Exams are administered by NIFT in two cycles. The GAT and CAT papers make up the first round.
The GAT, or general aptitude test, covers subjects including logic, general knowledge, comprehension of spoken and written English, and more.
The CAT, or creative aptitude exam, is a significant paper that evaluates students' creative abilities by asking them questions about areas like design ability, illustration skill, observational ability, inventiveness, and imaginative use of colour, among others.
After passing the first round, candidates move on to the Situation Test, which is the second phase.
This exam covers subjects like:
conceptualization abilities, space visualisation, colour scheme, novel concepts, element composition, inventive and imaginative use of provided materials, aesthetic appeal, building ability, overall presentation of models, and model fitness,
