Indian Institute of Fashion and Design, Kolkata News & Updates 2026: Notifications, Notice, Result

NIFT 2026 Course-Wise Test Timings Released: Candidates who will be appearing for the NIFT 2026 exam can check out the course-wise test timings here. The National Testing Agency has released the NIFT 2026 exam time on the official website- exams.nta.nic.in/niftee. As per the notice, the NIFT 2026 exam will be held in two shifts, across 129 exam centres and 97 cities. 

UCEED 2026 Part A Cutoff Marks Releasing Today: Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay will release UCEED 2026 Part A Cutoff Marks today, February 5. The official date for the release has not been announced yet, however, based on the previous years’ trend, it is likely to be released after 5 PM, or on or by 8 PM, if delayed due to unforeseen circumstances. Once released, candidates will be able to check the cutoff marks at www.uceed.iitb.ac.in by logging into their portal by entering their email address and password. 

Speed and distance questions consistently appear in the NIFT 2026 General Ability Test, testing your ability to handle time-motion relationships quickly. The questions range from simple speed calculation to tougher ones involving multiple travellers through trains and relative motions. These problems can be cracked if you know the basic formula and identify some patterns in the problem statement, all in less than 90 seconds.

According to NIFT aspirants, "The 10 Rule will help you solve each question in 60-70 seconds. To find 10% of any number, just move the decimal one place left (e.g., 10% of 450 is 45). Make it half to find 5%, i.e. 22.5. Move the decimal two places to find 1%, i.e. 4.5. If you use this, you can solve almost any NIFT percentage or interest problem without pen & paper!"

Problem identification techniques in design thinking for NIFT CAT 2026: You know what separates a good designer from a great one? It's not only about sketching talents or color sensibilities, but also the ability to detect the right problem. In the NIFT CAT, they're testing whether you can identify a situation and recognize it as a real problem that needs fixing. That is, very often, what seems to be a problem is not the real one. I'll break down some techniques that will help identify problems like a professional and score well in those design thinking tasks.

How to Master Reading Comprehension in NIFT GAT 2026: Some of the key strategies to gain mastery over RC in NIFT GAT 2026 include focusing on active reading techniques, identifying the main idea and structure of the passage, studying the passage efficiently, spotting the keywords, improving grammar and vocabulary, and solving PYQs and mock tests frequently simulating the exam conditions. You can also enhance your speed and accuracy by practicing a variety of question types that are framed in alignment with the actual exam pattern of the NIFT GAT 2026 exam.

According to the NIFT 2026 aspirants, "RC passages can be expected to be longer and they will require critical analysis. Straightforward questions will take a backseat. Some of the high-probability RC topics for 2026 may include topics 'The Impact of Generative AI on Textile Design', 'Circular Economy and Waste Management in Fast Fashion', and 'The Evolution of Gender-Neutral Clothing in India', etc. among others."

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