NIFT 2019 Question Paper and Answer Key; PDF Download (GAT & CAT)
NIFT 2019 question paper was conducted by NIFT in early 2019, in English, with no negative marking for design courses. Solving the NIFT 2019 question paper is a useful way to build a base in the GAT sections and the CAT. Download the GAT and CAT question paper below.
NIFT 2019 CAT Question Paper and Answer Key PDF
| Question Paper | PDF Link |
|---|---|
| NIFT 2019 B.Des CAT Question Paper and Answer Key PDF (Jan 20, 2019) (Shift 2) | Download PDF |
NIFT 2019 Exam Key Details
NIFT 2019 followed the standard two-paper format, conducted by NIFT and set in English. The table below lists the conducting body, medium and paper length. Question count changed by programme, and the design courses also took the CAT.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) |
| Medium | English |
| GAT questions | 100 for B.Des, 120 for M.Des, 150 for the technology courses |
| CAT | 3 hours, for B.Des and M.Des only |
| Negative marking | None for the design-course GAT |
NIFT 2019 GAT Sections
NIFT 2019 GAT had the usual set of sections, and this mix has stayed broadly the same since. Design courses took the general aptitude sections, while the technology courses also had a case study. The list below shows what each section covered.
● Quantitative Ability: percentages, ratio and proportion, interest, work and time, and distance.
● Communication Ability and English Comprehension: vocabulary, grammar and reading passages.
● Analytical Ability and Logical Ability: reasoning from given information.
● General Knowledge and Current Affairs: everyday awareness with a design and fashion focus.
● Case Study: an extra section for B.FTech, M.FTech and MFM, with engineering questions added for M.FTech.
NIFT Preparation Resources
NIFT preparation is split between the GAT and the CAT, and the 2019 paper still works as a base practice set for both. The GAT needs quant, English and current-affairs practice, while the CAT needs sketching and composition practice. Common resources are grouped by focus below.
| Focus | Common resources |
|---|---|
| GAT quantitative and reasoning | Standard quantitative aptitude and logical reasoning practice books |
| GAT English and general knowledge | A vocabulary builder and a current-affairs compendium |
| CAT drawing and design | A NIFT and NID study package for sketching, colour and composition |
Common Mistakes to Avoid in NIFT Paper
NIFT 2019 paper was more about speed and coverage than very hard questions, so most marks were lost to avoidable mistakes. Since design courses had no negative marking that year, leaving questions blank cost more than a wrong guess. The points below are worth checking when you practise the 2019 paper.
- Leaving questions blank in the design-course GAT, even though a wrong answer carried no penalty this year.
- Spending too long on hard quantitative questions and losing time for easier sections.
- Skipping General Knowledge and Current Affairs, which is quick to score with regular reading.
- Not planning the CAT idea before drawing, which leaves too little time to finish.
NIFT previous year question papers are the best way to learn the exam pattern, section weightage and the time needed for each programme. Solving papers from different years also shows how the exam has changed. Use the year-wise pages below to practise.
NIFT 2019 Question Paper FAQs
Ques: Did NIFT 2019 have negative marking?
Ans: Not for the design courses. B.Des and M.Des GAT had no negative marking in this pre-NTA cycle.
Ques: What was the medium of NIFT 2019 paper?
Ans: GAT was set in English. The bilingual paper started only in 2025 under NTA.
Ques: Is there an official NIFT 2019 answer key?
Ans: No public GAT answer key was released for 2019 in the way recent NTA cycles do. Answers are best checked against reliable solved versions.
Ques: Is NIFT 2019 question paper still useful?
Ans: Yes, as a base practice set for the GAT sections and the CAT, though the current paper is bilingual and has negative marking for all courses.
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