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NIFT Entrance Examination
National Institute of Fashion Technology entrance — Creative Ability Test (CAT) + General Ability Test (GAT) followed by Situation Test (B.Des) or Group Discussion + Personal Interview (B.FTech). Admission to 18 NIFT campuses for B.Des / B.FTech / M.Des / M.F.M / M.FTech.
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Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
Bachelor of Design (B.Des) ranks are tighter than B.FTech because UG seats are fewer (~250 per metro campus).
| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | NIFT Delhi B.Des — closing AIR | Rank ~250 – 400 |
| 2024 | NIFT Mumbai B.Des — closing AIR |
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Top 200 — NIFT Delhi flagship
95–100% · Rank 1 – 200
| Rank ~400 – 600 |
| 2024 | NIFT Bangalore B.Des — closing AIR | Rank ~600 – 850 |
| 2024 | NIFT Chennai B.Des — closing AIR | Rank ~700 – 1,000 |
| 2024 | NIFT Hyderabad B.Des — closing AIR | Rank ~750 – 1,100 |
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
Topic-by-topic weightage averaged across 2022-2024 papers. Use this to decide where to invest study hours, not where to skim. Source ↗ · verified 2026-05.
20/250 marks avg
Quantitative ability
80/250 marks avg
Communication ability + English comprehension
Analytical ability + logical reasoning
General knowledge + current affairs + case study
90/250 marks avg
Concept visualisation + sketching + colour use
60/250 marks avg
Idea generation + composition + creative problem solving
NIFT Delhi — most programmes
85–95% · Rank 200 – 800
Top-tier campuses — competitive programmes
75–85% · Rank 800 – 2,000
Established campuses — most programmes
65–75% · Rank 2,000 – 4,000
Mid-tier NIFT campuses
50–65% · Rank 4,000 – 8,000
Borderline — newer campuses possible
35–50% · Rank 8,000 – 15,000
Below typical cut-off range
0–35% · Rank 15,000+
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
Round 2 choice filling and modifications are open for NIFT UG and PG candidates. Candidates can modify their preferences until July 5, 2026. Round 2 seat allotment will be announced on July 7, 2026.
Candidates who wish to withdraw from their allotted seat must submit their request by July 17, 2026. Spot counselling is scheduled to begin from July 19, 2026 for vacant seats.
NIFT has released the Round 1 seat allotment results for 2026 admissions. Candidates who have been allocated seats must pay the seat acceptance fee to confirm their provisional admission.
NIFT declared the final results on June 3, 2026 for both UG and PG programmes. The result was prepared by giving weightage to CAT, GAT, and Situation Test/Personal Interview scores.
Round 2 Choice Filling Deadline (2026 Admissions)
passedSun, 5 Jul, 2026
Last date to modify choices for Round 2 seat allotment
Round 2 Seat Allotment Result (2026 Admissions)
passedTue, 7 Jul, 2026
Expected announcement on July 7, 2026
Seat Withdrawal Deadline (2026 Admissions)
6 days awayFri, 17 Jul, 2026
Last date to submit withdrawal request: July 17, 2026
Spot Counselling Round (2026 Admissions)
8 days awaySun, 19 Jul, 2026
For filling vacant seats; expected from July 19, 2026
NIFT 2027 Registration Opens (Expected)
159 days awayThu, 17 Dec, 2026
Typically opens in December; apply at exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT
NIFT 2027 Application Deadline (Expected)
204 days awaySun, 31 Jan, 2027
Usually in January; late fee option may be available
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NIFT 2027 Admit Card Release (Expected)
Fri, 5 Feb, 2027
Expected in first week of February 2027
🎓NIFTEE 2027 Stage 1 Exam (Expected)
219 days awayMon, 15 Feb, 2027
GAT and CAT written examination; expected in second week of February 2027