Nift Situation Test Booklet 2020

CONTENTS
1. What is Situation test? 1

2. How should student attempt the situation test? 1
3. What are the criteria for judging the students in situation test? 2
4. How to write a concept write up 3
5. Basics of material handling- paper, clay, wire, thermocol. 4
6. NIFT Situation test papers (past 17 years) 19
NIFT Situation Test 2018 20
7. NIFT Situation Test Practice Exercises 32
8. Mock test Papers ( 1 to 10 ) 47
9. Solutions of NIFT Situation test papers 52
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1. WHAT IS SITUATION TEST?

Students who have applied for Bachelor of Design Programme are called for Situation Test
after clearing their written test.
NIFT calls students, three times the number of seats, for the final and qualifying round of
Situation Test. NIFT Situation Test is held at the various NIFT Centers all across the country.
In situation test student is required to create a three dimensional model with various
materials provided; based on a specific topic or theme mentioned.
The student is provided with materials like, ice cream sticks, mount board, color papers,
straws, thread etc…They are given three hours to make a three dimensional model.
The model will be evaluated on space visualization, innovative and creative use of given
material, composition of elements, color scheme, construction skill, finesse of the model
and overall presentation etc. These parameters will be checked with the write up explaining
the concept behind the model constructed.
A 50- 100 words creative write up explaining the concept and design is expected from
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students. The weightage of the write up in selection process is 30%. The write up has to be
in English; no marks will be given for write up in any other language.
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2. HOW SHOULD STUDENTS ATTEMPT THE SITUATION

TEST?
I. Read the question carefully to understand the situation (question) asked:
The first step is to understand the question asked. Usually there are three types of exercises
usually asked:
Observation based: For example:

Replicate the scene at Polling booth (NIFT 2014)
In this question students are expected to depict maximum things or environment that is
seen at Polling booth.
Concept based: For example:

Create a model on Road safety (NIFT 2015)
Here student needs to creatively work on a concept to show road safety importance.
Observation + concept: For example

Create a window display
So students have to show window display and it can be on certain theme or concept. For
example during summer window display can include elements of summer example
sunglasses, sun, caps etc , During monsoon it can include certain elements related to rain.
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So read the question carefully and make a choice of the question that you think you can
attempt well.
II. Understand the material provided:

As we have to make maximum use of the materials and no additional material will be
provided so before starting with the question, be very careful in noting what all materials
you have been provided.
Do carry some stationary material along with you such as scissors, paper cutter,
pencils, compass, fevicol/ feviquick, ballpoint pen.
III. Concept and plan:

Always develop a concept that provides appropriate solution to the exercise. It should be
simple and implementable. Spend your first 10 minutes in planning the concept.
Most importantly plan your time. Many students don’t complete their model due to poor
time planning.
IV. Doodle sketch/ Rough sketch:

It is advisable to make a rough sketch of the concept you want to implement. So that you
can go ahead according to the sketch.
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Make maximum use of the materials provided and go ahead as per your concept sketch. You
will be leaving the model and the assessor will give marks to the model after your exit from
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the examination centre, so ensure that the concept you have worked stays in the same
condition as you have created. Ensure the material used stays intact and the base of the
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model is able to hold the concept.
VI. Concept write up:

Do not forget to mark a title or caption to the model on the sheet given to you, along with a
write up of 50-100 words describing the model and explaining the concept and idea to the
assessor.
3. WHAT ARE THE CRITERIA FOR JUDGING THE STUDENTS IN

SITUATION TEST?
Students generally get confused with the judging criteria of the jury panel members in the
situation test. It is not always about how attractive, decorative and gaudy your model is.
Here are the things the jury will assess candidates on:
1. How good is your concept: if it is a concept based question then how different you
have worked on your concept, and if its an observation based question then
maximum details included in your model will get you maximum marks.
2. Space visualization: How well your concept is executed in the model.
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3. Material use: Innovative and creative use of given materials. Maximum use of the
materials provided. Using material keeping in mind the quality, quantity and
properties of the material provided.
4. Construction skill: Neatness in the use of materials.
5. Aesthetic sense: How good are the color sense and presentation skills.
6. Execution: Whether the task is complete in the allotted time duration.
7. Writing skills: Creative write up. The concept and idea is explained in simple and
understandable words.
4. HOW TO WRITE A CONCEPT WRITE UP

Candidates should not only focus on the model making but also on the creative method to
give a justified explanation to the concept made.
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1. Explain the inspiration and theme for the concept.
2. Explain material used, why and which material is used for particular thing.
3. Keep it short and simple to understand.
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4. Brief any specific highlight if it is there in your model.
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BASICS OF MATERIAL HANDLING- PAPER, CLAY, WIRE, THERMOCOL

BASICS OF MATERIAL HANDLING- PAPER, CLAY, WIRE, THERMOCOL
3 D Model Making - Paper (Basic shapes) and clay

Creating all the basic forms using paper
Creating all the basic forms using the clay.
Three Dimensional (3D) Geometric Shapes to Fold
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Also called Polyhedra which means 'Geometric Solids'.
Creating all the basic forms using paper

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1. Pyramid
2. Cube
3. Tetrahedron
4. Octahedron
5. Rectangular Prism
6. Cone
7. Trapezoidal Prism
8. Hexagonal Prism
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SQUARE PYRAMID
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Cut, fold and then glue the edges.
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CUBE
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TETRAHEDRON
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OCTAHEDRON
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RECTANGULAR PRISM
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CONE
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TRAPEZOIDAL PRISM
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HEXAGONAL PRISM
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3D MODEL MAKING AND MATERIAL MANIPULATION

–WITH CLAY
"Hand building" is working with clay by hand using only simple tools, not the pottery
wheel. Before potters had the wheel, they were creating beautiful pots and clay forms
using clay, their hands and fingers, and basic hand tools.
Below are the two most common forms of creating hand built pots: pinch pot and coiling
techniques. Most do not realize the infinite world of hand building and the artistic
possibilities it opens.
Pinch pot
Begin a pinch pot by forming a lump of clay into a smooth sphere that fits the size of the
hand. This method is similar to the way the Native Americans shaped clay into useful pots.
While holding the sphere of clay, press the thumb into the center of the ball, half-way to the
bottom. While revolving the ball in one hand, press the walls out evenly with the thumb into
the inside and the fingers on the outside. Smooth the surface with a damp sponge.
1) Form two equal sized balls of clay, approximately 1/2 pound each.
2) Hold ball in left hand and push right thumb into the middle of the ball leaving about 1/4" -
1/2" thickness at the bottom.
3) Slowly and evenly pinch the clay, starting at the bottom rotating the ball, moving toward
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the top edge. Leave about 1/4" thickness at edge.
4) Once both pinch pots have been created, score with a pin tool both edges.
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5) Apply slip heavily to one pot.
6) Join pots. They might not fit exactly, this is fine. Slide the back of the thumb from one pot
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over seam onto the other.

7) Once the seam is completely sealed, air is trapped like a balloon and the object can be
altered to create desired shape by gently rolling and pressing.
8) To form a head, make another much smaller pinch pot and attach it to body form using
the slip and score method described above (not shown).
9) Add legs and feet, always remembering to slip and score everything.
10) To form spines, roll small pieces of clay into approximately 1/2" long coils. Fold in half
and press folded end onto clay body, smearing and smoothing as you go.
11) Cut a hole on the bottom to allow air to escape while drying and during firing. Also,
create an air passage between the head and the body.
12) Dry very slowly by lightly covering the finished work.
13) High firing (cone 6 or higher) is recommended to insure the spines are not too fragile in
the finished product.
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Few other examples of clay modeling
Sea shell
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pumpkin
Leaves bowl
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Leaves vase
Coil Method
Coils of clay can be used to build bowls, vases and other forms in various shapes and sizes.
Keeping the fingers flat, form the clay into sausage shapes, then roll into ropes 1/4 to 1/2
inches thick. Make a shallow dish with the pinch pot method and turn up-side down to serve
as a foot of base. Place a coil along the edge of the foot. Dampen the fingers and join the
next coil to it, with a little pressure. Keep adding coils . Coils may be pressed with the fingers
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or a tool on both the inside and outside to create interesting texture.
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Coiled pot
Coiled basket
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MATERIAL HANDLING
Thermocol
Material: Thermocol, cutter, fevicol
1. Create Basic forms with thermocol like cube, cuboid, and cylinder.
2. Create an object that should move (an object should change its location.)
3. Any one product using thermocol e.g.: bottle
Wire
Material: Wire / nose plier
1. Create forms such as cube, square pyramid, hexagonal prism.
2. Design a pen stand from wire for office use. Write the concept.
3. Create a model of any creature such as bird, animal etc, you can cut the wire into pieces
 or can use a single wire
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NIFT SITUATION ORIGINAL TEST PAPERS

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NIFT SITUATION TEST 2018

1. The duration of the test is TWO Hours
2. The test is to design ONE three dimensional (3D) model.
3. You are provided with a packet containing design materials. Check the completeness
of the materials immediately after opening the packet as per list below:
S No Material Quantity
1 Mount Board (A-4 size) One
2 Coloured clay Two colors
3 Card sheet (A-4 size) Two
4 Tracing paper sheet (A-4 size) Two
5 Thick Pastel sheets (A-4 size) (orange, navy-blue and grey) Three (One in each color)
6 Aluminum Foil (A-4 size) One
7 Sewing thread reel and needle One set
8 Muslin Fabric 25 cm x 55 cm (Approx.)
9 Fine Jute rope One meter (Approx.)
10 Long Sticks (8 inches) Six
11 Ice cream sticks Six
12 Transparency sheet A-4 One
13 Common (All) pins Twenty (Approx.)
14 Assorted Multi- coloured beads Fifteen (Approx.)
15 Easy Twist Wire 75 cm (Approx.)
16 Box Board Sheets (A-4 size)
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4. The materials permitted to be used in the design are:

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a. Items listed in Para 3 above
b. Items permitted to be brought by the candidate for the test as listed in the Admit
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card.
5. Make optimum use of the permitted materials. Neither any additional material will
be provided nor used.
6. The envelope in which the above kit items are packed (i.e. the transparent, self
adhesive plastic bag) is not to be used in making the model. Use of color pencils and
maker pens is also not allowed.
7. For write up, an Answer Sheet is provided separately. No extra sheet will be given.
8. Put your signature on the Answer Sheet in the space provided only. Entering
personal particulars/ any identification mark elsewhere on the Answer Sheet or on
the design / model will lead to cancellation of candidature.
9. Candidate has to leave the Model, Answer sheet, this question paper and the
leftover Para 3 materials on the table after the test.
Question No.1:
Design a water container for any one of the following
a. Astronaut b. Marathon Runner c. Courier Delivery Boy / Girl
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Question No 2:
Redesign a workspace for any one of the following
a. Artist b. Dancer c. Fashion Designer
Write down the option selected by you on the Answer Sheet. Explain the concept in not
more than 60-70 words.
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Total Time Allowed: 120 Minutes
Read the instructions given below carefully
1. There is only ONE question to be attempted

2. For Model Design purpose, a packet containing raw materials is provided. Check the
completeness of the raw materials immediately after opening the packet as per list
below:
Materials
1 mount board
1 cardboard
1 sheet thermocol – A4 size
4 pastel color A4 size papers – blue, black, yellow, white and red.
1 corrugated type cardboard
1 white thread roll and needle
1 packet of pins
1-packet thermocol balls
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1 muslin cloth
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1 tracing paper
6 straws
1 copper wire.
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3. Make the optimum use of the given material. No additional material will be
provided.
4. Make your Model Design on the mount board provided in the packet.
5. For write up, an answer sheet is provided. No extra sheet will be given.
6. Candidate has to leave the model, unused raw material, answer sheet and question
paper after the test on the table
Create a model on any of the topics mentioned below:
Question: An indoor play area for kindergarten

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Question: A flower vase with the theme of a storm
OR
Question: Cart for a handicapped person.
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below:
Material Provided
a) 4 straws
b) Tracing paper (A4)
c) Butter paper (A4)
d) Mount board (A4)
e) Rubber bands
f) Thread and needle
g) Chart papers (A4) colors: red, white, grey
h) Crepe paper
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paper after the test on the table.
Create a model on any of the topics mentioned below:
Question: Make a 20th century shoes.
OR
Question: Window Display for fashion product.
OR
Question:: Make a café at the car rally
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below:
Material Provided
1. Ice cream sticks-4 nos 9. Buttons
2. Thermocol balls 10. Thread & needle
3. Plastic balls-2 nos 11. Cotton
4. Straws – 5 nos 12. Sparkle tube -1
5. Alpins 13. Cotton tape
6. Color paper catridge – 2 14. Wire-copper-2m
7. Crepe Paper – 1 15. Card board sheet A4
8. A3 size sheet color paper S 16. Thermocol sheet A4
provided.
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paper after the test on the table.
Question: Create a model on any of the topic mentioned below

1. Best teacher award on annual day (moments)
2. Hindi poet
3. Innovative tool for car washing or tea making
4. Road safety
5. Waste management
6. Right for vote
7. Environment service
8. Child labour
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Question:: Memento For
1. Hindi Poet
2. Environmental service
3. Social service
OR
Question: Tool for Plumber or car cleaner
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completeness of the raw materials immediately after opening the packet as per list below:
1. Thermocel
2. Tooth pics
3. Mount Board
4. Crape Paper
5. Thread and Needle
6. Sparkle
7. All pins
8. Rubber bands
9. Medical Adhesive Tape
10. Plastic Scrubber
11. Wire
12. A-4 paper (Ivory sheet)
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14. Empty plastic bottle – 250ml
15. Cotton wool
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3. Make the optimum use of the given material. No additional material will be provided.
6. Candidate has to leave the model, unused raw material, answer sheet and question paper
after the test on the table.
Question : Replicate one of the following:
(a) Post Office

(b) Polling Booth
(c) Nursery School
OR
Question : Draw or design a model which promote the following: (any one)
(a) Water Conservation
(b) Wind Energy
(c) Waste / Garbage recycling
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S.No. Material
1 Cardboard sheet
2 Thin wire
3 6 straws
4 8 tooth picks
5 Newspaper
6 Scrub (plastic)
7 Cotton thick thread
8 Crepe paper
9 Cotton thick thread
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Question: Make a working environment of any one of the following

Painter
Nurse
Cobbler
OR
Question : Make a momento on any one of the following topics:

Teacher’s day
Literacy (100%)
Pulse Polio
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S.No. Material
1 Mount board
2 Corrugated sheet
3 Newspaper
4 Ice cream sticks
5 Rubber bands
6 Tag pins
7 Colored sheets
8 Clay
9 straws
10 Cotton roll
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11 wire
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Question: Make a 3 D model of any one of the following

Circus
Polling booth
NIFT Fashion show
OR
Question : Innovate a tool to make life easy at work for any one of the following
Conductor
Newspaper man
Post man
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S.No. Material Quantity
1 Mount board –A4 size One sheet
2 Cloth Paper One Paper
3 Drinking straws with flexi top 06 Nos
4 Cotton wool roll 01 Nos
5 Board pins plastic 06 Nos
6 Spring Plastic 01 Nos
7 Ice cream sticks 06 Nos
8 Rubber band 06 Nos
9 Satin Ribbon(Two different colours) 02 Nos.-Each One Meters
(Approx)
10 Gift Paper(A3 size approx)
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11 Coloured Clay 01 packet
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12 Ivory Sheet (A4 size) 01 Nos
13 Poster Paper A4 Size 01 Set
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Question: Using the material given, design and construct a Cartoon Character to spread the
message about any ONE of the following themes:
Education
Prohibition of Dowry
Eradication of Corruption
Write down the topic chosen by you on the answer sheet. Given an appropriate caption to
the model made by you and write five sentences about the concept applied by you
OR
Question :Using the material given, design and construct a model on any ONE of the
following:
Mela Ground
Display window of Fashion Store
Pulse –polio Administration
Write down the topic chosen by you on the answer sheet. Write five sentences about the
concept applied by you.
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Use all the materials provided:
1. 6 foldable/ flexible straws 5. 5 board pins
2. 6 ice cream sticks 6. 1 cloth paper
3. 5 rubber bands 7. 1 corrugated sheet
4. 1 gift wrapper 8. 1 cotton roll
Question: Create a mask inspired by any one of the topic mentioned below
a) Nature
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b) My clean metro rail
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Question: Create a medal inspired by any one of the topic mentioned below
a) Miss universe 2010
b) Vintage car rally
c) Mother’s Day


1. 6 straws 7. Tissue paper
2. 6 candy sticks 8. Cloth paper
3. 6 rubber bands 9. Cotton roll
4. 6 board pins 10. Newspaper
5. Corrugated sheet- A4 size 11. 1 m ribbon
6. Card board A-4 size
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Question: Design a purse for any one occasion

a) Fashion show
b) Picnic
c) Marriage
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Question: Doll (with any one topic)

a) Conserve environment
b) World peace
c) Water consumption
You have to write the caption and concept


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Material provided: clay, pipe, straw, rope etc.
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Question: Create a flower vase with flowers

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Question: Memento (for painter’s exhibition)

Total Time: 2 hrs.
Materials Provided: Three sheets of card board, 2 sheets of colored chart paper, 3-4 sheets
of colored paper, Silver foil, Gold foil, Play dough, Copper wire, Cello tape, scissors and Glue.
Describe what you have made in 50 words.
DELHI Batch -1:

Question 1. Telephone stand/rack OR Magazine Rack
Question 2. Memento for Teacher's day OR A Foot ball Memento
Batch-2:
Question 1. Photo frame for a teacher OR Display Cabinet for a Dining Room
Question 2. Telephone stand OR Magazine Rack
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MUMBAI:
Make two out of four models from the options below:
Question 1. A school bag OR A telephone rack
Question 2. A show case for the drawing room OR A gift item for teachers' day.
KOLKATA
Question 1. Trophy for a football match OR Dressing table
Question 2. Ladies Bag OR Magazine Rack

Students were called for the situation test in 2006 in 3 batches, over a period of 3 days. On
different days different design briefs were given. These are as follows:
Materials provided: Play Dough in different colors, Card Board, PVC/Plastic Sheets in
different colors, A3 size colored paper 7 colors, Copper wire-2 meters, Chord-2 meters, cello
tape, fevicol, All pins, scissors, straw.
Batch-1:
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Question :Make a bag for a working lady, with the materials provided.
Question :Make a flower vase with three flowers in it.
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Write in 100 words, abut what you have made.
Batch-2:
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Question :
Pottery Wheel
Scene from beach side.
Vanity case with pockets for lipstick, tissue paper etc.
Make any two. Write in 100 words, abut what you have made.
Batch-3
Question :
News paper / Mug holder.
Lamp shade.
Traffic signal scene.
Make any two. Write in 100 words, about what you have made.

Material provided:
Thermocol - 12"x12", Card Board - 12"x12", n15 Matchsticks, Silver Paper-2
sheets, Golden Paper-2 sheets, 6 Button - 2 needles, Thick Plastic sheets in Blue, Yellow &
Green (Like plastic file covers), 1 Copper Wire, Bendable Straws, 4 candles in a box.
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Question : Make a Coke Delivery Van, out of the given material.

Write about what you have made in less than 100 words. Give a Slogan for the Coke brand.
OR
Question :Make a Traffic Police Booth. Write in 100 words, about the innovative features
you have incorporated.

The materials provided were;
A cardboard mount board, 3 plastic sheets (Blue, Red & Yellow), 6 straws, White thread,
Copper wire, Two Silver paper A3 size, Two Gold paper A3 size, A packet of 4 Candle, Two
needles, Cello Tape.
Write about what you have made in about 100 words.
Question: Construct a 3-D shopping mall with the materials provided to you. You may use
fevicol, thermocol cutter or scissors/pens or pencils you have bought with you.

Section 1
Using the materials given, create the 3D structure of a Theatre. Write about what you have made.
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Materials: Buttons, Straw, toothpicks, colored paper, cardboard, thermocol, fevicol.
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Some pictures were shown, with incomplete sentences. You are required to complete them. You are
not allowed to rewrite or cut off any of what you have written.
Pic1- A man sitting and thinking. Sentence: I want to become _________
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Pic2- A man sitting and writing on a desk with a photo in front. I wish____
Pic3- Two people talking to each other. Sentence: why did……………
Section 3:
Draw and picture and title it.

Materials Provided:
A small baseboard, A small square piece of thick silver paper, A small square piece of blue rubber
sheet, golden colored thread, Some colored sequins.
Question : Create a 3-D form, depicting 'CELEBRATIONS' using the material given to you.
Write a few words on what you have made.
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Materials: Chart paper, Cardboard, Color paper, string….

Question : Using the materials given to you, design a handbag for a teenager.
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NIFT SITUATION TEST PRACTICE EXERCISES
A. PAPER CRAFT
1. Depict any one of the following theme with the materials provided-
a. Surprise
b. Magnificent
c. Lustrous
Materials Provided-
Cartridge Sheet- 2 A4 size
Glace Paper – 4 A4 size (Red, Green, Blue , Yellow)
Ivory Sheet- A3 size
Gold & Silver Foil Paper- A5 size
Mounting Sheet- A4 size (Black)
2. Design a Paper 3d model for your sibling which can be a traditional toy or game.
Emphasize more on teaching & learning activities for your sibling. Age group of the
sibling- 4 years.
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Materials Provided-
Colorful Pastel sheets -4 A5 size ( any 4)
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Thick Handmade Paper- A3 size

Corrugated Sheet- A4 size
Kite Paper - A4 size ( any 2)
Printed Tissue Paper- A4 size ( any 4)
3. Design a 3D trolley for railway Cooley’s to carry passenger’s luggage. Keep it easy &
simple to use. Do not use any adhesive for making the model.
Materials Provided-
Ivory Sheet- 1 A4 size
Black Sheet- 1 A4 size
Red Sheet- 1 A4 size
4. Design playful furniture for toddlers by taking inspiration from Snail. Keep in mind
the personality traits & body movement of the insect. Use colors to depict the
concept & explain in brief notes.
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Materials Provided-
Ivory Sheet- 2 A4 size
Colorful Pastel sheets -4 A5 size (Yellow, Green, Purple, Pink)
Black & Grey sheet- 2 A4 size
Thick Handmade Paper- A3 size
5. Design a 3D window display for an NGO promoting rural women products that are
done at home. Products include embroidered fabrics, Bamboo products & bangles.
Along with that give a logo & brand name for the organization and explain your
concept in 30-50 words.
Materials Provided-
White Cartridge Sheet- 2 A4 size
Off white Ivory sheet- A3 size
Thick Black Sheet- 2 A4 size
Thick Red Sheet- A4 size
Glace Paper- A4 size (Orange & Green)
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B. CLAY MODELLING
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1. Clay can be molded in to any shape & form. By using the given clay design any one of
the following given below. Do not use any tools, as hands are the best tools?
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a. A fruit container inspired by teeth

b. A flowerpot inspired by cactus
2. You must have observed Symmetry & Asymmetry in nature. By using the given clay
depict any two references that you can spot from nature. Use thumbnails to sketch
& give explanatory notes along with the sketches.
3. Depict any three experiences of your life till now by using the given clay. You can use
objects, birds, humans, technology or animals to depict the expression. Give
explanatory notes in 30-50 words.
4. Create a 3D composition by using textures & patterns easily available in varied
materials ( hard / soft) in different proportions. The composition should give the feel
of the material portrayed in 3d clay model.
5. Make a 3D sculpture for any of the following theme-
a. Architecture college auditorium
b. Sports Academy
c. Mother Teresa- Nursing Home
6. Create a sculpture for “HAPPINESS”
7. Create a hollow ball with hands.
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8. Fruit basket with at least 5 types of fruits in proportion and with maximum possible
details.
9. Replicate the stapler with maximum possible details.
10. Create any 3-kitchen items—grater, pressure cooker, spoon, lighter etc with
maximum possible details.
C. THERMOCOL MODELLING
1. You have been given a thermocol block of 8”X8” size. Take inspiration from the crab
claw (given picture) and transform a solid cube in to a useful product inspired by the
element given below.
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2. Make a 3D model by using the given materials on any one of the theme given below.
Keep in mind no adhesive or joinery should be used in making 3d thermocol model.
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Carve it out from the same block.
Temple Bell
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Shoe
Bottle
Materials Provided-
10”X10” Thermocol cube
Sandpapers
Cutter & filer
3. Make an interesting 3d model for your sibling on the theme Peek-a-boo. The model
should be different inside outside. Use the materials given below to make it more
innovative & creative.
Materials Provided-
5”X5” Block
Sandpapers & filers
3 Thermocol sheet- A4 size
Cutter
4 Colored Sheet- Red, Blue, Yellow, Green
Cotton rope- black & white color ½ meter
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4. Make a 3d relief model by using the given thermocol sheet of mm thickness in A3

size sheet. Take inspiration from any of the given theme.
Panchtantra
Mowgli
5. Make a 3D dynamic model by taking inspiration from any of the following-

Dynamic Door
Moving Staircase
Foldable shoe rack
Materials Provided-
5”X5” Block
Sandpapers & filers
3 Thermocol sheet- A4 size
Cutter
Nylon Thread- 3 meter
Colored Straws – 4 S
D. WIRE MOLDING
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1. By taking inspiration from the painting “SCREAM” by Edvard Munch. Make a 3D
model by using the given aluminum wire. Do not use any tools.
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Materials Provided-
Aluminum wire- 5m
2. Make any 5 basic forms by using wire. Your task is to connect all the forms together
to make a suitable composition.
Materials Provided-
Aluminum wire- 1/2 meter
Cable wire – ½ m
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Copper wire – 2m
Plier & Nose Pliers
Wire Cutter
Scissors
3. Design a 3D lifestyle accessory by using the given wires.
Materials Provided-
Aluminum Thin wire- 2 meter
Aluminum thick wire- 2 meter
4. Design a 3d wire frame structure of the following. The task is to use a single wire for
this exercise-
Human Figure
Bird
Insect
Materials Provided-
Aluminum wire- 2 meter
Cable wire – 2 m
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Copper wire – 1m
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Plier & Nose Pliers
Scissors
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5. Design a 3d wire frame structure of a transport vehicle. You can use different wires
& attachments for major detailing of the Vehicle. Sketch the concept & mention in
detail the parts with material used.
Materials Provided-
Copper thin wire – 2 meters
Copper thick wire- 2 meter
Aluminum thin & thick wire – 2 meter each
Plier & Nose Pliers
Wire Cutter
Scissors
Beads Black & white – 10 each
E. MIXED MATERIALS
1. Make a 3D model by using the given material on promoting “Traditional India”. Draw
a detailed 3d sketch & explain your concept in 30-50 words.
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Materials Provided-
Muslin Fabric- ½ meter
Cartridge sheet- A4 size
Black Sheet- A4 size
Cotton Rope- ½ meter
White & Black Buttons- 5 each
Transparent Straws- 2
Flat Ice cream sticks- 4
2. Design a foldable & easy to carry working chair model to be carried for travelling
purpose. Explain your concept with detailed sketches.
Materials Provided-
Kite Paper- A4 size (Red, Blue)
Round Ice cream Stick- 2
Large Rubber Bands- 4
Straws- 2
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3. Design a 3D model on Amphi Theatre for your city. Add necessary details in the
concept along with a live scenario. Explain your concept with detailed sketches.
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Materials Provided-
Clay- Block of Red color
Aluminum Thick wire- 1 meter
Corrugated Sheet – A3 sheet
Mounting Grey Sheet- A6 size
Large Black Buttons- 4
Cartridge Sheet- A4 size
Transparent Cellophane Paper- A4 size
4. Design a 3D model of a kids store outlet – “one shop stop for Kids”. Explain your
concept with detailed sketches.
Materials Provided-
Cardboard- 1 A4 size
Thermocol Sheet- 2 A4 size
Green Satin Ribbon- 1m
Silk Printed Fabric- ½ m
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Silver Foil Paper- A4 size
Colorful Board Pins- 4
Colored Paper- 4 A4 size (Yellow, Pink, Purple, Blue)
Corrugated sheet- 1 A4 size
Bisleri Bottle Caps- 4
Shoe Lace- 2
5. Design a 3D model on creating awareness & promoting a social message to ours .

Explain your concept with detailed sketches.
Materials provided-
Colored Papers- 4 A4 size
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6. Make any 5 forms by using wire. Your task is to mix & match two forms together to
create a new form. The form should be unique & Innovative.
BR
Materials provided-
Aluminium wire- 1/2 meter
Cable wire – ½ m
Copper wire – 2m
Plier & Nose Pliers
Wire Cutter
Scissors
7. Make a 3d Hat inspired by Flora & Fauna for your Grandmother and younger sibling.
Highlight the important details and use all of the given materials below-
Materials provided-
Aluminium wire- 1/2 meter
Copper wire – 1/2 meter
Straws- 4
Ice cream sticks -4
Rubber bands -4
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Colored papers- Any 4

Corrugated sheet- A4 size
Cardboard- A4 size
Colorful buttons- 10
8. Make a multipurpose useful & handy object by taking inspiration from your favorite
historical monument. Keep in mind the utility purpose & easy to use.
Materials Given-
Ivory sheet- A4 size
Hand made Paper- A4 size
Yellow Pastel sheet- A6 size
Off white Pastel Sheet- A6 size
Cotton Rope- 1 meter
Nylon Thread- 1meter
Colorful Beads- 10
Elastic – ½ meter
Large brown button- 1
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9. By using the given clay redesign a vehicle for kids inspired by movement & motion.
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Explain your concept in 50 words.
Materials Given-
BR
Clay
Talcum
Raw Fabric
Ivory Sheet
10. Design a 3d functional storage product either shoe rack/ kitchen crockery. Sketch the
thumbnails & give explanatory notes.
Materials Given-
Transparent Straws- 2
Flat Ice cream sticks- 4
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11. Design a 3D concept on explaining the process of Rain water Harvesting. Sketch the
thumbnails & give explanatory notes.
Materials Given-
Clay- Block Of Red color
Aluminum Thick wire- 1 meter
Corrugated Sheet – A3 sheet
Mounting Grey Sheet- A6 size
Large Black Buttons- 4
Cartridge Sheet- A4 size
Transparent Cellophane Paper- A4 size
12. Design a 3d form by taking inspiration from caterpillar .you can use the concept of
form manipulation. Sketch the thumbnails & give explanatory notes.
Material Given-
8”X8” cube of Thermocol
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Cutter
Scissors
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Filers
Sandpapers
BR
Velvet sheet- Green
13. Design a 3d model on any of the given theme. The theme should reflect the concept
either through the physical or tactile feel.
Theme Given-
Balance
Rhythm
Contrast
Material Given-
Clay
Talcum
Raw Fabric
Aluminum wire- 2m
Rubber bands- 5
Straws -4
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14. Design a water proof Chappal for monsoon season which can be easily folded and
can be kept in bag .
Material Given-
Cardboard- 1 A4 size
Thermocol Sheet- 1 A4 size
Cotton rope- 1m
Muslin Fabric- ½ m
Ivory sheet- A4 size
Colorful Board Pins- 4
Corrugated sheet- 1 A4 size
Bisleri Bottle with cap- 1
Jute Rope- 2m
15. Make toy for kids, which can help them to learn shapes.
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Material Given-
Thermocol cube- 5”X5” size
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Copper thin wire- 2m
BR
Cardboard- A4 size
Bead & Buttons- 10 each
Rubber bands- 5
Elastic rope – 1 meter
Ice cream sticks- 4
16. Design your favorite 3d model character from any of the animation movie. Explain with
30-50 words.
Material Given-
Clay Block – Any 3 colors
Telcum
Raw Fabric
Aluminum wire- 2m
17. Draw a 3d model of a pair of shoes on any of the theme-

Anger
Lust
Grudge
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Material Given-
Cable wire- 2m ( Any 3 colors)
Aluminum wire- 3 meter
Copper thick wire- 3 meter
Pliers, scissors & Wire cutter
18. Design a dynamic toy for a toddler by using the given material.
Material Given-
Small Potato- 1
Rubber bands -5
Aluminum wire- 1m
Aluminum thick wire – 1m
Ice cream sticks- 5
19. Design a packaging box & Dangler for LIPTON TEA. Highlight the specifications
keeping in mind the clientele, Market & Promotional Strategy.
Material Given-
Cardboard- A3 size
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Colorful Papers- A4 size (Any 4)
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Aluminum wire- 1m
Nylon Thread- 1m
BR
Ice cream sticks- 5

Cartridge & Ivory Sheet- A3 size
Sketch Pens- 12
20. Design modular furniture for public spaces, which can be used in many ways by any
age group for any purpose.
Material Given-
Thermocol cube- 4”X4”
Thermocol sheet- 2 A4 size
Ice cream sticks- 5
Cartridge & Ivory Sheet- A3 size
Sketch Pens- 12
Cardboard- A4 size
Mounting Black sheet- A3 size
Colorful Paper- 2 A4 size( Any 2 colors)
Nylon Thread- 1m
Wool thread- 1m(any 3 colors)
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With mixed materials attempt the under mentioned questions:
21. Design a toy to teach a child, the concept of gravity.

22. Design a toy to teach a child the 3 primary and secondary colors.
23. Make a toy, which is 'wind powered' (Works on blowing).
E.WINDOW DISPLAY
1. Design south Indian marriage gate.

Material Given-
A4 size cardboard
A4size corrugated sheet
Straw-6
Ice cream sticks-6
Ribbon-1m (orange in color)
Rubber band-6
Thumb pins-6
One cotton role-medium size
Two sheets of news paper
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2. Design a window display of sustainable fashion products.
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Material Given-
Cardboard
BR
A4 sheets in white, red & gray

Gateway sheet A4
Transparency sheet A4
White thread & needle
Colored rubber bands
Quilling paper strips in all colors
Wire
Straw pipes
3. Design a gate for multi brand outlet, which will be inspired by any Indian festival.
Material Given-
Fabric
Al Wire
Thermocol (9" × 9")
Ivory sheet
Tracing paper
Straws
Needle & thread
Coloured sheets in 4 colours – blue, yellow, pink and red
All pins
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Newspaper
Corrugated sheet
Thermocol balls
4. Design a window display of a bag shop inspired by fruits.

Material Given-
6 foldable/flexible straws
6 ice cream sticks
5 rubber bands
1 gift wrapper
5 board pins
1 cloth paper
1 corrugated sheet
1 cotton roll
5. Design window display for mobile phone store, promoting digital India.
Material Given-
Bandage
Ice cream stick
Plastic scrubber
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Glitter
Plastic ball
D
Buttons
Straw
BR
Mount board
Copper wire and cloth
Colored transparent sheet (blue and yellow)
A4 sheet (blue yellow white)
6. Design window display for sports accessories shop, inspired by dusk.

Material Given-
Thin thermocol 12” x 12”,
Card board 10” x10”,
Glaze paper 1 sheet,
Handmade sheet 1,
Straw pipes 8,
Aluminum foil 10” ,
Aluminum wire thin 1m,
Plastic loofah 1
Colored clay
7. Design a gate for international book fair.

Material Given-
Cardboard
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A4 sheets in white, red & gray

Gateway sheet A4
Transparency sheet A4
Coloured rubber bands
Quilling paper strips in all colors
Gray crepe paper
Wire
Straw pipe
8. Design a gate for international art exhibition.
Material Given-
Fabric
Al Wire
Thermocol (9" × 9")
Mount Board
Ivory sheet
Tracing paper
Straws
Needle & thread
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Coloured sheets in 4 colors – blue, yellow, pink and red
D
Cardboard (10" ×10")
All pins
Newspaper
BR
Corrugated sheet
Thermocol ball
9. Design a circus gate.

Material Given-
Bandage
Ice cream stick
Plastic scrubber
Glitter
Plastic ball
Buttons
Straw
Mount board
Copper wire and cloth
Colored transparent sheet (blue and yellow)
A4 sheet (blue yellow white)
Thermocol ball
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10. Design window display for jewelry shop, inspired by nature.

Material Given-
Thin thermocol 12” x 12”,

Card board 10” x10”,
Glaze paper 1 sheet,
Handmade sheet 1,
Straw pipes 8,
Aluminum foil 10”,
Aluminum wire thin 1m,
Plastic loofah 1
Colored clay
Fabric
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BR
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NIFT Mock Test Paper 1


1. There is only ONE question to be attempted.
2. Materials Provided:
Bamboo sticks,
Thermocol,
Color paper,
Chart paper,
Aluminum foil.
4. For write up, an answer sheet is provided.
Question
Using the materials provided make any one of the following:
1. Table Lamp,
2. Piano,
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3. Dinosaur
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Bamboo sticks,
Thermocol,
Color paper,
Chart paper,
Aluminum foil.
Copper wire,
Cello tape,
Scissors and Glue
Question: Design a Watch for any one of the following:

1. Any celebrity
2. School student
3. Working professional.
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Mount board –A4 size Satin Ribbon(Two different
Cloth Paper colours)
Drinking straws with flexi top Gift Paper(A3 size approx)
Cotton wool roll Coloured Clay
Board pins plastic Ivory Sheet (A4 size)
Ice cream sticks Poster Paper A4 Size
Rubber band
Question
Models to convey the message
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1. Save girl child
2. Ban plastic bags
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BR


Three sheets of card board, Play dough,
2 sheets of colored chart paper, Copper wire,
3-4 sheets of colored paper, Cello tape,
Silver foil, Gold foil, Scissors and Glue.
Question
Create an accessory, which may hold your mobile phone, on any part of your body. (Let your
model be innovative and different from existing models)
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Play Dough in different colors, Chord-2 meters,
Card Board, Cello tape,
PVC/Plastic Sheets in different Fevicol,
colors, All pins,
A3 size colored paper 7 colors, Scissors, straw.
Copper wire-2 meters,
Question
Design a display stand for mobile phone.
S
D
BR

Mount board –A4 size Satin Ribbon(Two different
Cloth Paper colours)
Drinking straws with flexi top Gift Paper(A3 size approx)
Cotton wool roll Coloured Clay
Board pins plastic Ivory Sheet (A4 size)
Ice cream sticks Poster Paper A4 Size
Rubber band
Question
Traditional India puppets with moveable hands and feet’s
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Play Dough in different colors, Cello tape,
Card Board, fevicol,
PVC/Plastic Sheets in different All pins,
colors, Scissors,
A3 size colored paper 7 colors, Straw.
Chord-2 meters,
Question
1. Magazine holder
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2. Tabletop calendar
3. CD Holder
D
Make any two. Write in 100 words, about what you have made.
BR


Card Board, Fevicol,
colors, Scissors,
Chord-2 meters,
Question
A Photo frame based on any theme for kids
Write in 100 words, about what you have made.
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A small base board,
A small square piece of thick silver paper,
A small square piece of blue rubber sheet,
Golden colored thread,
Some colored sequins.
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Question
Create a 3-D form, depicting ‘joy’ or using the material given to you.
Write a few words on what you have made.
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D
BR

Card Board, Fevicol,
colors, Scissors,
Chord-2 meters,
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Question
Using material given to you create a 3D form that illustrates the following subjects:
a. Birthday b.Wild life sanctuary c. Village life
Write in 100 words, about what you have made.
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CONTENTS

1. What is Situation test? 1

1. WHAT IS SITUATION TEST?

2. HOW SHOULD STUDENTS ATTEMPT THE SITUATION

Observation based: For example:

Concept based: For example:

Observation + concept: For example

II. Understand the material provided:

III. Concept and plan:

IV. Doodle sketch/ Rough sketch:

V. Create the 3D model:

model is able to hold the concept.

VI. Concept write up:

3. WHAT ARE THE CRITERIA FOR JUDGING THE STUDENTS IN

2. Space visualization: How well your concept is executed in the model.

4. Construction skill: Neatness in the use of materials.

6. Execution: Whether the task is complete in the allotted time duration.

4. HOW TO WRITE A CONCEPT WRITE UP

4. Brief any specific highlight if it is there in your model.

BASICS OF MATERIAL HANDLING- PAPER, CLAY, WIRE, THERMOCOL

3 D Model Making - Paper (Basic shapes) and clay

Three Dimensional (3D) Geometric Shapes to Fold

Creating all the basic forms using paper

Cut, fold and then glue the edges.

3D MODEL MAKING AND MATERIAL MANIPULATION

over seam onto the other.

Few other examples of clay modeling

Material: Thermocol, cutter, fevicol

3. Any one product using thermocol e.g.: bottle

Material: Wire / nose plier

1. Create forms such as cube, square pyramid, hexagonal prism.

NIFT SITUATION ORIGINAL TEST PAPERS

NIFT SITUATION TEST 2018

4. The materials permitted to be used in the design are:

NIFT SITUATION TEST 2017

Total Time Allowed: 120 Minutes

Read the instructions given below carefully

1. There is only ONE question to be attempted

Create a model on any of the topics mentioned below:

Question: An indoor play area for kindergarten

NIFT SITUATION TEST 2016

Read the instructions given below carefully

1. There is only ONE question to be attempted

Create a model on any of the topics mentioned below:

Question: Make a 20th century shoes.

Question: Window Display for fashion product.

Question:: Make a café at the car rally

NIFT SITUATION TEST 2015

Read the instructions given below carefully

1. There is only ONE question to be attempted

paper after the test on the table.

Question: Create a model on any of the topic mentioned below

NIFT SITUATION TEST 2014

1. There is only ONE question to be attempted

Question : Replicate one of the following:

(a) Post Office

NIFT SITUATION TEST 2013

Read the instructions given below carefully

1. There is only ONE question to be attempted