What are the various NIFT rank lists released by the National Institute of Fashion Technology?

The National Institute of Fashion Technology will release category wise merit lists. These includes the Common Merit Rank (CMR), GEN EWS Rank List, OBC NCL Rank List, SC Rank List, ST Rank List, CMR PwD List, OBC NCL PwD Rank List, SC PwD Rank List, and ST PwD Rank list. The general category candidate will not be considered for admission under reserved category seats. However, candidates belonging to reserved categories will also be considered for admission under the CMR category. Note that the candidate had to select their category at the time of filling out the NIFT 2023 application form.

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.

Can I submit objections against NIFT 2025 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 4th week of April 2025. 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 2025 QP around the 3rd week of February 2025.

Will NTA release the recorded responses for NIFT 2025?

The NTA will release the recorded responses for the NIFT 2025 written exam before the declaration of results. The recorded responses can be downloaded online from the NTA website - exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT. To download the recordedd responses, log in using your application number and date of birth. The NTA will also release the NIFT 2025 question paper along with the recorded responses. The recorded responses can be used by the candidate to calculate the number of correct attempts, and consequently the probable score.

Will the NIFT 2025 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 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.

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%

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 is the basis of NIFT 2025 seat allotment process?

The allotment of seats for NIFT 2025 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 2025 merit rank of the candidate. NIFT 2025 seat allotment process will be conducted around May 2025. The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) will conduct counseling registration for NIFT 2025 soon after the declaration of final results. Candidates who have qualified in NIFT 2025 can participate in the counseling process. The NIFT 2025 seat allotment for regular UG & PG courses will be announced in multiple rounds. Candidates who are allotted seats have to pay the seat-acceptance fee by the given deadline.

Delay in declaration of NIFT results and its consequences?

The NTA has declared the NIFT 2024 final results for the B.Des program on May 14, 2024. The results were slated to be declared on May 13, 2024. Meanwhile, the NIFT 2024 final results are announced for the PG courses. Note that the written exam results had got delayed. While the NIFT 2024 written exam was conducted on February 5, 2024, the results were finally declared on March 20, 2024. Note that results of exams like JEE Main, which is also conducted by the NTA, are typically declared within a few days of the exam. One big concern students had regarding the delay in the NIFT 2024 exams was that the upcoming admission schedule could be cramped. If that had happened, the student would have got very limited time to prepare for the situation test/ personal interview. The other concern was if a students had failed to qualify in the written exams, he also would have limited time to plan his or her next course of action.

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.

What is NIFT tie-breaker policy?

In the scenario two or more candidates score the same marks in NIFT, then tie-breaker policy will be applied. The marks scored by the candidate in tests with higher weightage will be considered to break the tie. For example, for the B. Des programme, marks obtained in the CAT exam will be compared to break the tie. If the marks obtained in the CAT are equal, then marks obtained in GAT will be considered. If tie is undecided, then subject-wise marks in the following order will be considered: Communication Ability, English Comprehension, Quantitative Ability, Analytical Ability &General Knowledge and Current Affairs.

What are NIFT Score accepting colleges other than participating colleges?

There are 19 NIFTs that will accept NIFT 2025 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 2025 scores for admission to their UG and PG design courses. The candidates are urged to go through the list of result-sharing institutes.

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Q: When can I download the NID DAT 2025 answer sheets?

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.

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NIFT Result 2026: NTA will declare the NIFT Result Stage 1 on the official website in the last week of April 2026. Candidates can check their results using their Application number and date of birth.

After the declaration of the NIFT Stage 1 Result, Stage 2 exams will be held. Stage 2 Examination consist of Situation Test/Studio Test and/or a Personal Interview.

The National Institute of Fashion Technology will release the NIFT Final Scorecard/ NIFT Stage 2 Result for canddidates who appeared for the Stage 2. The NIFT 2026 Final merit list will be based on performance of Creative Ability Test (CAT), General Ability Test (GAT), Situation Test, and/or Personal Interview.

NIFT Counselling will also begin soon after the declaration of the NIFT Final Merit List/ NIFT Final Result 2026. NTA is also likely to release NIFT Cut off and NIFT Topper List along with the NIFTEE Final Result.

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Table of content

NIFT 2026 Result Stage 1 and Stage 2
NIFT Entrance Exam 2026 Exam Dates
How to Check NIFT Result 2026?
NIFT Result 2026: Programmes, Tests, Components and Weightage
What details are provided in NIFT 2026 Final Result?
NIFT 2026 Result - Benefit marks for wrong questions
What after NIFT Entrance Exam 2026 Result?
NIFT Rank Lists 2026
NIFT 2026 Topper List and Exam Statistics
NIFT Results 2026 - FAQs

NIFT 2026 Result Stage 1 and Stage 2

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