NIFT Delhi Cutoff 2025: Check Category-wise NIFT Cutoff Ranks

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Rashmi Sinha
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5 mins readUpdated on Feb 4, 2026 12:44 IST
NIFT Delhi cutoff 2025 was released for admission to several Design courses at the UG and PG levels. For the students belonging to the General AI quota, the NIFT last round closing ranks ranged between 30 and 974, with the Master of Fashion Technology (M.FTech) course being the most competitive for admission.

NIFT Delhi cutoff 2025 was released for admission to several Design courses at the UG and PG levels. A valid NIFT entrance exam score is accepted for selecting students to multiple courses, including B.Des, B.FTech, etc. For the students belonging to the General AI quota, the NIFT last round closing ranks ranged between 30 and 974, with the Master of Fashion Technology (M.FTech) course being the most competitive for admission. To view the NIFT Delhi category-wise cutoff details, read this article. 

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Table of contents
  • NIFT Delhi Cutoff 2025 for General Al Category
  • NIFT Delhi Cutoff 2025 for OBC Al Category
  • NIFT Delhi Cutoff 2025 for SC Al Category
  • NIFT Delhi Cutoff 2025 for ST Al Category
  • NIFT Delhi Cutoff 2025 for EWS Al Category
  • NIFT Delhi Cutoff 2025 for PWD Al Category

NIFT Delhi Cutoff 2025 for General Al Category

For the students belonging to the General AI quota, the NIFT 2025 cutoff in the last round ranged between 30 and 974. For admission to the B.Des course, the cutoff ranks were between 92 and 974, with Fashion Design being the highly sought-after specialisation for admission. On the contrary, easy-to-grab specialisations with comparatively lenient last round cutoff ranks of 114 and 155 were Fashion Communication and Accessory Design, respectively. 

The institute also offers a B.FTech course at the undergraduate level, for which the NIFT first and last round closing ranks were 41 and 74, respectively. 

At the postgraduate level, the NIFT Delhi offers M.FTech, MFM and M.Des courses, wherein the NIFT's last round closing ranks for admission were 30, 32 and 40, respectively. 

Course

Round 1 (Closing Rank)

Last  Round (Closing Rank)

B.Des. in Accessory Design

151

155

B.Des. in Leather Design

800

974

B.Des. in Fashion Design

86

92

B.Des. in Knitwear Design

446

539

B.Des. in Fashion Communication

54

114

B.FTech. in Apparel Production

41

74

Master of Design (M.Des.)

24

40

Master of Fashion Technology (M.FTech)

15

30

Master of Fashion Management (MFM)

26

32

B.Des. in Textile Design

302

328

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can I get NIFT Delhi without an entrance exam?
A: 

No, the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) only offers admission basis of candidates' performance in the NIFT entrance exam. Conducted by NIFT Delhi, the National Institute of Fashion Technology entrance exam is the only accepting exam for admission to NIFT Delhi for several UG, PG and UG Diploma courses. The final selection is based on Situation Test and Personal Interview. 

Q:   Does NIFT Delhi have an entrance exam?
A: 

Yes, NIFT Delhi does have an entrance exam to shortlist students for admissions. The institute accepts NIFT Entrance Exam - NIFTEE. The test is conducted by NTA for admission to BDes, BFTech, MDes, MFTech, NLEA programmes. Students can check the institute's site to know more.

Q:   When will the National Institute of Fashion Technology conduct the NIFT 2024 exam?
A: 

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) conducted the NIFT 2024 exam in two phases. The 1st phase included the written exams GAT and CAT.

The written exams was held on February 5, 2024. The scores of the written exam was used to shortlist c candidates for the 2nd phase, which will include a Situation Test (B. Des programme) or Personal Interview (PG courses).

The Situation Test was held on April 13, 2024, while the Personal Interview was conducted from April 1-6, 2024.

Q:   Is there any seat reservation for B.Des at NIFT Delhi?
A: 

Yes, the National Institute of Fashion Technology has seats reserved for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/GEN and PWD categories. Candidates have to submit the relevant category certificate to secure a seat under these categories. The mentioned details are as per data taken from the web. Hence, is indicative.

NIFT Delhi Cutoff 2025 for OBC Al Category

For the students belonging to the OBC category, the NIFT first and last round closing ranks are given below. In the first round, the NIFT 2025 cutoff ranks were in the range of 29 and 2703. Similarly, in the final round, the closing ranks varied between 29 and 2970. Comparing both rounds, the top two courses with a competitive last round cutoff rank of 29 and 301 were M.FTech and MFM, respectively. 

For more cutoff-related information, check out the table provided below:  

Course

Round 1 (Closing Rank)

Last Round (Closing Rank)

B.Des. in Accessory Design

637

1028

B.Des. in Leather Design

2703

2970

B.Des. in Fashion Design

440

514

B.Des. in Knitwear Design

1722

2270

B.Des. in Fashion Communication

385

998

B.FTech. in Apparel Production

365

827

Master of Design (M.Des.)

148

301

Master of Fashion Technology (M.FTech)

29

29

Master of Fashion Management (MFM)

227

324

B.Des. in Textile Design

1206

1284

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NIFT Delhi Cutoff 2025 for SC Al Category 

For B.Des in Fashion Design, the NIFT cutoff ranks were less challenging for admission among the SC AI category students, as compared to the General and OBC categories. NIFT Delhi SC category cutoff 2025 was 564 in the first round and 1593 in the last round for B.Des in Fashion Design. Other specialisations offered under the B.Des course include Accessory Design, Leather Design, Knitwear Design, Fashion Communication and Textile Design. 

For other courses, such as M.Des and MFM, the NIFT's last round closing ranks were 268 and 233, respectively. For more details, refer to the table provided below: 

Course

Round 1 (Closing Rank)

Last Round (Closing Rank)

B.Des. in Accessory Design

1593

3765

B.Des. in Leather Design

5061

4897

B.Des. in Fashion Design

564

1593

B.Des. in Knitwear Design

3765

4667

B.Des. in Fashion Communication

615

770

B.FTech. in Apparel Production

380

1031

Master of Design (M.Des.)

189

268

Master of Fashion Technology (M.FTech)

15

15

Master of Fashion Management (MFM)

233

233

B.Des. in Textile Design

2636

2951

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How many mock tests do I need to take for the NIFT 2024 exam?
A: 
The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) may or may not conduct mock tests. So, the candidate can take mock tests conducted by coaching institutes or by online outlets to practice for the exam. Typically, the more mock tests a candidate takes, better it is from an exam point of view. That being said, mock tests are usually taken closer to the exam to give finishing touches to ones preparation. For instance, by taking mock tests, the candidate will learn to hone ones time management skills, along with improving problem-solving skills. Note that the candidate must solve sample papers and previous years NIFT question papers, along with taking mock tests, to effectively prepare for the exam.
Q:   What is the seat reservation policy for M.Des at NIFT Delhi?
A: 

National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Delhi offers seat reservations to candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/GEN and PWD categories. Thus, these category candidates can apply for admission under these categories. The relevant category certificate has to be submitted for verification purposes. The seats are confirmed only after verification. Moreover, there are a total of 43 seats for the MDes programme. This seat count is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

Q:   What rank is required for NIFT Delhi B.Des admission?
A: 

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Delhi admits students to various undergraduate and postgraduate courses based on their NIFT entrance exam scores. As per the NIFT Delhi cutoff 2025, the Round 1 closing rank for the Bachelor of Design (B.Des) programme ranged between 54 and 800 for the students belonging to the General All India category. Among all the specialisations, B.Des. in Fashion Communication was the most competitive, with the lowest cutoff rank of 54. For other specialisations, the NIFT Round 1 closing ranks are tabulated below:

CourseNIFT Round 1 Cutoff 2025
B.Des. in Accessory Design151
B.Des. in Leather Design800
B.Des. in Fashion Design86
B.Des. in Knitwear Design446
B.Des. in Fashion Communication54
B.Des. in Textile Design302

NIFT Delhi Cutoff 2025 for ST Al Category

NIFT Delhi offers B.Des, B.FTech at the UG and M.Des, MFM and M.FTech at the PG level. For admission to the B.Des programme, the maximum NIFT cutoff rank required was 8147. This indicates that candidates with a lower cutoff rank have a higher chance of securing a seat at NIFT Delhi for B.Des admission. For core specialisations, such as Fashion Design, the cutoff ranks were more competitive for admission as compared to other specialisations. In the first round, the closing rank stood at 735 for B.Des in Fashion Design, which further went to 2739 in the last round. To view the cutoff details for other courses and specialisations, check out the table provided below: 

Course

Round 1 (Closing Rank)

Last Round (Closing Rank)

B.Des. in Accessory Design

2058

6221

B.Des. in Leather Design

4542

5688

B.Des. in Fashion Design

735

2739

B.Des. in Knitwear Design

2611

8147

B.Des. in Fashion Communication

1882

4390

B.FTech. in Apparel Production

364

2908

Master of Design (M.Des.)

288

288

Master of Fashion Technology (M.FTech)

15

15

Master of Fashion Management (MFM)

234

234

B.Des. in Textile Design

4760

7220

NIFT Delhi Cutoff 2025 for EWS Al Category

Tabulated below are the NIFT first and last round closing ranks for several design courses offered at NIFT Delhi. The cutoff ranks vary by rounds, courses, specialisations and rounds. In the last round, the closing ranks varied between 15 and 4627, wherein the Master of Fashion Technology (M.FTech) had the lowest cutoff rank for admission. 

On the otherhand, the least competitive programme for admission was B.Des in Leather Design, with NIFT first and last round closing ranks of 2743 and 4627, respectively. For more courses, the cutoff details are given below: 

Course

Round 1 (Closing Rank)

Last Round (Closing Rank)

B.Des. in Accessory Design

846

2571

B.Des. in Leather Design

2743

4627

B.Des. in Fashion Design

1134

1444

B.Des. in Knitwear Design

3104

4502

B.Des. in Fashion Communication

472

1855

B.FTech. in Apparel Production

306

1784

Master of Design (M.Des.)

295

413

Master of Fashion Technology (M.FTech)

15

15

Master of Fashion Management (MFM)

368

368

B.Des. in Textile Design

1689

2102

NIFT Delhi Cutoff 2025 for PWD Al Category

NIFT Delhi PWD category cutoff 2025 was released for B.Des among other design courses at the UG and PG levels. For B.Des, the NIFT last round closing ranks ranged between 1329 and 3233. Of all the B.Des specialisations, the most competitive was Fashion Design, followed by Fashion Communication and Leather Design, with NIFT's last round closing ranks of 1329, 1490 and 2011, respectively. More cutoff-related details are below: 

Course

Round 1 (Closing Rank)

Last Round (Closing Rank)

B.Des. in Accessory Design

2962

2962

B.Des. in Leather Design

2011

2011

B.Des. in Fashion Design

1329

1329

B.Des. in Knitwear Design

3233

3233

B.Des. in Fashion Communication

1490

1490

B.FTech. in Apparel Production

2818

1892

Master of Design (M.Des.)

98

98

Master of Fashion Technology (M.FTech)

15

15

B.Des. in Textile Design

2693

2693

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NIFT Delhi is frequently ranked among the top design colleges in the country. So, the admission cut-off for the institute is pretty high, especially when compared to the lower-ranked colleges. This is because being a higher-ranked college, NIFT Delhi receives a higher number of applicants. Another f

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No, NIFT Delhi does not accept offline application for admissions. Students have to complete the application process through the official sites only. NIFTEE applications have to be submitted at NTA site. The NIFT Delhi application form is also available online only.

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No, it's not easy to get admission in NIFT Delhi. Students have to meet the basic eligibility and get good scores in NIFTEE. Clearing the selection rounds including interview and counselling is also mandatory. The competition is high. With NIFT Delhi being one of the top fashion technology institute

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Yes, students can get admission in NIFT Delhi UG programmes after Class 12. Students have to apply and appear for the NIFTEE test. The final selection for BDes and BFTech programmes is based on the performance in the entrance test.

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To get admission in NIFT Delhi, students have to check the eligibility first. Eligible students can then apply online. The institute selects students through an entrance basis only. Students have to appear for the NIFTEE and clear the other selection rounds. This includes counselling and interview.

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Yes, NIFT Delhi does have an entrance exam to shortlist students for admissions. The institute accepts NIFT Entrance Exam - NIFTEE. The test is conducted by NTA for admission to BDes, BFTech, MDes, MFTech, NLEA programmes. Students can check the institute's site to know more.

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