
Candidates who appeared for the NIFT entrance exam can download the answer key on the official websites nift.ac.in or exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT. Along with the answer key, NTA also released the NIFT question paper and response sheet.
NIFT 2025 Answer Key OUT: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the NIFT Answer Key 2025. Candidates who appeared for the NIFT entrance exam can download the answer key on the official websites nift.ac.in or exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT. Along with the answer key, NTA has also released the NIFT question paper and response sheet. This release will allow candidates to cross-check their answers and estimate their probable scores in the exam.
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NIFT 2025 Provisional Answer Key Released
The NTA has released the provisional answer keys for Shift 1 (General Ability Test - GAT) along with the corresponding question papers and recorded responses. This is an opportunity for candidates to check their performance and raise objections if needed.
Candidates who wish to challenge the provisional answer keys can do so online by visiting the official website at https://exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT. To submit an objection, candidates will need to pay a non-refundable processing fee of INR 200 per question challenged.
Important Dates for Answer Key Challenge
- Examination Paper: General Ability Test (Shift 1) NIFTEE-2025
- Challenge Period: February 15 to February 17, 2025 (up to 11:00 PM)
- Processing Fee: Rs. 200 per question
- Payment Mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking (payment must be made before February 17, 2025, 11:00 PM)
It is crucial for candidates to make the payment of the processing fee through the available online payment methods. The fee must be paid by February 17, 2025 (up to 11:00 PM). Please note that no challenges will be accepted after this deadline. Additionally, challenges without the processing fee will not be entertained.
Overview of NIFT 2025 Admissions Exam
The exams for both UG and PG courses were conducted for the following programs:
- Bachelor of Design (B.Des.)
- Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech.)
- Master of Design (M.Des.)
- Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech.)
- Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M.)
- NIFT Lateral Entry Admissions (NLEA): For B.Des. and B.F.Tech.
Key Points to Remember:
Examination Paper | Shift | Challenge Dates | Processing Fee |
---|---|---|---|
General Ability Test (GAT) | Shift 1 | 15 February - 17 February 2025 (up to 11:00 PM) | INR 200 per question |
Payment Methods | Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking | Deadline for payment: 17 February 2025 (11:00 PM) |
How to Download the NIFT Answer Key 2025
Candidates can easily download the NIFT 2025 Answer Key by following these steps:
- Visit the official website: Go to nift.ac.in.
- Click on the download link: Look for the tab that says "Click here to download the NIFT Answer Key for GAT".
- Enter required details: A new window will appear asking for details such as:
- Roll Number
- Programme Booklet Series
- Date of Birth
- View the answer key: The answer key will be displayed on your screen.
- Download and Print: Save and print the answer key for future reference.
How to Raise Objections Against the NIFT 2025 Answer Key
Candidates who believe that there are errors in the NIFT Answer Key 2025 get the chance to raise objections. Here's how you can challenge the answer key:
- Visit the official website: Go to nift.ac.in.
- Click on "Answer Key for Written Test": Find the relevant link to raise objections.
- Match your responses: Compare your answer key with the one provided.
- Submit your objection:
- Click on the “Click here to Submit Feedback” button.
- Fill in your roll number, date of birth, programme, and question booklet series.
- Provide feedback: Choose the question number, observation, and justification for the challenge.
- Pay objection fee: Pay the fee of Rs 200 for each challenge raised. (Refunds will be provided for valid objections).
Note: Objections submitted after the deadline will not be accepted, and no legal claims can be made for re-evaluation. Candidates must submit objections through the official website; email or postal submissions will not be entertained.
What Happens After Raising Objections?
If the subject experts find a candidate's objection valid, the NTA will revise the answer key accordingly. If the challenge is accepted, the objection fee will be refunded via RTGS to the candidate's bank account. However, the fee will not be refunded if the objection is found incorrect.
How to Check NIFT Marks Using the Answer Key
Once candidates download the NIFT 2025 Answer Key, they can calculate their probable marks by following these steps:
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.
The National Institite of Design (NID) will release the answer sheets of the candidate after the declaration of the FINAL results. Further, the answer sheets will only be available on request, only after the admission process is complete.
The answer sheet is not be issued during the admission process.
To request the answer sheet for the admission cycle 2025-26, the candidate has to make a payment of INR 1000 online/ per exam. The candidate will also have to furnish the NID DAT 2025 admit card duly signed by the invigilator and seal of the exam center with the request.
The answer sheet will be sent to the candidate within 15-20 days after receiving the payment.
The National Institute of Design will, however, not release any answer keys for the DAT Prelims exam.
- Compare your responses: Match the answer key with your response sheet.
- Count correct and incorrect answers: Tally the number of right and wrong answers.
- Use the NIFT marking scheme: Refer to the NIFT exam pattern for marking details:
- Correct answers are awarded +1 mark.
- Incorrect answers receive a -0.25 mark penalty.
- Unanswered questions get 0 marks.
By applying this marking scheme to the answer key, candidates can estimate their performance in the NIFT 2025 exam.
NIFT 2025 exams took place on February 9, 2025, covering various courses including Bachelor of Design (B.Des.), Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech.), Master of Design (M.Des.), Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M.), Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech.), and NIFT Lateral Entry Admission (NLEA) for both B.Des. and B.F.Tech.
These entrance exams were held in 91 centres across 81 cities in India, in both Hindi and English mediums. The exam was conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) or Paper Based Test (PBT) formats depending on the programme.
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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.