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    How Much Marks Are Required for NIFT Delhi?

    How Much Marks Are Required for NIFT Delhi?

    Himanshu ShekharUpdated on 29 Sep 2026, 12:21 PM IST

    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 final result will be declared tentatively in June 2027, and the final selection at NIFT Delhi depends on the overall scores, which will be converted into a Common Merit Rank (CMR).

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    1. How Many Marks Required in NIFT 2027 for NIFT Delhi?
    2. NIFT Marks Vs Rank (BDes - 2026 Data)
    3. NIFT Delhi Cutoff Marks 2027
    How Much Marks Are Required for NIFT Delhi?
    How Much Marks Required for NIFT Delhi?

    How Many Marks Required in NIFT 2027 for NIFT Delhi?

    The marks required for NIFT Delhi can be estimated based on the NIFT marks vs rank comparison. The NIFT cutoff for the Delhi campus will be available as opening and closing ranks. The cutoff ranks can be compared with the marks vs rank comparison to ascertain the marks required in NIFT 2027 for Delhi.

    NIFT Delhi Cutoff- Round 1 (Open Category Cutoff 2026)

    ProgrammeOpening Rank (Common Merit Rank) Closing Rank (Common Merit Rank)
    Bachelor of Design (Fashion Design)2128
    Bachelor of Design (Fashion Design)-NRI Sponsored168168
    Bachelor of Design (Textile Design)73425
    Bachelor of Design (Textile Design)-NRI Sponsored17272201
    Bachelor of Fashion Technology (Apparel Production)129
    Bachelor of Fashion Technology (Apparel Production)-NRI Sponsored368767
    Bachelor of Design (Leather Design)291808
    Bachelor of Design (Leather Design)-NRI Sponsored17312580
    Bachelor of Design (Knitwear Design)189492
    Bachelor of Design (Knitwear Design)-NRI Sponsored12861941
    Bachelor of Design (Accessory Design)8145
    Bachelor of Design (Accessory Design)-NRI Sponsored7621148
    Bachelor of Design (Fashion Communication)454
    Bachelor of Design (Fashion Communication)-NRI Sponsored299501

    NIFT Marks Vs Rank (BDes - 2026 Data)

    Total Weighted Marks (GAT+CAT+Situation Test)
    (Out of 100)

    Rank

    82.452
    80.810
    79.7314
    79.4321
    78.6826
    74.13142
    73.2202
    72.15266
    72283
    65.21378
    64.11633
    64.051648
    59.82873
    573808
    51.255902
    545067
    535095
    50.26303
    486975
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    NIFT Delhi Cutoff Marks 2027

    The above data shows that for admission into BDes programmes in popular specialisations such as fashion design and fashion communication at NIFT Delhi, a candidate will need around 75 to 80+ marks. For other specialisations such as leather design and knitwear design, the cutoff marks for NIFT Delhi will around 70 marks.

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    If your NIFT B.Des. entrance exam is approaching, focus on revision rather than learning new topics.

    • Revise design principles, colour theory, perspective, and composition.
    • Practise quick sketches within a time limit.
    • Solve previous years' question papers to understand the exam pattern.
    • Improve observation skills by sketching everyday objects.
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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