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5 Tips to crack NIFT entrance for Masters in 1 Month
Those who wish to pursue their masters in Fashion design, Fashion technology, Fashion Management write the NIFT entrance exam.
NIFT offers three kinds of courses for Masters
Masters in Fashion Design
In this course has a multi-disciplinary approach to various concepts, materials, technology, business, economics, culture, promotion and consumption and presents immense scope for study and research.
Masters in Fashion Management
In this course the students are exposed to creative merchandising/marketing , innovative fashion management practices, information technology developments and business practices through field visits and internships.
Masters in Fashion Technology
This course trains students for Techno Managerial roles in the fashion industry, they learn various processes and mechanisms of different machinery. Extensive inputs are given in areas of plan layout, industrial engineering , maintenance engineering related to manufacturing fashion goods.
The candidate should have a 3year/4 year degree from any discipline to pursue Masters in Fashion Design and Fashion Management as for Masters in Fashion Technology the candidate must possess an B.E or B. Tech degree.
Those who want to pursue a degree in Masters of Fashion Management and Fashion Technology must attempt the GAT (General Aptitude Test), take part in a group discussion and personal interview. As for candidates who want Masters in Fashion design have to additionally write the CAT (Creative Aptitude Test).
GAT
The GAT (General Ability Test) has a definite syllabus consisting of quantitative ability, communicative ability, english, analytical ability, general knowledge and current affairs. The GAT tests candidates for their logical, analytical, awareness and communication abilities. .
CAT
The Creative Ability Test (CAT) varies each year. It’s unconventional and puts the candidate’s artistic and creative abilities to the test. Aspirants need to show a good understanding of colours, creativity and ability to communicate through sketching.
Group discussion
The following aspects are taken into account in a group discussion –
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
The following aspects are taken into account in a personal interview-
1) Career orientation
2) Aptness for the course
3) Overall personal achievements in academics and co-curricular activities
4) Communication
5) General awareness and aptitude, creative and lateral thinking
Tips to crack the exams in 1 month
Read up on the monthly magazine of the previous year- There are questions that will test your awareness and general knowledge in the GAT but it doesn’t end there, the group discussions will also require you to be aware of current happenings, so refer to magazines like Competition Success and Pratiyogita Darpan.
Work out math problems – The math that appears in the GAT is at a school level, so you will need to revise on your fundamentals. Refer to CBSE text books from the 7th- 10th standard. Work out problems there and keep practicing sums to improve your speed of solving them.
Brush over the basics of grammar –This will certainly help you do well in the GAT but also contribute in the group discussion and personal interview. It’s a bonus if the candidate can articulate themselves in good English , the examiners make such observations and award marks accordingly.
Work on your interpersonal skills – This is something you can’t do alone, find a bunch of people who taking similar exams and have informal group discussions. Time yourselves if need be. This exercise will mentally prepare you for the actual discussion.
Practice mock papers – Mock papers are very important, once the student finds all the topics manageable they must make it a point to write mock papers. They help the student mentally prepare for exam, it teaches the student to deal with the time constraint. DQ Edge is an online platform that grants its users access to many mock papers that come with a time limit, after taking the test the website analyses what you’re good at and what you’re weak at.