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NIFT Cutoff 2026 — expected score & rank bands

What does your score in NIFT Entrance Examination actually get you? These bands map a mock/exam percentage to the rank window and outcomes that score range has typically achieved.

AI-curated from historic cutoff patterns — indicative, not official. Always verify with the latest official notification.

• Top 200 — NIFT Delhi flagship

  95–100%rank ~1–200

  • NIFT Delhi — Fashion Design (top choice, cut-off approximately rank 100-400 General category)
  • NIFT Delhi — Fashion Communication (rank approximately 150-500)
  • Choice of any NIFT campus and programme with very high probability
  • Strong portfolio and situation test can secure top campus placement
  • Scholarship opportunities available at this rank range
  • Potential for merit-based fee waivers

• NIFT Delhi — most programmes

  85–95%rank ~200–800

  • NIFT Delhi — Fashion Design (cut-off approximately rank 400-700 General, highly competitive)
  • NIFT Delhi — Fashion Communication (cut-off approximately rank 500-800)
  • NIFT Mumbai — Fashion Design (cut-off approximately rank 600-800 General)
  • NIFT Delhi — Accessory Design (cut-off approximately rank 300-600)
  • NIFT Delhi — Knitwear Design (cut-off approximately rank 450-750)

• Top-tier campuses — competitive programmes

  75–85%rank ~800–2,000

  • NIFT Mumbai — Fashion Communication (cut-off approximately rank 1200-1800 General)
  • NIFT Delhi — Textile Design (cut-off approximately rank 1000-1700)
  • NIFT Bengaluru — Fashion Design (cut-off approximately rank 1500-2000)
  • NIFT Kolkata — Knitwear Design (cut-off approximately rank 1200-1900)
  • NIFT Chennai — Fashion Design (cut-off approximately rank 1400-2000)

• Established campuses — most programmes

  65–75%rank ~2,000–4,000

  • NIFT Kolkata — Fashion Design (cut-off approximately rank 3000-3800 General)