NIFTEE 2026 Result Live: Check Final Scorecard, Cutoff, Topper & Merit List PDF Download Link @exams.nta.nic.in/niftee

Marks refer to the raw numerical value obtained by a candidate in each section of the exam (CAT, GAT, Situation Test or Interview). Score generally means the combined or weighted total after applying the respective weightages assigned to each test component (e.g., 50% CAT+GAT + 20% Situation Test for B.Des).

In other words, we can say that:

• Marks = What you got in the paper
• Score = What counts towards your final rank after applying weightages

If you’re on the NIFT waiting list, your admission depends on seat withdrawals by other candidates. NIFT will notify you if a seat becomes available.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced its weeding out policy for the NIFT Entrance Examination 2026. According to the guidelines, the records related to the NIFT 2026 exam will be preserved for only 90 days from the date of result declaration. After this period, all data, including answer sheets and score details, may be discarded as part of the routine record management process.

 No, NIFT campus allotment is final. However, seat upgrades may be possible based on availability.

After the NIFT Final result, NIFT Seat Allotment and counselling will begin.

The names of NIFT colleges are

Check out the exam Weightage for UG Programs.

Check out the Shortlisting Criteria.

NIFT Sample papers are available on the website of NIFT at nift.ac.in/admission under the previous year cut off rank / sample question papers section.

The components of NIFT fee are

• Tuition Fee (Non-Refundable)
• Library Fee (Per Year) (Non-Refundable)
• Mediclaim & Student Development Fee (Per Year) (Non-Refundable)
• Exam Fee (Per Year) (Non-Refundable)
• Security Deposit (Refundable)
• Alumni Association Membership Fee (Non-Refundable)
• Registration Fee (One Time)

Check out the seat intake of UG and PG programmes.

To download the NIFT Final Scorecard 2026, use Application ID, Password and Security Pin. NIFT Admit card will be available at exams.nta.nic.in/niftee/.

Check out the shortlisting criteria for NIFT PG 2026.

Check out the dates for NIFT 2026.

Check out the marking scheme of NTA NIFT Paper 1.

i. Each question carries 01 (One) mark.

ii. For each correct response, the candidate will get 01 (One) mark.

iii. For each incorrect response, -0.25 mark will be deducted from the total score.

iv. Un-answered/un-attempted will be given no marks.

v. To answer a question, the candidate needs to choose one option as the correct option.

vi. However, after the process of Challenges of the Answer Key, in case there are multiple correct options or change in key, only those candidates who have attempted it correctly

as per the revised Answer key will be awarded marks.

vii. 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.

Eligibility Criteria for B.F. Tech are:

• Passed the plus 2 level examination in the 10+2 pattern of examination from any recognized Central/State Board of Secondary Examination, such as the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi/Council for Indian School Certificate Examination, New Delhi with Mathematics. OR
• A pass grade in the Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Open School with a minimum of five subjects with Mathematics. OR
• 3 or 4 years diploma in any branch of Engineering recognized by AICTE or a State Board of Technical Education after secondary examination/10th standard. OR
• Any Public School/Board/University Examination in India or in foreign countries recognized by the Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to the 10+2 system with Mathematics. OR
• General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London/Cambridge/Sri Lanka) at the Advanced (A) level with Mathematics/International Baccalaureate (IB).

The following NIFT campuses will have Domicile benefits.

The first-year fee for NIFT UG and PG is:

For NIFT B.Des, General Category, 40 - 50 is the goodscore for Stage 1; for OBC, it will be around 30, and for SC/ST, it will be around 30. For NIFT B.F Tech: 95+ for General, 80 for OBC, 60 for SC/ST. The cutoff is expected to be lower this year based on students' reactions.

The allotment of seats for NIFT 2026 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 2026 merit rank of the candidate.

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.

TA NIFT 2026 Admit card will be out at exams.nta.nic.in/niftee and nift.ac.in/admission.

NTA may release the list of NIFT 2026 toppers soon. The topper list will include details like the name of the candidate, their All India Rank (AIR), marks, and other important details.

After the NIFT Final result, NIFT Seat Allotment and counselling will begin.

NIFTEE Shortlisting criteria 2026:

Programs Offered at NIFT are

1. Bachelor of Design (B.Des) Programs:
   • Accessory Design
   • Fashion Design
   • Fashion Communication
   • Fashion Interiors
   • Knitwear Design
   • Leather Design
   • Textile Design
2. Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech) – Apparel Production
3. Master of Design (M.Des)
4. Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M)
5. Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech)
6. Ph D. Program

The final result of NIFT 2026 is 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 2026
• NIFT 2026 merit rank of the candidate

NIFTEE Shortlisting criteria 2026:

To reset the NIFT password:

• Using Security Question and its Answer you have chosen during the Form
• Using a verification code sent via text message (SMS) to the Registered Mobile
• Using a reset link sent via Email to your Registered Email

Check out the weightage of PG programmes.

The candidate can check the NIFT Final Result 2026 at the following portals.

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

The result for NIFT 2026 Final Stage is expected to be out soon in May. Candidates must keep their credentials ready.