
National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Test is a design aptitude test for admission to design courses offered by the NIFTs and other design institutes in India. The NIFT 2026 exam will be conducted by the National Testing Agency. NTA is expected to conduct the NIFT 2026 written exam in the second week of February 2026. The written exam will include the GAT and CAT exams. Click on the links below to get the latest updates on the NIFT exam 2026 and check tips and tricks.
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NIFT Entrance Exam 2026 Latest News & Updates
- NIFT Seat Matrix 2025 RELEASED @nift.ac.in; Download Specialisation-Wise NIFT Seat Matrix PDF here
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- NIFT 2025 application open for PhD, NLEA, and Artisans; Direct Link
- NIFT 2025 application form open; exam dates announced
- NIFT Application Form 2025 (OUT) Live Updates - Registration Link, How to Apply, Exam Date
- NIFT Application Form 2025 (OUT Soon) Live Updates: Registration Link, Fees, Step-wise Process
- NIFT 2025 Application Forms OUT soon @nift.ac.in
NIFT Preparation Articles
- How to prepare for NIFT 2026 Creative Ability Test (CAT): Components, Weightage, Important Topics
- NIFT Entrance Test 2026 General Ability Test (GAT) Preparation Tips
- General Knowledge (GK) Questions for NIFT 2026 Exam: Sample Questions with Answer
- NIFT 2026 Analytical and Logical Ability: PYQs, Sample Questions, Tips and Pattern
- NIFT 2026 Communication Ability & English Comprehension Questions: Topics & Previous Year Sample Questions
- NIFT 2026 Quantitative Ability Questions, Syllabus & Preparation Tips
- 20 Sample Questions for NIFT Entrance Exam GAT 2026 & Answer Key
- How to Crack NIFT Entrance Exam 2026?: Check NIFT CAT & GAT Prepartion Plan & Previous Year Question
- NIFT Study Material 2026 - Recommended Books, Sample Papers and Mock Tests
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- How to prepare for NIFT Entrance Exam 2026 at Home: GAT & CAT Pattern, Tips and Strategies
- 25+ MSQs for Design Entrance Exam 2025: Section-wise Multiple Select Questions
- Sketching and Coloring Questions for Design Entrance Exams
- NIFT 2026 Situation Test Write-Up: Format, Marks, Tips, and Importance
- Preparation Tips for NIFT Situation Test 2026
- NIFT Situation Test 2026: Sample Questions to practice, Weightage, Preparation Tips
- NIFT Situation Test/ NIFT Studio Test 2026: Evaluation Criteria, Tips and Important Questions
- NIFT Personal Interview 2026: Key Tips, Important Questions and Topics
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- Learn How to Create the Perfect Portfolio for Admission to Design School
NIFT Entrance Exam Exam
Student Forum
Answered 2 days ago
After the release of the NIFT Stage 1 result, NTA will conduct NIFT stage 2 exam for candidates who have cleared the Stage 1 exam. NIFT Stage 2 will have Situation test and Personal Interview.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
You will not be offered any direct admission to NIFT Delhi even if you are a class 12th topper. Candidates must fill the NIFT Entrance Application and appear for the exam. If they clear the cutoff, admission is offered.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
NIFT and NID are equally tough. NIFT has two stages: NIFT Written exam and NIFT Situation Test and Personal Interview, whereas NID DAT also has two stages: NID DAT Prelims and NID Mains, which include Studio test and Personal Interview.
Candidate who is preparing for NIFT can give NID DAT entrance e
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
NIFT and UCEED are equally tough. NIFT has more levels or stage where as UCEED has only one level. UCEED focuses more on Graphic design, Product Design, etc., whereas NIFT focuses on Fashion design, Textile design, etc. The difficulty level of the exam depends on the preparation of the candidates.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
NIFT Entrance Exam consists of NIFT Written exam: GAT and CAT. After this, the second stage is NIFT Situation Test and Personal Interview.
NIFT CAT is said to be the hardest and most time taking in the first stage. In the second stage, NIFT Situation test is considered to be hard. But all these can b
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
NTA will be releasing the NIFT 2026 Question Paper for Stage 1 along with the provisional Answer Key. Candidates will be able to download the question paper by logging into NIFT portal.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
Good score for B.F.Tech is 95+ for General, 80 for OBC, 60 for SC/ST. The final result will be declared in April 2026.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
Yes, 40 is a good marks for NIFT B.Des 2026 this year (expected). For NIFT B.Des, General Category, 40 - 50 is the goodscore for the general category, for OBC, it will be around 30, for SC/ST, it will be around 30.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
The expected cutoff for NIFT M.Des is given below:
| Category | Expected Cutoff M.Des |
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| Open | 26-70 |
| EWS | 22 |
| OBC | 22 |
| SC | 16 |
| ST | 16-18 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
The expected cutoff for NIFT 2026 for B.Des is:
| Category | Expected Cutoff for B.Des |
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| Open | 30-80 |
| EWS | 26-29 |
| OBC | 26-29 |
| SC | 22 |
| ST | 19 |
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Contributor-Level 10
51 Institutes accepting NIFT Entrance Exam
National Institute of Fashion Technology, Delhi
Hauz khas, Delhi • Public
- ₹ 6.16 Lakh
- 2 years
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- Full Time
National Institute of Fashion Technology, Bangalore
H.S.R Layout, Bangalore • Public
- ₹ 6.16 Lakh
- 2 years
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- Full Time
National Institute of Fashion Technology, Mumbai
Navi Mumbai • Public
- ₹ 12.96 Lakh
- 4 years
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- Full Time
National Institute of Fashion Technology, Chennai
Taramani, Chennai • Public
- ₹ 12.34 Lakh
- 4 years
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- Full Time
What after NIFT Entrance Exam Stage 1 result?