NIFTEE 2026: Results (OUT), Download Scorecard, Score vs Percentile, and Cutoff for Top Colleges

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Content Writer | Journalism Graduate | Updated on - Mar 24, 2026

The NTA has released the NIFT 2026 Results for  BDes and MDes admissions on 20 March 2026 on its official website.

The candidates can download their NIFTEE stage 1 scorecard for UG and PG Programs 2026 by using their application number and Password.

NIFTEE 2026 Results Out

 Source – nta.nic.in/niftee

The final result for the Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech.) programme will be announced later in June 2026, as there is no Stage 2 exam for this course.

For other programmes, candidates have been shortlisted for Stage 2 (Situation Test, Studio Test, or Personal Interview) based on their Stage 1 performance, following NIFT’s seat matrix and selection rules.

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NIFTEE 2026 Exam Dates

The NIFTEE 2026 Exam for admission in NIFT is being conducted in Feb 2026, in different stages, Stage 1 written test (GAT + CAT) followed by Stage 2 selection rounds for shortlisted candidates.

You should know about all the important dates related to the admit card, exam, result & others, to be fully aware of the admission process.

Event Date (2026)
Final Answer Key (Released) 20 March 2026
Stage 1 Result Last week of April 2026 (tentative)
Situation Test / Studio Test / PI May–June 2026 (tentative)
Final Result Declaration June 2026 (expected)
Counselling & Seat Allotment June–July 2026 (tentative)
Admit Card Release (Stage 1) (Over) February 4, 2026
NIFTEE 2026 Stage 1 Exam (Over) February 8, 2026
Provisional Answer Key (Released) 17 February 2026

NIFT 2026 Highlights

The aspirants can check important highlights on the NIFT 2026 Entrance examination which is given below:

Particulars Details
Exam Name National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Examination
Name of the Conducting Authority National Institute of Fashion Technology
Exam Level National
Mode of Application Online
Medium of Exam English and Hindi
Mode of Exam Online Proctored Examination
Exam Frequency Annually
Exam Duration
  • 2 hours for GAT (General Ability Test)
  • 3 hours for CAT (Creativity Ability Test)
Number of Questions
  • 100 questions for GAT (General Ability Test)
  • Drawing questions for CAT (Creativity Ability Test)
Question Type MCQ Question in the GAT
Application Fees INR 3000/- for Unreserved/ Other Backward Class INR 1500 for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe
Total Seats Offered 5215 (Expected)
Applications Per Year Approximately 40,000
Number of Exam Centre 102 cities.
Official Website https://www.nift.ac.in

NIFT 2026 Result

The NIFT result showcases subject-wise scores achieved by candidates in CAT and GAT. Those who pass GAT and CAT for the B. Design program will proceed to the Situation Test and GD/PI. The Final Result and Merit List will be compiled considering all scores. Here's how candidates can check their results:

  • Visit the official NIFT website, nift.ac.in.
  • Navigate to "NIFT 2026 Results."
  • Enter your NIFT Roll number, Date of Birth, and Application number.
  • Click on Proceed/log in.
  • Verify the displayed result details.
  • Print the result for future reference.

NIFT 2026 Scorecard

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The NIFT Scorecard includes essential information such as the candidate's name, Roll Number, Application Number, Date of Birth, photograph, subject-wise scores from CAT and GAT, the Situation Test score, total marks obtained, and rank if qualified. This Scorecard, along with the NIFT Admit Card 2026, will be necessary during counseling.

NIFTEE 2025 Result Statistics

Here is the number of candidates who registered and appeared for NIFT 2025 Stage 1 exam:

Shift Exam Registered Appeared
Shift 1 General Ability Test (GAT) 17,974 16,475
Shift 2 Creative Ability Test (CAT) 15,903 14,586
Total 33,877 31,061

Here is the NIFT 2025 Stage 1 program-wise statistics:

BDES (Shift 1) 11,944 11,071
BDES Lateral (Shift 1) 44 37
BFTECH (Shift 1) 1,015 888
BFTECH and BDES (Shift 1) 2,492 2,264
BFTECH Lateral (Shift 1) 9 9
MDES (Shift 1) 1,078 977
MFM (Shift 1) 950 845
MFM and MDES (Shift 1) 389 338
MFTECH (Shift 1) 53 46
CAT BDES (Shift 2) 11,944 11,044
CAT BFTECH and BDES (Shift 2) 2,492 2,245
CAT MDES (Shift 2) 1,078 962
CAT MFM and MDES (Shift 2) 389 335
Total 33,877 31,061

Check gender-wise and category-wise statistics:

Group Details Registered Appeared
Gender Female 28,080 25,783
Male 5,797 5,278
Category OBC-NCL (Central List) 8,679 8,172
OPEN 19,656 17,929
OPEN-EWS 1,400 1,328
SC 3,009 2,659
ST 1,133 973
PwD 227 210

Here is the NIFT 2025 Stage 2 PG Statistics:

Programme Registered Appeared
Master of Design (M.DES.) 1,083 805
Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M.) 844 684
Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech.) 46 30
Grand Total 1,973 1,519

Here is the NIFT 2025 Stage 2 UG Statistics:

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) 10,804 8,811
Grand Total 10,869 8,859

NIFT Situation Test & Personal Interview 2026

Candidates who pass both tests move on to the Situation Test. During the Situation Test, interviewers evaluate candidates on their interpersonal skills, communication skills, knowledge of the specific topic, problem-solving approach, creative ideas, and clarity of thought. In the NIFT interview itself, the focus is on the candidate's overall personality, knowledge of the subject, and design skills.

NIFT 2026 Cut off

Every year approximately 40,000 students appear for the NIFT Examination for a total of 4517 seats. The National Institute of Technology board will release the cut-off marks after the conduction of the examination. Below given are the cut-off marks of the 2026 NIFT examination.

Course Rank Range Shortlisted Candidates
B.Des 51-317 80
B.Des 319-619 90
B.Des 620-825 90
B.Des 828-1098 90
B.Des 1104-1328 80
B.Des 1331-1605 90
B.Des 1612-1874 90
B.Des 1882-2127 90
B.Des 2128-2440 80
B.Des 2443-2741 90
B.Des 2747-3132 90
B.Des 3133-3628 90
B.Des 3629-4100 80
B.Des 4110-4714 90
B.Des 4715-5543 90
B.Des 5448-6739 90
B.Des 6744-8150 100
B.Des 8161-9875 100
B.Des 9883-11605 100
B.Des 11658-14378 86
M.F.Tech 88-100 3
M.Des 24-525 91
B.F.Tech- Apparel Production 11-275 40
B.F.Tech- Apparel Production 276-929 89
MFM 24-352 80
MFM 353-814 90
MFM 816-1310 81

Factors Determining of NIFT Cut off

NIFT Cut Off is calculated based on several factors. The following points mention the key factors upon which NIFT Cutoff is decided:

  • The total number of applicants appearing for the NIFT examination.
  • The total number of seats of the NIFT.
  • The difficulty level of the paper and the highest marks were obtained.
  • Previous year cutoffs of the NIFT.

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NIFT 2026 Frequently Asked Questions

Ques: What is the minimum qualification required for NIFT Entrance Examination 2026?

Ans: The candidates must be graduates from a recognized university for admission in the postgraduate courses and the candidates who have passed 10+2 can apply for the undergraduate courses in the National Institute of Fashion Technology.

Ques: Is there any age criterion for NIFT Entrance Examination 2026?

Ans: Yes, there is an age criterion for NIFT Entrance Examination 2026. For admission in undergraduate courses, the applicant's age must be less than 24 years and for postgraduate admission, there is no age limit.

Ques: What are the facilities provided on campus in terms of services to the students of the National Institute of Fashion Technology?

Ans: The students are provided with a library, hostel facility, canteen, sports zone, medical doctor, Internet access, and transportation facility in the National Institute of Fashion Technology campus.

Ques: What are the sections under the General Ability Test for NIFT 2026?

Ans: There is a total of five sections i.e. General Knowledge and Current Affairs, Quantitative Ability, Communication Ability, English Comprehension, and Analytical and Logical Ability under the General Ability Test for NIFT 2025.

Ques: Does the National Institute of Fashion Technology offer placement to the students?

Ans: Yes, the National Institute of Fashion Technology offers placement to the students which are common to all the NIFTs across India.

Ques: What is the application fee for the NIFT Entrance Examination 2026?

Ans: The application fees are different for all categories for the NIFT Entrance Examination 2026. The General and OBC candidates have to pay INR 3000 /- and the Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe/ Person with Disability have to pay INR 1500 /-.

Ques: What is the reservation of the categories in the NIFT Entrance Examination 2026?

Ans: The reservation for all the categories is different in the NIFT Entrance Examination which is mentioned below:

Category Seat Reservation
General – Economically Weaker Section 10%
Scheduled Caste (SC) 15%
Scheduled Tribe (ST) 7.5%
Other Backward Caste (OBC) Non-Creamy Layer 27%
Differently Able Person/ Person with Disability (PHP) 5% (Horizontal Reservation for Differently Able Person (having 40% or more disability)

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Comments


Found 54 Comments

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aswini s
Jan 11, 2026 15:25
Online course
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sweta kumari
Jan 12, 2026 20:01

There are no official online courses provided by NTA or NIFT based on NIFTEE itself. NIFTEE (the National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Examination) is an entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency for admission to NIFT programmes (UG, PG, PhD), but official online preparatory courses by the exam body are not offered.

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kaviya
Jan 8, 2026 07:03
I will download a question paper?
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sweta kumari
Jan 10, 2026 18:14

Yes, you can download the question papers from Collegedunia. You can check here for the NIFT Question Papers, Download NIFT, Official Question Papers with Solution PDF

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vaishnavi shyam shinde
Jan 6, 2026 23:32
Nift entrance exam question paper
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jastina
Jan 6, 2026 18:12
where can i register my form?
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sweta kumari
Jan 7, 2026 19:53

The candidates must follow the instructions carefully before applying for NIFT 2026. The procedure to apply for the application form of NIFT is given below:

Step 1: The aspirants need to visit the official website of the National Institute of Fashion Technology, i.e., https://www.nift.ac.in.

Step 2: The next step is to look for the Prospectus under “Admission” on the home page of NIFT.

Step 3: The NIFT application portal registration page will open up on the new screen. If you are a new user in the NIFT 2026 entrance examination, click on the "new application portal" and complete the registration process for the NIFT 2026 examination.

Step 4: The next step is to keep the login id and password for registration on NIFT and keep it saved for further login.

Step 5: The candidate needs to fill in the remaining information, such as Education Qualification, Category, etc to complete the form fill-up of the NIFT entrance examination.

Step 6: After that, the candidate is required to identify themselves by uploading their scanned photograph, signature, and other required documents within the given size and pixel to upload in the NIFT Registration, which are mentioned above.

Step 7: The next step is for payment and completing the registration process of NIFT 2026. 

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harini k
Jan 6, 2026 15:06
what is capital of india
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sweta kumari
Jan 7, 2026 19:43

The capital of India is New Delhi, which serves as the seat of the central government. Located in the northern part of the country, it hosts the President’s residence, Parliament House, and the Supreme Court. New Delhi is a political, cultural, and historical hub, reflecting India’s rich heritage.

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riya nayak
Jan 5, 2026 14:12
Which types Nift exam benefit
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sweta kumari
Jan 6, 2026 18:12

The NIFT entrance exam benefits students aspiring for careers in fashion design, technology, and management. It enables admission to B.Des, B.FTech, M.Des, M.FTech, and MFM programs. Clearing NIFT offers access to reputed institutes, industry exposure, internships, placements, and strong career opportunities in the fashion and lifestyle sector.

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nishitha
Jan 4, 2026 17:03
What types of questions will be asked in these NIFT entrance exam
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sweta kumari
Jan 6, 2026 15:42

The NIFT entrance exam includes questions testing creativity, aptitude, and analytical ability. The GAT section covers quantitative ability, logical reasoning, English comprehension, general knowledge, and current affairs. The CAT focuses on design ability, visualization, creativity, color sense, and innovation. For some programs, a Situation Test or Interview also evaluates problem-solving, material handling, communication skills, and overall suitability for design education.

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jenny
Jan 4, 2026 13:40
I want nift question paper of 2025
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aswini s
Jan 3, 2026 22:51
Fashion designer best colleges in Bangalore
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pihu
Jan 3, 2026 10:56
Passage for nift 2026
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suhani tiawri
Jan 2, 2026 10:08
Nift last year commen entrence test paper last year
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sweta kumari
Jan 3, 2026 13:56

You can check here for the NIFT 2025 Question Papers Download NIFT 2025 Official Question Papers with Solution PDF. The exam assesses candidates on their creativity, analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and knowledge of design trends. The NIFT 2025 Entrance Exam has a total of 120 marks and a duration of 2 hours for GAT, and 150 marks with 3 hours duration for CAT.

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shreya verma
Jan 1, 2026 20:31
I need an admission in NIFT mumbai is it possible?
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sweta kumari
Jan 2, 2026 19:38

Yes, you can get admission to NIFT Mumbai for 2025–26 if you meet eligibility and qualify for the NIFT Entrance Exam (NIFTEE). The online application for NIFT 2026 opened on 8 Dec 2025 and closes on 6 Jan 2026. The entrance exam is scheduled for 8 Feb 2026. After the results, shortlisted candidates attend situation tests and interviews before final seat allotment. Apply through the official NTA/NIFT portal before the deadline

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annshreya siby
Jan 1, 2026 09:29
i want to apply for nift course
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sweta kumari
Jan 2, 2026 18:30

NIFT entrance exam dates 2026 have been released by the NTA. NTA conducts the NIFT on behalf of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) for admission to UG, PG, and PhD programs at NIFT. The NIFT exam will be conducted on 08 February 2026 (Sunday). The Online registration process has already begun. The NIFTEE online registration started on 8th December, 2025, and the last date to register has been extended till 13th January 2026. 

Aspirants will have to pay the NIFT application late fee of INR 5000 if submitted after the NIFT application 2026 last date. The submission ofthe  Application Form with a late fee is from 14 January 2026 to 16 January 2026. NIFT 2026 will be conducted for admission to courses like B.Des, BF Tech, BF Tech and BDes, MFM, MFM and MDes, MF Tech, and PhD.

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parinita varma
Apr 9, 2024 21:40

How to get admission to the BDes course?

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anushka dutta
Apr 17, 2024 21:13

To get admission to the B.Des course, students need to appear for and clear entrance exams like the NIFT Entrance Exam, NID Entrance Exam, CEED, UCEED or any other university entrance exam, followed by Situation Test, Group Discussion and Personal Interview. The eligibilty criteria for B.Des is minimum 50% in the Senior Secondary Examination.

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manav chauhan
Apr 8, 2024 12:48
What is the process for admission in nift gandhinagar
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ruchi ranjan
Apr 11, 2024 10:15

The admission process for the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Gandhinagar involves several steps:

  • Visit NIFT’s official website.
  • From the drop-down option, select Registrations for Admissions.
  • Select the “New login” tab from the redirected page.
  • Begin the registration process by providing all of your information, including your name, date of birth, and preferred programme.
  • After you’ve completed all of the fields, click "Submit.".

For the undergraduate program, candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent exam from a recognized board or 3 or 4-year Diploma recognized by AICTE or a State Board of Technical Education. For the postgraduate program, candidates must have an undergraduate degree from any Institute/University recognized by law in India.

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warisha fatma
Mar 25, 2024 15:13
THIS IS FOR ANIMATION ALSO ??FOR ANIMATION Design
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ruchi ranjan
Apr 11, 2024 10:18

Yes, the NIFT (National Institute of Fashion Technology) entrance exam is also applicable for Animation Design. The NIFT exam is designed to test the students’ creative as well as general abilities. This makes it different from many other exams that solely depend on a child’s ability to retain information.

However, it’s important to note that the specific courses offered can vary between different NIFT campuses. Therefore, I would recommend checking the specific course offerings at the NIFT campus you are interested in for the most accurate information.

Candidates may also have to submit a portfolio of their work or appear for a studio test or an interview as part of the admission process.

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keerthi
Mar 24, 2024 18:35
when will be the exam conducted and academic started..?
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ruchi ranjan
Apr 11, 2024 10:21

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Entrance Exam 2024 was conducted on Monday, February 5, 2024. The exam timings for the General Ability Test (GAT) and Creative Ability Test (CAT) were from 9 to 11 am and 2:30 to 5:30 pm respectively. The Stage II exam was scheduled for April 13, 2024.

As for the academic calendar, the session for the academic year 2023-2024 started in July 2023 and will end in June 2024. For the specific start dates of the semesters and other academic activities, it’s best to check the official NIFT website or contact the NIFT administration directly. Please note that the dates can vary slightly based on the course and campus.

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noura
Mar 17, 2024 11:55
Is nift entrance +2 qualufication required
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ruchi ranjan
Apr 11, 2024 10:24

Yes, the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) entrance exam does require a +2 qualification. As per the NIFT eligibility criteria, candidates who have passed class 12 or equivalent from any recognized Central/State Board of Secondary Examination are eligible to apply for the NIFT entrance exam. Candidates appearing for the 10+2 exam or equivalent in the year of the entrance exam are also eligible to apply. Please note that the specific eligibility criteria can vary slightly based on the course and program.

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muskan karki
Mar 8, 2024 19:40
i want to know the fee struture
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rency daniel
Mar 14, 2024 11:39

The entire tuition fee for the Fashion Design B. Des. programme at NIFT Delhi is INR 12.34 Lakh.

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kshama ghosh
Feb 25, 2024 10:29
Admit card release date of NIFT situation test 2024
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rency daniel
Mar 14, 2024 11:40

On February 2, 2024, via nift.ac.in, the National Testing Agency (NTA) published the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) 2024 admit card. Candidates must enter their application number and birthdate in order to download the admit card.