NIFT 2023 Situation Test: Online Interview, Selection Process, Shortlisting, Admission & Reservation

NIFT Situation Test 2023

Candidates shortlisted for B.Des. program from NIFT 2023 written exam, have to appear for NIFT Situation Test. It is the second stage in NIFT Admission Process. It is a practical creative examination. It evaluates a candidate’s material handling and innovative ability in a given situation. Candidates will be invited to the nearest NIFT center for the exam. The test is given 20% of the total weightage for final admission.

At the test center, candidates will be provided with a set of materials in limited quantities. They have to use these materials to answer the question put forth to them. In this test, candidates have to create a 3D model based on the question asked. They will be given 2 hours, within which, they need to conceptualize and complete the model. Also, they have to support it with a write-up which is evaluated by the jury later. The model/ design created should be in proper form. It will be evaluated on the following basis:

• Candidate’s space visualization
• Concept development, that is, how one has answered the main subject of the question while remaining creative.
• Innovative and creative use of provided material i.e. how intelligently and beautifully has a candidate converted the concept into design or product.
• Composition and Construction skills i.e. the amount of material exploration, experimentation, and treatment given to otherwise simple craft raw material is done.
• Color scheme & finesse of the model i.e. how well has the combining of different types of materials according to their texture and weight has turned out.
• The overall presentation of the model i.e. how much innovation has been put into the end product.
• How well he/ she is able to utilize the resources not only in variety but also in quantity, that is, managing the limited supply.
• Evaluation is also done on the basis of time management skills.

These parameters are checked along with the write-up provided by the candidate, explaining the concept behind the model constructed. The write-up given should be in only the English language as instructions of NIFT 2023 will also be in the same medium. 

Important Points for NIFT 2023 Situation Test 

Candidates participating in NIFT 2023 Situation Test must remember the following points:

• A candidate is prohibited from making use of any outside or additional material while making the model/design.
• A candidate is provided with the needed materials by the institute itself. They are supposed to be used to make the design or model.
• The use of personal materials is prohibited in the exam. Any applicant found borrowing material or trying to bring any kind of personal material, will be disqualified from the test. 
• Candidates who try to disclose their identity by writing any personal details or placing any identification mark on the model/ design/ write-up are instantly considered disqualified. The final results of candidates will not be declared.
• The model/design prepared is evaluated by the jury present there and then. A candidate must note that the model prepared by him, wouldn’t be preserved for any future reference.

NIFT 2023 Group Discussion

Candidates shortlisted for Masters Programs from written exams are required to undergo Case Study-based Group Discussions (GD) and Personal Interviews (PI). The duration for GD will be approximately 15 to 20 minutes based on a case study. A group of applicants is assigned a topic, on which a panel of experts assesses the candidates on various parameters. A candidate must not lose his patience during the discussion. GD is conducted to evaluate a candidate’s presence of mind, clarity of thoughts, and interpersonal skills. So, one must not argue or fight during this, as if someone creates a nuisance, he might get disqualified from NIFT 2023 group discussion. To shine in the group discussion a candidate must take care of the following parameters on which he is assessed by the jury:

1. Conceptual clarity
2. Knowledge of the topic assigned
3. The contribution made to the topic
4. Interpersonal skills
5. Ability to generate new ideas
6. Problem-solving approach
7. Leadership qualities
8. Effective communication

NIFT 2023 Personal Interview 

A candidate has to go through NIFT 2023 personal interview in order to get selected for the opted course. During the interview, the jury will raise a few questions to which he/she has to answer. They will evaluate the caliber of a candidate based on his/ her responses. A candidate must remain confident while giving the interview and should carry all the mandatory documents. Candidates are evaluated on various parameters. They are listed below:

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
6. Creative and lateral thinking