List of NIFT Campuses Accepting CMR between 2000 to 5000

List of NIFT Campuses Accepting CMR between 2000 to 5000

Ankitha TunkUpdated on 22 Jun 2025, 08:11 PM IST

The National Testing Agency (NTA) declared the NIFT 2025 final result on June 22. With the declaration of results, one of the common queries amongst students is based on rank on which they can get admission to NIFT. Students often search for questions like “Can I get into NIFT with a common merit rank more than 3000?” or “My NIFT common merit rank is 5169; can I get selection in NIFT?” To help candidates resolve such queries, we have curated an article consisting of a list of the 16 NIFT campuses offering admission to candidates having CMR between 2000 to 5000. For 2025 admission, the list of NIFT campuses accepting CMR between 2000 to 5000 will be released soon.

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  1. List of NIFT Campuses Accepting CMR Between 2000 to 5000
  2. What is a good rank in NIFT?
  3. Rank Required for NIFT Campuses: Most Asked Queries
List of NIFT Campuses Accepting CMR between 2000 to 5000
List of NIFT Campuses Accepting CMR Between 2000 to 5000

List of NIFT Campuses Accepting CMR Between 2000 to 5000

Aspirants looking for the list of NIFT campuses that offer admission with a common merit rank between 2000 and 5000 can check the tables mentioned below. The NIFT campus in India list includes prominent locations such as Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Jodhpur, and Kangra, among others, for CMR between 2000 to 5000. The past year closing CMR for NIFT mentioned in the tables is for the general category.

NIFT Bhopal CMR

Course

Opening CMR

Closing CMR

Accessory Design

994

2247

Knitwear Design

1836

3067

Textile Design

1595

3235

NIFT Bhubaneswar CMR

Course

Opening CMR

Closing CMR

Accessory Design

1216

2930

Fashion Communication

413

2086

Textile Design

1511

3230

NIFT Chennai CMR

Course

Opening CMR

Closing CMR

Leather Design

306

2334

NIFT Jodhpur CMR

Course

Opening CMR

Closing CMR

Accessory Design

896

2954

Textile Design

1347

2912

NIFT Kangra CMR

Course

Opening CMR

Closing CMR

Accessory Design

1338

2551

Textile Design

1686

3220

NIFT Kolkata CMR

Course

Opening CMR

Closing CMR

Leather Design

1444

3180

Textile Design

714

2645

NIFT Patna CMR

Course

Opening CMR

Closing CMR

Accessory Design

1412

3127

Textile Design

1527

3405

NIFT Raebareli CMR

Course

Opening CMR

Closing CMR

Accessory Design

974

2965

Fashion Design

737

2176

Leather Design

2623

3476

NIFT Shillong CMR

Course

Opening CMR

Closing CMR

Accessory Design

1693

3748

Fashion Communication

883

3285

Fashion Design

1324

3119

Textile Design

2050

3740

NIFT Srinagar CMR

Course

Opening CMR

Closing CMR

Accessory Design

2665

4063

Fashion Communication

1139

3701

Fashion Design

767

3465

Textile Design

2853

4129

What is a good rank in NIFT?

Many design aspirants aiming admission at NIFT have the question ' what is a good rank in NIFT '. The exact definition of a "good" rank can vary depending on the total number of applicants and the specific discipline or course applied for. Generally, a rank that ensures admission into one's preferred program and campus is considered good.

Rank Required for NIFT Campuses: Most Asked Queries

Candidates can below check common queries and answers based on the rank required for NIFT campuses based on previous year NIFT cutoff.

Q. My common merit rank is 2500. Is there any chance of getting admission in any of the nift college?

With common merit rank of 2500 in NIFT, candidates might get an admission to NIFT Bhubaneswar (Fashion Communication), NIFT Bhopal (Accessory Design), NIFT Chennai (Leather Design), and NIFT Raebareli (Fashion Design).

Q. I have a common merit rank 3800 in nift for Bdes. Can I get admission in any campus? I am from the general category.

Yes, candidates who obtained common merit rank (CMR) may be able to get the NIFT admission.

Q. I have got 4000+ rank in the NIFT exam. Which NIFT college can I get with this rank?

As per NIFT cutoff 2023, the closing common merit rank for admission to NIFT Srinagar was 4063 and 4129 for Accessory Design and Textile Design respectively. Therefore, candidates might get admission to NIFT Srinagar with a common merit rank of 3800 or 4000.

Q. My common rank is 2700 in NIFT B.des exam. What are the chances that I will get campus this year in fashion accessories?

Based on previous year cutoff, candidates who have obtained 2700 or less rank in NIFT exam BDes have chances of getting accessory design course in NIFT Bhubaneswar, NIFT Jodhpur, NIFT Patna, NIFT Raebareli, NIFT Shillong, and NIFT Srinagar.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is CMR in NIFT ranking?
A:

In NIFT, CMR stands for Common Merit Rank. It refers to the overall ranking obtained by candidates in the NIFT entrance exam. 

Q: On what basis is CMR prepared?
A:

The Common Merit Rank is prepared based on the candidate's performance in the entrance exam or marks obtained in the exam.

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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.

I hope it will clear your query!!

Hello,
It’s completely understandable to feel disheartened after not getting a seat in the first and second rounds, especially when you’ve filled all the colleges and have your hopes set on a particular course like Fashion Communication . With an OBC rank of 1910 and CMR 7192, your chances can improve in the upcoming counselling rounds as more students withdraw or shift to other colleges.
So make sure to check the further rounds of counselling and don’t lose hope. Many students get seats in the 3rd, 4th, and mop-up rounds. You can also consider updating your preference list or keeping a wider range of courses and campuses open in case you're okay with related fields.
Keep checking the official NIFT website for updates on seat allotment and further counselling instructions.
Thank you

Dear Candidate ,
Yes , you are eligible for NIFT - UG 2026 . Based on your birthdate , you will be 19 years old as of August 1 , 2026 , which is well within the age limit .
NIFT requires applicants to be under 24 years of age on August 1 of the admission year , with a 5 year relaxation for SC/ST/PwD candidates .

Hello

The syllabus of NIFT 2026 will be released on October 2025 by Nift officials on their official website nift.ac.in . The syllabus comprises of topics General Ability Test (GAT) and Creative Ability Test (CAT). The syllabus is different for UG and PG programmes. The GAT syllabus consists of :

  • Communication ability and English comprehension
  • Quantitative ability
  • Analytical and Reasoning
  • Case study
  • General knowledge and current affairs

The CAT syllabus consists important topics like

  • Creative ability
  • Observation power
  • Discernment ability
  • Design ability
  • Colour combination ability

To download the complete syllabus kindly refer this

https://design.careers360.com/articles/nift-syllabus

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