NTA NIFT Final Result 2026 will be released soon for UG and PG programmes. The result will be released online for all the candidates who gave the NIFT Stage 2 entrance test. Read on to find the details about NIFT 2026 scorecard, seat allotment, counselling, etc.
NTA NIFT Result 2026 Highlights
Check out the dates for NTA NIFTEE 2026 Scorecard.
| Events |
Dates |
|---|---|
| Announcement of NIFT Result 2026 |
Anytime |
| Status |
To be released |
| NIFT Result 2025 (Last Year Date) |
June 22, 2025 |
| Link of NIFTEE Result |
exams.nta.nic.in/niftee and nift.ac.in/admission |
| NIFT 2026 Stage 2 Exam |
April 26 for UG April 06 to April 11 for PG |
| NIFT 2026 Exam Stage 1 |
February 08, 2026 |
| Credentials required |
Application ID and Password |
How to check NIFTEE UG and PG Result 2026?
- Go to the NTA NIFT website.
- Click on the result link.
- Enter your application number, date of birth (or password), and security pin.
- On successful login, the NIFTEE Final 2026 Result will be displayed on the screen.
Details Mentioned on NTA NIFT 2026 Result
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
- NIFT 2026 merit rank of the candidate
LIVE UPDATE
NIFT Result Releasing Soon: Result Link, Scorecard Details, Cutoff and Counselling Details
- 9:24 PM IST• 28 May 2026
NIFTEE Result 2026: Link
The candidate can check the NIFT Final Result 2026 at the following portals.
- nift.ac.in/admission
- exams.nta.nic.in/niftee/
- 8:52 PM IST• 28 May 2026
NIFTEE Written Exam 2026: Stage 1
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.
- 8:17 PM IST• 28 May 2026
NIFT 2026 Expected Cutoff
Check out the expected cutoff for NIFT Institutes. The actual cutoff will be released after the declaration of the results.
Campus
Expected B.Des Cutoff Rank (General)
Expected B.F.Tech Cutoff Rank (General)
Admission Chances
NIFT Delhi
1 – 150
1 – 200
Very High
NIFT Mumbai
150 – 400
200 – 450
High
NIFT Bengaluru
400 – 700
450 – 800
High
NIFT Chennai
700 – 1000
800 – 1100
Moderate
NIFT Hyderabad
1000 – 1300
1100 – 1400
Moderate
NIFT Kolkata
1300 – 1600
1400 – 1700
Moderate
NIFT Gandhinagar
1600 – 1900
1700 – 2000
Low
NIFT Patna
1900 – 2200
2000 – 2300
Low
- 7:43 PM IST• 28 May 2026
NIFT Statistics
The number of female registrations was more than males in the NIFTEE 2025 Examination. The gender wise distribution of the NIFTEE Examination is:
Gender
Registered
Appeared
Female
28,080
25,783
Male
5,797
5,278
- 7:12 PM IST• 28 May 2026
Factors Determining NIFT Cutoff 2026
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
- 6:28 PM IST• 28 May 2026
NTA NIFT Final Score 2026 Live updates: NIFT Stage 2 Exam
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.
- 5:47 PM IST• 28 May 2026
What if my name appears on the waiting list?
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.
- 5:17 PM IST• 28 May 2026
NIFT 2026 admission offer letter
NIFT 2026 Admission offer letters will be released after the counseling and seat allocation process. You can download them from the NIFT admission portal.
- 4:40 PM IST• 28 May 2026
NIFT 2026 Participating College
The 20 participating NIFTs offer B.Des and M.Des courses with specializations in various disciplines.
S.No NIFT Campus 1 NIFT New Delhi 2 NIFT Chennai 3 NIFT Gandhinagar 4 NIFT Hyderabad 5 NIFT Kolkata 6 NIFT Mumbai 7 NIFT Bengaluru 8 NIFT Raebareli 9 NIFT Bhopal 10 NIFT Kannur 11 NIFT Shillong 12 NIFT Patna 13 NIFT Kangra 14 NIFT Bhubaneswar 15 NIFT Jodhpur 16 NIFT Srinagar 17 NIFT Panchkula 18 NIFT Daman 19 NIFT Varanasi 20 NIFT Nava Raipur - 4:14 PM IST• 28 May 2026
How to reset NIFT password?
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
- 3:38 PM IST• 28 May 2026
NIFT Competition ratio for NIFT admissions 2026
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%.
- 3:36 PM IST• 28 May 2026
Overview of NTA NIFT Final Result for UG and PG 2026
Check out the details for NIFTEE Final Result 2026.
Particulars Details Released by National Testing Agency Exam Name NIFTEE Stage 2 UG and PG Release Date To be out in May 2026 (Tentative) Website exams.nta.nic.in/niftee Format PDF - 3:01 PM IST• 28 May 2026
When will NIFT 2026 counselling registration begin?
NIFT 2026 Counselling registration is expected to begin shortly after the final result, likely in May or June 2026.
- 2:08 PM IST• 28 May 2026
NIFT B.Des Specialisation 2026: Seat Intake
Check out the total intake for NIFT B.Des. Specialisation.
NIFT B.Des Specialisation 2026 Total Seats Accessory Design (AD) 637 Fashion Communication (FC) 719 Fashion Design (FD) 801 Fashion Interior (FI) 82 Knitwear Design (KD) 351 Leather Design (LD) 152 Textile Design (TD) 681 - 1:26 PM IST• 28 May 2026
NIFT Good Score for 2026
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.
- 1:04 PM IST• 28 May 2026
How can I select my preferred NIFT participating institute for admission to the B.Des programme?
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.
- 12:23 PM IST• 28 May 2026
NIFT 2026 Topper List
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.
- 11:46 AM IST• 28 May 2026
NIFT Final Result 2026 Live Updates: How to reset NIFT password?
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
- 11:17 AM IST• 28 May 2026
Check NTA NIFT Final Result 2026: Where to check NTA NIFTEE Scores?
The candidate can check the NIFT Final Result 2026 at the following portals.
- nift.ac.in/admission
- exams.nta.nic.in/niftee/
- 10:38 AM IST• 28 May 2026
NIFT 2026 Display of Recorded Responses
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.
- 10:11 AM IST• 28 May 2026
Can I get a top NIFT College at 2000 rank?
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.
- 9:32 AM IST• 28 May 2026
What documents are required for NIFT 2026 admission?
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.
- 9:03 AM IST• 28 May 2026
NIFT 2026 UG and PG Counselling
NIFT 2026 counselling is expected to be conducted online like previous years. It is expected to have three rounds and one Spot round.
- 8:13 AM IST• 28 May 2026
NIFT Result 2026: What should be the immediate step?
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.
- 7:32 AM IST• 28 May 2026
What is the basis of NIFT Seat Allotment 2026?
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.
- 6:09 AM IST• 28 May 2026
NTA 2026 NIFT Final Result: Login Credentials
The following credentials are required for NIFT 2026 Login
- Application Number
- Password
- Security Pin
- 4:32 AM IST• 28 May 2026
NIFT Result Live Updates: NIFT Delhi Admission 2026
NIFT Delhi remains the most competitive campus for B.Des admissions. The seats get filled very early for this.
- 3:10 AM IST• 28 May 2026
Which NIFT campuses close at lower ranks?
NIFT Delhi, NIFT Mumbai, NIFT Bengaluru, and NIFT Hyderabad usually close at lower ranks because of high demand.
- 1:41 AM IST• 28 May 2026
NIFT Result 2026 Date
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.
- 12:24 AM IST• 28 May 2026
NIFT Exam Weightage for UG Programs 2026
Check out the weightage of NIFT UG programmes:
Program
Exam
Weightage
B. Des.
GAT
30%
CAT
50%
Situation Test
20%
B.F. Tech.
GAT (Sec-A)
30%
GAT (Sec-B)
70%
B.F. Tech. Opting for B. Des.
GAT (Sec-A)
30%
CAT
50%
Situation Test
20%
- 10:40 PM IST• 27 May 2026
NTA NIFT Shortlisting criteria for UG
NIFTEE Shortlisting criteria 2026:
Programme
Entrance Examination Components
Shortlisting Criteria
B.Des.
General Ability Test (GAT), Creative Ability Test (CAT)
Shortlisted based on the entrance examination, followed by a Situation Test
B.F.Tech.
General Ability Test (GAT)
Shortlisted based on the GAT
B.F. Tech & B. Des
General Ability Test (GAT), Creative Ability Test (CAT)
Separate Common Merit Ranks (CMRs) will be generated for:
B. Des: Based on entrance exam results + Situation Test
B.F.Tech: Based on GAT
- 9:27 PM IST• 27 May 2026
Can I change my preferred NIFT campus after the result?
No, NIFT campus allotment is final. However, seat upgrades may be possible based on availability.
- 8:41 PM IST• 27 May 2026
NIFT 2026 admission offer letter
NIFT 2026 Admission offer letters will be released after the counseling and seat allocation process. You can download them from the NIFT admission portal.
- 8:01 PM IST• 27 May 2026
NIFT Final Result 2026 Live Updates: How to reset NIFT password?
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
- 7:22 PM IST• 27 May 2026
NIFT 2026: RESERVATION OF SEATS
NIFT 2026 seats are reserved for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/GEN-EWS/ Person With Disability (PwD) in each programme.
SC
15 %
ST
7.5 %
OBC (NON-CREAMY LAYER)
27 %
GEN-EWS
10 %
Person with Disability (PwD)*
5 %
- 6:54 PM IST• 27 May 2026
Is 1500 a good rank in NIFT?
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.
- 6:18 PM IST• 27 May 2026
NIFT Competition ratio for NIFT admissions 2026
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%.
- 5:53 PM IST• 27 May 2026
What details will be there on NIFT Final Result 2026?
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
- 5:21 PM IST• 27 May 2026
NIFT Colleges at 3000 Rank
Check out the NIFT Campus List at 3000 rank for different Categories.
NIFT Campus at 3000 Rank (approx) Possible Specialisation Category NIFT Bhopal Textile Design, Knitwear Design and Accessory Design OBC, EWS NIFT Kannur Textile Design, Knitwear Design and Accessory Design Gen, OBC, EWS, SC and ST NIFT Varanasi Textile Design, Knitwear Design and Accessory Design Gen, OBC, EWS, SC and ST NIFT Shillong Textile Design and Accessory Design Gen, OBC, EWS, SC and ST NIFT Kangra Textile Design, Knitwear Design Gen, OBC, EWS, SC and ST NIFT Daman Textile Design, Knitwear Design and Accessory Design Gen, OBC, EWS, SC and ST NIFT Jodhpur Textile Design and Accessory Design Gen, OBC, EWS, SC and ST NIFT Patna Textile Design, Knitwear Design and Accessory Design OBC, EWS NIFT Hyderabad Fashion Design and Fashion Communication SC/ST - 4:51 PM IST• 27 May 2026
Overview of NTA NIFT Final Result for UG and PG 2026
Check out the details for NIFTEE Final Result 2026.
Particulars Details Released by National Testing Agency Exam Name NIFTEE Stage 2 UG and PG Release Date To be out in May 2026 (Tentative) Website exams.nta.nic.in/niftee Format PDF - 4:09 PM IST• 27 May 2026
Is 3000 a good rank in NIFT?
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.
- 3:37 PM IST• 27 May 2026
How will tie be resolved in case of B.F.tech, M.FTech, MFM?
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
- 3:11 PM IST• 27 May 2026
NIFT 2026 Important Dates
Check out the dates for NIFT 2026.
Particulars
Dates
Conduct of NIFT 2026 exam
February 08, 2026
Answer Key for GAT Examination only (using registered user ID & password)
February 17, 2026
Result of Entrance Examination
March 20, 2026
Personal Interview
April 26, 2026
Declaration of Final Result (Online)
May 2026
Seat Allocation
May-June 2026
- 2:46 PM IST• 27 May 2026
NIFTEE Login 2026 for Result
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/.
- 2:15 PM IST• 27 May 2026
NIFT 2026 Participating College
The 20 participating NIFTs offer B.Des and M.Des courses with specializations in various disciplines.
S.No NIFT Campus 1 NIFT New Delhi 2 NIFT Chennai 3 NIFT Gandhinagar 4 NIFT Hyderabad 5 NIFT Kolkata 6 NIFT Mumbai 7 NIFT Bengaluru 8 NIFT Raebareli 9 NIFT Bhopal 10 NIFT Kannur 11 NIFT Shillong 12 NIFT Patna 13 NIFT Kangra 14 NIFT Bhubaneswar 15 NIFT Jodhpur 16 NIFT Srinagar 17 NIFT Panchkula 18 NIFT Daman 19 NIFT Varanasi 20 NIFT Nava Raipur - 1:51 PM IST• 27 May 2026
Marking Scheme of NTA NIFT Exam 2026
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.
- 1:17 PM IST• 27 May 2026
NIFT 2026 Expected Cutoff
Check out the expected cutoff for NIFT Institutes. The actual cutoff will be released after the declaration of the results.
Campus
Expected B.Des Cutoff Rank (General)
Expected B.F.Tech Cutoff Rank (General)
NIFT Delhi
1 – 150
1 – 200
NIFT Mumbai
150 – 400
200 – 450
NIFT Bengaluru
400 – 700
450 – 800
NIFT Chennai
700 – 1000
800 – 1100
NIFT Hyderabad
1000 – 1300
1100 – 1400
NIFT Kolkata
1300 – 1600
1400 – 1700
NIFT Gandhinagar
1600 – 1900
1700 – 2000
NIFT Patna
1900 – 2200
2000 – 2300
- 12:48 PM IST• 27 May 2026
Registration for NIFTEE couselling 2026
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
- 12:06 PM IST• 27 May 2026
Where will NIFTEE 2026 Result be released?
The candidate can check the NIFT Final Result 2026 at the following portals.
- nift.ac.in/admission
- exams.nta.nic.in/niftee/
- 11:42 AM IST• 27 May 2026
NIFT Final UG and PG Result 2026 : To be Out
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.
- 11:22 AM IST• 27 May 2026
What if my name appears on the NIFT waiting list?
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.
- 10:41 AM IST• 27 May 2026
NIFT B.Des Specialisation 2026: Seat Intake
Check out the total intake for NIFT B.Des. Specialisation.
NIFT B.Des Specialisation 2026 Total Seats Accessory Design (AD) 637 Fashion Communication (FC) 719 Fashion Design (FD) 801 Fashion Interior (FI) 82 Knitwear Design (KD) 351 Leather Design (LD) 152 Textile Design (TD) 681 - 10:15 AM IST• 27 May 2026
Gender-wise NIFT Statistics
The number of female registrations was more than males in the NIFTEE 2025 Examination. The gender wise distribution of the NIFTEE Examination is:
Gender
Registered
Appeared
Female
28,080
25,783
Male
5,797
5,278
- 10:02 AM IST• 27 May 2026
When will the final NIFT 2026 results be announced?
The final results (including Situation Test & Personal Interview scores) will be declared in May 2026.
- 9:46 AM IST• 27 May 2026
Tie breaking Rule of NIFT 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.
- 8:31 AM IST• 27 May 2026
Factors Determining NIFT Cutoff 2026
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
- 7:14 AM IST• 27 May 2026
What if my name appears on the waiting list?
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.
- 6:14 AM IST• 27 May 2026
NIFT Counselling 2026
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.
- 4:57 AM IST• 27 May 2026
NIFT Statistics for UG Programmes Stage 2
The table shows registered and appeared in NIFT 2025 examinations. Stats for NIFT 2026 will be released after final result.
Programme
Registered
Appeared
B.Des Artisans
19
15
B.Des Lateral Entry
30
22
B.F.Tech Lateral Entry
09
04
Bachelor of Design (B.Des Lateral Entry)
07
07
Bachelor of Design (B.Des)
10804
8811
Grand Total
10869
8859
- 3:40 AM IST• 27 May 2026
NIFT 2026 Display of Recorded Responses
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.
- 2:08 AM IST• 27 May 2026
NIFT 2026 Topper List: When
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.
- 12:45 AM IST• 27 May 2026
Date of NIFT 2026 Entrance Examination
The date of NIFT 2026 Entrance Test is February 08, 2026 for all UG and PG programmes.
- 10:50 PM IST• 26 May 2026
How to register for NIFT Counselling 2026?
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
- 9:21 PM IST• 26 May 2026
NIFT Final Result Live Updates: Where can I get NIFT Sample Paper?
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.
- 8:53 PM IST• 26 May 2026
NIFT Fee Structure for UG and PG
The first-year fee for NIFT UG and PG is:
Sem 1 Sem 2 Tuition fee (Non-refundable) 150000 150000 Library fee (per year) (non refundable) 10000 0 Mediclaim & student development fee (Per year) (non Refundable) 4900 0 Exam fee (per year) 4900 0 Total 169800 150000 - 8:08 PM IST• 26 May 2026
NTA 2026 NIFT Final Result: Login Credentials
The following credentials are required for NIFT 2026 Login
- Application Number
- Password
- Security Pin
- 7:40 PM IST• 26 May 2026
What do NIFT Marks and NIFT Score mean?
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
- 7:03 PM IST• 26 May 2026
Where to check NTA NIFT Final Result?
The candidate can check the NIFT Final Result 2026 at the following portals.
- nift.ac.in/admission
- exams.nta.nic.in/niftee/
- 6:34 PM IST• 26 May 2026
Can we improve our Final Rank in NIFT?
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. - 6:06 PM IST• 26 May 2026
NIFT 2026 Seat intake (Overall) - Regular seats
Check out the seat intake of UG and PG programmes.
Program / Level Total Seats (All Campuses) State Domicile Seats Grand Total Bachelor of Design (B.Des): Accessory Design (AD) 576 61 637 B.Des Fashion Communication (FC) 644 75 719 B.Des Fashion Design (FD) 712 89 801 B.Des Knitwear Design (KD) 330 21 351 B.Des Textile Design (TD) 606 75 681 B.Des Leather Design (LD) 152 0 152 B.F.Tech - Apparel Production (AP) 542 49 591 M.Des 254 21 275 M.F.M. 644 75 719 M.F.Tech 68 0 68 TOTAL (All Programmes)
4596 480 5076 - 5:36 PM IST• 26 May 2026
Can I get a college at 1500 rank in NIFT?
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.
- 5:00 PM IST• 26 May 2026
Courses Offered at NIFT 2026
Programs Offered at NIFT are
- Bachelor of Design (B.Des) Programs:
- Accessory Design
- Fashion Design
- Fashion Communication
- Fashion Interiors
- Knitwear Design
- Leather Design
- Textile Design
- Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech) – Apparel Production
- Master of Design (M.Des)
- Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M)
- Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech)
- Ph D. Program
- Bachelor of Design (B.Des) Programs:
- 4:26 PM IST• 26 May 2026
NIFT Good Score for 2026
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.
- 4:03 PM IST• 26 May 2026
NIFT Acceptance Rate 2026
Check the seat acceptance rate for NIFT 2026 and the previous year.
Year
Registered
Total Seats
Acceptance Rate
2026
-
-
15%
2025-2026
33,877
5,289
13-14%
2021-22
20242
3777
18.7%
2020-21
26604
3810
14.3%
2019-20
29195
3692
12.6%
2018-19
31862
3305
10.4%
2017-18
29000
3319
11.4%
- 3:25 PM IST• 26 May 2026
NIFT Result 2026 Calculation
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%) - 2:57 PM IST• 26 May 2026
NIFT 2026 result Weightage for UG Programs 2026
Check out the weightage of NIFT UG programmes:
Program
Exam
Weightage
B. Des.
GAT
30%
CAT
50%
Situation Test
20%
B.F. Tech.
GAT (Sec-A)
30%
GAT (Sec-B)
70%
B.F. Tech. Opting for B. Des.
GAT (Sec-A)
30%
CAT
50%
Situation Test
20%
- 2:03 PM IST• 26 May 2026
What is the difference between NIFT Marks and NIFT Score?
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
- 1:20 PM IST• 26 May 2026
NIFT Competition ratio for NIFT admissions 2026
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%.
- 1:09 PM IST• 26 May 2026
Factors Determining NIFT Cutoff 2026
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
- 12:54 PM IST• 26 May 2026
NIFT 2026 Final Result Live Updates: Seat availability under the State Domicile Category
Check out the domicile quota for NIFT.
NIFT Campus Candidates of these states will be eligible for Domicile benefits.Patna Bihar Kangra Himachal PradeshKannur Kerala Bhopal Madhya Pradesh Shillong Meghalaya, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram, Sikkim, Nagaland and TripuraBhubaneswar Odisha Jodhpur Rajasthan Srinagar* Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh and Kashmiri migrantsPanchkula Haryana Daman (UT) Daman, Diu, Dadra, Nagar Haveli and LakshadweepVaranasi Uttar Pradesh (UP)Nava Raipur Chhattishgarh - 12:45 PM IST• 26 May 2026
NIFT 2026 Result Live Updates: Seat Allotment 2026 for NIFTs
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.
- 12:31 PM IST• 26 May 2026
NIFT 2026 merit list
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.
- 12:21 PM IST• 26 May 2026
NIFT Login 2026 for Result
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/.
- 12:17 PM IST• 26 May 2026
NIFT Final Result 2026 To be out Soon
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.
Commonly asked questions
The expected cutoff for NIFT 2026 for B.Des is:
| Category | Expected Cutoff for B.Des |
|---|---|
| Open | 30-80 |
| EWS | 26-29 |
| OBC | 26-29 |
| SC | 22 |
| ST | 19 |
NIFT 2026 Final Result for UG and PG programmes is expected in May - June. It can be released between the last week of May to Second week of June 2026.
NIFT result 2026 for Stage 1 was released on March 20. Stage 2 result will be released in May 2026.
| NIFT Result | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | March 20, 2026 | April 24, 2025 |
| Stage 2 | May 2026 | June 22, 2025 |
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
The expected cutoff for NIFT M.Des is given below:
| Category | Expected Cutoff M.Des |
|---|---|
| Open | 26-70 |
| EWS | 22 |
| OBC | 22 |
| SC | 16 |
| ST | 16-18 |
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