What is a good score in NIFT?; Course-wise good scores and Cutoff
National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Exam 2026 ( NIFT Entrance Exam )
Admit Card - 2 Jun '26
NIFT Result will soon be declared after the conduct of the NIFT Stage 1 and Stage 2 Entrance exams. Design aspirants all over are worried about how much they should score to be on the safer side in the NIFTEE Exam. What is the good score for NIFT Exam, how much you should be getting to get a good NIFT college, etc., will be answered in this article. Read on to clear your doubts.
Good Score for NIFT 2026
The answer to the question," What is a Good Score for NIFT 2026?" Try to score above 70+ in GAT if the Question paper is supposed to be 100 marks for B.Des. The good score for B.F.Tech can be around 100+, for M.Des, M.F.M and M.F.Tech, the scores should be between 70 to 80 in written and PI. To get into a good NIFT College, a good score for NIFT B.Des should be between 75 to 85; for B. F.Tech, it should be between 110 to 125.
| NIFT Course | Good Score | Good Score for NIFT Colleges |
|---|---|---|
| B.Des | 70+ in GAT out of 100 | 75 to 85+ for top NIFT Institutes |
| 70 - 80 in GAT High Chances | ||
| B.F.Tech | 100+ out of 150 | |
| 110 - 125: High chances of admission | 110 to 125 for top NIFT Institutes | |
| M.Des | 70+ out of 100 in GAT + PI | 70 + for Top NIFT Institutes, Rank under 150 |
| M.F.M | 70+ out of 100 in GAT + PI | 70 + for Top NIFT Institutes; Rank Under 100 |
| M.F.tech | 70+ out of 100 | 70 + for Top NIFT Institutes; Rank Under 100 |
- What is the weightage of NIFT Exam?
- Components of NIFT Score
- How to get Good score in NIFT 2026?
- NIFT Cutoff 2025 for Round 1 for All Campus for Open/ General Category for UG Programmes
What is the weightage of NIFT Exam?
NTA conducts NIFT Entrance Exam in two stages: NIFT Stage 1 for Written Exam and NIFT Stage 2 for Situation Test and/or Interview. NIFT Score is calculated on the basis of NIFT Weightage, which is decided by NTA NIFT.
| Program |
Exam |
Weightage in Exam |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
|
| 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. Tech. |
GAT |
70% |
| Personal Interview |
30% |
|
| M.F.M. opting for M. Des. |
GAT (Section A) |
30% |
| CAT |
40% |
|
| Personal Interview |
30% |
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 |
NIFT 2026 Situation Test will be conducted, tentatively in second week of June 2026. It is expected to be conducted on June 08, 2026 based on last year date.
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
Components of NIFT Score
The components of NIFT Score are:
- NIFT GAT marks
- NFT CAT Marks
- NIFT Situation Test and/or PI Marks
Check out the components of NIFT.
| Programme |
Entrance Examination Components |
Shortlisting Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| B.Des. |
General Ability Test (GAT), Creative Ability Test (CAT) |
Shortlisted based on the entrance examination, followed by a Situation Test |
| B.F.Tech. |
General Ability Test (GAT) |
Shortlisted based on the GAT |
| B.F. Tech & B. Des |
General Ability Test (GAT), Creative Ability Test (CAT) |
Separate Common Merit Ranks (CMRs) will be generated for: B. Des: Based on entrance exam results + Situation Test B.F.Tech: Based on GAT |
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Candidates applying for B.F. Tech with Maths can also enrol for B. Des by taking CAT along with GAT (not applicable for NLEA). |
| M.Des. |
General Ability Test (GAT), Creative Ability Test (CAT) |
Shortlisted based on GAT + CAT, followed by a Personal Interview (PI) |
| M.F.M. |
General Ability Test (GAT) |
Shortlisted based on the GAT, followed by a Personal Interview (PI) |
| M.F.M & M. Des. |
General Ability Test (GAT), Creative Ability Test (CAT) |
Separate Common Merit Ranks (CMRs) will be generated for: M.F.M: Based on GAT (Sections A & B) + PI M.Des: Based on GAT (Section A) + CAT + PI |
| M.F.Tech. |
General Ability Test (GAT) |
Shortlisted based on the GAT, followed by a Personal Interview (PI) |
| Ph.D. |
Written test |
Research Proposal Presentation and Interview (RPPI) |
How to get Good score in NIFT 2026?
To get a good score in NIFT 2026,
- Go through the NIFT syllabus and pattern
- Make a study timetable and stick to it.
- Solve NIFT sample papers and previous year's question papers
- Work on your drawing and observation skills.
- Prepare according to the NIFT Weightage
Be judicious with your time
Commonly asked questions
PG candidates will be evaluated on the various parameters as listed below by a panel, in the Personal Interview:
Career orientation
Aptness for the course
Overall personal achievements in academics and co-curricular activities
Communication
General awareness, aptitude, creative and lateral thinking
Candidates will be shortlisted for the PI based on their performance in the written exam - GAT (and CAT in case of M.Des program).
Please note that NIFT reserves the right to modify the entrance examination scheme. This includes non-conduct of any stage (s) due to unforeseen circumstances.
NIFT Situation Test will be conducted in an offline mode at the various NIFT campuses. Considering there are 19 NIFTs, the candidate will be able to select any of these institutes to appear in the Situation Test. The window to select test centres for the Situation Test will be announced soon after the declaration of NIFT results for the written exam. Test centres for the Situation Test will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. So, candidates need to book their slots as soon as possible. Note that if seats in a particular centre (or institute) fill out, the candidate will not be able to be offered slots for that institute.
NIFT situation test will test candidate on Colour scheme, Space visualization, Construction skill, Finesse of the model, Composition of elements, Overall presentation, Innovative and creative use of given material, etc. Situation Test will be evaluated on the spot.
Model made by candidate will not be kept for future reference. Candidate must make sure that their model is unique and stands out from the crowd. After making model, candidate must write about the model- write-up explaining the model.
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NIFT Cutoff 2025 for Round 1 for All Campus for Open/ General Category for UG Programmes
The cutoff for NIFT 2026 will be released after the declaration of the NIFT Final Result. Check the cutoff for the General Category for Round 1 for all the NIFT Institutes. For B.Des 2026, candidates should get a rank below 100 for top colleges. For NIFT PG, rank below 150 will be good.
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S.No
|
Institute
|
Programme
|
Quota
|
Opening Rank
|
Closing Rank
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NIFT Mumbai | Bachelor of Design (Textile Design)-NRI Sponsored | All India Quota | 2115 | 4366 |
| 2 | NIFT Mumbai | Bachelor of Fashion Technology (Apparel Production) | All India Quota | 5 | 93 |
| 3 | NIFT Bengaluru | Bachelor of Design (Knitwear Design)-NRI Sponsored | All India Quota | 3655 | 6447 |
| 4 | NIFT Bengaluru | Bachelor of Design (Accessory Design) | All India Quota | 103 | 313 |
| 5 | NIFT Bengaluru | Bachelor of Design (Accessory Design)-NRI Sponsored | All India Quota | 2491 | 4223 |
| 6 | NIFT Bengaluru | Bachelor of Design (Fashion Communication) | All India Quota | 5 | 127 |
| 7 | NIFT Bengaluru | Bachelor of Design (Fashion Communication)-NRI Sponsored | All India Quota | 623 | 2007 |
| 8 | NIFT Bhopal | Bachelor of Design (Fashion Design) | All India Quota | 357 | 1173 |
| 9 | NIFT Bhopal | Bachelor of Design (Knitwear Design) | Madhya Pradesh Quota | 3153 | 3243 |
| 10 | NIFT Bhopal | Bachelor of Design (Accessory Design) | All India Quota | 667 | 1125 |
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 days 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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks 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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks 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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks 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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks 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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month 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 a month 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
S
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month 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.
S
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month 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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
NIFT exam is among the most competitive and the toughest. So, it is recommended that candidate start their exam preparation in advance, around 1 year before.
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Contributor-Level 10
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