NIFT Exam 2026 LIVE UpdatesNIFT Exam 2026 : The National Testing Agency has scheduled NIFT Entrance Exam 2026 for February 8, 2026, covering all undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The examination will be conducted in multiple shifts throughout the day, featuring the General Ability Test as a computer-based exam and the Creative Ability Test as a paper-based exam. Following the completion of the test, the provisional answer key and candidate response sheets are anticipated to be released within one week, aligning with the timelines established in previous years. Once the objection window for the provisional key closes and the final answer key is processed, the Stage 1 written results are expected to be announced by the last week of April 2026.
Candidates seeking information on expected cutoffs for various programs and campuses can find the data provided below. While these figures are not exact, they are projected based on previous years' common merit rank trends to assist students in identifying which NIFT campuses align best with their merit ranks and personal preferences. These cutoff predictions are broken down by all categories, including General, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, and EWS.
NIFT Exam 2026 Expected Cutoff
For B.Des programme, NIFT Expected Cutoff 2026 has been provided in the table below for Open Category, and Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru campus.
Category | Expected Closing Rank (Delhi) | Expected Closing Rank (Mumbai) | Expected Closing Rank (Bengaluru) |
|---|---|---|---|
General | 80 – 110 | 130 – 150 | 230 – 250 |
OBC-NCL | 400 – 550 | 600 – 800 | 800 – 950 |
SC | 900 – 1400 | 1100 – 1400 | 1300 – 1600 |
ST | 1500 – 2500 | 1800 – 2800 | 2000 – 3000 |
EWS | 1000 – 1300 | 1100 – 1500 | 1300 – 1600 |
The cutoff has been mentioned in the range format as it can vary this year based on the difficulty level of the examination, performance of the candidates, topper score, and other factors. The General category cutoff is expected to be highest, and ST cutoff is likely to be lowest for all NIFT campuses.
Stay tuned to live blog for more updates on NIFT Exam 2026 expected cutoff for all NIFT campuses, categories, and programmes, answer key and result release date prediction.
NIFT Exam 2026 LIVE Updates
08 00 AM IST - 09 Feb'26
NTA NIFT Entrance Exam 2026: What is the predicted rank for B.Des Accessory Design at NIFT Gandhinagar?
The Accessory Design program at the Gandhinagar campus is a popular alternative to core FD, with an expected General category cutoff of 450–500.
11 00 PM IST - 08 Feb'26
NIFTEE 2026: What is the expected NIFT Delhi B.Des cutoff for 2026?
Historically, the most competitive campus, NIFT Delhi is expected to see a closing rank of 85–110 for B.Des (Fashion Design) in the General category. For Fashion Communication, the cutoff is often even tighter, likely staying within the top 50–60 ranks.
10 00 PM IST - 08 Feb'26
Category-wise NIFTEE 2026 Expected Cutoff for Master of Design and Master of Fashion Management
Category
Course
Delhi (Closing CMR)
Mumbai (Closing CMR)
Bengaluru (Closing CMR)
General
M.Des
25 – 45
60 – 95
55 – 85
MFM
25 – 60
50 – 95
80 – 140
OBC-NCL
M.Des
150 – 300
250 – 480
220 – 450
MFM
220 – 350
310 – 450
380 – 550
SC
M.Des
190 – 280
440 – 560
450 – 600
MFM
230 – 450
430 – 550
500 – 750
ST
M.Des
280 – 350
320 – 580
350 – 650
MFM
230 – 500
440 – 650
600 – 850
EWS
M.Des
300 – 420
430 – 500
450 – 550
MFM
360 – 450
530 – 620
550 – 700
09 00 PM IST - 08 Feb'26
Category-wise NTA NIFTEE 2026 Exam Expected Cutoff for Bachelor of Fashion Technology (NLEA)
Category
Expected Closing Rank (Delhi)
Expected Closing Rank (Mumbai)
Expected Closing Rank (Bengaluru)
General
1 – 5
1 – 8
1 – 12
OBC-NCL
3 – 12
5 – 18
6 – 22
SC
2 – 10
4 – 15
5 – 20
ST
5 – 25
8 – 30
10 – 35
EWS
4 – 15
6 – 20
8 – 25
08 00 PM IST - 08 Feb'26
Category-wise NIFTEE Exam 2026 Expected Cutoff for Bachelor of Design (NLEA)
Category
Expected Closing Rank (Delhi)
Expected Closing Rank (Mumbai)
Expected Closing Rank (Bengaluru)
General
1 – 15
3 – 22
5 – 28
OBC-NCL
10 – 25
15 – 35
12 – 40
SC
8 – 20
14 – 30
15 – 35
ST
15 – 45
20 – 55
25 – 60
EWS
12 – 30
20 – 45
22 – 50
07 00 PM IST - 08 Feb'26
Category-wise NTA NIFTEE 2026 Expected Cutoff for Master of Fashion Management
Category
Expected Closing Rank (Delhi)
Expected Closing Rank (Mumbai)
Expected Closing Rank (Bengaluru)
General
25 – 60
50 – 95
80 – 140
OBC-NCL
220 – 350
310 – 450
380 – 550
SC
230 – 450
430 – 550
500 – 750
ST
230 – 500
440 – 650
600 – 850
EWS
360 – 450
530 – 620
550 – 700
06 00 PM IST - 08 Feb'26
Category-wise NTA NIFTEE 2026 Exam Expected Cutoff for Master of Fashion Technology
Category
Expected Closing Rank (Delhi)
Expected Closing Rank (Bengaluru)
Expected Closing Rank (Gandhinagar)
General
10 – 40
35 – 75
50 – 90
OBC-NCL
50 – 120
80 – 160
110 – 210
SC
80 – 180
140 – 250
180 – 320
ST
120 – 250
200 – 380
250 – 450
EWS
70 – 140
100 – 190
130 – 230
05 00 PM IST - 08 Feb'26
Category-wise NTA NIFTEE Exam 2026 Expected Cutoff for Master of Design
Category
Expected Closing Rank (Delhi)
Expected Closing Rank (Mumbai)
Expected Closing Rank (Bengaluru)
General
25 – 45
60 – 95
55 – 85
OBC-NCL
150 – 300
250 – 480
220 – 450
SC
190 – 280
440 – 560
450 – 600
ST
280 – 350
320 – 580
350 – 650
EWS
300 – 420
430 – 500
450 – 550
04 00 PM IST - 08 Feb'26
Category-wise NIFTEE 2026 Exam Expected Cutoff for Bachelor of Fashion Technology and Bachelor of Design
Category
Course
Delhi (Closing CMR)
Mumbai (Closing CMR)
Bengaluru (Closing CMR)
General
B.Des
90 – 350
140 – 650
250 – 850
B.FTech
40 – 75
90 – 175
120 – 195
OBC-NCL
B.Des
500 – 1500
800 – 2800
950 – 3200
B.FTech
350 – 850
750 – 1800
750 – 1300
SC
B.Des
900 – 2600
1400 – 4800
1600 – 5500
B.FTech
380 – 1000
1500 – 2100
1800 – 2500
ST
B.Des
1500 – 4000
2500 – 7500
2800 – 8800
B.FTech
1300 – 2900
2100 – 3100
3000 – 4000
EWS
B.Des
1100 – 2800
1300 – 3600
1600 – 4500
B.FTech
300 – 1700
630 – 1800
1300 – 2200
03 00 PM IST - 08 Feb'26
Category-wise NIFTEE 2026 Expected Cutoff for Bachelor of Fashion Technology
Category
Expected Closing Rank (Delhi)
Expected Closing Rank (Mumbai)
Expected Closing Rank (Bengaluru)
General
40 – 65
90 – 130
120 – 195
OBC-NCL
350 – 550
450 – 970
410 – 1300
SC
380 – 1000
750 – 1800
900 – 2500
ST
360 – 2000
600 – 3100
1300 – 4000
EWS
300 – 1100
630 – 1800
1300 – 2200
02 00 PM IST - 08 Feb'26
NIFTEE Exam 2026: 2026 Exam vs Answer Key vs Result Release Expected Date
- Exam Date: February 8, 2026
- Expected Answer Key Release Date: Feb 15–20, 2026
- Expected Result Release Date: By April 30, 2026
01 00 PM IST - 08 Feb'26
NTA NIFT 2026: 2023 Exam vs Result Release Date
- Exam Date: February 5, 2023
- Result Release Date: March 10, 2023
12 00 PM IST - 08 Feb'26
NTA NIFT 2026 Exam: 2024 Exam vs Result Release Date
- Exam Date: February 5, 2024
- Result Release Date: March 20, 2024
11 00 AM IST - 08 Feb'26
NTA NIFT Exam 2026: 2025 Exam vs Result Release Date
- Exam Date: February 9, 2025
- Result Release Date: April 24, 2025
10 00 AM IST - 08 Feb'26
NIFT 2026 Exam: 2023 Exam vs Answer Key Release Date
- Exam Date: February 5, 2023
- Answer Key Release Date: February 22, 2023
09 00 AM IST - 08 Feb'26
NIFT 2026: 2024 Exam vs Answer Key Release Date
- Exam Date: February 5, 2024
- Answer Key Release Date: February 18, 2024
08 00 AM IST - 08 Feb'26
NIFT Exam 2026: 2025 Exam vs Answer Key Release Date
- Exam Date: February 9, 2025
- Answer Key Release Date: February 15, 2025
