The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to announce the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) 2026 final results today, June 3, 2026. Candidates who participated in the creative and situation-based assessments can now view their cumulative scores and All India Ranks online. This announcement marks the beginning of the highly anticipated seat allotment and centralized counseling process for India's premier design institutes.
Final Merit List and Counseling
The final merit list will combine performance metrics from both stages of the national entrance cycle. This includes the initial written examinations along with the recently concluded studio tasks and personal interview rounds. Aspirants are advised to keep their login credentials ready, as heavy portal traffic is expected immediately after the official activation of the scorecard link.
NIFT 2026 Exam Structure and Weightage
The NIFT entrance exam evaluates a candidate's creative aptitude and general skills. For the Bachelor of Design (B.Des) program, the weightage is as follows:
- Stage 1 Creative Ability Test (CAT): 50% weightage
- General Ability Test (GAT): 30% weightage
- Stage 2 Situation Test: 20% weightage
For Master of Design (M.Des) candidates, the weightage is:
- GAT: 30%
- CAT: 40%
- Personal Interview: 30%
Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.FTech) tracks are evaluated solely on GAT scores.
Key Participation Data and Trends
- Total Applicants: Over 40,000 aspirants registered across India for the 2026 session.
- Participating Campuses: Scores will grant entry into 19 official NIFT campuses, including top-tier centers in New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai.
- Seat Pool: Approximately 5,200 seats are available across all undergraduate and postgraduate design and technology programs.
Steps to Check NIFT 2026 Final Result
Once the NTA activates the portal link, candidates can download their scorecards by following these steps:
- Open your web browser and navigate to the official portal.
- Click on the active link titled "NIFT 2026 Final Scorecard Notification" on the homepage.
- Enter your unique Application Number and Date of Birth or password.
- Input the displayed security captcha code and click on the "Submit" button.
- View your sectional breakdown, Common Merit Rank (CMR), and category rank.
- Download the PDF and take a printout for upcoming verification rounds.
Candidates must access only the verified portal for authentic scorecards and rank cards. The official webpage is: NTA NIFTEE Portal (exams.nta.nic.in/niftee/).
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