NIFT 2026 Final Result Live: Download Scorecard @exams.nta.nic.in/niftee; Merit List, Counselling Date & Process

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

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

No, the final rank is allocated only at the time of declaration of NIFT Final Result. The NIFT Final Rank is based on performance in all the stages of the Entrance Exam: Stage 1 and Stage 2. Once the NIFTEE Final Result is declared:
•    NIFT Ranks cannot be changed or improved
•    There will be no option or opportunity for revaluation or rechecking.
•    The NIFT rank will determine the course, campus and eligibility for counselling.

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

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

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

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.

Check out the seat intake of UG and PG programmes.

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.

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/.

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