Design Entrance Exam

NTA releases the recorded responses for the NIFT exam. The recorded responses are a carbon copy of the candidate's answer sheet.

• Recorded responses bring transparency to the conduct of the NIFT entrance exam.
• Candidates can check their attempted and unattempted answers and calcultate probable score.
• It helps to raise objections against the Provisional Answer Key.

NIFT Result is prepared on the basis of NIFT Stage 1 and NIFT Stage 2.

NIFT result 2026 for Stage 1 was released on March 20. Stage 2 result will be released in May 2026.

Candidates will be shortlisted for NIFT 2026 Studio Test/ Interview based on performance in NIFTEE Stage 1. NIFT 2026 written exams comprise the GAT and CAT exams.

If the candidate fails to be included in the shortlist, he or she is not eligible to appear in the Situation Test/ Interview.

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.

NIFT 2026 Final Answer Key was out on March 23, 2026 for all UG and PG programmes.

NID Mains Exam will consist of Studio Test and Interview. NID 2026 Mains exam will be conducted at Ahmedabad, Bengaluru and Gandhinagar. 

NID Centre can be changed only at the time of NID Application edit Window. After this, no centre can be changed.

NID Studio Test is said to be the hardest. Here, students are asked to prepare a model using the material given. It checks creativity, imagination, and problem-solving skills. 

B.Des DAT Mains Studio Test was conducted on April 26, 2026.

The details pertaining to the exam center reporting time, registration time, and exam timings, etc., are mentioned on the admit card. 

M.Des DAT Mains 2026 exam was conducted on March 08, 2026. DAT Prelims comprises a Studio Test for the B.Des program. However, PG candidates are also required to take a Personal Interview.