Sample NIFT 2017/ NID Questions

-How to Approach Them with Ease

NIFT/NID
Demolish the myth that NIFT 2017 is just
like any other competitive test for which
general ability is assessed. True, it is an
integral part of the admission process, but
there is another hurdle that makes it more
challenging to secure a seat in NIFT 2017
or NID, and it is known as Creative
Aptitude.

Two Phases of NIFT

Before this discussion flows further, form a basic idea of
the NIFT 2017 entrance exam pattern and the type of
questions. To begin with, it is divided into two phases.
The first phase comprises 2 papers of 100 marks each.
Phase 1 NIFT 2017/ NID 2017
GAT General Ability Test: 150 objective questions.
CAT Creative Ability Test: 3 4 questions.

GAT (General Ability Test)

GAT SAMPLE QUESTIONS
GAT comprises the following sub-tests:
(1) Quantitative Ability
(2) Communication Ability
(3) English Comprehension
(4) Analytical Ability
(5) Business Domain Test
(6) Thematic Appreciation Test

General Aptitude Test NIFT

2017/NID 2017
1) Quantitative Ability
2) Communication Ability
3) English Comprehension
4) Analytical Ability
5) General Knowledge
6) Case Study

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1. Misconception: It is a misconception that NID tests
sketching skills. Nope. Questions are meant to judge
creativity, imagination, visualization skills and general
awareness. Developing these skills is vital.
2. Creativity: Creativity is an esoteric phenomenon. There
is no universal definition highly interpretative. Perhaps it is
the ability to come up with fresh, original and unconventional
ideas. Possess a profound insight to problem-solving.

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3. Time: Drawing and creative skills are futile if you do not
present thoughts in the specified time. Lose marks if you fail
to answer or submit an incomplete paper. Speed matters a
lot and makes all the difference between success and
failure.
4. Previous papers: Study previous papers of NID. Solve at
least 8-10 past papers within the time limit. Find a
comfortable sequence of answering the paper. If you hit a
mental block, breathe deeply, relax and then attempt the
questions.

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5. Size: Do not practice in A3 size sketch books.
Work in A4 size as it is the standard size of answer
sheets in the examinations.
6. Rote learning: Be aware of what is happening
around. Read quality newspapers regularly.
Increase your power of observation. Find out about
professionals who have contributed innovative
designs.

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7. Motivation: Find a deep and compelling reason
to clear the test. Motivate yourself. Work with
dollops of enthusiasm. Be amazed to discover new
ideas.
8. Medium: Practice more with dry mediums
(colours). They are convenient to use and take less
time in exams.

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9. Outline: In the questions requiring drawing, sketch with a
light hand first and outline sans details. Once satisfied with
the proportions and the rough outline, proceed with
finalization. This saves a lot of time that students usually
squander in erasing and re-drawing.
10. Schedule: Plan the time for school or college study and
balance it with entrance preparation. Use time effectively
with a time-table.

The Design Aptitude Test (DAT)

The three-hour test (NID) focuses on finding general mental
ability and the aptitude for design. It comprises object drawing,
dimensions, human figure drawing, proportions, story
illustrations, colour concepts and schemes, visual reasoning,
advertising, worldview, sensitivity to the environment, and
communication skills.
The combination ratio of the topics varies every year. NID
entrance syllabus based on knowledge based test,
comprehension based test and analytical and reasoning based
questions. It covers more of GK and tests basic Maths level
not aptitude-related.