NIFT 2026 Result Stage 1 (OUT) Live Updates: Direct Scorecard Link @exams.nta.nic & Shortlisting for NIFT Situation Test

NTA shortlisted candidates for NIFT Stage 2 Situation Test, Studio Test, and/or Personal Interview (as applicable), based on following parameters:

• Candidate's performance in Stage 1
• Approved category-wise seat matrix
• NIFT shortlisting criteria (category-wise shortlisting -  1:4 ratio)
• PwD candidates must have secured at least 50% of the cut-off marks

National Testing Agency released NIFT 2026 Stage 1 exam result yesterday on exams.nta.nic.in/niftee/.

Once released, candidates can check the exam dates for NIFT Stage 2 exam on exams.nta.nic.in/niftee/ or nta.ac.in.

National Testing Agency will soon announce the exam dates for NIFT 2026 Stage 2 on its official website. 

The different courses offered through NIFT scores have following weightage for each part of the admission process:

For NIFT Stage 1, National Testing Agency used the following marking scheme to calculate each candidate's scores:

1. Each question carries 01 (One) marks.
2. For each correct answer, the candidate will get 01 (One) mark.
3. For each incorrect response, -0.25 mark will be deducted from the total marks.
4. Un-answered/unattempted will be given no marks.
5. In case a Question is dropped due to some technical error, full marks shall be given to all the candidates irrespective of the fact who have attempted it or not.

The process to download scorecard for NIFTEE Stage 1 exam 2026 is as follows:

• Go to the NTA NIFT website - exams.nta.nic.in/niftee/
• Click on the result link.
• Enter your application number, date of birth (or password), and security pin.
• On successful login, the NIFTEE Final 2026 Result will be displayed on the screen.
• Save the result for future reference.

The official website to check NIFTEE 2026 result for Stage 1 exam is:

• nift.ac.in/admission
• exams.nta.nic.in/

The expected exam centres for NIFT Stage 2 exam 2026 are as follows:

NTA will release the NIFT Admit Card for Stage 2, tentatively in the first week of June 2026. The exam is expected to be held at 26 centres in 18 cities in the country. NIFTEE Stage 2 Situation test is likely to be held in the second week of June 2026.

The scorecard for NIFTEE Stage 1 exam for 2026 admissions is available for download, at exams.nta.nic.in/niftee. This is the official website of NTA NIFT 2026. All important and latest updates related to NIFT 2026 exam are shared here.

NTA may release the list of toppers for NIFTEE exam 2026 after the Stage 2 exam is over. Along with toppers list, NTA will also most likely release the detailed exam statistics, including the gender-wise and total number of candidates registered, who appeared, and who qualified in NIFT 2026. 

Check below the previous date of the NIFTEE result announcement.

Candidates can get admission to following courses based on NIFTEE score:

• 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.)
• Lateral Entry Programmes (B.Des. and B.F.Tech.)

NTA conducted NIFT 2026 exam for Stage 1 in Computer Based Test (CBT) or Paper Based Test (PBT) mode, depending upon the programme.

According to the official notice released today, the selection process for NIFTEE exam 2026 is as follows:

"Shortlisting for Stage 2 comprising the Situation Test, Studio Test, and/or Personal Interview (as applicable) has been done on the basis of candidates' performance in Stage 1 and in accordance with the approved category-wise seat matrix and shortlisting criteria laid down by the NIFT."

"As per the criteria, candidates have been shortlisted in the ratio of 1:4 (one seat to four candidates), category-wise. In the case of PwD candidates, the shortlisting has been done with the additional condition that they must have secured at least 50% of the cut-off marks of their respective category."

Candidates who are shortlisted for NIFT Stage 2 exam can check below to know the next process in NIFT admissions 2026:

• Stage 2 Process: Includes Situation Test, Studio Test, and/or Personal Interview (as applicable)

• Applicable Programmes: All UG and PG courses except B.F.Tech

• Final Results: To be announced later for all programmes, including B.F.Tech

Candidates are advised to check the official website regularly for updates on Stage 2 schedules, admit cards, and final results.

NIFTEE 2026 result for Stage 1 exam conducted on February 08 has been released by the National Testing Agency, earlier today. The scorecard is available for download at exams.nta.nic.in/niftee/.

Candidates can check their marks, rank and qualifying status in NIFT Stage 1 scorecard 2026.

No, NTA does not allow candidates to object NIFT result. The objection window was opened after the release of NIFT provisional answer key. The result shown in the candidate's scorecard will now be considered as their final score.

National Testing Agency has cancelled candidature of two candidates for NIFT exam because of the use of Unfair Means Practices in the exam.

Candidates have to enter below details to download their scorecard:

• Application Number
• Password

Candidates can contact NIFT at following for any issue or query:

• Phone No.: 011-40759000
• Email: nift@nta.ac.in

If a candidate is facing an issue in downloading their scorecard, first check the internet connection. The NTA NIFT site might be down because of traffic on page. So, candidates are advised to wait for a while and then check the result.

Students can check their NIFT scores for Stage1 exam from following links:

• nift.ac.in/admission
• exams.nta.nic.in/

According to the official notice released by NTA, the status of each candidate for NIFT Stage 1 exam is shown as below:

• B.Des.: "Shortlisted/Not Shortlisted for Situation Test"
• M.Des., M.F.M., M.F.Tech.: "Shortlisted/Not Shortlisted for Personal Interview"
• B.Des. (NLEA): “Shortlisted/Not Shortlisted for Studio Test & Interview"
• B.F.Tech. (NLEA): "Shortlisted/Not Shortlisted for Technical Ability Test (TAT) & Interview

National Testing Agency has shortlisted candidates from Stage 1 exam for NIFT Stage 2 Situation Test, Studio Test, and/or Personal Interview (as applicable), based on following parameters:

• Candidate's performance in Stage 1
• Approved category-wise seat matrix
• NIFT shortlisting criteria (category-wise shortlisting -  1:4 ratio)

Note: PwD candidates must have secured at least 50% of the cut-off marks

National Testing Agency conducted NIFT Stage 1 exam 2026 on February 08 for  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 Lateral Entry Programmes (B.Des. and B.F.Tech.).

The exam was conducted in 129 centres in 97 cities in India, in both English and Hindi, in CBT/PBT modes.

As NTA has declared the result for NIFT Stage 1 exam for 2026 admissions, it will conduct Stage 2 exam for shortlisted candidates. The expected timeline for NIFT Stage 2 is as follows:

As there is no Stage 2 exam for Bachelor's in Fashion Technology, NTA will release the NIFT 2026 result for the course separately.

The login window to download NTA NIFT 2026 Stage 1 result is active at official website. Check below image for reference.

NIFT Result Login 2026

Yes, National Testing Agency has released NIFT result 2026 for Stage 1 exam conducted on February 08, 2026. This year, NTA has announced the results earlier than expected.

Download NIFT scorecard for Stage 1 exam 2026 by following steps below:

• Open NTA NIFT website - exams.nta.nic.in/niftee/
• Click on 'Score Card for UG and PG Programmes – 2026'
• Enter Application Number, Password and Security Pin
• The result will be displayed on the screen
• Download the scorecard for future reference.

Candidates can download their NIFT scorecard for Stage 1 exam conducted on February 08 at exams.nta.nic.in/niftee/.

NIFT stage 1 Result 2026 has been declared today at exams.nta.nic.in/niftee/