Will the NIFT 2026 answer key be released for both the GAT and CAT tests?

The National Institute of Technology (NIFT) releases answer keys only for the computer-based GAT test. No answer key are released for the offline-based CAT paper. The answer key has to be downloaded online from the NIFT admission portal - niftadmissions. In. Also, the keys are released separately for the B. Des, M.Des B.FTech M.FTech and MFM courses. The key will contain the official answers to questions asked in the entrance exam.

What is the weightage for preparing NIFT results?

The NIFT exam includes two stages - The candidate first appears in the written exams, and if shortlisted has to next appear in a Situation Test/ Personal Interview (PI). Note that the written exams for the B.Des and M.Des program includes the GAT and CAT, whereas for the other programs the written exam includes only the GAT. The final score for the B. Des programme will be prepared by considering the performance of the candidate in CAT, GAT and the Situation Test. In case of the B.FTech programme, the merit list will be prepared based on GAT scores. NIFT Final Result: Weightage Programme Test Weightage Bachelor of Design (BDes) CAT 50% GAT 30% Situation Test 20% Bachelor of Fashion Technology (BFTech) GAT 100% Master of Design (MDes) CAT 40% GAT 30% GD/PI 30% Master of Fashion Technology (MFTech) GAT 70% GD/PI 30% Master of Fashion Management (MFM) GAT 70% GD/PI 30%

How can I raise objections against NIFT answer key?

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.

Can I challenge the NIFT 2026 answer key?

Yes, the candidate is allowed to challenge the draft version of the NIFT 2026 answer key. Objections cannot be filed against the the final answer key. The provisional answer key will be released in February 2026; note that the NIFT written exam will be conducted around the 1st week of February 2026. The answer key contains the official keys to all the questions asked in the exam. Objections against the NIFT 2026 answer key has to filed online through the candidate portal. To file objections, the candidate had to pay a fee of INR 500 per objection.

How to calculate probable scores using the NIFT 2025 answer key for GAT?

The NIFT 2025 answer key will be released programme-wise for the GAT test. The candidate needs to download the answer key for their respective program. Next, the candidate can compare their answers with the official version to calculate the number of correct attempts. Then using the official marking scheme, the candidate will be able to calculate probable scores. The probable scores can be used by the candidate to access one chances of admission.

When will the NIFT 2025 answer key be released?

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release answers key for the NIFT 2025 - GAT paper in February 2025. The answer key will be available online at NTA NIFT admission portal - exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT. To download the answer key, log in to the portal using your application number and date of birth. Note that the question paper for NIFT 2025 will be released alongside the answer key and recorded responses. Candidates can challenge the answer key and question paper on payment of a non-refundable fee of INR 200 (per objection). The feedback given by the candidate against the draft key will be used to prepare the final keys. The final answer key will contain the correct and official keys for questions asked in the NIFT exam.

Will NTA release the NIFT 2025 question paper?

The NTA will release the NIFT 2025 question paper for the written exam along with the answer key. The question paper will be made available before the declaration of exam results. The candidate had to download the NIFT question paper 2025 from the NTA NIFT admission portal. nift.ac.in/admission nift.ntaonline.in exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT To download the question paper, log in to the portal using your candidate credentials. Note that the NTA also released the recorded responses. So, the candidate can use the answer key, recorded response, and question paper to calculate the total number of correct attempts, and eventually the probable score.

How can I download the NIFT answer key 2025?

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the draft answer keys for NIFT 2025 in February 2025. The answer key will be released online at the NTA NIFT admission portal - exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT. Candidates can also download the admit card @ nift.ac.in/admission. To download the NIFT 2025 answer key, the candidate had to follow these steps: Go to the NTA NIFT admission portal Click on the answer key link In the log-in window, enter your roll number, programme of study, question booklet series, and date of birth On successful login, you can download the answer key.

What is the utility of the NIFT 2025 recorded responses?

The NTA also releases the recorded responses for the NIFT exam. The recorded responses are the corbon copy of the candidate’s answer sheet. The recorded responses are meant to bring transparency to the conduct of the NIFT entrance exam. For instance, the candidate can’t be unfairly penalized or awarded marks, as the answer sheets will be in the public. It is because the candidate can challenge the result if there is an anomaly. Further, the candidate can use the NIFT recorded responses to correctly calculate their probable scores.

What details can be checked in GAT answer key for NIFT 2025?

The NIFT GAT 2025 answer key will contain the official keys to all the questions asked in the entrance exam. Note that the answer key will be released for each booklet series. The candidate has to download the answer key pertaining to their relevant question booklet. The answer key can be used by the candidate to compare their answers. After ascertaining the number of correct attempts, the candidate can calculate the number of correct attempts and probable score.

What are the different question booklet series for which the NIFT 2025 exam will be conducted?

The NIFT exam may have multiple question booklet series, namely - Booklet Series A, Booklet Series F, Booklet Series L, Booklet Series R, etc. Note that the candidate must download answer keys corresponding to their own booklet series. Typically, the booklet series contain the same questions, but the questions are arranged differently. So, unless the candidate downloads the answer keys corresponding to the relevant booklets series, the keys will not match. And if that happens, the candidate will not be able to accurately calculate the probable scores.

Can I challenge the final NIFT 2026 answer key?

NTA will release the FINAL answer key of NIFT 2026 in April 2026. The final key will be released after considering complaints filed by candidates against the provisional key. Consequently, no further objections against the final key will be entertained. This means, the keys given in the final key will be considered to be the correct keys to all the questions asked in the NIFT exam. The candidate can use the keys given in the final answer key to precisely calculate their expected scores.

Will NTA release the carbon copy of the OMR answer sheet for NIFT 2026?

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.

What are the key points candidates need to remember regarding the NIFT 2025 answer key?

Here are some of the points candidates need to remember about the NIFT answer key: The answer key will only be released for the GAT paper. No answer keys will be released for the CAT paper. The answer key has to be downloaded online from the NID admission portal - niftadmissions. The candidate will be given the option to challenge the NIFT answer key. To make a challenge, the candidate will have to pay INR 500 per challenge. The final answer key will be released after considering all challenges filed by candidates.

NIFT 2026 Answer Key PDF: Provisional Answer Key Link, Recorded Responses and Objection Window

Q: When will NIFT 2025 (Final) answer key be released?

The NTA will release the NIFT 2025 answer key (FINAL) in April 2025. The final key will be released after considering objections filed by the candidate. Note that there is no provision to challenge the final answer key. So, the keys included in the FINAL answer key of NIFT 2025 will be considered to the correct and official answers. The last date to file objections against the draft key will be notified on the admission portal. The draft key will be released in February 2025.

Q: Can I submit objections against NIFT 2026 final key?

NTA doesn't allow any objection window against the final key. This means, the keys included in the final key are final and officially the correct answers to questions asked in the GAT exam. The FINAL answer key of NIFT 2025 will be released tentatively in the last week of June 2026. The candidate can use the answers given in the final key to calculate the number of correct attempts and consequently the probable score. Note, the NTA will release the recorded responses and NIFT 2026QP around the 3rd week of February 2026.

Q: What happens if an answer key is found to be incorrect in NIFT 2025 answer key?

When the NIFT 2025 answer key was released for the GAT paper, the candidate was also be given the option to file objections. Objections had to be filed online through the candidate portal. The candidate had to furnish proper proof supporting their claims. If the challenge filed by the candidate is found to be correct and the answer key is incorrect, the admission committee will delete the key. Also, the correct key (s) is released in the final key. Note that the scores of the candidate will be calculated using the revised key only. However, the fee paid by the candidate will not be refunded.

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Updated on Sep 14, 2025 15:48 IST

By Sayeba Naushad, Assistant Manager

The NIFT 2026 Answer Key is released by NTA after reviewing all objections submitted by candidates. If any objections are found valid, the draft answer key will be revised and published as the final answer key. NTA releases the draft answer key for the NIFT 2025 GAT in the third week of February on the official websites nift.ac.in or exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT.

The NIFT 2026 answer key will be available for download through login. Using the answer key, candidates can calculate the number of correct attempts and the expected NIFT score.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has an objection window for the NIFT Entrance Exam 2026. Candidates are allowed to challenge the provisional answer key of the NIFT 2026 exam by paying a non-refundable fee of ₹200 per objection (expected fee). The objection window is generally open for two days from the release date of the Answer Key. The NIFT result will be prepared on the basis of the NIFT final answer key 2026.

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Table of content

How to download the NIFT 2026 Answer Key
NIFT Entrance Exam 2026 Exam Dates
How to raise objections against NIFT 2026 answer key
NIFT 2026 Answer Key - Important Points
NIFT 2026 Recorded Responses and QP
NIFT Answer Key (Booklet Series)
NIFT 2026 Result
NIFT Answer Key 2026 - FAQs

How to download the NIFT 2026 Answer Key

NIFT Entrance Exam 2026 Exam Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NIFT Entrance Exam 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
May ' 26 - Jun ' 26	NIFT Stage 2: M.Des and M.F.M Interview TENTATIVE
Jun ' 26	NIFT Stage 2: M.F.Tech Personal Interview TENTATIVE
Jun ' 26	NIFT Final Result TENTATIVE
Jun ' 26 - Jul ' 26	NIFT Registration for e-Counselling / Seat Allotment TENTATIVE