NIFT GAT Answer Key 2026 (OUT): Download Official PDF Link and Raise Objection
National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Exam 2026 ( NIFT Entrance Exam )
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NTA released the NIFT Provisional Answer Key for GAT. Candidates are now able to download the Answer key pdf, response sheet and question paper from the website of NTA NIFT. Read on to find how to download the answer key, from where to get it and what to do next.
NIFT 2026 Answer Key for GAT
NTA released the NIFT Provisional Answer Key for NIFT Stage 1 on February 17, 2026. It was released on NTA NIFT website: exams.nta.nic.in/niftee. NTA released the Answer Key for GAT section only. No answer key is released for NIFT CAT. NTA allows candidates to raise objections online against the Provisional Answer Key by making a payment of ₹ 200/- per challenged question. Application ID and Password are required to view the Answer Key. NIFT Objection Window was open from February 17, 2026 to February 19, 2026.
NIFT Entrance exam was conducted on February 08, 2026 for all UG and PG programmes. So NIFT will be releasing asnwer key for all the programmes.
NIFT 2026 final answer key will be made on the basis of the provisional answer key. Candidates cannot challenge the Final Answer Key.
| NIFT Event | Details |
|---|---|
| NIFT Provisional Answer Key 2026 | OUT, February 17, 2026 |
| NIFT Provisional Answer Key Objection window | February 17, 2026 to February 19, 2026 |
| Formal | |
| NIFT Question Paper | OUT |
| NIFT Response Sheet | Out |
| Website | exams.nta.nic.in/niftee |
| Fee for raising Objection | INR 200 Per question |
NIFT Answer Key: Download Here
- How to download the NIFT GAT Answer Key?
- How to check Answers from the NIFT GAT Answer key?
- What is NIFTEE 2026 Objection Window?
- How to raise objections using the NIFT Answer Key?
- NIFT Marking Scheme for GAT 2026
- Exam Structure for NIFT UG Programs
- Exam Structure for NIFT PG Programs
How to download the NIFT GAT Answer Key?
Candidates can easily download the NTA NIFT 2026 Answer Key by following these steps.
- Go to the NTA NIFT website.
- Click here to download the NIFT GAT Answer Key 2026.
- Enter required details
- Roll Number
- Date of Birth
- The answer key will be displayed on your screen.
- Save and print the answer key for future reference.
Commonly asked questions
Candidates will be able to check the cutoff for NIFT Delhi on the website of NIFT: nift.admissions.nic.in. The opening and closing rank of all the programmes is given on this page. This year, NIFT 2026 cutoff is expected to be on the lower side.
NIFT result 2026 for Stage 1 was released on March 20. Stage 2 result will be released in May 2026.
| NIFT Result | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | March 20, 2026 | April 24, 2025 |
| Stage 2 | May 2026 | June 22, 2025 |
The cut-off of NIFT for the various academic courses is not fixed. This is because the cut-off depends on variables like seat intake, the performance of applicants in the NIFT exam, total number of applications received for admission, etc. Now these variables may change from year to year. For instance, the number of candidates appearing in NIFT and qualifying the exam may be different across the years. And when that happens, the cut-off also changes. Typically, if the seat intake increases, the cut-off goes down and vice versa. Likewise, if the number of applicants increases, expect a higher cut-off.
How to check Answers from the NIFT GAT Answer key?
NTA will make the NIFT 2026 response sheet available NTA NIFT website, alongside the NIFT 2026 GAT answer key. Candidates can use the response sheet to review their answers marked during the entrance exam. To download the NIFT 2026 response sheet, follow these steps:
- Go to the NIFT 2026 website
- Click on the link to download the response sheet.
- Log in using your registration number and password.
- After logging in, the response sheet will appear on the screen.
What is NIFTEE 2026 Objection Window?
During NIFTEE Objection window, candidates review the provisional answer key and raise any discrepancies they have in the objective section of the exam. Each objection required an online fee of ₹200 per question, which is non-refundable, and candidates have to provide valid supporting evidence for their claims.
Commonly asked questions
The expected cutoff for NIFT 2026 for B.Des is:
| Category | Expected Cutoff for B.Des |
|---|---|
| Open | 30-80 |
| EWS | 26-29 |
| OBC | 26-29 |
| SC | 22 |
| ST | 19 |
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.
The expected cutoff for NIFT M.Des is given below:
| Category | Expected Cutoff M.Des |
|---|---|
| Open | 26-70 |
| EWS | 22 |
| OBC | 22 |
| SC | 16 |
| ST | 16-18 |
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How to raise objections using the NIFT Answer Key?
- Go to the NTA NIFT website
- Login with your Application Number, Password and enter the Security Pin and click on the Login Button.
- Click the View/Challenge Answer Key button.
- The Option(s) next to the Question ID under the column ‘Correct Option(s)’ stand for the most appropriate Answer Key to be used by NTA.
- If you wish to challenge this option, you may use any one or more of the Options given in the next five columns by clicking the check box
- You may want to upload supporting documents, in which you can select ‘Choose File’ and upload (all documents are to be put in a single pdf file).
- After clicking on your desired Option(s) ID for Challenge, scroll down and click on ‘Submit and Review Claims’ and move to the next screen. You must make sure to select all the required options(s) before moving further.
- You will see a display of all the Question ID and Option(s) you have challenged. You may still modify your selection by clicking on ‘Modify Claim’. Once you have selected all the Option(s) ID for Challenge, you can click on ‘Save Claim and Pay Fee’.
- Click on ‘Save Claim and Pay Fee’ to select payment options. No modification will be allowed after payment.
- Select the Mode of Payment and Pay a non-refundable processing fee.
NIFT Marking Scheme for GAT 2026
Check out the marking scheme of NTA NIFT Paper 1.
- Each question carries 01 (One) mark.
- For each correct response, the candidate will get 01 (One) mark.
- For each incorrect response, -0.25 mark will be deducted from the total score.
- Unanswered/un-attempted will be given no marks.
- To answer a question, the candidate needs to choose one option as the correct option.
- However, after the process of Challenges of the Answer Key, in case there are multiple correct options or change in key, only those candidates who have attempted it correctly as per the revised Answer key will be awarded marks.
- In case a Question is dropped due to some technical error, full marks shall be given to all the candidates irrespective of the fact who have attempted it or not.
Commonly asked questions
NIFT 2026 Final Result for UG and PG programmes is expected in May - June. It can be released between the last week of May to Second week of June 2026.
The Cut off for NIFT Gandhinagar 2025 will be out soon on the official website. The Cut off for NIFT Gandhinagar 2024 can give a fair idea for this year.
The following table shows the NIFT Gandhinagar 2024 Round 1 Cutoff for Fashion Design:
| Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| OBC | 725 | 1485 |
| Gen-EWS | 1105 | 2770 |
| Open | 208 | 466 |
| Open (PwD) | 8824 | 8824 |
| SC | 876 | 2586 |
| ST | 3004 | 3306 |
No, you cannot get into NIFT colleges that you have not listed in your counselling application.
- The NIFT counseling process is done after the exam to allot colleges to qualified students in participating institutes.
- Once the NIFT exam results are announced by the NTA, NIFT will declare its counseling schedule.
- You will be required to participate in the counseling process at your preferred institute. The university will assign you to a NIFT Institute based on your score, rank and preferences.
- If you have not listed any college, you will not get a seat allocation in that college even if you meet the qualifying cutoff.
Exam Structure for NIFT UG Programs
Check out the pattern for NIFT 2026.
| Program |
Paper Name |
Language of Written Test |
Test Duration (minutes) |
No. of Questions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Des |
GAT (CBT) CAT (PBT) |
English/Hindi |
120 + 180 |
100 + 3 |
| B.F. Tech |
GAT - Section A (CBT) |
English/Hindi |
120 |
100 |
| GAT - Section B (CBT) |
English/Hindi |
60 |
50 |
|
| B.F. Tech & B. Des. |
Section A (2 hrs) (CBT) Section B (1 hr) (CBT) CAT (3 hrs) (PBT) |
English/Hindi |
180 + 180 |
150 + 3 |
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Exam Structure for NIFT PG Programs
Check out the pattern for NIFT PG.
| Program |
Paper Name |
Language of Written Test |
Test Duration (minutes) |
No. of Questions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFM |
GAT (CBT) |
English/Hindi |
180 (3 hours) |
150 |
| M. Des |
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English/Hindi |
120 (2 hours) |
120 |
| MFM & M. Des |
Section-A (2 hrs.) + Section-B (1 hr.) + CAT (3 hrs.) |
English/Hindi |
180 (3 hours) + 180 |
150 + 3 |
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 weeks ago
NIFT 2026 Final Result for UG and PG programmes is expected in May - June. It can be released between the last week of May to Second week of June 2026.
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Answered a month ago
There is no fixed number of mock tests one should take before the NIFT Entrance Exam. A candidate should take at least one mock test daily for the NIFT Entrance Preparation. 10-15 mock tests will really help in preparing for the exam.
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Answered 2 months ago
There are 20 participating institutes of NIFT that offer the B. Des and B.F.Tech programmes. B. Des programme offers specializations in the following programs: Fashion Design (FD), Leather Design (LD), Accessory Design (AD), Textile Design (TD), Knitwear Design (KD), Fashion Communication (FC).
For B
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Answered 2 months ago
NIFT cutoff for a participating NIFT is the last rank for which admission is offered in for a particular programme and category. This means, if a candidate fails to score a rank equal to or higher than the cutoff rank, they don't get admission. Typically, a higher ranked institute will invite: More
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Answered 2 months ago
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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Answered 2 months ago
Yes, Pearl Academy, Mumbai BBA students who wish to avail the NIFT Rank scholarship are required to appear for the NIFT entrance exam separately. This can be done either before or after securing the BBA admission at Pearl Academy, Mumbai.
There are also other BBA scholarships that do not require cand
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Answered 2 months ago
The material kit of NIFT Situation Test 2026 can include the following:
- Corrugated sheets: 2
- Cardboard: 1
- OHP Sheets: 1
- Translucents Sheet: 1
- Coloured sheets: 4
- Ice cream sticks: 8-10
- Toothpicks: 6-7
- All pinks
- Jute Thread: 2m
- Needle
- Balloon
- Clay: 2 colors
- Chopsticks: 2
- Quilling strips
- Paper plate: 2
- Bubble wrap: 1
- M
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
Some of the important topics for NIFT Situation Test are:
- Momentoes
- Badges
- product Design
- Set Design
- Book Cover/Diaries
- Window Display: For Shoes, Clothes, etc.
- Accessories
- Character Design
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Answered 3 months ago
NIFT Situation Test is a hands on test. It evaluates a candidate skills for material handling and innovative ability with a given set of materials. Candidates are required to make a 3D model.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 months ago
No, there is no negative marking in NIFT Situation Test. Negative marking is only there in NIFT GAT part in stage 1.
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