NIFT Entrance Exam Eligibility

NIFT exam is among the most competitive and the toughest. So, it is recommended that candidate start their exam preparation in advance, around 1 year before.

NIFT Situation Test will be of 2 hours. In this time, candidates have to draw the given 3D model and write about it. 

There is no dress code for the NTA NIFT 2026 Situation Test. But it is advisable to dress up neatly and smartly. Students should avoid chunky jewellry flashy logos for the exam.

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

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. 

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 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.

Once the NIFT Result 2026 is released by NTA, NIFT Stage 2 dates will be announced. Once dates are announced, the NIFT Stage 2 Exam: Situation Test and Personal Interview will be conducted.

NTA released the NIFT 2025 Stage 1 cutoff for all UG and PG programmes on April 25, 2025. This year, NIFT 2026 result is expected between April 24, 2026, and April 26, 2026. The result will be released on the website of NTA NIFT.

Candidates will be able to check the cutoff for NIFT Delhi on the website of NIFT: nift.admissions.nic.in. The opening and closing rank of all the programmes is given on this page. This year, NIFT 2026 cutoff is expected to be on the lower side.