Is 2000 Rank Good for NIFT 2026?
National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Exam 2026 ( NIFT Entrance Exam )
NIFT is the synonym of Design. It comes to mind whenever somebody mentions Design College. Every design aspirant wants to study at NIFT Institutes. The chance of getting admission at NIFT Top institutes depends on the score and rank. IF the rank is high, then the chances of getting NIFT college are higher and vice versa.
NIFT College at 2000 rank
The answer to the question," Is a 2000 Rank Good for NIFT 2026?" is Yes, a 2000 rank in NIFT can get you admission in NIFT College. But the chances of getting admission to the top NIFT institutes may be less. At the 2000 rank, candidates have limited choice and can get into new NIFTs Colleges. If your rank is under 800, then you are likely to get top NIFT Colleges, like NIFT Delhi, NIFT Mumbai, NIFT Bengaluru, etc. But there can be a chance of getting a top NIFT Institute also, if a seat remains vacant in the other rounds of NIFT Counselling.
NIFT Expected Cutoff 2026 (Campus-Wise)
The following table provides the expected NIFT 2026 cutoff ranks for top campuses based on previous year data and admission trends.
|
Campus |
Expected B.Des Cutoff Rank (General) |
Expected B.F.Tech Cutoff Rank (General) |
Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|---|
|
NIFT Delhi |
1 - 150 |
1 - 200 |
Very High |
|
NIFT Mumbai |
150 - 400 |
200 - 450 |
High |
|
NIFT Bengaluru |
400 - 700 |
450 - 800 |
High |
|
NIFT Chennai |
700 - 1000 |
800 - 1100 |
Moderate |
|
NIFT Hyderabad |
1000 - 1300 |
1100 - 1400 |
Moderate |
|
NIFT Kolkata |
1300 - 1600 |
1400 - 1700 |
Moderate |
|
NIFT Gandhinagar |
1600 - 1900 |
1700 - 2000 |
Low |
|
NIFT Patna |
1900 - 2200 |
2000 - 2300 |
Low |
|
NIFT Shillong |
2200 - 2500 |
2300 - 2600 |
Low |
- NIFT Campuses and Colleges based on Ranks (Expected)
- NIFT Seat Intake for various Programmes
- NIFT Delhi Round 1 Cut off (All Categories)
- NIFT Mumbai Round 1 Cut off (All Categories)
NIFT Campuses and Colleges based on Ranks (Expected)
Check out the chance of getting a NIFT College if your rank falls under this.
|
Rank Range |
Admission Chances |
Possible NIFT Campuses |
|---|---|---|
|
1 - 500 |
Very High |
Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru |
|
501 - 1000 |
High |
Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata |
|
1001 - 2000 |
Moderate |
Gandhinagar, Patna |
|
2001 - 3000 |
Low |
Shillong, Kannur, Bhopal |
NIFT Counselling Dates and Schedule
The following table shows the tentative dates for NIFT Seat Allotment Round 1:
| Event: Seat Allotment Round 1 | Date / Timeline (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Registration and Document Uploading | Last week of June 2026 – First week of July 2026 |
| Document Verification | Last week of June 2026 – First week of July 2026 |
| Choice Filling and Locking | Last week of June 2026 – First week of July 2026 |
| Seat Allotment | First week of July 2026 |
| Willingness Submission & Admission Fee Payment | First week of July 2026 |
NIFT Seat Intake for various Programmes
NIFT offers 5067 seats for B.Des, B.F Tech, M.Des, M.F.Tech and MFM programmes.
| Program / Level | Total Seats (All Campuses) | State Domicile Seats | Grand Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Design (B.Des): Accessory Design (AD) | 576 | 61 | 637 |
| B.Des Fashion Communication (FC) | 644 | 75 | 719 |
| B.Des Fashion Design (FD) | 712 | 89 | 801 |
| B.Des Knitwear Design (KD) | 330 | 21 | 351 |
| B.Des Textile Design (TD) | 606 | 75 | 681 |
| B.Des Leather Design (LD) | 152 | 0 | 152 |
| B.F.Tech – Apparel Production (AP) | 542 | 49 | 591 |
| M.Des | 254 | 21 | 275 |
| M.F.M. | 644 | 75 | 719 |
| M.F.Tech | 68 | 0 | 68 |
| TOTAL (All Programmes) |
4596 | 480 | 5076 |
NIFT Delhi Round 1 Cut off (All Categories)
The cut off for NIFT Delhi Round 1 Cutoff under All India Quota is:
| Program | Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Design (Fashion Design) | OBC | 88 | 440 |
| Bachelor of Design (Fashion Design) | OBC (PwD) | 5886 | 5886 |
| Bachelor of Design (Fashion Design) | Gen-EWS | 197 | 1134 |
| Bachelor of Design (Fashion Design) | Open | 8 | 86 |
| Bachelor of Design (Fashion Design) | Open (PwD) | 1329 | 1329 |
| Bachelor of Design (Leather Design)-NRI Sponsored | Open | 2478 | 3565 |
| Bachelor of Design (Knitwear Design) | OBC | 539 | 1722 |
| Bachelor of Design (Knitwear Design) | Gen-EWS | 1883 | 3104 |
| Bachelor of Design (Knitwear Design) | Open | 142 | 446 |
| Bachelor of Design (Knitwear Design) | Open (PwD) | 3233 | 3233 |
NIFT Mumbai Round 1 Cut off (All Categories)
The cut-off for NIFT Mumbai Round 1 Cutoff under All India Quota is:
| Program | Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Design (Knitwear Design) | Open (PwD) | 5794 | 5794 |
| Bachelor of Design (Knitwear Design) | SC | 1949 | 4492 |
| Bachelor of Design (Knitwear Design) | ST | 6758 | 6944 |
| Bachelor of Design (Knitwear Design)-NRI Sponsored | Open | 1917 | 4871 |
| Bachelor of Design (Accessory Design) | OBC | 420 | 810 |
| Bachelor of Design (Accessory Design) | Gen-EWS | 513 | 1022 |
| Bachelor of Design (Accessory Design) | Open | 30 | 187 |
| Bachelor of Design (Accessory Design) | Open (PwD) | 3333 | 3333 |
| Bachelor of Design (Accessory Design) | SC | 1115 | 2484 |
| Bachelor of Design (Accessory Design) | ST | 5688 | 5980 |
NIFT Chennai Round 1 Cut off (All Categories)
The cut off for NIFT Chennai Round 1 Cutoff under All India Quota is:
| Program | Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Design (Fashion Design)-NRI Sponsored | Open | 2216 | 3885 |
| Bachelor of Design (Textile Design) | OBC | 1651 | 2494 |
| Bachelor of Design (Textile Design) | Gen-EWS | 3409 | 3746 |
| Bachelor of Design (Textile Design) | Open | 18 | 972 |
| Bachelor of Design (Textile Design) | SC | 2654 | 5465 |
| Bachelor of Design (Textile Design) | ST | 7429 | 7565 |
| Bachelor of Design (Textile Design)-NRI Sponsored | Open | 5099 | 5099 |
| Bachelor of Fashion Technology (Apparel Production) | OBC | 353 | 572 |
| Bachelor of Fashion Technology (Apparel Production) | Gen-EWS | 1753 | 2140 |
| Bachelor of Fashion Technology (Apparel Production) | Open | 32 | 253 |
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- Cardboard: 1
- OHP Sheets: 1
- Translucents Sheet: 1
- Coloured sheets: 4
- Ice cream sticks: 8-10
- Toothpicks: 6-7
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- Jute Thread: 2m
- Needle
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- Clay: 2 colors
- Chopsticks: 2
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Answered 2 weeks ago
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- Momentoes
- Badges
- product Design
- Set Design
- Book Cover/Diaries
- Window Display: For Shoes, Clothes, etc.
- Accessories
- Character Design
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