NIFTEE 2026 Result Live: NIFT UG & PG Final Scorecard Soon @exams.nta.nic.in; Check Topper List & Expected Cutoff

The candidate can check the NIFT Final Result 2026 at the following portals.

• nift.ac.in/admission
• exams.nta.nic.in/niftee/

NIFT written exams comprise the Creative Ability Test (CAT) and the General Ability Test (GAT). The GAT paper is mandatory for all courses. However, only B.Des and M.Des candidates need to take the CAT.

Check out the expected cutoff for NIFT Institutes. The actual cutoff will be released after the declaration of the results.

The number of female registrations was more than males in the NIFTEE 2025 Examination. The gender wise distribution of the NIFTEE Examination is:

The factor which determine the NIFT Cutoff are given below.

•  Number of candidates participating in the NIFT counselling process
• Merit rank of applicants
• Seat intake for the program opted for admission 
• Category under which admission is sought
• Institute applied for admission 

NIFT Situation Test for B.Des, Studio Test and Personal Interview for B.Des (NLEA), Artisan Skill Test and Personal Interview for B.Des (Artisan), Technical Ability Test (TAT) and Personal Interview for B.F.Tech was held on April 26, 2026.

If you’re on the NIFT waiting list, your admission depends on seat withdrawals by other candidates. NIFT will notify you if a seat becomes available.

NIFT 2026 Admission offer letters will be released after the counseling and seat allocation process. You can download them from the NIFT admission portal.

The 20 participating NIFTs offer B.Des and M.Des courses with specializations in various disciplines.

To reset the NIFT password:

• Using Security Question and its Answer you have chosen during Form
• Using a verification code sent via text message (SMS) to the Registered Mobile
• Using a reset link sent via Email to your Registered Email

The official competition ratio for final NIFT 2026 admissions is approximately 1 seat for every 7 applicants, giving it an acceptance rate of roughly 13% to 15%.

Check out the details for NIFTEE Final Result 2026.

NIFT 2026 Counselling registration is expected to begin shortly after the final result, likely in May or June 2026.

Check out the total intake for NIFT B.Des. Specialisation.

For NIFT B.Des, General Category, 40 - 50 is the goodscore for Stage 1; for OBC, it will be around 30, and for SC/ST, it will be around 30. For NIFT B.F Tech: 95+ for General, 80 for OBC, 60 for SC/ST. The cutoff is expected to be lower this year based on students' reactions.

The candidate will be able to select their choice of NIFT 2026 participating institutes (in the order of priority) at the time of filling out the NIFT 2026 counseling registration form. Online registration for NIFT 2026 counseling will start soon after the final results are declared. The counseling registrations for NIFT 2026 will be open to candidates who have qualified in the NIFT 2026 entrance exam.

NTA may release the list of NIFT 2026 toppers soon. The topper list will include details like the name of the candidate, their All India Rank (AIR), marks, and other important details.

To reset the NIFT password:

• Using Security Question and its Answer you have chosen during Form
• Using a verification code sent via text message (SMS) to the Registered Mobile
• Using a reset link sent via Email to your Registered Email

The candidate can check the NIFT Final Result 2026 at the following portals.

• nift.ac.in/admission
• exams.nta.nic.in/niftee/

NTA will display the Recorded Responses and Question Paper attempted by the candidates on the NTA website prior to the declaration of the results. The recorded responses are likely to be displayed for two to three days.

A 2000 rank in NIFT can get you admission in NIFT College. But the chances of getting admission to the top NIFT institutes may be less. At the 2000 rank, candidates have limited choice and can get into new NIFTs Colleges. If your rank is under 800, then you are likely to get top NIFT Colleges, like NIFT Delhi, NIFT Mumbai, NIFT Bengaluru, etc. But there can be a chance of getting a top NIFT Institute also, if a seat remains vacant in the other rounds of NIFT Counselling.

Candidates need Class 10 and 12 marksheets, category certificate (if applicable), ID proof, transfer certificate, medical certificate, passport-size photos, and graduation documents for PG courses for NIFT 2026 Admission.

NIFT 2026  counselling is expected to be conducted online like previous years. It is expected to have three rounds and one Spot round.

Candidates must verify all details mentioned on the NIFT Final 2026 scorecard after downloading it. In case of any error, NIFT Help Desk should be informed.

The allotment of seats for NIFT 2026 will be based on the following parameters:

• Choice opted at the time of counseling registration (academic programs + campuses)
• The category of the candidate
• Seat intake in the college opted for admission
• NIFT 2026 merit rank of the candidate.

The following credentials are required for NIFT 2026 Login

• Application Number
• Password
• Security Pin

NIFT Delhi remains the most competitive campus for B.Des admissions. The seats get filled very early for this.

NIFT Delhi, NIFT Mumbai, NIFT Bengaluru, and NIFT Hyderabad usually close at lower ranks because of high demand.

NIFTEE 2026 Final Result is expected to be out in the fourth week of May 2026. Last year, it was released on June 22, 2025. This year, it is expected to be out earlier.

Check out the weightage of NIFT UG programmes:

NIFTEE Shortlisting criteria 2026:

 No, NIFT campus allotment is final. However, seat upgrades may be possible based on availability.

NIFT 2026 Admission offer letters will be released after the counseling and seat allocation process. You can download them from the NIFT admission portal.

To reset the NIFT password:

• Using Security Question and its Answer you have chosen during Form
• Using a verification code sent via text message (SMS) to the Registered Mobile
• Using a reset link sent via Email to your Registered Email

NIFT 2026 seats are reserved for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/GEN-EWS/ Person With Disability (PwD) in each programme.

Common Merit Rank of 1500 is a decent rank to secure a NIFT College. You can get colleges, like NIFT Delhi, NIFT Mumbai, NIFT Kolkata, if you belong to OBC, ST, SC or EWS Category. If you are from General Category, then the chances of getting top NIFT Colleges are less. However, you can still get into these colleges for specialisations like Knitwear, Accessory Design, Leather Design, etc. 

The official competition ratio for final NIFT 2026 admissions is approximately 1 seat for every 7 applicants, giving it an acceptance rate of roughly 13% to 15%.

The final result of NIFT 2026 is available in the form of a scorecard. It carries the following information.

• Name of the candidate
• Date of birth
• Photograph
• Roll number
• Application number
• Subject-wise scores obtained in written exams (CAT and GAT) and the Situation Test/ Personal Interview
• Total score in NIFT Entrance Exam 2026: Stage 1 and Stage 2
• NIFT 2026 merit rank of the candidate

Check out the NIFT Campus List at 3000 rank for different Categories.

Check out the details for NIFTEE Final Result 2026.

3000 rank is not good, but can be said to be a decent rank. The chances of getting a top-tier college if you are of General Category are very low. This is because the cutoff for the top NIFT Campuses, like NIFT Delhi, NIFT Mumbai, NIFT Kolkata, is very high, and the admission closes at around 1000 rank.

In case of equal scores in GAT of two candidates in B.F. Tech./ MFM/ M.F. Tech, the marks obtained in individual subjects will be compared in the following order to break the tie:

1.      Communication Ability and English Comprehension

2.      Quantitative Ability

3.      Analytical and Logical Ability

4.      General Knowledge and Current Affairs

Check out the dates for NIFT 2026.

To download the NIFT Final Scorecard 2026, use Application ID, Password and Security Pin. NIFT Admit card will be available at exams.nta.nic.in/niftee/.

The 20 participating NIFTs offer B.Des and M.Des courses with specializations in various disciplines.

Check out the marking scheme of NTA NIFT Paper 1.

i. Each question carries 01 (One) mark.

ii. For each correct response, the candidate will get 01 (One) mark.

iii. For each incorrect response, -0.25 mark will be deducted from the total score.

iv. Un-answered/un-attempted will be given no marks.

v. To answer a question, the candidate needs to choose one option as the correct option.

vi. However, after the process of Challenges of the Answer Key, in case there are multiple correct options or change in key, only those candidates who have attempted it correctly

as per the revised Answer key will be awarded marks.

vii. In case a Question is dropped due to some technical error, full marks shall be given to all the candidates irrespective of the fact who have attempted it or not.

Check out the expected cutoff for NIFT Institutes. The actual cutoff will be released after the declaration of the results.

NIFT counselling will start after the declaration of the NIFT Final result 2026. Candidates who are shortlisted for the counselling process need to get:

• Register for NIFT counselling at the official website of the institute
• Pay the registration fee of INR 9,300 (non-refundable)
• Fill in the choices of academic programs and campuses 

The candidate can check the NIFT Final Result 2026 at the following portals.

• nift.ac.in/admission
• exams.nta.nic.in/niftee/

The result for NIFT 2026 Final Stage for UG and PG is expected to be out soon in May. Candidates must keep their credentials ready.

If you’re on the NIFT waiting list, your admission depends on seat withdrawals by other candidates. NIFT will notify you if a seat becomes available.

Check out the total intake for NIFT B.Des. Specialisation.

The number of female registrations was more than males in the NIFTEE 2025 Examination. The gender wise distribution of the NIFTEE Examination is:

The final results (including Situation Test & Personal Interview scores) will be declared in May 2026.

If two B.Des candidates have the same total score, their marks in the NIFT CAT (Creative Ability Test) will be compared first. If the CAT marks are also the same, the NIFT GAT (General Ability Test) marks will be considered next.

The factor which determine the NIFT Cutoff are given below.

•  Number of candidates participating in the NIFT counselling process
• Merit rank of applicants
• Seat intake for the program opted for admission 
• Category under which admission is sought
• Institute applied for admission 

If you’re on the NIFT waiting list, your admission depends on seat withdrawals by other candidates. NIFT will notify you if a seat becomes available.

Candidates who have secured a valid Common Merit Rank (CMR) in the NIFT final result will be asked to register in the last week of June 2026 (Tentative) on the official NIFT counselling portal: nift.admissions.nic.in. 

The table shows registered and appeared in NIFT 2025 examinations. Stats for NIFT 2026 will be released after final result.

NTA will display the Recorded Responses and Question Paper attempted by the candidates on the NTA website prior to the declaration of the results. The recorded responses are likely to be displayed for two to three days.

NTA may release the list of NIFT 2026 toppers soon. The topper list will include details like the name of the candidate, their All India Rank (AIR), marks, and other important details.

The date of NIFT 2026 Entrance Test is February 08, 2026 for all UG and PG programmes.

NIFT counselling will start after the declaration of the NIFT Final result 2026. Candidates who are shortlisted for the counselling process need to get:

• Register for NIFT counselling at the official website of the institute
• Pay the registration fee of INR 9,300 (non-refundable)
• Fill in the choices of academic programs and campuses 

NIFT Sample papers are available on the website of NIFT at nift.ac.in/admission under the previous year cut off rank / sample question papers section.

The first-year fee for NIFT UG and PG is:

The following credentials are required for NIFT 2026 Login

• Application Number
• Password
• Security Pin

Marks refer to the raw numerical value obtained by a candidate in each section of the exam (CAT, GAT, Situation Test or Interview). Score generally means the combined or weighted total after applying the respective weightages assigned to each test component (e.g., 50% CAT+GAT + 20% Situation Test for B.Des).

In other words, we can say that:

• Marks = What you got in the paper
• Score = What counts towards your final rank after applying weightages

The candidate can check the NIFT Final Result 2026 at the following portals.

• nift.ac.in/admission
• exams.nta.nic.in/niftee/

No, the final rank is allocated only at the time of declaration of NIFT Final Result. The NIFT Final Rank is based on performance in all the stages of the Entrance Exam: Stage 1 and Stage 2. Once the NIFTEE Final Result is declared:
•    NIFT Ranks cannot be changed or improved
•    There will be no option or opportunity for revaluation or rechecking.
•    The NIFT rank will determine the course, campus and eligibility for counselling.

Check out the seat intake of UG and PG programmes.

Common Merit Rank of 1500 is a decent rank to secure a NIFT College. You can get colleges, like NIFT Delhi, NIFT Mumbai, NIFT Kolkata, if you belong to OBC, ST, SC or EWS Category. If you are from General Category, then the chances of getting top NIFT Colleges are less. However, you can still get into these colleges for specialisations like Knitwear, Accessory Design, Leather Design, etc. 

Programs Offered at NIFT are

1. Bachelor of Design (B.Des) Programs:
   • Accessory Design
   • Fashion Design
   • Fashion Communication
   • Fashion Interiors
   • Knitwear Design
   • Leather Design
   • Textile Design
2. Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech) – Apparel Production
3. Master of Design (M.Des)
4. Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M)
5. Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech)
6. Ph D. Program

For NIFT B.Des, General Category, 40 - 50 is the goodscore for Stage 1; for OBC, it will be around 30, and for SC/ST, it will be around 30. For NIFT B.F Tech: 95+ for General, 80 for OBC, 60 for SC/ST. The cutoff is expected to be lower this year based on students' reactions.

Check the seat acceptance rate for NIFT 2026 and the previous year.

NIFT 2026 final merit list is based on performance in the Creative Ability Test (CAT), General Ability Test (GAT), Situation Test, and/or Personal Interview, depending on the program. The weightage of different stages in the NIFT selection process is
•    B. Des: CAT (50%), GAT (30%), Situation Test (20%)
•    M. Des: CAT (40%), GAT (30%), GD/PI (30%)
•    MFM/MFTech: GAT (70%), GD/PI (30%)

Check out the weightage of NIFT UG programmes:

Marks refer to the raw numerical value obtained by a candidate in each section of the exam (CAT, GAT, Situation Test or Interview). Score generally means the combined or weighted total after applying the respective weightages assigned to each test component (e.g., 50% CAT+GAT + 20% Situation Test for B.Des).

In other words, we can say that:

• Marks = What you got in the paper
• Score = What counts towards your final rank after applying weightages

The official competition ratio for final NIFT 2026 admissions is approximately 1 seat for every 7 applicants, giving it an acceptance rate of roughly 13% to 15%.

The factor which determine the NIFT Cutoff are given below.

•  Number of candidates participating in the NIFT counselling process
• Merit rank of applicants
• Seat intake for the program opted for admission 
• Category under which admission is sought
• Institute applied for admission 

Check out the domicile quota for NIFT.

The allotment of seats for NIFT 2026 will be based on the following parameters:

• Choice opted at the time of counseling registration (academic programs + campuses)
• The category of the candidate
• Seat intake in the college opted for admission
• NIFT 2026 merit rank of the candidate.

NIFTEE 2026 final merit list is based on performance in the Creative Ability Test (CAT), General Ability Test (GAT), Situation Test, and/or Personal Interview, depending on the program.

To download the NIFT Final Scorecard 2026, use Application ID, Password and Security Pin. NIFT Admit card will be available at exams.nta.nic.in/niftee/.

The result for NIFT 2026 Final Stage is expected to be out soon, in May, for NIFT UG and PG. Candidates must keep their credentials ready. The result will be released on the website of NTA NIFT.