How Many Candidates Will Qualify for NIFT 2026 Stage 2?

How Many Candidates Will Qualify for NIFT 2026 Stage 2?

Sumeet SudarshanUpdated on 26 Feb 2026, 04:44 PM IST

The National Testing Agency will tentatively conduct the NIFTEE stage 2 for BDes and PG programmes. Only shortlisted candidates from the NIFT 2026 entrance exam result will be able to participate in NIFT stage 2. The second round of the NIFT entrance exam includes the situation test for BDes and an interview round for NIFT PG programmes. In this article, let’s look at how many candidates will qualify for NIFT 2026 stage 2 as per last year trends.

How Many Candidates Will Qualify for NIFT 2026 Stage 2?
How Many Candidates Will Qualify for NIFT 2026 Stage 2?

Earlier, NTA conducted NIFT 2026 on February 8, 2026, at 97 cities across the country. Candidates had to appear for GAT and CAT (if applicable for the course).

How Many Candidates Will Qualify for NIFT 2026 Stage 2?

As per the trend seen in the previous year, it is estimated that the number of candidates who will be shortlisted for NIFT stage 2 will be in a 1:4 ratio. It means candidates, 4 times the number of seats in a particular programme, will qualify for the NIFTEE stage 2

The NIFTEE stage 2 will be conducted for B.Des, MDes, MFTech, and MFM programmes. The authorities will conduct the NIFT situation test for B.Des and a personal interview for the PG programmes. Let’s now look at the number of regular seats for each of these four programmes.

NIFT 2026 Seat Intake

Courses

Seats

BDes

3423

MDes

275

MFM

719

MFTech

68

Number of Candidates Shorlisted for NIFTEE 2026 Stage 2

With a 1:4 ratio, the number of candidates who will be shortlisted for NIFT 2026 stage 2 is expected to be 17940. However, if the authorities decide on a lower ratio, then the number of qualified candidates for NIFT stage 2 will be less.

No. of Candidates Qualified for NIFT 2026 Stage 2 (Programme-wise)

Course

No. of shortlisted candidates (Expected)

BDes

13692

MDes

1100

MFM

2876

MFTech

272

Total

17940

Previous Year Data for Candidates Appearing in NIFTEE Stage 2

Programme

Registered

Appeared

BDes

10804

8811

MDes

1083

805

MFM

844

684

MFTech

46

30

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Which programmes in NIFT have stage 2?
A:

The NIFTEE stage 2 is conducted for BDes, MDes, MFM, and MFTech programmes.

Q: How many candidates will qualify for NIFTEE stage 2?
A:

The number of candidates who qualify for stage 2 will be around 17940.

Q: What is the second stage for NIFT BDes?
A:

The second stage for NIFT BDes is a situation test.

Q: What is the second stage for NIFT PG?
A:

The second stage for NIFT PG is an interview round

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