How Many Students are Selected for NIFT Situation Test 2026?

How Many Students are Selected for NIFT Situation Test 2026?

Himanshu ShekharUpdated on 08 Feb 2026, 08:04 PM IST

The NIFT 2026 situation test is the second stage of the NIFT entrance test for B.Des programme. Only shortlisted candidates in the NIFT 2026 will be eligible to appear for the NIFT situation test. Last year, a total of 10,869 candidates registered for the NIFT situation test, out of which 8,859 candidates appeared for the same.

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  1. What are the qualifying marks for NIFT?
  2. Understanding NIFT 2026 Qualifying Marks
  3. NIFT Qualifying Marks and Weightage
How Many Students are Selected for NIFT Situation Test 2026?
How Many Students are Selected for NIFT Situation Test 2026?

What are the qualifying marks for NIFT?

Understanding the NIFT qualifying marks is the concept of scores that candidates need to secure in the NIFT exam. It is mandatory to score NIFT qualifying marks for the students to get NIFT admission. The NIFT entrance test will be conducted in stages based on the BDes and MDes programme. In order to get admission into these bachelor’s or master’s programs of the NIFT participating institutes, candidates are required to score NIFT qualifying marks and these marks vary every year.

Understanding NIFT 2026 Qualifying Marks

NIFT 2026 was held in online mode on February 8, 2026. NIT exam is conducted in two stages and both will be different for UG and PG programmes. Here we have defined both the stages.

Programme Name

NIFT Exams

BDes

GAT

CAT

Situation Test

BFTech

GAT

NA

NA

MDes

GAT

CAT

Personal Interview

MFM

GAT

NA

Personal Interview

MFTech

GAT

NA

Personal Interview

NIFT Qualifying Marks and Weightage

Candidates can refer to the below provided table to know the NIFT weightage according to the test of each programme that are required to get through in the NIFT exam.

Programme

Test

Weightage

BDes

GAT

30%


CAT

50%


Situation Test

20%

BFTech

GAT-Section A

30%


GAT-Section B

70%

MDes

GAT-Section A

30%


CAT

40%


Personal Interview

30%

MFM

GAT-Section A & Section B

70%


Personal Interview

30%

MFTech

GAT

70%


Personal Interview

30%

Candidates need to score near 45% to 565% marks in GAT and CAT for BDes course whereas for MDes, MFM, and BFTech the qualifying marks should 40% to 50% followed by the further stages of admission. However, the percentage of NIFT qualifying marks vary every year. Also, NIFT has got reservation policies where there will be a bit of relaxation of marks for the candidates based on their categories including General, SC, ST, EWS, OBC-NCL EWS and PwD.

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Hello,

Yes, a diploma holder in Computer Engineering can apply for the NIFT entrance exam , but only through the lateral entry route.

NIFT allows candidates with a 3-year or 4-year engineering diploma from a recognized board to apply for B.F.Tech (Fashion Technology) through lateral entry. The diploma must be

Hello aspirant,

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has determined the official date for NIFT 2026 applicant registrations, which is expected to open in November 2025. Online applications will be accepted through January 2026.

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Hello,

According to the sources, the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) entrance exam for 2026 will be held in February 2026. Also, the registration period may open from November 2025.

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