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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.

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Score → rank → outcome bands

• All-India top 150 — merit ranks

  95–100%rank ~1–150

  • NIFT Delhi — Fashion Design (All-India rank under 100, premium choice)
  • NIFT Delhi — Fashion Technology (top ranks, merit scholarship consideration)
  • NIFT Mumbai — Fashion Design (top 50-100 ranks, flagship program)
  • Any specialisation at any NIFT campus with assured first preference
  • Strong portfolio may lead to scholarship opportunities
  • Competitive edge for future industry placements and internships

• Top 500 — elite programs

  88–95%rank ~150–500

  • NIFT Delhi — Fashion Design (top choice, approximate General rank under 400)
  • NIFT Mumbai — Fashion Technology (highly specialized, rank typically 200-450)
  • NIFT Delhi — Leather Design (niche premium program, limited seats)
  • NIFT Bengaluru — Fashion Communication (top-tier creative program, rank ~250-400)
  • NIFT Mumbai — Accessory Design (premium program at flagship campus)
  • Virtually guaranteed admission to program of choice at any campus

• Top tier — flagship campuses

  78–88%rank ~500–1,500

  • NIFT Mumbai — Fashion Design (approximate General category rank ~1200)
  • NIFT Delhi — Fashion Communication (highly competitive, rank typically under 1000)
  • NIFT Bengaluru — Fashion Design (premier program, rank range 800-1400)
  • NIFT Kolkata — Fashion Technology (specialized program, competitive intake)
  • NIFT Chennai — Fashion Design (flagship program, approximate rank ~1000-1300)
  • Excellent prospects for top specialisations at premier campuses

• Established NIFT campuses

  65–78%rank ~1,500–4,000

  • NIFT Kolkata — Fashion Design (approximate General category rank ~3200)
  • NIFT Bengaluru — Fashion Communication (rank typically 2000-3500)
  • NIFT Hyderabad — Textile Design (well-regarded program, rank ~2500-3800)
  • NIFT Chennai — Accessory Design (established campus, competitive seats)
  • NIFT Gandhinagar — Fashion Design (approximate rank range 2000-3500)
  • Strong chance for preferred specialisation at most campuses except top 2

• Tier 2-3 NIFT campuses

  50–65%rank ~4,000–8,000

  • NIFT Bhopal — Fashion Design (approximate General category rank ~6500)
  • NIFT Raebareli — Accessory Design (newer campus with growing reputation)
  • NIFT Shillong — Fashion Communication (rank range typically 5000-7500)
  • NIFT Panchkula — Knitwear Design (decent prospects at this score range)
  • NIFT Jodhpur — Fashion Design (mid-tier seats, approximate rank 5000-7000)
  • Good chance in first round counselling for multiple specialisations

• Marginal qualifying range

  35–50%rank ~8,000–15,000

  • NIFT Kannur — Fashion Design (last mile seats, approximate cut-off rank ~12000 General)
  • NIFT Kangra — Leather Design (newer campus, relatively accessible)
  • NIFT Patna — Knitwear Design (approximate rank range 9000-14000)
  • NIFT Jodhpur — Textile Design (borderline eligibility for General category)
  • May qualify for second/third round counselling at smaller campuses

• Below qualifying range

  0–35%

  • Unlikely to clear cut-off for any NIFT campus
  • Score typically below minimum qualifying marks
  • Consider strengthening fundamentals in GAT and CAT components
  • Focus on design aptitude and creative ability test preparation