The GAT (General Ability Test) is often underestimated by design aspirants, but it’s a crucial part of the NIFT entrance exam — especially for Bachelor of Design and Fashion Communication courses. Let’s break down what GAT includes and how you can master it section by section.

🧠 What’s Inside the GAT?

• Quantitative Ability (Math)

• Communication Ability (English)

• English Comprehension

• Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning

• General Knowledge & Current Affairs

📐 Quantitative Ability Tips

• Focus on Class 9–10 level math: profit & loss, percentages, averages, time-distance, etc.

• Use quick tricks for mental calculations

• Practice 10–15 questions daily from aptitude books like RS Aggarwal or Arihant

🛠 Tools: NCERT Books, Testbook App, Oliveboard Practice Sets

🗣️ Communication Ability & English Comprehension

• Improve vocabulary with daily words (synonyms, antonyms, idioms)

• Practice comprehension passages under time limits

• Read editorial articles, blogs, or magazines like Reader’s Digest

📚 Resources: Wren & Martin, Word Power Made Easy, The Hindu, Grammarly Blog

🔍 Analytical & Logical Reasoning

• Practice pattern recognition, series, puzzles, seating arrangements, coding-decoding

• Build speed with mock tests and puzzles

🧩 Pro tip: Try 3–4 puzzles a day from apps like Pocket Aptitude or websites like Indiabix.com

🌍 General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• Stay updated on national awards, design events, fashion industry news, and brand launches

• Use monthly GK digests or YouTube roundup videos

• Focus on design-oriented GK — NIFT often asks about artists, logos, museums, and cultural festivals

📰 Go-to Resources: GK Today, AffairsCloud, DesignBoom, Dezeen

✅ Bonus Tips:

• Time yourself on practice tests — speed matters more than perfection

• Solve NIFT’s past GAT papers

• Mix study with fun apps to avoid burnout

“Your creativity will get you noticed, but your accuracy and awareness will get you selected.”