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Getting into the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Delhi is quite competitive, especially for popular undergraduate (UG) programs such as B.Des Fashion Design, B.F.Tech (Apparel Production) and Fashion Communication. Admission to NIFT Delhi is based on a merit list compiled from the NIFT entrance exam, which includes the GAT (General Ability Test), CAT (Creativity Ability Test), and NIFT Situation Test (for the design program). The NIFT 2026 final result has been declared on June 3, 2026, and the final selection at NIFT Delhi depends on the overall scores, which will be converted into a Common Merit Rank (CMR).
Since NIFT doesn’t officially publish the cutoff marks, they only release ranks; candidates usually interpret cutoff gaps based on NIFT rank and exam difficulty level. Going by trends, NIFT scores roughly 70 to 80+ marks (out of the total marks) in the GAT, CAT, and Situation Test, often trending towards top ranks, but this varies year to year. Here we have listed, course-wise, last year’s NIFT Delhi cutoff for the open category.
Branch | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
Bachelor of Design (Fashion Design)-NRI Sponsored | 147 | 322 |
Bachelor of Design (Textile Design) | 92 | 302 |
Bachelor of Design (Textile Design)-NRI Sponsored | 1141 | 3198 |
Bachelor of Fashion Technology (Apparel Production) | 2 | 41 |
Bachelor of Fashion Technology (Apparel Production)-NRI Sponsored | 413 | 1781 |
Bachelor of Design (Leather Design) | 183 | 800 |
Bachelor of Design (Fashion Communication)-NRI Sponsored | 269 | 269 |
Bachelor of Design (Fashion Design) | 8 | 86 |
Bachelor of Design (Leather Design)-NRI Sponsored | 2478 | 3565 |
Bachelor of Design (Knitwear Design) | 142 | 446 |
Bachelor of Design (Knitwear Design)-NRI Sponsored | 996 | 2466 |
Bachelor of Design (Accessory Design) | 47 | 151 |
Bachelor of Design (Accessory Design)-NRI Sponsored | 682 | 1925 |
Bachelor of Design (Fashion Communication) | 2 | 54 |
The official NIFT Delhi 2026 cutoff ranks are yet to be released. Here we have listed the expected NIFT Delhi cutoff based on historical data and expert estimates.
NIFT Delhi B.Des Programs (General): Expected NIFT Delhi closing ranks may range roughly from 1 to 150, with top streams like Fashion Design & Fashion Communication at the tighter end (close to 1 to 100).
NIFT Delhi B.F.Tech (Apparel Production): Expected rank to close within 1 to 200 for top seats.
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Those who are aiming to take admission into NIFT Delhi, they should focus equally on the GAT and CAT sections, including the situation test. Also aim for a CMR well under 200 for a realistic chance at NIFT Delhi’s core UG programs.
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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
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