess a managerial bend of mind as it helps to take decisions, that is is simple terms should possess decision making skills.

So, now if you want to crack the NIFT in your First attempt, here’s some tips which might come useful:

1. Minimum 6 Months Preparation is required for the General Ability Test (GAT), and Creative Ability Test (CAT).

2. You should be complete aware of the Syllabus and Exam Pattern for and organized preparation plan.

3. Create a particle time-table and study plan for Long-term and Short-term tracking of progress (Daily, Weekly, Monthly)

4. Get hold of some best comprehensive study materials from reliable sources.

5. While preparing always take notes, this not only helps to remember but also during revesion.

6. Solve NIFT Previous Year’s question papers, Sample Test Papers

7. Take as many Mock Tests as possible.

8. Though early, but must start working on NIFT Situation Test also.

9. Situation Test requires material handling skills. You will get books as well as can take online support.

10. Keep yourself healthy and stay stress-free.

Wish you all the Best.