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NIFT Hyderabad cutoff 2026 is available on this page for admission to various Design courses based on the NIFT entrance exam, followed by its counselling process. Candidates can refer to the exam sections below to view the course, round and category-wise cutoff details. Further updates are below:
- The NIFT 2026 counselling process for the BDes, MDes, MFM, MFTech and BFTech has concluded.
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NIFT Hyderabad cutoff is released in the form of ranks at the official website of NIFT. NIFT Hyderabad admission to BDes, MFM and B.FTech is based on the NIFT Entrance exam scores, followed by the Round-Wise NIFT Counselling process. Candidates preparing for admission can refer to the table below to check out the NIFT Hyderabad category-wise preivous year cutoff:
| NIFT Hyderabad Cutoff for Various Years | |
|---|---|
| NIFT Hyderabad Cutoff 2025 | Download Now |
| NIFT Hyderabad Cutoff 2024 | Download Now |
| NIFT Hyderabad Cutoff 2023 | Download Now |
| NIFT Hyderabad Cutoff 2022 | Download Now |
| NIFT Hyderabad Cutoff 2021 | Download Now |
NIFT Hyderabad cutoff is released in the form of ranks at the official website of NIFT. NIFT Hyderabad admission to BDes, MFM and B.FTech is based on the NIFT Entrance exam scores, followed by the Round-Wise NIFT Counselling process. Candidates preparing for admission can refer to the table below to check out the NIFT Hyderabad category-wise preivous year cutoff:
| NIFT Hyderabad Cutoff for Various Years | |
|---|---|
| NIFT Hyderabad Cutoff 2025 | Download Now |
| NIFT Hyderabad Cutoff 2024 | Download Now |
| NIFT Hyderabad Cutoff 2023 | Download Now |
| NIFT Hyderabad Cutoff 2022 | Download Now |
| NIFT Hyderabad Cutoff 2021 | Download Now |
NIFT Hyderabad NIFT Cutoff Year Wise Comparison
In this section, students can access the NIFT Hyderabad B.Des. cutoff 2026 for various specialisations, categories, rounds, etc. The cutoffs for the past years and other courses are also available below.
For the General AI category, B.Des. in Fashion Design is the most competitive specialisation in the fourth round, with the cutoff of 241.
In 2025 and 2024, the same specialisation had the round 4 closing ranks of 525 and 474, respectively.
As seen from the above ranks, we can conclude that the comp
In this section, students can access the NIFT Hyderabad B.Des. cutoff 2026 for various specialisations, categories, rounds, etc. The cutoffs for the past years and other courses are also available below.
For the General AI category, B.Des. in Fashion Design is the most competitive specialisation in the fourth round, with the cutoff of 241.
In 2025 and 2024, the same specialisation had the round 4 closing ranks of 525 and 474, respectively.
As seen from the above ranks, we can conclude that the competition at NIFT Hyderabad for B.Des. in Fashion Design has been fluctuating over the past years. For more information, candidates can check the table below.
On the other hand, for the MFM programme, the 2026 Round 4 cutoff for the OBC AI category is 514. In 2025, the same course had the round 4 closing rank of 560. Check the table below and use the provided filters for more information.
4NIFT Entrance Exam Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)
| Course | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Des. in Accessory Design | 661 | 737 | 303 |
| B.Des. in Fashion Design | 474 | 525 | 241 |
| B.Des. in Textile Design | 988 | 1010 | 1344 |
| Master of Fashion Management (MFM) | 145 | 119 | 159 |
| B.F.Tech. in Apparel Production | 530 | 394 | 343 |
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NIFT Hyderabad Important Dates 2026 For NIFT
NIFT counselling 2026 has started after the declaration of NIFT 2026 results. The counselling process has been started in a centralised manner across 19 institutes. The NIFT schedule has been officially released for seat allotment and e-counselling for undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Candidates seeking admission to NIFT Hyderabad can check the table below for important NIFT 2026 dates.
| Dates | Upcoming Events |
|---|---|
10 Jan '27 | NIFT 2027 (Stage 1: Written Exam) |
Dec '26-Jan '27 | NIFT 2027 application form OPEN (Regular fees)Tentative |
Jan '27 | NIFT 2027 application form (Late fees)Tentative |
Jan '27 | NIFT 2027 application form Edit WindowTentative |
Mar '27 | NIFT Stage 1 Result 2027Tentative |
Apr '27 | NIFT Situation Test Stage 2: B.DesTentative |
Jun '27 | NIFT Final ResultTentative |
Jun '27 | NIFT Registration for e-Counselling / Seat AllotmentTentative |
NIFT Hyderabad 2026 Cutoff Year-Wise PDF Download
The NIFT counselling for 2026 will be conducted in 3 regular rounds and 1 spot round (Round 4) for candidates seeking admission to B.Des., B.FTech and MFM courses. Candidates with a valid NIFT score are only eligible to appear for the NIFT counselling process. Given below are the consolidated PDFs that can be downloaded to view the cutoff details for different rounds and years:
NIFT Hyderabad NIFT Entrance Exam Counselling Rounds
| Rounds | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 |  PDF | PDF | PDF |
| Round 2 | PDF | PDF | PDF |
| Round 3 | PDF | PDF | PDF |
| Round 4 | PDF | PDF | PDF |
| Round 5 | PDF | – / – | – / – |
NIFT Hyderabad B.Des Cutoff 2026 - College Comparison
The table given below provides the closing ranks for various specialisations available across other NIFT campuses. The table consists of the closing ranks of various specialisations offered at this institute. By using the provided filtres, students can do the comparison based on other parameters, such as round, course and category.
NIFT Hyderabad NIFT Entrance Exam Last Round Closing cutoff comparison (General-All India)
3| Colleges | Specialization | Cut Offs |
|---|---|---|
| Fashion Design | 183 | |
| Knitwear Design | 189 | |
| Lifestyle Accesory Design | 234 | |
| Fashion Design | 241 | |
| Lifestyle Accesory Design | 293 | |
| Fashion Design | 319 | |
| Fashion Design | 327 |
CompareThese are last round cutoffs of latest year of respective courses. For detailed cutoffs compare them or visit respective colleges
Commonly asked questions On NIFT Entrance Exam Cutoffs
According to the cutoff of NIFT Hyderabad cutoff 2026 round 4 for the category of General AI, the closing rank of BDes was between 303 and 1717. Therefore, students require a rank of minimum 1717 or less than that for admission to NIFT Hyderabad in BDes program branches.
Below is the table for the round 4 cutoff of the category of General AI. For other categories/round/courses, the cutoff may differ accordingly.
| Course | Round 4 (Closing Rank) |
|---|---|
| B.Des. in Accessory Design | 303 |
| B.Des. in Knitwear Design | 1717 |
| B.Des. in Textile Design | 1344 |
NIFT Hyderabad cutoff 2026 was released for the OBC AI category for admission to BDes, BFTech and MFM courses. The round 4 cutoff was published in the form of opening and closing ranks. According to the overall closing cutoff, the ranks varied between 514 for Master of Fashion Management (MFM) and 4782 for B.Des. in Knitwear Design.
The NIFT MFM Cutoff 2026 has been released for Round 4 in the All India category. The cutoff for the General AI category is 159.
For other categories, please see the table below.
| Category | NIFT Hyderabad cutoff 2026 round 4 |
| General | 159 |
| OBC | 514 |
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NIFT Hyderabad Cutoff FAQs
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Predicting admission to NIFT Hyderabad just on the basis of your 12th grade grades is challenging. Even though 70% is excellent, your chances of being selected for NIFT rely on how well you do on the NIFT entrance exam, the competition that year, and any reserved category advantages that may be offered. Focus on aceing the NIFT exam, monitor official cutoffs, and tour several NIFT campuses and design schools to improve your prospects.
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The minimum eligibility for getting into NIFT is, class 12 with a minimum percentage and selection will be based on the entrance exam. Students seeking admission in BFTech should only appear for GAT.
Parameters | Details |
|---|---|
Course | BFTech |
Eligibility | Eligibility: Class 12 Selection: NIFT Entrance Exam |
Aspirants must pass Class 12 from a recognised board to apply for BDes courses at NIFT Hyderabad. Candidates also need to pass NIFT Entrance Exam (CAT + GAT) followed by a Situation Test for admission.
The minimum eligibility for getting into NIFT is class 12 with minimum percentage and selection will be based on entrance exam.
Parameters | Details |
|---|---|
Course | |
Eligibility | Eligibility: Class 12 Selection: NIFT Entrance Exam |
Total Tuition Fees Full Time | INR 6.07 Lacs - INR12.34 Lakh |
Candidates applying for UG courses at NIFT Hyderabad have to meet the age criteria. The maximum age should be 24 years as or on August 1 of the admission year. There is a relaxation of 5 years for SC/ ST/ PwD category candidates.
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