UPES B.Des Admissions 2026
Last Date to Apply: 26th March | Ranked #45 amongst Universities in India by NIRF | Ranked #1 in Academic Reputation in India by QS World University Rankings
The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) releases cutoffs for all NIFT seat allotment rounds for all the programmes and categories. NIFT 2026 cutoffs for Round 1, 2, and 3 for UG and PG programmes will be released on the official website- nift.admissions.nic. NIFT cutoffs are different for every NIFT campus. Those who meet the NIFT cutoff for a particular round are offered admission into programmes. The NIFT cutoff will be available in the form of opening and closing ranks of shortlisted candidates.
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There will be approximately three rounds of NIFT counselling and one spot counselling for UG and PG programmes for NIFT 2026. Last year, NIFT released a cutoff for three regular rounds and one SPOT seat allotment round as per NIFT counselling.
Here we have mentioned the NIFT 2026 expected cutoff course-wise on the basis of previous year trends.
Reserved Categories (OBC/SC/ST/PwD) will have lower cutoff ranks as compared to the general category.
These are approximate closing NIFT rank ranges for popular campuses, likely to be similar to or slightly higher than last year.
Last Date to Apply: 26th March | Ranked #45 amongst Universities in India by NIRF | Ranked #1 in Academic Reputation in India by QS World University Rankings
No. 1 Design & Fashion Institute by ASSOCHAM, India Today, Outlook and The Week rankings
The institute-wise NIFT cutoff or closing rank will be released for all the categories for all the rounds, including the spot round. Candidates who meet the NIFT cutoff in their chosen course and category will be eligible for admission. Candidates can check the NIFT 2026 cutoff by following the steps.
Programme | NIFT Common Merit Rank (CMR) - Range | Shortlisted Candidates |
Bachelor of Design (B.Des) | 51-317 | 80 |
319-619 | 90 | |
620-825 | 90 | |
828-1098 | 90 | |
1104-1328 | 80 | |
1331-1605 | 90 | |
1612-1874 | 90 | |
1882-2127 | 90 | |
2128-2440 | 80 | |
2443-2741 | 90 | |
2747-3132 | 90 | |
3133-3628 | 90 | |
3629-4100 | 80 | |
4110-4714 | 90 | |
4715-5543 | 90 | |
5448-6739 | 90 | |
6744-8150 | 100 | |
8161-9875 | 100 | |
9883-11605 | 100 | |
11658-14378 | 86 | |
M.F.Tech | 88-100 | 3 |
Master of Design (M.Des) | 24-525 | 91 |
B.F.Tech- Apparel Production | 11-275 | 40 |
276-929 | 89 | |
Master of Fashion Management (MFM) | 24-352 | 80 |
353-814 | 90 | |
816-1310 | 81 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here we have listed category wise NIFT 2026 expected cutoff.
| Course | Exam | Cutoff |
| M.Des | NIFT | 57-676 |
| MFM | NIFT | 65-812 |
| BFTech | NIFT | 119-2918 |
| BDes | NIFT | 127-8703 |
On Question asked by student community
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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.
For complete information, you can visit our site through following link:
https://design.careers360.com/exams/nift-entrance-exam
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