NIFT 2026 Final Result Live: Link at exams.nta.ac.in; Get Scorecard Download Link, Cutoff & Counselling Process

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

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.

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

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 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)

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

Check out the total intake for NIFT B.Des. Specialisation.

The candidate will be able to select their choice of NIFT 2026 participating institutes (in the order of priority) at the time of filling out the NIFT 2026 counseling registration form. Online registration for NIFT 2026 counseling will start soon after the final results are declared. The counseling registrations for NIFT 2026 will be open to candidates who have qualified in the NIFT 2026 entrance exam.

Check out the expected cutoff for NIFT Institutes. The actual cutoff will be released after the declaration of the results.

Check out the weightage of NIFT UG programmes:

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

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

NIFT 2026 final merit list is based on performance in the Creative Ability Test (CAT), General Ability Test (GAT), Situation Test, and/or Personal Interview, depending on the program. The weightage of different stages in the NIFT selection process is
•    B. Des: CAT (50%), GAT (30%), Situation Test (20%)
•    M. Des: CAT (40%), GAT (30%), GD/PI (30%)
•    MFM/MFTech: GAT (70%), GD/PI (30%)

The 20 participating NIFTs offer B.Des and M.Des courses with specializations in various disciplines.

Common Merit Rank of 1500 is a decent rank to secure a NIFT College. You can get colleges, like NIFT Delhi, NIFT Mumbai, NIFT Kolkata, if you belong to OBC, ST, SC or EWS Category. If you are from General Category, then the chances of getting top NIFT Colleges are less. However, you can still get into these colleges for specialisations like Knitwear, Accessory Design, Leather Design, etc. 

The components of NIFT Stage 2 exams and dates are given below.

The final results (including Situation Test & Personal Interview scores) will be declared in May 2026.

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

The number of female registrations was more than males in the NIFTEE 2025 Examination. The gender wise distribution of the NIFTEE Examination is:

Candidates who have secured a valid Common Merit Rank (CMR) in the NIFT final result will be asked to register in the last week of June 2026 (Tentative) on the official NIFT counselling portal: nift.admissions.nic.in. 

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 factor which determine the NIFT Cutoff are given below.

•  Number of candidates participating in the NIFT counselling process
• Merit rank of applicants
• Seat intake for the program opted for admission 
• Category under which admission is sought
• Institute applied for admission 

NIFT Situation Test for B.Des, Studio Test and Personal Interview for B.Des (NLEA), Artisan Skill Test and Personal Interview for B.Des (Artisan), Technical Ability Test (TAT) and Personal Interview for B.F.Tech was held on April 26, 2026.

NIFTEE Shortlisting criteria 2026:

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.

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.

The official competition ratio for final NIFT 2026 admissions is approximately 1 seat for every 7 applicants, giving it an acceptance rate of roughly 13% to 15%.

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: Stage 1 and Stage 2
• NIFT 2026 merit rank of the candidate

NTA will display the Recorded Responses and Question Paper attempted by the candidates on the NTA website prior to the declaration of the results. The recorded responses are likely to be displayed for two to three days.

Check out the details for NIFTEE Final Result 2026.

Check out the seat intake of UG and PG programmes.

3000 rank is not good, but can be said to be a decent rank. The chances of getting a top-tier college if you are of General Category are very low. This is because the cutoff for the top NIFT Campuses, like NIFT Delhi, NIFT Mumbai, NIFT Kolkata, is very high, and the admission closes at around 1000 rank.

The names of NIFT colleges are

• For NIFT 2026 UG programmes: Maximum age should be less than 24 years as on 1st August of the year of admission. The upper age limit may be relaxed by a period of 5 (five) years for candidates of Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/Person with Disability (PwD) categories.
• For NIFT PG programmes: No age limit.

NIFT counselling will start after the declaration of the NIFT Final result 2026. Candidates who are shortlisted for the counselling process need to get:

• Register for NIFT counselling at the official website of the institute
• Pay the registration fee of INR 9,300 (non-refundable)
• Fill in the choices of academic programs and campuses 

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 factor which determine the NIFT Cutoff are given below.

•  Number of candidates participating in the NIFT counselling process
• Merit rank of applicants
• Seat intake for the program opted for admission 
• Category under which admission is sought
• Institute applied for admission 

Check out the weightage of NIFT UG programmes:

NIFT 2026 seats are reserved for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/GEN-EWS/ Person With Disability (PwD) in each programme.

The components of NIFT Stage 2 exams and dates are given below.

To reset the NIFT password:

• Using Security Question and its Answer you have chosen during 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

The NIFT Personal Interviews for the shortlisted candidates was conducted in Delhi on April 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11. 

NTA will display the Recorded Responses and Question Paper attempted by the candidates on the NTA website prior to the declaration of the results. The recorded responses are likely to be displayed for two to three days.

3000 rank is not good, but can be said to be a decent rank. The chances of getting a top-tier college if you are of General Category are very low. This is because the cutoff for the top NIFT Campuses, like NIFT Delhi, NIFT Mumbai, NIFT Kolkata, is very high, and the admission closes at around 1000 rank.

Check out the NIFT Campus List at 3000 rank for different Categories.

For NIFT Stage 2 (UG/PG): Marks obtained in the NIFT Skill Test / Studio Test / Interview shall be given preference for making the final merit list and rank.

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

NIFT written exams comprise the Creative Ability Test (CAT) and the General Ability Test (GAT). The GAT paper is mandatory for all courses. However, only B.Des and M.Des candidates need to take the CAT.

The final results (including Situation Test & Personal Interview scores) will be declared in May 2026.

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

The official competition ratio for final NIFT 2026 admissions is approximately 1 seat for every 7 applicants, giving it an acceptance rate of roughly 13% to 15%.

Check out the expected cutoff for NIFT Institutes. The actual cutoff will be released after the declaration of the results.

Check out the weightage of NIFT UG programmes:

The date of NIFT 2026 Entrance Test is February 08, 2026 for all UG and PG programmes.

NIFT counselling will start after the declaration of the NIFT Final result 2026. Candidates who are shortlisted for the counselling process need to get:

• Register for NIFT counselling at the official website of the institute
• Pay the registration fee of INR 9,300 (non-refundable)
• Fill in the choices of academic programs and campuses 

The number of female registrations was more than that of males in the NIFTEE 2025 Examination. The gender wise distribution of the NIFTEE Examination is:

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 dates for NIFT 2026.

NIFT 2026 Admission offer letters will be released after the counseling and seat allocation process. You can download them from the NIFT admission portal.

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

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.

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

NIFT 2026 B.Des. includes General Ability Test (GAT), Creative Ability Test (CAT). Shortlisted based on the entrance examination, followed by a Situation Test.

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.

 NIFT will have around three regular and one SPOT seat allotment rounds as part of NIFT counselling.

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.

The following table shows the registered and appeared candidates for the following PG programmes:

Check out the seat intake of UG and PG programmes.

Check out the Shortlisting Criteria.

Candidates who have secured a valid Common Merit Rank (CMR) in the NIFT final result will be asked to register in the May - June 2026 on the official NIFT counselling portal.

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 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: Stage 1 and Stage 2
• NIFT 2026 merit rank of the candidate

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

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

Common Merit Rank of 1500 is a decent rank to secure a NIFT College. You can get colleges, like NIFT Delhi, NIFT Mumbai, NIFT Kolkata, if you belong to OBC, ST, SC or EWS Category. If you are from General Category, then the chances of getting top NIFT Colleges are less. However, you can still get into these colleges for specialisations like Knitwear, Accessory Design, Leather Design, etc. 

NIFT 2026 final merit list is based on performance in the Creative Ability Test (CAT), General Ability Test (GAT), Situation Test, and/or Personal Interview, depending on the program. The weightage of different stages in the NIFT selection process is
•    B. Des: CAT (50%), GAT (30%), Situation Test (20%)
•    M. Des: CAT (40%), GAT (30%), GD/PI (30%)
•    MFM/MFTech: GAT (70%), GD/PI (30%)

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

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 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.

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

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.

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 following credentials are required for NIFT 2026 Login

• Application Number
• Password
• Security Pin

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

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