NIFT Result 2026: Release Date, Download Scorecard, Direct Link, Tie-Breaking Rule

NIFT Result Date 2026

The exam authorities will first announce the NIFT 2026 result for the entrance exam. Shortlisted candidates will be called to attend the second stage of the NIFT admission process. Thereafter, the authorities will declare the NIFT final result. The NIFT result 2026 dates are given below.

NIFT 2026 Result Important Dates

NIFT Result 2026 Official Website

Candidates who appeared for the NIFT entrance exam and subsequent rounds can check the result of NIFT 2026 from the two websites given below. Both NTA as well as National Institute of Fashion Technology will host the NIFT results 2026 on their websites.

• https://www.nift.ac.in/
• https://exams.nta.nic.in/niftee

How to Check NIFT Result 2026?

Candidates can check the NIFT entrance exam result 2026 as well as the NIFT final result 2026 from the official website by following the steps given below.

• Visit the NIFT official website - nift.ac.in/ exams.nta.ac.in
• Click on the result link
• Enter application number and password/date of birth
• Click on the ‘Submit’ button
• NIFT result 2026 will be displayed on the screen
• Download and save the result for future reference

Details Mentioned on NIFT 2026 Result

Candidates are advised to check all details mentioned in the NIFT scorecard. In case of any errors or mistakes, they must contact the authorities immediately to avoid any problems during the NIFT admission process. The following details will be made available in the NIFT results 2026.

• Name of the candidates
• Name of the programme applied
• Roll number
• Date of Birth
• Application number of the candidates
• Category/ Reservation Details
• Total Marks secured
• Qualifying Status
• Rank obtained (if applicable)
• Marks obtained in each section of the entrance test
• Instructions for the further admission process
• Category Rank
• Common merit rank

NIFT Result 2026: Marks for incorrect questions

The authorities have notified that if a question for any reason is found to be wrong, the benefit of marks will be given to only those candidates who attempted the question. On examining the challenges by the subject experts, if it is found that along with the original answer key one more option(s) is correct, then marks will be awarded to all those candidates who have attempted any one of the correct options.

NIFT Result 2026: Tie-Breaking Rule

In case two or more candidates get the same marks in NIFT result 2026, the following criteria will be followed while preparing the rank list.

• At first, marks obtained in CAT will be compared.
• If marks in CAT are also same then marks obtained in GAT will be taken.
• If a tie exists after this also marks obtained subject-wise in the following order will be considered: Communication Ability, English Comprehension, Quantitative Ability, Analytical Ability, General Knowledge and Current Affairs.

NIFT Result 2026: Section-Wise Weightage

Different components of NIFT 2026 have different weightage for the final admissons into various courses of NIFT campuses. The table below provides the selection process weightages for various programmes.

NIFT 2026 Selection Process Weightage

NIFT Result 2026: Difference Between Category Merit Rank & Common Merit Rank

With the declaration of NIFT result 2026, the authorities will also release two types of rank - Category Merit Rank and Common Merit Rank. The Common merit rank in NIFT is All India Rank irrespective of category, while category merit rank is the rank obtained by a candidate within their specific category, such as General, OBC, SC, ST, or PwD.

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How many students appeared in NIFT 2026?

National Testing Agency (NTA) will release details on “Number of students appeared in NIFT” along with the final result. Meanwhile candidates can check the number of registered candidates for earlier sessions of NIFT exam.

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NIFT Toppers 2026

The names of NIFT 2026 result toppers will be available after the result. Meanwhile candidates can check the names of the NIFT result 2026 toppers from the table below.

List of NIFT 2025 Toppers

NIFT Result Statistics 2026

The NIFT result 2026 statistics will be available once the authorities declare the result. Meanwhile candidates can check the previous year result statistics from the tables below.

NIFT Previous Year Result Statistics (2025)

The tables below provide the previous year result statistics for NIFT UG and NIFT PG.

NIFT Result Statistic for Stage 1

NIFT PG Result Statistic for Stage 2

NIFT UG Result Statistic for Stage 2

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NIFT Counselling 2026

After declaring the NIFT result 2026, the authorities will announce the NIFT counselling schedule on the official website, nift.admissions.nic.in. Shortlisted candidates have to first register for the counselling process. The final NIFT seat allotment will be done based on the candidate's ranks and college preferences given by them. Allotted candidates must report to the allotted colleges, pay the fee and complete document verification process to secure admission.

Documents Required for NIFT Admission

• Marksheet and passing certificate of 10 + 2
• If the result of the qualifying exam is awaited, then candidates have to carry the date sheet/ admit card of the 10 + 2 exam
• Bank draft of the required fee in favor of ‘NIFT HOD’
• Birth certificate
• Category certificate, if applicable
• Medical certificate
• Parents income state
• Anti-ragging certificate

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NIFT Cutoff 2026

The NIFT cut off 2026 will be released on its official website - nift.admissions.nic.in for each round of counselling. The NIFT 2026 cut off is the minimum rank that candidates must have to secure admission. Aspirants can check the NIFT cut off for the past five years from the table below.

Past 5 Years NIFT Cutoff PDF

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NIFT Acceptance Rate

Candidates can check year-wise NIFT seat acceptance rate in the table below:

Acceptance Rate in NIFT