NTA has releases NIFT 2026 Result Stage 1 on official website. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now check their scores by logging in with their credentials. Check below to know how to check NIFT scores and get the direct link to download scorecard. Scroll down to know more.
The National Testing Agency has released NIFT Stage 1 Result 2026 on its official website. The direct link to download the scorecard is shared below. The NIFT 2026 result for all programmes, except Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech.) has been declared. Candidates who have been shortlisted from Stage 1 exam will be now eligible to appear for NIFT Stage 2 (Situation Test, Studio Test, and/or Personal Interview). The exam dates for NIFT Stage 2 exam will be shared soon on the official website.
Also Check: NIFT stage 1 Result 2026 OUT; Check Scorecard @exams.nta.nic.in/niftee/
How to Check NIFT Result 2026 Stage 1?
Follow steps below to check your result for NIFT Stage 1 exam:
- 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.
NIFT 2026 Important Dates
Check below to get important events and dates for NIFT 2026 exam:
| NIFT Event | Expected Date |
|---|---|
| NIFT Entrance Exam (Stage 1) | February 08, 2026 |
| NIFT Answer Key | February 17, 2026 |
| NIFT Response Sheet | February 17, 2026 |
| NIFT Objection Window | February 17, 2026, to February 19, 2026 |
| NIFT Result (Stage 1) | March 20, 2026 |
LIVE UPDATE
NIFT Result 2026 (OUT) Live Updates: Stage 1 Scorecard Link @exams.nta.nic.in/niftee, NIFT Situation Test
- 12:17 PM IST• 21 Mar 2026
How did NTA shortlisted candidates for NIFT Stage 2?
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
- 11:29 AM IST• 21 Mar 2026
When was NIFT 2026 Stage 1 result released?
National Testing Agency released NIFT 2026 Stage 1 exam result yesterday on exams.nta.nic.in/niftee/.
- 10:51 AM IST• 21 Mar 2026
Where can I check NIFT Stage 2 exam 2026?
Once released, candidates can check the exam dates for NIFT Stage 2 exam on exams.nta.nic.in/niftee/ or nta.ac.in.
- 10:15 AM IST• 21 Mar 2026
NIFT Stage 2 Exam Dates 2026 to be Released Soon
National Testing Agency will soon announce the exam dates for NIFT 2026 Stage 2 on its official website.
- 9:39 AM IST• 21 Mar 2026
NIFT Courses Weightage
The different courses offered through NIFT scores have following weightage for each part of the admission process:
Programme GAT CAT Situation Test PI B.Des 30% 50% 20% – M.Des 30% 40% – 30% B.F.Tech 30% 70% – – M.F.M / M.F.Tech 70% – – 30% - 9:05 AM IST• 21 Mar 2026
Marking Scheme Followed by NTA to Calculate NIFT Scores
For NIFT Stage 1, National Testing Agency used the following marking scheme to calculate each candidate's scores:
- Each question carries 01 (One) marks.
- For each correct answer, the candidate will get 01 (One) mark.
- For each incorrect response, -0.25 mark will be deducted from the total marks.
- Un-answered/unattempted will be given no marks.
- 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.
- 7:50 AM IST• 21 Mar 2026
Process to Download NIFT Scorecard 2026 for Stage 1
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.
- 6:37 AM IST• 21 Mar 2026
Official Website for NIFT Stage 1 Result 2026
The official website to check NIFTEE 2026 result for Stage 1 exam is:
- nift.ac.in/admission
- exams.nta.nic.in/
- 5:16 AM IST• 21 Mar 2026
NIFT Stage 2 Exam Centres 2026
The expected exam centres for NIFT Stage 2 exam 2026 are as follows:
Programme Stage 2 Components Location (expected) B.Des (Bachelor of Design) Situation Test – Model-making, material handling, creativity, innovation 18 Cities Across India B.Des (NLEA) Studio Test + Personal Interview Designated Test Centres B.Des (Artisans) Artisan Skill Test + Personal Interview Designated Test Centres B.F.Tech (NLEA) Technical Ability Test (OMR-based) + Personal Interview As per Schedule at Test Centres PG Programmes (M.Des, M.F.M., M.F.Tech) Personal Interview Only in Delhi (Exact Venue in Call Letter) - 3:30 AM IST• 21 Mar 2026
NIFT Stage 2 Dates and Admit Card 2026
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.
- 2:18 AM IST• 21 Mar 2026
NIFT Stage 1 Scorecard Available at exams.nta.nic.in/niftee/
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.
- 12:46 AM IST• 21 Mar 2026
NIFT Toppers List
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.
- 11:35 PM IST• 20 Mar 2026
NIFT Result: Previous Years' Trends
Check below the previous date of the NIFTEE result announcement.
NIFT exam year
Result of NIFT written exam (Stage 1)
NIFT Final Result Date
NIFT 2025
April 24, 2025
June 22, 2025
NIFT 2024
March 20, 2024
B.Des - May 14, 2024
M.Des - May 8, 2024
NIFT 2023
March 10, 2023
April 28, 2023
NIFT 2022
March 9, 2022
May 18, 2022
NIFT 2021
March 17, 2021
June 2, 2021
NIFT 2020
March 13, 2020
June 25, 2020
NIFT 2019
March 25, 2019
May 21, 2019
NIFT 2018
March 22, 2018
May 18, 2018
- 10:30 PM IST• 20 Mar 2026
List of Courses Offered Through NIFT Score
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.)
- 9:25 PM IST• 20 Mar 2026
NIFT 2026 Examination Mode
NTA conducted NIFT 2026 exam for Stage 1 in Computer Based Test (CBT) or Paper Based Test (PBT) mode, depending upon the programme.
- 8:45 PM IST• 20 Mar 2026
NIFT Selection Process 2026
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."
- 8:11 PM IST• 20 Mar 2026
Cleared NIFT Stage 1 exam 2026? Check What's Next!
Candidates who are shortlisted for NIFT Stage 2 exam can check below to know the next process in NIFT admissions 2026:
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Stage 2 Process: Includes Situation Test, Studio Test, and/or Personal Interview (as applicable)
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Applicable Programmes: All UG and PG courses except B.F.Tech
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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.
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- 7:37 PM IST• 20 Mar 2026
NIFTEE 2026 Result for Stage 1 Exam Released
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/.
- 7:02 PM IST• 20 Mar 2026
Details Included in NIFT Stage 1 result 2026
Candidates can check their marks, rank and qualifying status in NIFT Stage 1 scorecard 2026.
- 6:41 PM IST• 20 Mar 2026
NIFTEE Result 2026 LIVE Updates: Can I raise objection against NIFT Result?
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.
- 6:20 PM IST• 20 Mar 2026
NTA Cancelled Candidature of Two Candidates
National Testing Agency has cancelled candidature of two candidates for NIFT exam because of the use of Unfair Means Practices in the exam.
- 5:57 PM IST• 20 Mar 2026
NIFTEE Stage 1 Result 2026: Login Credentials Required
Candidates have to enter below details to download their scorecard:
- Application Number
- Password
- 5:42 PM IST• 20 Mar 2026
NTA NIFT Result 2026 LIVE: Helpdesk Details
Candidates can contact NIFT at following for any issue or query:
- Phone No.: 011-40759000
- Email: nift@nta.ac.in
- 5:25 PM IST• 20 Mar 2026
I am unable to download NIFTEE Result. What to do?
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.
- 5:11 PM IST• 20 Mar 2026
Where can I check NIFTEE Stage 1 Result 2026?
Students can check their NIFT scores for Stage1 exam from following links:
- nift.ac.in/admission
- exams.nta.nic.in/
- 5:00 PM IST• 20 Mar 2026
NIFTEE Stage 1 Result Status 2026
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
- 4:48 PM IST• 20 Mar 2026
NIFT Stage 1 Result 2026 LIVE: Basis of Selection for Stage 2
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
- 4:37 PM IST• 20 Mar 2026
NTA NIFT Stage 1 Exam 2026
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.
- 4:27 PM IST• 20 Mar 2026
NIFT Stage 1 Result 2026 Declared: What's Next?
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:
NIFT Event Expected Date NIFT Entrance Exam 2026 Stage 2 Second week of May to June 2026 NIFT Stage 2 Tests (Situation Test/PI) First-Second week of June 2026 NIFT Stage 2 Result 2026 Last week of June 2026 - 4:21 PM IST• 20 Mar 2026
NIFT 2026 Result for Bachelor of Fashion Technology to be Released Separately
As there is no Stage 2 exam for Bachelor's in Fashion Technology, NTA will release the NIFT 2026 result for the course separately.
- 4:08 PM IST• 20 Mar 2026
NTA NIFT Result Login Window 2026
The login window to download NTA NIFT 2026 Stage 1 result is active at official website. Check below image for reference.
- 4:02 PM IST• 20 Mar 2026
Is NIFT 2026 Result OUT?
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.
- 3:59 PM IST• 20 Mar 2026
Steps to Download NIFT Stage 1 Scorecard 2026
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.
- 3:54 PM IST• 20 Mar 2026
Direct Link to Download NIFT 2026 Scorecard
Candidates can download their NIFT scorecard for Stage 1 exam conducted on February 08 at exams.nta.nic.in/niftee/.
- 3:49 PM IST• 20 Mar 2026
NIFT Stage 1 Result 2026 OUT
NIFT stage 1 Result 2026 has been declared today at exams.nta.nic.in/niftee/
Commonly asked questions
NTA has released the NIFT 2026 stage 1 result on official website. Candidates can enter their login credentials to download NIFTEE Stage 1 scorecard.
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.
NIFT result 2026 for Stage 1 was released on March 20. Stage 2 result will be released in the last week of June 2026.
| NIFT Result | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | March 20, 2026 | April 24, 2025 |
| Stage 2 | June 20, 2026 to June 25, 2026 | June 22, 2025 |
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