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NIFT Objection Window opens for two days. For 2026, it was open from February 17, 2026, to February 19, 2026 till 11:50 PM. After this duration, candidates cannot raise objections against the NIFT Answer Key.

The NIFT 2026 registration window is now closed. With a late fee of INR 5,000, candidates were apply online until Jan 19. Further, the phase 1 exam was held on  Feb 8, 2026. 

NTA released recorded answers for the NIFT 2026 written exam on February 17, 2026. The recorded response is released for GAT for all the UG and PG programmes. Recorded response is available at xams.nta.nic.in/niftee.

Calculate NIFT GAT score using Recorded response, Question paper and answer key.

• Download NIFTEE answer key
• Compare answers with the answer key
• Use marking scheme, to calculate probable scores.

There is no option to apply for a recheck of NIFT 2026 results. If the candidate has any doubts, they are allowed to challenge NIFT provisional answer key. Final Answer key is made on the basis of Provsional answer key.

There will be three rounds of counselling in NIFT Counselling 2026. One round of spot counselling is also expected if there are seats left.

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 is expected to be out in the third week of April 2026 for Stage 1 and in the last week of June for Stage 2. 

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.