When will NIFT cutoff be released?

The National Instituite of Fashion Technology will release the NIFT 2026 at the time of seat allotment and counseling. The cut-offs will be available institute and category-wise for all the program at nift.admissions.nic.in. The cut-offs will be prepared by considering factors like the seat intake, the merit rank of candidates, admission category, etc. Note that if the seat intake is increase the cut-off would likely go down and vice versa. The cut-offs are available for the following titles: Opening and Closing Rank Details for NIFT UG Counselling 2026 Opening and Closing Rank Details for NIFT UG (Lateral Entry) Counselling 2026 Opening and Closing Rank Details for NIFT PG Counselling 2026 To download the cut-offs, visit: https://nift.admissions.nic.in/or-cr/

How should I utilize one month before joining NIFT Delhi for BDes in Fashion Design?

The time before joining the college is exciting and full of doubts as well. A lot of online portals suggest students join Sketching, Perspective, Drawing, etc. While students can start working on developing these skills, it is also important to enjoy this time by focusing on developing soft skills, such as communication, public speaking, etc. The students can also start developing a professional portfolio and build it during the NIFT Delhi BDes in Fashion Design programme.

Is there any entrance exam for admission to B.Des offered by NIFT, Delhi?

Yes, candidates are required to appear for a written examination, which includes a Creative Ability Test CAT and a General Ability Test GAT for admission to the NIFT Delhi B. Des programme. Students who clear both tests are required to appear for the SAT for the final selection. The candidate should not exceed 24 (29 for SC/ST/PWD category students) years of age as of August 1 of the year of admission.

What is the eligibility criteria for NIFT Delhi BDes courses?

The aspirants who are Class 12 or equivalent exam pass can apply for the BDes course of NIFT Delhi. Additionally, students should not exceed 24 yers of age (29 years for SC/ ST/ PWD category students) as of August 1 of the admission year. Candidates who meet the mentioned criteria can go to the official website or the collect the application form to apply for course admission.

Does NIFT Delhi have an entrance exam?

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.

What is the eligibility criteria for M.Des course at NIFT Delhi?

To get into the MDes course of NIFT Delhi, aspirants must fulfil the course-specific eligibility criteria. As per the authorities, aspirants with a valid bachelor's degree from a recognised university in the relevant stream are eligible for admission. Candidates must hold the degree and mark sheets as well. These documents have to be submitted at the time of form filling or admission confirmation for verification purposes.

What is the seat reservation policy for M.Des at NIFT Delhi?

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.

Can I get NIFT Delhi without an entrance exam?

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.

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

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.

What is a good rank to apply at NIFT Delhi for M.Des?

NIFT Delhi offers a two-year full-time MDes course at the postgraduate level. NIFT Delhi cutoff 2024 has been released up to Round 5 wherein the closing rank for the MDes course stood at 25 for the General category students under the All India quota. So, candidates seeking admission to NIFT Delhi this year must secure a rank up to 25 to be eligible for MDes course. Candidates seeking admission can refer to the table given below to check out the round-wise NIFT Delhi M.Des cutoff 2024 for the students belonging to the General AI category: Round NIFT Last Round Closing Ranks 1 30 2 23 3 -- 4 29 5 25

How many mock tests do I need to take for the NIFT 2024 exam?

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.

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NIFT Delhi cutoff 2025 is available on this page for multiple design courses at the UG and PG levels. The cutoff was released based on candidates' performance in the NIFT 2025 entrance exam as opening and closing ranks. Candidates can refer to the section below to view the NIFT Delhi 2025 NIFT cutoffs for different courses, rounds, and categories. Further updates are provided below:

The NIFT 2026 Stage 1 result has been announced for admission to the UG and PG courses. The Stage 2 examinations will be conducted until Apr 11, 2026, for the PG courses.

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NIFT Delhi cutoff for Design courses is released in the form of opening and closing ranks. Admission is based on the NIFT entrance test scores, followed by the counselling process. Candidates preparing for NIFT admission can refer to the table below to check out the last five years' NIFT category-wise cutoff data to understand the cutoff trends. To view the cutoff details, click on the 'Download Now' link provided below:

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NIFT Delhi cutoff 2026 is yet to be released for admission to several Design courses. However, candidates preparing for 2026 admission can refer to the table below to view the NIFT 2025 cutoff ranks to get an estimate of the upcoming 2026 cutoff.

For the General AI category, the last round of NIFT Delhi B.Des cutoff 2025 ranks were in the range of 92 and 974. B.Des. in Fashion Design had the lowest cutoff of 92, making it the most competitive for admission. The easy-to-grab B.Des specialisation was B.Des. in Fashion Communication, with a lenient last round cutoff rank of 114 for admission in the General category.

At the PG level, the institute offers M.Des, M.FTech and MFM courses, wherein the most challenging for admission was M.FTech with NIFT last round closing rank of 30 in the General category. Refer to the table below to view the first and last round closing ranks of all the courses offered at this institute.

Course	Round 1 (Closing Rank)	Last Round (Closing Rank)
B.Des. in Accessory Design	151	155
B.Des. in Fashion Communication	54	114
B.Des. in Fashion Design	86	92
B.Des. in Knitwear Design	446	539
B.Des. in Leather Design	800	974
B.Des. in Textile Design	302	328
B.FTech. in Apparel Production	41	74
Master of Design (M.Des.)	24	40
Master of Fashion Management (MFM)	26	32
Master of Fashion Technology (M.FTech)	15	30

NIFT Entrance Exam Round 4 Closing Rank (General-All India)

Course	2023	2024	2025
B.Des. in Accessory Design	223	148	155
B.Des. in Fashion Communication	72	48	114
B.FTech. in Apparel Production	195	68	74
Master of Fashion Technology (M.FTech)	38	29	30
Master of Fashion Management (MFM)	21	25	32

NIFT Delhi NIFT Cutoff Year Wise Comparison 2025, 2024, 2023

NIFT Delhi B.FTech cutoff 2025 was released across different categories under the AI quota. In the General AI quota, the last round closing rank was 74 for admission. For the same course, the first round cutoff rank was 41.

Among the OBC category students, the NIFT last round closing ranks ranged between 29 and 2970 for admission across several design courses. Of all the courses, the top two most competitive for admission were M.FTech and M.Des, with NIFT last round closing ranks of 29 and 301, r

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NIFT Entrance Exam Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)

Course	2023	2024	2025
B.Des. in Fashion Communication	72	48	114
B.FTech. in Apparel Production	195	58	74
Master of Design (M.Des.)	38	43	40
Master of Fashion Technology (M.FTech)	38	25	30
Master of Fashion Management (MFM)	21	25	32

NIFT Delhi 2025 Cutoff Year-Wise PDF Download

NIFT counselling 2025 was held in multiple rounds for candidates seeking admission to multiple design courses. Students who participated in the counselling process can check out the table below to view or download the round- and year-wise NIFT cutoff lists for National Institute of Fashion Technology, Delhito understand the trends.

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Round 1	PDF	PDF	PDF
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NIFT Delhi BDes Cutoff 2025 - College Comparison

The table given below provides the NIFT last round closing ranks for B.Des admission across major NIFT campuses. This will help students to make an informed decision while choosing a college or specialisation. The tabulated cutoff ranks are for the students belonging to the General AI quota. By using the provided filters, the table will empower the students to narrow down their searches based on parameters, such as gender, category, location, etc., which will help them compare the colleges and s

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

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

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:

Course	NIFT Round 1 Cutoff 2025
B.Des. in Accessory Design	151
B.Des. in Leather Design	800
B.Des. in Fashion Design	86
B.Des. in Knitwear Design	446
B.Des. in Fashion Communication	54
B.Des. in Textile Design	302

Q: What is the cutoff of NIFT Delhi for 2025 admission?

For the students belonging to the General AI quota, the NIFT Delhi cutoff 2025 ranged between 19 and 967 across various UG and PG courses. For B.Des, the Round 3 cutoff ranks were in the range of 92 and 967, wherein B.Des. in Fashion Design was the highly sought-after specialisation for admission. Candidates can refer to the table below to view the NIFT Delhi 2025 cutoff ranks for the General category students for Round 3. Please note that the cutoff ranks vary for different rounds and categories.

Course	NIFT Round 3 Cutoff 2025
B.Des. in Accessory Design	155
B.Des. in Leather Design	967
B.Des. in Fashion Design	92
B.Des. in Knitwear Design	539
Master of Design (M.Des.)	40
Master of Fashion Technology (M.FTech)	19
Master of Fashion Management (MFM)	27
B.Des. in Textile Design	324