NIFT Stage 1 Result is expected to be out in the third week of March 2027. It will be released for all the students who took the NIFTEE Stage 1 Entrance Exam. Candidates can check their NIFTEE 2027 results using their Application number and date of birth.
NTA NIFT Final Result is expected to be out in the first week of June 2027. It is released for candidates who appeared for Stage 2. NIFT 2027 Final merit list was based on the candidates' performance in NIFT 2027 Creative Ability Test (CAT), NIFT 2027 General Ability Test (GAT), Situation Test, and/or Personal Interview.
- How to Check NIFT Result 2027?
- NIFT Entrance Exam 2026 Exam Dates
- NIFT 2027 Topper List
- How is NIFT 2027 Exam Rank/Percentile calculated?
- What after NIFT 20267 Result?
- NIFT Entrance Exam 2027 Cut off
- NIFT Results 2027- FAQs
How to Check NIFT Result 2027?
Considering the NIFT 2027 exam is conducted by the NTA, the result login window is available on its website. Here is how you can check NIFT results.
- Go to the NTA NIFT website.
- Click on the result link.
- Enter your application number, date of birth (or password), and security PIN.
- On successful login, the NIFTEE Final 2027 Result will be displayed on the screen.
Direct Link to Check NIFT Result Stage
The candidate can check the NIFT Final Result 2027 at the following portals.
Details Mentioned on the NIFT 2027 Result
The final result of NIFT 2027 was available in the form of a scorecard. It carries the following information.
- Name of the candidate
- Date of birth
- Photograph
- Roll number
- Application number
- Subject-wise scores obtained in written exams (CAT and GAT) and the Situation Test/ Personal Interview
- Total score in NIFT Entrance Exam 2027
- NIFT 2027 merit rank of the candidate
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Shift | NIFTEE Stage 1 2026 Exam | Registered (expected) | Appeared (expected) |
|---|---|---|---|
Shift 1 | General Ability Test (GAT) | 18000+ | 17000+ |
Shift 2 | Creative Ability Test (CAT) | 16000+ | 15000+ |
Total |
| 34000+ | 32000+ |
NIFT Result is prepared on the basis of NIFT Stage 1 and NIFT Stage 2.
Program | Exam | Weightage |
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% |
NTA releases the recorded responses for the NIFT exam. The recorded responses are a carbon copy of the candidate's answer sheet.
- Recorded responses bring transparency to the conduct of the NIFT entrance exam.
- Candidates can check their attempted and unattempted answers and calcultate probable score.
- It helps to raise objections against the Provisional 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 | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 24 Jul ' 26 | NIFT Spot Round: Seat Allotment |
| 19 Jul ' 26 - 22 Jul ' 26 | NIFT Spot Round: Documents Verification of new registered candidates |
| 19 Jul ' 26 - 22 Jul ' 26 | NIFT 2026 Spot Round: Registration |
NIFT 2027 Topper List
The NTA may release the list of NIFT 2027 toppers, too. The topper list will include details like the name of the candidate, their All India Rank (AIR), marks, and other important details, like place of residence. In addition, NTA is also expected to release detailed exam statistics, including the number of candidates who appeared, registered, and qualified NIFT 2027.
NIFT Toppers' List (Previous Years)
Check the previous years’ NIFT toppers from the table given below:
| Year |
Name of NIFT Topper |
Program |
NIFT All India Rank (AIR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
Mansi Jain |
B.Des |
AIR 1 |
| 2023 |
Niharika Jain |
B.Des |
AIR 1 |
| Himanshu Raj |
M.Des |
AIR 1 |
|
| 2022 |
Swagat Mili |
- | AIR 1 |
| Neena Johnson |
- | AIR 2 |
|
| 2021 |
Mudra Singh |
- | AIR 1 |
| Anoushka Barua |
- | AIR 3 |
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- Topper Interview: Vartika Bhardwaj, AIR 2 - NIFT 2020
- Topper Interview: Sirigowri Kambalimath, AIR 2 - NIFT 2018
- Topper Interview: Kanupriya Jaiswal, AIR 10 - NIFT 2018
- Topper Interview: Anmol Venkatesh, AIR 46 - NIFT 2018
- Topper Interview: Ruchi Harish Gandhi, MFTech AIR 8 - NIFT 2018
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NTA will release recorded answers for the NIFT written exam in the third week of February 2027. The recorded responses are released for GAT for all the UG and PG programmes. The recorded responses are available at exams.nta.nic.in/niftee.
There is no option to apply for a recheck of NIFT results. If the candidate has any doubts, they are allowed to challenge NIFT provisional answer key. Final Answer key is made on the basis of Provsional answer key.
The NTA also releases the recorded responses for the NIFT exam. The recorded responses are a carbon 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.
- Further, the candidate can use the NIFT recorded responses to calculate their probable scores correctly.
How is NIFT 2027 Exam Rank/Percentile calculated?
Common Merit Rank (CMR) is given to the candidates who clear the Stage 2 exam. It is mentioned in the NIFT Final Result and is not released separately. NIFT will release the following types of NIFT Rank Lists 2027.
| Type of Rank Lists | Category of candidates included |
|---|---|
| Common Merit Rank (CMR) | GEN, GEN-EWS, GEN-PwD, OBC-NCL, OBC-NCL-PwD, SC, SC-PwD, ST, ST-PwD. Note: Foreign National/NRI candidates are not included in the CMR prepared. |
| GEN-EWS Rank List | GEN-EWS |
| OBC-NCL Rank List | OBC-NCL, OBC-NCL-PwD |
| SC Rank List | SC, SC-PwD |
| ST Rank List | ST, ST-PwD |
| CMR-PwD List | GEN-PwD, OBC-NCL-PwD, SC-PwD, ST-PwD |
| OBC-NCL-PwD Rank List | OBC-NCL-PwD |
| SC-PwD Rank List | SC-PwD |
| ST-PwD Rank List | ST-PwD |
| Foreign National/ NRI Rank List | Foreign National/ NRI |
| Artisan/ Children of Artisan Rank List | Artisan/ Children of Artisan |
| NLEA Rank List | NLEA |
NIFT Shortlisting Criteria for Different Programmes.
Check the table to know the shortlisting criteria for NIFT UG and PG.
| 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 Candidates applying for B.F. Tech with Maths can also enrol for B. Des by taking CAT along with GAT (not applicable for NIFT 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) |
NIFT Weightage for Merit List
The merit list is prepared, giving weightage to all the parts of the exam.
| Program |
Exam |
Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| 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.M. opting for M. Des. |
GAT (Section A) |
30% |
| CAT |
40% |
|
| Personal Interview |
30% |
|
| M.F. Tech. |
GAT |
70% |
| Personal Interview |
30% |
How will Tie be resolved in the NIFT Entrance Exam?
The steps to resolve ties in case of NIFT B.Des and M.Des are given below.
Tie in case of NIFT B.Des and M.Des
In case two candidates get equal overall scores, the marks secured in the test(s) with higher weightage will be compared to break the tie. For B. Des./ M. Des. candidates, if the overall scores are equal, the marks obtained in CAT will be considered first. If the marks in CAT are also identical, the GAT marks will be compared.
- If a tie still remains based on equal GAT scores for B. Des. / M. Des. candidates, the marks obtained in individual subjects will be compared. The order of the subjects will be:
- Communication Ability and English Comprehension
- Quantitative Ability
- Analytical and Logical Ability
- General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Tie in case of NIFT B.F.Tech., MFM and M.F. Tech
The steps to resolve ties in case of NIFT B.F.Tech, MFM and M.F.Tech are given below.
- In case of equal scores in NIFT GAT of two candidates in B.F. Tech./ MFM/ M.F. Tech, the marks obtained in individual subjects will be compared in the following order to break the tie.
- Communication Ability and English Comprehension
- Quantitative Ability
- Analytical and Logical Ability
- General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Tie in case of NIFT Situation Test/Skill Test/Interview
The process will be the same for NIFT UG and PG. Marks obtained in the NIFT Skill Test / Studio Test / Interview shall be given preference for making the final merit list and rank.
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There will be three rounds of counselling in NIFT Counselling . One round of spot counselling is also expected if there are seats left.
Calculate NIFT GAT score using Recorded response, Question paper and answer key.
- Download NIFTEE answer key
- Compare answers with the answer key
- Use marking scheme, to calculate probable scores.
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.
What after NIFT 20267 Result?
NIFT result is released twice. First time for NIFT Stage 1 and the second time for NIFT Stage 2. Let's check what happens once the results are out.
NIFT Stage 1 Result: Next Steps
- After the release of the NIFT Stage 1 Result, NIFT Stage 2 Dates are released. These dates are released for NIFT UG and PG. NIFT PG Call Letter for Interview is released and Interview for PG exam is held.
- For NIFT UG, Situation Test is conducted for the selected students. For this, NIFT City Slip is released and then NIFT Admit Card is released.
| Sr. No | NIFT Events After NIFT Result Stage 1 |
|---|---|
| 1 | NIFT Result (Stage 1) |
| 2 | NIFT Stage 2 Dates |
| 3 | NIFT PG Call Letter for Interview |
| 4 | NIFT PG Interview |
| 5 | NIFT Situation Test Dates |
| 6 | NIFT City Slip for Situation Test |
| 7 | NIFT Admit Card |
| 8 | NIFT Situation Test Exam |
NIFT Stage 2/ Final Result: Next Steps
After the conduct of the NIFT Stage 2 Exam, NIFT Final Result is released, followed by NIFT Counselling and Seat Allotment.
Check the table below for the timeline of the NIFT Stage 1 exam and the result:
| Sr. No | NIFT Events After NIFT Result |
|---|---|
| 1 | NIFT Final Result |
| 2 | NIFT Counselling, Seat Allotment, Campus selection and fee payment |
| 3 | Admission granted |
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The NIFT 2027 Stage 1 results are expected to be out on:
| NIFT Result | 2027 | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Third week of March 2027 | March 20, 2026 | April 24, 2025 |
| Stage 2 | First week of June 2027 | June 03, 2026 | June 22, 2025 |
NTA will release the NIFT 2027 stage 1 result on official website in the third week of March 2027. Candidates can enter their login credentials to download the NIFTEE Stage 1 scorecard.
Calculate NIFT GAT score using Recorded response, Question paper and answer key.
- Download NIFTEE answer key
- Compare answers with the answer key
- Use marking scheme, to calculate probable scores.
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NIFT Entrance Exam 2027 Cut off
NIFT releases cutoff for NIFT UG and PG on the NIFT Counselling portal. Candidates can go through the list of NIFT campuses and their respective cutoffs for admissions by clicking the links below:
| Name of College |
NIFT Cutoff Link |
|---|---|
| Click here for NIFT Bengaluru cutoff |
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| Click here for NIFT Bhopal cutoff |
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| Click here for NIFT Chennai cutoff |
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| Click here for NIFT Gandhinagar cutoff |
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| Click here for NIFT Hyderabad cutoff |
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| Click here for NIFT Kannur cutoff |
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| Click here for NIFT Kolkata cutoff |
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| Click here for NIFT Mumbai cutoff |
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| Click here for NIFT Delhi cutoff |
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| Click here for NIFT Patna cutoff |
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| Click here for NIFT Raebareli cutoff |
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| Click here for NIFT Shillong cutoff |
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| Click here for NIFT Kangra cutoff |
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| Click here for NIFT Jodhpur cutoff |
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| Click here for NIFT Bhubaneswar cutoff |
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| Click here for NIFT Srinagar cutoff |
Commonly asked questions
There is no option to apply for a recheck of NIFT results. If the candidate has any doubts, they are allowed to challenge NIFT provisional answer key. Final Answer key is made on the basis of Provsional answer key.
Once the NIFT Result 2027 is released by NTA, NIFT Stage 2 dates will be announced. Once dates are announced, the NIFT Stage 2 Exam: Situation Test and Personal Interview will be conducted.
No, you cannot raise an objection against the NIFT Result. Objections can be raised only at the time of release of the Provisional Answer Key. Once the Final Answer Key is made, result is declared on it.
NIFT Results 2027- FAQs
Go through the frequently asked questions related to NIFT 2027 results below.
NTA/NIFT /Government of India can use the data provided by candidate for internal purpose(s) including training, research and development, analysis and other permissible purpose(s). However, this information will not be shared with any third party or private agency for any other use.
One big concern students have regarding the delay in the NIFT exams is that the upcoming admission schedule could be cramped. If that had happened, the student would have had very limited time to prepare for the situation test/ personal interview. The other concern was if a student had failed to qualify in the written exams, he would also have limited time to plan his or her next course of action.
The NTA will release the NIFT 2027 answer key (FINAL) on March 23, 2027 (tentative).
The final key will be released after considering objections filed by the candidate. There is no provision to challenge the final answer key. So, the keys included in the FINAL answer key of NIFT 2027 will be considered the correct and official answers.
There are 20 NIFTs that will accept NIFT 2027 Scores for admission purposes. These institutes are known as participating colleges.
However, in addition to the participating colleges, there are other private colleges that will also consider NIFT scores for admission to their UG and PG design courses. The candidates are urged to go through the list of result-sharing institutes.
NIFT answer key is released for the GAT paper and the candidate is also given the option to file objections. Objections have to be filed online through the candidate portal. The candidate has 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) are released in the final key. Note that the scores of the candidate will be calculated using the revised key only. The fee paid by the candidate will not be refunded.
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 the questions asked in the GAT exam.
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.
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 the questions asked in the entrance exam.
The allotment of seats for NIFT will be based on the following parameters:
- Choice opted at the time of counseling registration (academic programs + campuses)
- The category of the candidate
- Seat intake in the college opted for admission
- NIFT merit rank of the candidate.
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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