NIFT Situation Test Question Papers – The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) will conduct the NIFT 2025 Situation Test in April 2025.
Candidates will be shortlisted for the Situation Test based on results of NIFTEE 2025.
To prepare for the Situation Test, solve enough sample papers and previous years NIFT Situation Test Questions.
Solving sample papers will familiarize you with the test format, time constraints, and hands-on tasks like model-making, reducing surprises on exam day. The exercise will also help you improve time management, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
The more sample papers you solve, the better you will get at tackling abstract challenges confidently. It will enhance your material-handling abilities and build confidence by simulating real exam conditions.
Here we bring you the previous 10 years’ NIFT Situation Test Questions.
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Update on NIFT 2025 Exam
The NTA conducted the NIFT 2025 exam on February 9, 2025. The exam was held in TWO shifts:
- Shift 1: 9 am – 12 noon
- Shift 2: 2.30 pm – 5.30 pm
Candidates need to reach the NIFT 2025 exam center at least 60 minutes before the exam commences. Also, they need to follow NIFT 2025 exam-day guidelines.
The NIFT 2025 city intimation slip was released on January 31, 2025. NTA released the NIFT 2025 admit card on February 4, 2025.
Why solve NIFT 2025 Sample Papers & Previous Years’ Question Papers
There are multiple benefits of solving sample papers and previous years’ NIFT question papers to prepare for the NIFT Situation Test. Here is how:
- Helps Understand the Test Format – The NIFT Situation Test is unique and involves hands-on creative tasks, such as model-making, material manipulation, and problem-solving.
BY solving sample papers, you can familiarize yourself with the NIFT 2025 question paper structure, types of tasks, and time constraints.
- Develop Time-management Skills – Remember, you will have limited time to complete a given task. So, unless you know how to pace the exam, you won’t be able to complete the task in time.
To complete the test in a time-bound manner, solving sample papers becomes essential. This exercise will teach you how to allocate time for planning, execution, and final touches.
- Enhance Creativity and Innovation – The Situation Test evaluates the candidate’s creative thinking and ability to innovate under pressure.
If you solve enough NIFT Situation Test sample papers, it can help you experiment with different ideas, materials, and techniques, thus boosting your creativity.
- Improve Problem-solving Skills – The NIFT Situation Test often presents abstract or open-ended problems.
So, if you solve the sample papers, you can prepare beforehand to tackle such types of questions. Understand that solving these types of questions require a structured approach and outside the box thinking.
- Build Confidence – Familiarity with the test format and repeated practice reduce anxiety and build confidence. You’ll feel more prepared and less stressed on the actual test day.
- Learn Material Handling – The test requires you to work with various materials (e.g., paper, cardboard, clay, etc.). Practicing with sample papers helps you understand how to handle and manipulate these materials effectively.
- SWOT Analysis – Solving sample papers will help you identify your strong and weak spots. You need to pay special attention to the weak portion.
- Adapt to Unpredictable Tasks – The Situation Test often includes unexpected or unconventional tasks. Practicing sample papers prepares you to adapt quickly and think on your feet.
- Gain Feedback – If you solve sample papers under the guidance of mentors or peers, you can receive constructive feedback on your ideas, execution, and presentation, helping you refine your skills.
- Boost Presentation Skills – The way you present your final model or solution is crucial. Practicing sample papers helps you learn how to present your work clearly and effectively, highlighting your thought process and creativity.
- Simulate Real Exam Conditions – Solving sample papers under timed conditions simulates the actual test environment, helping you get accustomed to the pressure and pace of the exam.
- Explore Diverse Themes – Sample papers often cover a wide range of themes and topics. Practicing them exposes you to different scenarios, enhancing your ability to handle any theme that might appear in the actual test.
NIFT 2020 Situation Test Questions
The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) cancelled the Situation Test for NIFT 2020 due to the quickly developing Coronavirus situation.
So, no question papers for NIFT Situation Test 2020 are available.
NIFT Situation Test 2019
Candidates can go through the questions asked along with material provided on different days of NIFT Situation Test 2019 below.
NIFT Situation Test 2019- Day 1 Questions
Q1. Design a headgear inspired by any one-
- Mythological character
- Sea animals
- Aliens
Q2. Design kids’ play area inspired by-
- Puzzles
- Cartoon character
- Panchtantra tales
NIFT Situation Test 2019- Day 2 Questions
Q1. Design a trophy for any one-
- Best kitchen gardener
- Best gamer
- Best sailor
Q2. Design a diary for-
- Fashion designer
- Sportsperson
NIFT Situation Test 2019- Day 3 Questions
Q1. Design an equipment bag for any one-
- Painter
- Makeup artist
- Photographer
Q2. Design toy for 8-10 year old kids to encourage them to study-
- Maths
- Science
- Arts
NIFT Situation Test 2018
Candidates can go through the questions asked along with material provided on different days of NIFT Situation Test 2018 below.
NIFT Situation Test 2018 – Day 1 Questions
Q1. Design a modern display unit for-
- Fruits and vegetables shop
- Toy shop
- Cosmetics and perfume shop
Q2. Redesign a workspace for-
- Potter
- Florist
- Ironing man/woman
Material Provided:
- Foil paper
- Aluminum foil
- Transparent sheet
- Pins
- Green/blue and red clay
- Beads
- Mount board
- Colour paper thick (Blue and red)
- Cloth
- Thick Sheets
- Needle & thread
- 6 Ice cream sticks
- 6 Long sticks
NIFT Situation Test 2018 – Day 2 Questions
Q1. Design a scene for any one option-
- Ramayana or a folk tale
- A fairy tale
- A Panchatantra story
Q2. Redesign the workplace of any one-
- Tea vendor
- Doctor
- Vegetable vendor
Material Provided:
- Mount board
- Aluminum foil
- Needle & thread
- Transparent sheet
- Pins
- Green/blue and red clay
- Beads
- Colour paper thick (Blue and red)
- 6 Ice cream sticks
- 6 Long sticks
- Cloth
- Thick Sheets
- Foil paper
NIFT Situation Test 2017
Candidates can go through the questions asked along with material provided on different days of NIFT Situation Test 2017 below.
NIFT Situation Test 2017- Day 1 Questions
Q1. Create an indoor games room for a kindergarten/nursery.
Q2. Design a cart for a disabled person.
Q3. Create a Flower Vase with creative flowers on the theme “Storm”.
Material Provided:
- Fabric
- Al Wire
- Thermocol (9″ × 9″)
- Mount Board
- Ivory sheet
- Tracing paper
- Straws
- Needle & thread
- Coloured sheets in 4 colours – blue, yellow, pink and red
- Cardboard (10″ ×10″)
- All pins
- Newspaper
- Corrugated sheet
- Thermocol balls
NIFT Situation Test 2017- Day 2 Questions
Q1. Make a Dhaba keeping in mind the local culture.
Q2. Make a badge for “save environment” for 22nd century.
Q3. Make a bag for a doctor who is also a first time mother.
Material Provided:
- Mount board
- Thermocol
- Ivory sheet
- Fabric
- Thread
- White sheet
- Cardboard
- Gateway sheet
- Wire (1 m)
- All pins
- Needle
- One packet of thermocol balls
- Pastel sheets in blue, red, yellow and black colour
NIFT Situation Test 2017- Day 3 Questions
Q1. Make a wind chime for a sailor’s home.
Q2. Make a park bench for senior citizens that is inspired by nature.
Q3. Show a kitchen according to family’s lifestyle.
Material Provided:
- Fabric
- Al Wire
- Thermocol (9″ × 9″)
- Mount Board
- Ivory sheet
- Tracing paper
- Straws
- Needle & thread
- Coloured sheets in 4 colours – blue, yellow, pink and red
- Cardboard (10″ ×10″)
- All pins
- Newspaper
- Corrugated sheet
- Thermocol balls
NIFT Situation Test 2016
Candidates can go through the questions asked along with material provided on different days of NIFT Situation Test 2016 below.
NIFT Situation Test 2016- Day 1 Questions
Q1. Create an installation for differently abled
Q2. Make a fashion accessory inspired by a wind creature
Q3. Create an educational toy for KG students
Material Provided:
- Cardboard
- A4 sheets in white, red & gray
- Gateway sheet A4
- Transparency sheet A4
- White thread & needle
- Coloured rubber bands
- Quilling paper strips in all colours
- Gray crepe paper
- Wire
- Straw pipes
NIFT Situation Test 2016- Day 2 Questions
Q1. Prepare a model to depict a shoe for the 22nd century.
Q2. Create a store window of a fashion product.
Q3. Prepare a model of a cafè at the venue of a car rally.
Material Provided:
- Cardboard
- A4 sheets in white, red & gray
- Gateway sheet A4
- Transparency sheet A4
- White thread & needle
- Coloured rubber bands
- Quilling paper strips in all colours
- Gray crepe paper
- Wire
- Straw pipes
NIFT Situation Test 2016 – Day 3 Questions
Q1. Create a model of a futuristic bus stop
Q2. Design a bag inspired from an underwater creature
Q3. Create a model of a futuristic telephone
Material Provided:
- Cardboard
- A4 sheets in white, red & gray
- Gateway sheet A4
- Transparency sheet A4
- White thread & needle
- Coloured rubber bands
- Quilling paper strips in all colours
- Gray crepe paper
- Wire
- Straw pipes
NIFT Situation Test 2015
Candidates can go through the questions asked along with material provided on different days of NIFT Situation Test 2015 below.
NIFT Situation Test 2015- Day 1 Questions
Q1. Make a model on-
- Wind energy
- Garbage re-cycle
- Water conservation
- Q2. Make a device for-
- A Gardner
- A Newspaper Boy
- A Tea Vendor
Material Provided:
- Mount board
- Copper wire and cloth
- Colored transparent sheet (blue and yellow)
- A4 sheet (blue yellow white)
- Kite paper
- Buttons
- Straw
- Cotton
- Thermacol A4
- Thread and needle
- All pins
- Thermacol balls
- Bandage
- Ice cream stick
- Plastic scrubber
- Glitter
- Plastic ball
- Ribbon
NIFT Situation Test 2015- Day 2 Questions
Q1. Make a model on-
- Save girl child
- Make in India
- Corruption eradication
Or
Q2. Make a replica of –
- Pooling booth
- Toll booth
- Bus stand
Material Provided:
- Mount board
- Copper wire and cloth
- Colored transparent sheet (blue and yellow)
- A4 sheet (blue yellow white)
- Kite paper
- Buttons
- Straw
- Cotton
- Thermacol A4
- Thread and needle
- All pins
- Thermacol balls
- Bandage
- Ice cream stick
- Plastic scrubber
- Glitter
- Plastic ball
- Ribbon
NIFT Situation Test 2015- Day 3 Questions
Q1. Make a memento on:
- Polio eradication
- Voting
- Best teacher
OR
Q2. Make a model on child labour.
Material Provided:
- Mount board
- Copper wire and cloth
- Colored transparent sheet (blue and yellow)
- A4 sheet (blue yellow white)
- Kite paper
- Buttons
- Straw
- Cotton
- Thermacol A4
- Thread and needle
- All pins
- Thermacol balls
- Bandage
- Ice cream stick
- Plastic scrubber
- Glitter
- Plastic ball
- Ribbon
NIFT Situation Test 2015- Day 4 Questions
Q1. Make a memento on-
- Poet
- Environmentalists
OR
Q2. Make an innovative tool for:
- Car cleaning
- Tea vendor
Material Provided:
- Mount board
- Copper wire and cloth
- Colored transparent sheet (blue and yellow)
- A4 sheet (blue yellow white)
- Kite paper
- Buttons
- Straw
- Cotton
- Thermacol A4
- Thread and needle
- All pins
- Thermacol balls
- Bandage
- Ice cream stick
- Plastic scrubber
- Glitter
- Plastic ball
- Ribbon
NIFT Situation Test 2014
Candidates can go through the questions asked along with material provided on different days of NIFT Situation Test 2014 below.
NIFT Situation Test 2014- Day 1 Questions
Q1. Make a 3D model to promote any of the following-
- Wind Energy
- Garbage Recycling
- Water Conservation
Q2. Make the replica of any one of the following-
- Post Office
- Polling Booth
- Nursery School
Write 60 words (approx.) about your 3D model.
Material Provided:
- 2 sheets
- Ivory sheets
- All pins
- Cardboard
- Rubber band
- Copper wire
- Toothpicks
- 3 coloured sheets of different colours
- 1 newspaper
- Sparkle tube
- Straw
- Thread
- Needle
- Masking tape
- Cotton ball
NIFT Situation Test 2014- Day 2 Questions
Q1. Make a product to make life easier for-
- Gardener
- Railway potter
- Newspaper boy
Q2. Make trophy or souvenir for-
- Best teacher on annual day
- Polio eradication
Explain your 3D product in 60 words approximately.
Material Provided:
- 2 sheets
- Ivory sheets
- All pins
- Cardboard
- Rubber band
- Copper wire
- Toothpicks
- 3 coloured sheets of different colours
- 1 newspaper
- Sparkle tube
- Straw
- Thread
- Needle
- Masking tape
- Cotton ball
NIFT Situation Test 2014- Day 3 Questions
Q1. Make a product to
- Control deforestation
- Water harvesting
- Fashion jewelley display window
Material Provided:
- 2 sheets
- Ivory sheets
- All pins
- Cardboard
- Rubber band
- Copper wire
- Toothpicks
- 3 coloured sheets of different colours
- 1 newspaper
- Sparkle tube
- Straw
- Thread
- Needle
- Masking tape
- Cotton ball
NIFT Situation Test 2014- Day 4 Questions
Q1. Create a mask inspired by any one of the below mentioned topics-
- Nature
- My clean metro rail
Q2. Create a medal inspired by any one of the topics mentioned below-
- Miss Universe
- Vintage car rally
- Mother’s Day
Material Provided:
- 2 sheets
- Ivory sheets
- All pins
- Cardboard
- Rubber band
- Copper wire
- Toothpicks
- 3 coloured sheets of different colours
- 1 newspaper
- Sparkle tube
- Straw
- Thread
- Needle
- Masking tape
- Cotton ball
NIFT Situation Test 2013
Candidates can go through the questions asked along with material provided on different days of NIFT Situation Test 2013 below.
NIFT Situation Test 2013- Day 1 Questions
Q1. Design a 3D model promoting any one of the following-
- Total Literacy
- Teacher’s Day
- Polio Eradication
Q2. Design workplace of any one of the following-
- Painter
- Nurse
- Cobbler
Explain your work in 60 words.
Material Provided:
- Crepe Paper (A4 size)
- Cloth Paper (A4 size)
- Mount Board (A4 size)
- 6 Straw
- Newspaper
- Rubber band
- Thumb pins (plastic tops)
- Dori white (1 m)
- Golden wire (1m)
- Cotton
- Plastic scrubber
- Newspaper
- 6 Toothpick
NIFT Situation Test 2013 – Day 2 Questions
Q1. Using the material mentioned below construct a 3D representation of a design of a purse for any of the below mentioned occasions-
- Fashion Show
- Picnic
- Marriage
OR
Q2. Create a doll for any one of the below mentioned topics-
- Conserve environment
- World peace
- Water consumption
- Write a caption and elaborate about the concept.
Material Provided:
- 6 Straws
- 6 Candy sticks
- 6 Rubber bands
- 6 Board pins
- Corrugated sheet (A4 size)
- Tissue paper
- Cloth paper
- Cotton roll
- Newspaper
- Ribbon (1 m)
- NIFT Situation Test 2012
- Candidates can go through the questions asked along with material provided on different days of NIFT Situation Test 2012 below.
NIFT Situation Test 2012- Day 1 Questions
Q1. Design and construct any one of the following-
- Fashion show ramp
- Polling booth
- Circus
Q2. Utility tool for a-
- Bus conductor
- Newspaper vendor
- Postman
- Explain your choice of question and model in 100 words.
Material Provided:
- Pastel sheet (A4 size) – Red, Yellow, Blue, Green
- Spiral binding spring
- Corrugated sheet (A4 size)
- Cloth paper
- 8-10 Straws
- 8-10 Ice cream sticks
- 8-10 Thumb pins
- 8-10 Rubber bands
- Clay (1 full pack)
- Cotton roll
- Mountboard
- Newspaper
NIFT Situation Test 2012- Day 2 Questions
Q1. Design a ladies handbag.
OR
Q2. Design a memento for Art Festival.
Material Provided:
- Cardboard paper
- Colour paper
- Straws
- Cello tape
- Wire
NIFT Situation Test 2011
Candidates can go through the questions asked along with material provided for NIFT Situation Test 2011 below.
Q1. Design any one of the following and give a write up 50 words.
- Entrance gate for a marriage ceremony
- Traffic junction
- Memento for brotherhood in sports/ Health for all/ protection of environment
Material Provided:
- Cardboard (A4 size)
- Ivory sheet (A3 size)
- Pastel sheet (A4 size)- Red, Yellow, Green, Blue
- 6 Straws
- 6 Ice Cream
- 4 Thumb Pins
- 4 Rubber Band
- Cotton Gift Paper (Jute packet to carry sweets)
- Plasticine Clay (One full packet)
- Ribbon of 2 colours (1m each)
- A small plastic string
NIFT Situation Test 2009
Candidates can go through the questions asked along with material provided for NIFT Situation Test 2009 below.
Q1. Design any one of the following
A) lady’s purse on any one of the following-
- Marriage ceremony
- Picnic
- Fashion show
OR
B) A doll on any one of the following-
- Water conservation
- Environment Politics
Material Provided:
- A4 size cardboard
- A4 size corrugated sheet
- 6 Straws
- 6 Ice cream sticks
- Ribbon-1m (orange in color)
- 6 Rubber bands
- 6 Thumb pins
- One cotton roll (medium size)
- 2 sheets of newspaper
- One tissue paper