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
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.
The expected cutoff for NIFT 2027 for B.Des is:
| Category | Expected Cutoff for B.Des |
|---|---|
| Open | 30-80 |
| EWS | 26-29 |
| OBC | 26-29 |
| SC | 22 |
| ST | 19 |
The NIFT Daman Cutoff 2026 for the fourth round for students falling under the General AI category were from 764 to 3489.
For other categories, please see the table given below:
| Category | 2026 Cutoff range |
| OBC | 831-6176 |
| SC | 8307-10045 |
| EWS | 7757-9670 |
NIFT master's programme is offered in Master of Design (M. Des. ), Master of Fashion Management (M. F. M) and Master of Fashion Technology (M. F. Tech. ).
The cut-off would be released separately for all these courses. This means, if the candidate meets the cut-off criteria for M. Des but fails to meet the cut-off for M. F. Tech, in that case the candidate will only be eligible for admission to the M. Des programme. So, the candidate needs to check out the cut-off or closing ranks for the programme they are seeking admission to. The cut-off would be determined by considering factors like total applicants, seat intake, merit ranks of the applicants, and also admission category.
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 NIFT 2026 written exam is the 1st stage of the entrance exam and includes the CAT and GAT. The results for the NIFT written exam were announced on March 20, 2026.
The Cut off for NIFT Mumbai 2025 for B.Des in Textile Design will be out soon. In the meanwhile, we can have a look at the Cutoff 2024 to get a rough idea.
The following table presents the Cutoff for Round 1 under All India Quota for NIFT Mumbai 2024:
Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| OBC | 722 | 2044 |
| Gen-EWS | 581 | 2653 |
| Open | 301 | 570 |
| Open (PwD) | 5654 | 5654 |
| SC | 3522 | 4385 |
| ST | 5076 | 5499 |
NIFT GAT answer key will contain the official keys to all the questions asked in the entrance exam. Answer key will be released for each booklet series. Candidates have to download the answer key for their relevant question booklet. The answer key can be used by the candidate to compare their answers. After checking the number of correct attempts, candidates can calculate the number of correct attempts and probable score.
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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 Final key is released after considering complaints filed by candidates against the provisional key. No further objections against the final key are entertained. This means the keys given in the final key are considered correct for all the questions asked in the NIFT exam.
The category-wise cut-off for the Accessory Design programme for NIFT Bangalore campus is given below:
Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
EWS | 1099 | 2179 |
OBC (NC) | 438 | 1333 |
Open | 35 | 482 |
SC | 2034 | 4214 |
ST | 2839 | 7286 |
Note that reserved category candidates will be considered for admission to both their reserved and open categories.
Yes, the NTA will upload the carbon copy of the OMR answer sheet along with the answer key.
The candidate could download their OMR sheets by logging into the portal using their candidate log-in details. The carbon copy of the OMR answer sheet as the name indicates is a record of the candidates responses in the entrance exam. The OMR sheet can be used by the candidate in conjunction with the GAT answer key to check the status of the answers (correct or incorrect). Next the candidate can use the official marking scheme to calculate probable score.
The NIFT answer key objection window will close once the draft key is released. To submit objections, you have to:
Go to the NTA NIFT admission portal
Click on the objection submission link
A log-in window will open
Log in using candidate credentials
Once you log in, you can access the objection form
Enter you roll number, date of birth, program, and question booklet series
Select the answer key you want to challengeSelect the Question number
Attach the supporting documents and describe your observation in concise and clear terms
Make the payment of INR 200 per objection (note, the fee is non-refundable)
Once you are done, submit the application.
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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| Program |
Paper Name |
Language of Written Test |
Test Duration (minutes) |
No. of Questions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFM |
GAT (CBT) |
English/Hindi |
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English/Hindi |
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120 |
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English/Hindi |
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150 + 3 |
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