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    How Much Marks Are Required for NIFT Delhi 2026?

    How Much Marks Are Required for NIFT Delhi 2026?

    Himanshu ShekharUpdated on 03 Jun 2026, 10:58 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 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).

    How Much Marks Are Required for NIFT Delhi 2026?
    How Much Marks Required for NIFT Delhi?

    How Much Marks Required for NIFT Delhi?

    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.

    Last Year’s NIFT Delhi Cutoff- Round 1 (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

    NIFT Delhi Cutoff 2026 (Expected)

    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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    Have a question related to NIFT Entrance Exam ?

    HELLO,

    I am providing you the link below through which you will be able to download the NIFT Question papers with solutions PDF

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    In the above link , you will get the direct links to download the year vise question papers with solutions ,

    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.

    For complete information, you can visit our site through following link:

    https://design.careers360.com/exams/nift-entrance-exam

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