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NIFT MASTER OF DESIGN COURSE (M.Des.)  

A LAN based CBT examination will be conducted at various Centers for the GAT Examination. CAT Examination will be in Pen-Paper mode.

SCHEDULE OF WRITTEN EXAMINATION

Date of NIFT MDES Test : 05 February 2023 (Sunday)

For candidates to the PG Design programme, the NIFT MDES selection process comprises a written examination comprising of a Creative Ability Test (CAT) and General Ability Test (GAT) followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview (GD/PI) for short-listed candidates of the written examination

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On the basis of result of GAT and CAT candidates will be called for Group Discussion / Personal Interview.

The weightage assigned to each NIFT MDES test in the final merit list of the entrance
examination is as under :
GAT      30%
CAT      40%
GD/PI   30%

GENERAL ABILITY TEST (GAT) FOR Master of Design (M.Des.) : This NIFT MDES test will comprise of various sections as given below :
1) Quantitative Ability
2) Communication Ability
3) English Comprehension
4) Analytical Ability
5) General Knowledge and Current Affairs

The objective type tests are subject to negative marking.
The negative marking will apply at the rate of 0.25 each wrong answer.

The level of difficulty in questions for courses may vary.

The number of questions may vary in each section year to year. 

NIFT MDES TEST STRUCTURE :

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1) Quantitative Ability: This sub-test is designed to test the quantitative ability of the candidates. The sub-test may include questions on Addition, Multiplication, Division, Fractions, Percentage, Rate of Interest, Work and Task, Ratio and Proportion, and Distance.
2) Communication Ability: This sub-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.
3) English Comprehension: This sub-test is to test one’s ability to comprehend a situation from a given passage and test of basic English language.
4) Analytical Ability: This sub-test is designed to test the candidate’s inference and logic from the given information.
5) General Knowledge and Current Affairs: This sub-test is designed to test the candidate’s general knowledge and current affairs.

CREATIVE ABILITY TEST (CAT): This test is administered to judge the intuition skill, power of observation, innovation in development of a concept and design ability of the candidate. An important aspect of the test is the creative and innovative use of colour and illustration skills.

GROUP DISCUSSIONS :
Shortlisted candidates for Masters Programs from the written entrance examination are required to undergo Case Study based Group Discussions (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). GD would comprise of approximately 15 to 20 minutes of discussion on a case study assigned, on which a panel of experts will assess the candidates on various parameters including:
1) Conceptual clarity
2) Knowledge of the topic assigned
3) Contribution made to the topic
4) Interpersonal skills
5) Ability to generate new ideas
6) Problem solving approach
7) Leadership qualities
8) Effective communication

PERSONAL INTERVIEW
A candidate is judged on the various parameters as listed below by a Panel, in the
Personal Interview:
1) Career orientation
2) Aptness for the field
3) Overall personal achievements in academics and co-curricular activities
4) Communication
5) General awareness and aptitude, creative and lateral thinking are likely to be useful. 

A brief on exam pattern of NIFT MDes Exam is as under