NIFT 2026 final results: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to declare the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) 2026 final results today, June 3, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the creative and situation-based assessments can check their cumulative scores and All India Ranks online. The announcement will kick off the highly anticipated seat allotment and centralised counselling process for India’s premier design institutes.The final merit list will consolidate performance metrics from both stages of the national entrance cycle. This includes the initial written examinations alongside the recently concluded studio tasks and personal interview rounds. Aspirants are advised to keep their login credentials ready, as heavy portal traffic is anticipated immediately following the official activation of the scorecard link.NIFT 2026 Exam Structure and WeightageThe NIFT entrance exam evaluates a candidate’s creative aptitude alongside general skills.For the Bachelor of Design (B.Des) program:• Stage 1 Creative Ability Test (CAT): 50% weightage• General Ability Test (GAT): 30% weightage• Stage 2 Situation Test: 20% weightageFor Master of Design (M.Des) candidates:• 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 programsSteps to Check NIFT 2026 Final ResultOnce the NTA activates the portal link, candidates can download their scorecards by following these steps:Step 1: Open your web browser and navigate to the official portalStep 2: Click on the active link titled “NIFT 2026 Final Scorecard Notification” on the homepageStep 3: Enter your unique Application Number and Date of Birth or passwordStep 4: Input the displayed security captcha code and click on the “Submit” buttonStep 5: View your sectional breakdown, Common Merit Rank (CMR), and category rankStep 6: Download the PDF and take a printout for upcoming verification roundsDirect Link to Official WebsiteCandidates must access only the verified portal for authentic scorecards and rank cards. Check the official webpage here: NTA NIFTEE Portal (exams.nta.nic.in/niftee/)
