Will the NIFT 2026 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.

How can I raise objections against NIFT answer key?

The NIFT answer key objection window will close once the draft key is released. To submit objections, you have to: Go to the NTA NIFT admission portal Click on the objection submission link A log-in window will open Log in using candidate credentials Once you log in, you can access the objection form Enter you roll number, date of birth, program, and question booklet series Select the answer key you want to challengeSelect the Question number Attach the supporting documents and describe your observation in concise and clear terms Make the payment of INR 200 per objection (note, the fee is non-refundable) Once you are done, submit the application.

When will NTA release NIFT 2026 Provisional Answer Key?

NTA released the NIFT 2026 Provisional Answer Key on February 17, 2026. The objection window was open from February 17, 2026 to February 19, 2026. Last year, the Answer Key was released on February 15, 2025. The answer key is released on the NTA NIFT Website.

When will NIFT 2026 (Final) answer key be released?

The NTA will release the NIFT 2026 answer key (FINAL) in April 2026. 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 2026 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 2026.

Can I submit objections against NIFT 2026 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 2026 will be released tentatively in the last week of June 2026. 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 2026 QP around the 3rd week of February 2026.

How to calculate NIFT Score using the NIFT 2026 Answer Key?

Candidates can use NIFT Answer Key to calculate their score in the NIFT entrance exam. NTA will release the NIFT Question Paper and Answer Key. Candidates can count the number of correct answers based on the marking scheme.

When will the NIFT 2026 Final Answer key be released?

NIFT 2026 Final Answer Key is expected to be out in the third week of April 2026. Based on last year's trend, it will be out with the NIFT stage 1 Result between April 20, 2026, and April 25, 2026.

When will the NIFT 2026 answer key be released?

National Testing Agency (NTA) released the answer key for NIFT 2026 GAT paper on February 17, 2026. Answer key is available online at NTA NIFT admission portal exams.nta.nic.in/niftee. To download answer key, use application number and password.

How can I download the NIFT answer key 2026?

The National Testing Agency (NTA) released the draft answer keys for NIFT 2026 in February 2026. The answer key is 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 answer key 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.

Will NTA release the NIFT 2026 question paper?

The NTA will release the NIFT 2026 question paper for the written exam along with the answer key. The question paper will be made available before the declaration of exam results. The candidate had to download the NIFT question paper 2026 from the NTA NIFT admission portal. nift.ac.in/admission nift.ntaonline.in exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT To download the question paper, log in to the portal using your candidate credentials. Note that the NTA also released the recorded responses. So, the candidate can use the answer key, recorded response, and question paper to calculate the total number of correct attempts, and eventually, the probable score.

What is the utility of the NIFT 2026 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.

When will NIFT 2026 Provisional Answer key be released?

NTA released the NIFT Provisional Answer Key on February 17. The objection window was open till February 19, 2026, 11:50 PM.

What happens if an answer key is found to be incorrect in NIFT 2026 answer key?

NIFT answer key is released for the GAT paper and the candidate is also given the option to file objections. Objections have 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) are released in the final key. Note that the scores of the candidate will be calculated using the revised key only. The fee paid by the candidate will not be refunded.

Will NTA release the carbon copy of the OMR answer sheet for NIFT 2026?

Yes, the NTA will upload the carbon copy of the OMR answer sheet along with the answer key. The candidate could download their OMR sheets by logging into the portal using their candidate log-in details. The carbon copy of the OMR answer sheet as the name indicates is a record of the candidates responses in the entrance exam. The OMR sheet can be used by the candidate in conjunction with the GAT answer key to check the status of the answers (correct or incorrect). Next the candidate can use the official marking scheme to calculate probable score.

What are the key points candidates need to remember regarding the NIFT 2026 answer key?

Candidates must remember the following points for NIFT. Answer key will only be released for the GAT paper No answer keys will be released for the CAT paper Answer key has to be downloaded online from the NID admission portal Candidate will be given the option to challenge the NIFT answer key To make a challenge, the candidate will have to pay INR 500 per challenge. The final answer key will be released after considering all challenges filed by candidates.

How to calculate NIFT Score using the NIFT 2026 Answer Key?

Candidates can use NIFT Answer Key to calculate their score in the NIFT entrance exam. NTA will release the NIFT Question Paper and Answer Key. Candidates can count the number of correct answers based on the marking scheme.

NIFT 2026 Answer Key (OUT): Provisional Answer Key PDF LINK, Challenge Window (Closed)

Q: How to calculate scores using the NIFT Provisional Answer Key 2026?

To calculate the scores from NIFT Provisional Answer Key: Download the NIFT answer key from the NTA NIFT Website. Compare your answers with the answer key to calculate the number of correct attempts. Using the NTA NIFT marking scheme, calculate probable scores. Probable scores can be used by the candidate to assess the chances of admission.

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NTA released the Final Answer Key for NIFTEE 2026. The Final Answer key is available in the form of PDF. It can be downloaded from NTA NIFT Website.

NIFT 2026 Answer Key released by NTA after reviewing all objections submitted by candidates. If any objections are found valid, the draft answer key will be revised and published as the final answer key. NTA released the draft answer key for the NIFT GAT 2026 on February 17, 2026 on the official websites nift.ac.in or exams.nta.nic.in/niftee. The NIFT Objection window was open from February 17, 2026 to February 19, 2026.

Latest Update:

NIFT 2026 answer key is available for download through login. Using the answer key, candidates can calculate the number of correct attempts and the expected NIFT score. National Testing Agency (NTA) has an objection window for the NIFT Entrance Exam 2026. Candidates are allowed to challenge the provisional answer key of the NIFT Entrance exam by paying a non-refundable fee of ₹200 per objection. The objection window was open for two days from the release date of the Answer Key. The NIFT result will be prepared based on the NIFT final answer key 2026.

NIFT Final Answer Key: Download Here

Table of contents

How to download the NIFT 2026 Answer Key
NIFT Entrance Exam 2026 Exam Dates
How to raise objections against NIFT 2026 answer key
NIFT 2026 Answer Key - Important Points
NIFT 2026 Recorded Responses and QP
NIFT Answer Key (Booklet Series)
NIFT 2026 Result
NIFT Answer Key 2026 - FAQs

How to download the NIFT 2026 Answer Key

The NIFT 2026 Answer Key allows candidates to verify their responses and estimate their scores before the final results. The National Testing Agency (NTA) opens the objection window for the NIFT 2026 entrance exam, in which candidates have the opportunity to challenge the provisional answer key by submitting a non-refundable fee of ₹200 per objection.

When and Where to Access NIFT GAT Answer Key 2026?

Candidates can download the NIFT 2026 answer key along with the question paper PDF by following the link in table below. The direct link to download the answer key will be updated when released.

Events	Link to Download
NIFT Provisional Answer Key 2026	OUT
NIFT 2026 Response Sheet	OUT
NIFT Final Answer Key 2026	OUT

How to download NIFT Answer Key?

The step-wise process to download the NIFT answer key for GAT is given below.

Click on the answer key download link.
You will be redirected to a log-in window.
Enter Roll Number, Program Name, Question Booklet No., and Date of Birth.
On successful login, the corresponding answer key will be displayed on the screen.
Download the answer key.

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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
To Be Notified	NIFT Stage 2: M.Des and M.F.M Interview
To Be Notified	NIFT Stage 2: M.F.Tech Personal Interview
To Be Notified	NIFT Final Result
To Be Notified	NIFT Registration for e-Counselling / Seat Allotment

Dates	Past Exam Dates
20 Mar ' 26	NIFT Stage 1 Result 2026
17 Feb ' 26 - 19 Feb ' 26	NIFT Answer Key and Objection Window

How to raise objections against NIFT 2026 answer key

NIFT 2026 Answer Key objection window opens for two days from February 17, 2026 to February 19, 2026. It allows candidates to challenge any discrepancies in the provisional answer key.

Process to raise objections

The process to raise an objection in NIFT Answer Key is given below.

Go to the official website for NIFT exams.
Click the link for the NIFT 2026 Answer Key Objection Window.
Enter your NIFT 2026 application number, date of birth, and password.
Choose the question(s) you want to challenge from the NIFT 2026 provisional answer key.
Provide valid proof or supporting documents for your objection in the required format.
Pay the objection fee of INR 200 per question via online payment methods.
Review your objections, submit the form, and download the confirmation.

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NIFT 2026 Answer Key - Important Points

The salient features of the NIFT 2026 answer key are given below.

NIFT 2026 question paper - NTA releases the recorded responses and the NIFT question paper on the NTA website soon after the exam. The recorded responses are available for around 2-3 days.
The answer key of NIFT 2026 will be released only for the NIFT GAT question paper. Answer Key is not released for NIFT CAT.
The keys are released separately for each paper series.
The answer key is uploaded to the NIFT NTA website - exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT.
The NIFT answer key 2026 will contain the official answers to all the questions asked in the entrance exam.
Candidates are allowed to raise objections against 1. Questions asked in the GAT paper, 2. Answer keys, and 3. OMR answer sheet
A fee of Rs. 200 is to be paid per observation/objection. The fee is non-refundable.
Objections have to be filed online following the relevant link only. Objections received in any other mode will not be entertained.
All objections/ observations have to be filed within the given deadline.

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NIFT 2026 Recorded Responses and QP

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will display the recorded responses and NIFT question paper attempted by candidates for the NIFT Entrance Examination 2026 on its official website, ahead of the result announcement. With the help of recorded response documents, candidates can match their answers with those given in the NIFT 2026 answer key to calculate the number of correct attempts. The NIFT 2026 recorded responses, thus ensuring transparency in the conduct of the exam and declaration of NIFT results.

The recorded responses will likely be available for a period of two to three days.

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NIFT Answer Key (Booklet Series)

NIFT answer key for GAT for different design course admissions is released as a separate booklet series. NIFT answer key 2021 booklet series for different courses is listed below.

Course	NIFT GAT 2021 Booklet Series
Bachelor of Design (BDes)	A	B	C	D
Bachelor of Fashion Technology (BFTech)	U	V	Y	Z
Master of Design (MDes)	E	F	G	H
Master of Fashion Technology (MFTech)	J	K	L	M
Master of Fashion Management (MFM)	N	P	S	T

NIFT 2020 BDes Answer Key for Booklet Series A

Question No. (Booklet Series A)	Answer Key (Booklet Series A)	Question No. (Booklet Series A)	Answer Key (Booklet Series A)
Q1	4	Q51	1
Q2	2	Q52	3
Q3	2	Q53	2
Q4	4	Q54	1
Q5	1	Q55	4
Q6	3	Q56	1
Q7	4	Q57	3
Q8	4	Q58	4
Q9	3	Q59	1
Q10	4	Q60	4
Q11	4	Q61	1
Q12	1	Q62	3
Q13	1	Q63	1
Q14	3	Q64	3
Q15	4	Q65	2
Q16	1	Q66	3
Q17	2	Q67	2
Q18	4	Q68	2
Q19	2	Q69	2
Q20	2	Q70	4
Q21	2	Q71	1
Q22	4	Q72	2
Q23	4	Q73	1
Q24	1	Q74	3
Q25	2	Q75	2
Q26	1	Q76	2
Q27	3	Q77	3
Q28	3	Q78	2
Q29	2	Q79	3
Q30	4	Q80	3
Q31	3	Q81	3
Q32	1	Q82	3
Q33	1	Q83	3
Q34	2	Q84	3
Q35	2	Q85	4
Q36	4	Q86	3
Q37	3	Q87	3
Q38	2	Q88	3
Q39	2	Q89	1
Q40	3	Q90	2
Q41	2	Q91	1
Q42	1	Q92	3
Q43	1	Q93	4
Q44	2	Q94	1
Q45	2	Q95	4
Q46	3	Q96	1
Q47	1	Q97	1
Q48	3	Q98	3
Q49	4	Q99	2
Q50	1	Q100	3

NIFT 2020 BDes Answer Key for Booklet Series F

Question No. (Booklet Series F)	Answer Key (Booklet Series F)	Question No. (Booklet Series F)	Answer Key (Booklet Series F)
Q1	4	Q51	1
Q2	1	Q52	3
Q3	1	Q53	2
Q4	3	Q54	4
Q5	4	Q55	1
Q6	1	Q56	3
Q7	2	Q57	2
Q8	4	Q58	3
Q9	2	Q59	2
Q10	2	Q60	2
Q11	2	Q61	2
Q12	4	Q62	1
Q13	4	Q63	3
Q14	1	Q64	4
Q15	2	Q65	4
Q16	4	Q66	1
Q17	2	Q67	3
Q18	2	Q68	4
Q19	4	Q69	1
Q20	1	Q70	1
Q21	3	Q71	1
Q22	4	Q72	3
Q23	4	Q73	2
Q24	3	Q74	2
Q25	4	Q75	3
Q26	3	Q76	1
Q27	1	Q77	2
Q28	1	Q78	2
Q29	2	Q79	3
Q30	2	Q80	3
Q31	2	Q81	3
Q32	1	Q82	4
Q33	1	Q83	3
Q34	2	Q84	3
Q35	2	Q85	3
Q36	3	Q86	3
Q37	1	Q87	1
Q38	3	Q88	3
Q39	4	Q89	4
Q40	1	Q90	3
Q41	1	Q91	3
Q42	3	Q92	2
Q43	3	Q93	1
Q44	2	Q94	1
Q45	4	Q95	1
Q46	4	Q96	3
Q47	3	Q97	1
Q48	2	Q98	4
Q49	2	Q99	3
Q50	3	Q100	2

NIFT 2020 BDes Answer Key for Booklet Series L

Question No. (Booklet Series L)	Answer Key (Booklet Series L)	Question No. (Booklet Series L)	Answer Key (Booklet Series L)
Q1	2	Q51	1
Q2	4	Q52	3
Q3	4	Q53	4
Q4	2	Q54	1
Q5	4	Q55	4
Q6	4	Q56	1
Q7	1	Q57	3
Q8	3	Q58	2
Q9	4	Q59	1
Q10	3	Q60	4
Q11	1	Q61	3
Q12	1	Q62	2
Q13	3	Q63	2
Q14	4	Q64	2
Q15	4	Q65	4
Q16	2	Q66	1
Q17	2	Q67	3
Q18	2	Q68	1
Q19	1	Q69	3
Q20	1	Q70	2
Q21	4	Q71	2
Q22	2	Q72	3
Q23	4	Q73	3
Q24	4	Q74	3
Q25	2	Q75	3
Q26	3	Q76	3
Q27	1	Q77	3
Q28	3	Q78	4
Q29	4	Q79	1
Q30	1	Q80	2
Q31	2	Q81	1
Q32	1	Q82	3
Q33	1	Q83	2
Q34	2	Q84	2
Q35	2	Q85	3
Q36	4	Q86	1
Q37	3	Q87	4
Q38	2	Q88	1
Q39	2	Q89	1
Q40	3	Q90	3
Q41	1	Q91	2
Q42	3	Q92	3
Q43	3	Q93	3
Q44	2	Q94	3
Q45	4	Q95	3
Q46	3	Q96	1
Q47	1	Q97	2
Q48	1	Q98	1
Q49	2	Q99	3
Q50	2	Q100	4

NIFT 2020 BDes Answer Key for Booklet Series R

Question No. (Booklet Series R)	Answer Key (Booklet Series R)	Question No. (Booklet Series R)	Answer Key (Booklet Series R)
Q1	1	Q51	2
Q2	3	Q52	1
Q3	4	Q53	3
Q4	4	Q54	4
Q5	1	Q55	4
Q6	2	Q56	1
Q7	2	Q57	3
Q8	2	Q58	4
Q9	1	Q59	1
Q10	4	Q60	1
Q11	2	Q61	1
Q12	4	Q62	3
Q13	1	Q63	2
Q14	2	Q64	4
Q15	4	Q65	1
Q16	2	Q66	3
Q17	4	Q67	2
Q18	4	Q68	3
Q19	3	Q69	2
Q20	4	Q70	2
Q21	4	Q71	2
Q22	2	Q72	3
Q23	1	Q73	3
Q24	4	Q74	3
Q25	3	Q75	4
Q26	1	Q76	3
Q27	2	Q77	3
Q28	2	Q78	3
Q29	3	Q79	1
Q30	1	Q80	3
Q31	1	Q81	2
Q32	2	Q82	2
Q33	2	Q83	3
Q34	2	Q84	1
Q35	1	Q85	2
Q36	3	Q86	1
Q37	1	Q87	1
Q38	4	Q88	3
Q39	1	Q89	1
Q40	3	Q90	4
Q41	3	Q91	3
Q42	2	Q92	2
Q43	4	Q93	3
Q44	1	Q94	1
Q45	3	Q95	3
Q46	3	Q96	4
Q47	2	Q97	3
Q48	3	Q98	3
Q49	4	Q99	2
Q50	2	Q100	1

NIFT 2026 Result

DeskCalendar Result: To be notified

NTA will announce the NIFT Result 2026 online on:

nift.ac.in/admission
nift.ntaonline.in
exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT

The NIFT result will mention details of scores obtained by the candidate in each subject and the aggregate score. Additionally, it will also include the qualifying status of the candidate.

Credentials Required to Check NIFT 2026 Result

Application Number
Date of Birth

How to Check NIFT 2026 Result?

To check the NIFT result 2026, follow the steps given below.

Go to the official website
Click on the NIFT result 2026 link
Log in using your application number and date of birth/and password
On login, the scorecard will be displayed on screen
Download and take a printout of the result.

NIFT Answer Key 2026 - FAQs

Go through the frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to NIFT answer key 2026 below.

Q: What details can be checked in GAT answer key for NIFT 2026?

NIFT GAT 2026 answer key will contain the official keys to all the questions asked in the entrance exam. Answer key will be released for each booklet series. Candidates have to download the answer key for their relevant question booklet. The answer key can be used by the candidate to compare their answers. After checking the number of correct attempts, candidates can calculate the number of correct attempts and probable score.

Q: What are the different question booklet series for which the NIFT 2026 exam will be conducted?

NIFT exam may have multiple question booklet series Booklet Series A, Booklet Series F, Booklet Series L, Booklet Series R, etc.

Candidate must download the answer keys corresponding to their own booklet series. booklet series contains the same questions, but the questions are arranged differently. So, unless the candidate downloads the answer keys corresponding to the relevant booklets series, the keys will not match. And if that happens, the candidate will not be able to accurately calculate the probable scores.

Q: Can I challenge the final NIFT 2026 answer key?

NTA will release the FINAL answer key of NIFT 2026 in April 2026.

Final key will be released after considering complaints filed by candidates against the provisional key. No further objections against the final key will be entertained. This means the keys given in the final key will be considered to be the correct keys to all the questions asked in the NIFT exam.

The candidate can use the keys given in the final answer key to precisely calculate their expected scores.

Q: 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%
Master of Fashion Technology (MFTech)	GD/PI	30%
Master of Fashion Management (MFM)	GAT	70%
Master of Fashion Management (MFM)	GD/PI	30%

Q: When can I download the NID DAT 2026 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 2026 the candidate has to make a payment of INR 1000 online/ per exam. The candidate will also have to furnish the NID DAT 2026 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.

Q: What is the purpose of the NIFT 2026 answer key?

NIFT draft key will be released in February. Final key will be released in April 2026. Also, answer key is released only for the GAT written test.