NIFT Final Score Card 2026 (OUT): Scorecard link, Score Validity, Components & Weightage

National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Exam 2026 ( NIFT Entrance Exam )

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The NTA has released the scorecard for the NIFT 2026 exam along with result. The NIFT 2026 scorecard is now available through download. It contains candidate's the sectional and total marks, and the qualifying status of the candidate. The validity of NIFT score card 2026 is one year.

The NTA has released NIFT Final Scorecard 2026. It contains the sectional and total marks, and the qualifying status of the candidate. Read below, all about the NIFT Scorecard.

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NIFT Final Scorecard

NIFT 2026 Scorecard - NIFT Final Result has been released today for UG and PG programmes. Along with the result, NIFT Scorecard is also be released. NIFT Result is given in the form of a scorecard. The scorecard has marks of NIFT Stage 2 exam along with the Stage 1 marks. It also has ranks and final marks.

NIFT 2026 Scorecard of the FINAL results, in addition to the NIFT written exam scores, also contains NIFT scores of the Situation Test/ PI. Importantly, it also includes the merit list of the candidates in NIFT 2026. Seat allotment will be done on the basis of NIFT 2026 merit list.

Latest Updates:

The National Testing Agency (NIFT) declared NIFT 2026 Result for Stage 1 on March 20, 2026. The NIFT 2026 Scorecard was released alongside the results. The candidate can download the NIFT scorecard 2026 using their application number and date of birth. It contains the candidate's name and roll number, exam information, subject-wise marks and total marks, and the qualifying marks.

 

Table of contents
  • How to download the NIFT 2026 Scorecard?
  • Where to check NTA NIFT 2026 Final Result?
  • Information mentioned on NIFT 2026 Scorecard Stage 1
  • Information mentioned on NIFT 2026 Final Scorecard
  • NIFT 2026 Qualifying Status
  • NIFT 2026 Result - Test Components and Weightage
  • NIFT Entrance Exam 2026 Tie-Breaker Policy
  • NIFT 2026 Exam Stats and Toppers
  • About NIFT 2026 Entrance Exam
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How to download the NIFT 2026 Scorecard?

The NIFT 2026 Final result cum scorecard will be released online. To download the scorecard, follow these steps:

  • Go to the NIFT 2026 result portal
  • Click on the result download link
  • A log-in window will open
  • Enter your application number and date of birth
  • On successful log-in, you can download the scorecard
 

Where to check NTA NIFT 2026 Final Result?

The candidate can check the NIFT Final Result 2026 at the following portals.

  • nift.ac.in/admission

  • exams.nta.nic.in/niftee/

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Information mentioned on NIFT 2026 Scorecard Stage 1

The NIFT scorecard 2026 of every candidate will carry the following information:

  • The name of the candidate
  • Roll and application number
  • Sectional and total marks
  • Qualifying status

Information mentioned on NIFT 2026 Final Scorecard 

The NIFT scorecard 2026 of every candidate will carry the following information:

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can I change my examination center after I have been issued the NIFT 2026 admit card for the situation test?
A: 
No, candidates are not allowed with an option to change their NIFT exam centre once the admit cards for the Situation Test have been released. So, it is recommended that the candidate takes care when booking a centre. Considering exam centres will be allocated on a first-come, first served basis, it is also advisable to book slots as soon as the slot booking window opens. The admit card for the NIFT Situation Test will be issued soon after the slot booking process is over. The admit card will be issued to all candidates who have qualified in the written exam.
Q:   When and where will officials verify original documents for NIFT admission?
A: 

The information provided by the candidate when filling out the NIFT 2026 application form are verified by NIFT officials before any candidate is considered for admission in the first week of June.

The verification of original documents is conducted online. 

Note that at the time of counseling registration, the candidate is required to upload documents. 

Also, if the certificates are in any other language than Hindi/ English, then a certified translation in Hindi/ English produced duly verified by the issuing institution/ gazetted officer. If the candidate fails to produce the translation, the candidate may be denied admission. 

Q:   How many students appeared for NTA 2026 NIFT Stage 1?
A: 

Shift

NIFTEE Stage 1 2026 Exam

Registered (expected)

Appeared (expected)

Shift 1

General Ability Test (GAT)

18000+

17000+

Shift 2

Creative Ability Test (CAT)

16000+

15000+

Total

 

34000+

32000+

Q:   Will NTA release the recorded responses for NIFT 2026?
A: 

NTA released recorded answers for the NIFT 2026 written exam on February 17, 2026. The recorded response is released for GAT for all the UG and PG programmes. Recorded response is available at xams.nta.nic.in/niftee.

  • Name of the candidate
  • Roll and application number
  • Programme
  • Date of Birth
  • Sectional and total marks
  • NIFT 2026 merit rank

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NIFT 2026 Qualifying Status

The NIFT scorecard 2026 contains the qualifying status of the candidate in the NIFT 2026 written exam. Candidates who qualify in the written exams will have to appear next in a Situation Test/ Personal Interview. The detailed schedule for the NIFT 2026 Situation Test and Interview will be released by the National Institute of Fashion Technology on its admission portal.

NIFT 2026 Result - Test Components and Weightage 

Check out the weightage of NIFT. This weightage is taken into consideration while preparing the final result.

Program

Exam

Weightage

B. Des.

GAT

30%

CAT

50%

Situation Test

20%

B.F. Tech.

GAT (Sec-A)

30%

GAT (Sec-B)

70%

B.F. Tech. Opting for B. Des.

GAT (Sec-A)

30%

CAT

50%

Situation Test

20%

Exam Weightage for NIFT PG Programs

The weightage for NIFT PG programmes are.

Program

Exam

Weightage

M.F.M.

GAT (Section A and B)

70%

Personal Interview

30%

M. Des.

GAT (Section A)

30%

CAT

40%

Personal Interview

30%

M.F.M. opting for M. Des.

GAT (Section A)

30%

CAT

40%

Personal Interview

30%

M.F. Tech.

GAT

70%

Personal Interview

30%

NIFT Entrance Exam 2026 Tie-Breaker Policy

  • If two or more candidates obtain the same marks in the NIFT 2026 exam, then the following tie-break procedure will be adopted to determine merit ranks.
  • The marks scored by the candidate in tests with higher weightage will be considered to break the tie. For instance, for the B.Des program, marks obtained in the CAT exam will be compared to break the tie.
  • If the CAT marks are equal, then the marks obtained in GAT will be considered. 
  • If the tie is still undecided at this stage, then marks obtained subject-wise in the following order will be considered: Communication Ability, English Comprehension, Quantitative Ability, Analytical Ability &General Knowledge, and Current Affairs.

NIFT 2026 Exam Stats and Toppers

Currently NIFT entrance exam is conducted by the NTA. The examination conducting body releases candidate statistics along with the results. The candidate data included the number of registered candidates, candidates who appeared in the NIFT entrance exam, and qualified candidates. Additionally, it also releases a NIFT toppers list.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the expected date for NIFT 2026 Result?
A: 

NIFT result 2026 for Stage 1 was released on March 20. 

NIFT Result20262025
Stage 1March 20, 2026April 24, 2025
Stage 2June 03, 2026June 22, 2025
Q:   What is the use of the NIFT 2026 recorded responses?
A: 

NTA releases the recorded responses for the NIFT exam. The recorded responses are a carbon copy of the candidate's answer sheet.

  • Recorded responses bring transparency to the conduct of the NIFT entrance exam.
  • Candidates can check their attempted and unattempted answers and calcultate probable score.
  • It helps to raise objections against the Provisional Answer Key.
Q:   Can I raise objection after the NIFT result has been declared?
A: 

No, you cannot raise an objection against the NIFT Result. Objections can be raised only at the time of release of the Provisional Answer Key. Once the Final Answer Key is made, result is declared on it.

Q:   How many rounds are there in NIFT Counselling?
A: 

There will be three rounds of counselling in NIFT Counselling 2026. One round of spot counselling is also expected if there are seats left.

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