NIFT

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.

No, you cannot raise an objection against the NIFT Result. Objections can be raised only at the time of release of the Provisional Answer Key. Once the Final Answer Key is made, result is declared on it.

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 has released the NIFT 2026 stage 1 result on official website. Candidates can enter their login credentials to download NIFTEE Stage 1 scorecard.

No, you cannot get into NIFT colleges that you have not listed in your counselling application.

1. The NIFT counseling process is done after the exam to allot colleges to qualified students in participating institutes.
2. Once the NIFT exam results are announced by the NTA,   NIFT will declare its counseling schedule.
3. You will be required to participate in the counseling process at your preferred institute. The university will assign you to a NIFT Institute based on your score, rank and preferences.
4. If you have not listed any college, you will not get a seat allocation in that college even if you meet the qualifying cutoff. 

NTA released the NIFT 2026 Provisional Answer Key on February 17, 2026. The objection window was open from February 17, 2026 to February 19, 2026. Last year, the Answer Key was released on February 15, 2025. The answer key is released on the NTA NIFT Website.

You will not be offered any direct admission to NIFT Delhi even if you are a class 12th topper. Candidates must fill the NIFT Entrance Application and appear for the exam. If they clear the cutoff, admission is offered.