NIFT Entrance Exam

NIFT answer key is released for the GAT paper and the candidate is also given the option to file objections. Objections have to be filed online through the candidate portal. The candidate had to furnish proper proof supporting their claims.

If the challenge filed by the candidate is found to be correct and the answer key is incorrect, the admission committee will delete the key. Also, the correct key (s) are released in the final key. Note that the scores of the candidate will be calculated using the revised key only. The fee paid by the candidate will not be refunded.

NIFT exam may have multiple question booklet series Booklet Series A, Booklet Series F, Booklet Series L, Booklet Series R, etc.

Candidate must download the answer keys corresponding to their own booklet series. booklet series contains the same questions, but the questions are arranged differently. So, unless the candidate downloads the answer keys corresponding to the relevant booklets series, the keys will not match. And if that happens, the candidate will not be able to accurately calculate the probable scores.

Yes, the candidate is allowed to challenge the draft version of the NIFT 2026 answer key.

Objections cannot be filed against the final answer key. The answer key contains the official keys to all the questions asked in the exam.

Objections against the NIFT 2026 answer key have to filed online through the candidate portal. To file objections, the candidate had to pay a fee of INR 200 per objection.

NIFT GAT 2026 answer key will contain the official keys to all the questions asked in the entrance exam. Answer key will be released for each booklet series. Candidates have to download the answer key for their relevant question booklet. The answer key can be used by the candidate to compare their answers. After checking the number of correct attempts, candidates can calculate the number of correct attempts and probable score.

Candidates must remember the following points for NIFT.

• Answer key will only be released for the GAT paper
• No answer keys will be released for the CAT paper
• Answer key has to be downloaded online from the NID admission portal
• Candidate will be given the option to challenge the NIFT answer key
• To make a challenge, the candidate will have to pay INR 500 per challenge. The final answer key will be released after considering all challenges filed by candidates.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) released the draft answer keys for NIFT 2026 in February 2026. The answer key is released online at the NTA NIFT admission portal - exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT.

Candidates can also download the admit card @ nift.ac.in/admission.

To download the NIFT answer key

1. Go to the NTA NIFT admission portal 
2. Click on the answer key link
3. In the log-in window, enter your roll number, programme of study, question booklet series, and date of birth
4. On successful login, you can download the answer key.

NIFT 2026 answer key will be released programme wise for GAT test.

• Download the answer key for their respective program.
• Next, compare teir answers with the official version to calculate the number of correct attempts.
• Then, using the official marking scheme, calculate probable scores.
• Probable scores can be used by the candidate to assess the chances of admission.

NIFT draft key was released on February 17, 2026. Final key was released on March 23, 2026. Also, the answer key is released only for the GAT written test.

The NIFT 2024 application fee is category-specific. The application fee for General/OBC (Non-Creamy)/GEN-EWS Category. Meanwhile, those belonging to SC/ ST/ PwD Category need to pay only INR 1,500. The application fee has to be paid online using net banking, credit, or debit cards. The application fee will have to be paid at the time of filling out the NIFT 2024 application form. Note that payment made using demand draft will not be accepted.