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    NIFT 2026 Qualifying Marks, Good Score, Cutoff, Stage 2 Selection Details

    NIFT 2026 Qualifying Marks, Good Score, Cutoff, Stage 2 Selection Details

    Sumeet SudarshanUpdated on 20 Mar 2026, 03:13 PM IST

    Candidates who secure the NIFT 2026 qualifying marks will be eligible to appear for the second stage of NIFTEE. The second stage of NIFT 2026 varies across programmes. While there is the NIFT situation test for BDes, the NIFT PG has a personal interview round. As per last year’s trends, the number of candidates who qualify for NIFT stage 2 will be 4 times the number of seats. Candidates also have to clear the final NIFT cutoff to secure admission into the NIFT programmes after the second round. In this article, let’s understand the NIFT 2026 qualifying marks.

    NIFT 2026 Qualifying Marks, Good Score, Cutoff, Stage 2 Selection Details
    NIFT 2026 Qualifying Marks

    NTA conducts the NIFT entrance exam to offer admissions into BDes, BFTech, MDes, MFTech, and MFM programmes of participating NIFT campuses in India.

    NIFT 2026 Qualifying Marks

    First, candidates have to qualify the entrance exam to participate in the second round of admissions. Only NIFT BDes and NIFT PG programmes have a second stage of admissions. There is no second round in NIFT BFTech. Candidates numbering 4 times the number of seats will be called to participate in the second round.

    The final NIFT result will be prepared based on the candidate’s score in the entrance exam and the second stage, as per the prescribed weightage. Candidates have to clear the NIFT 2026 cut-off for each NIFT counselling round to secure seat allotment. The category-wise and programme-wise NIFT cutoff for each counselling round will be available on the official admission portal - nift.admissions.nic.in.

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    What is a Good Score in NIFT 2026?

    As per past trends, a good score in NIFT is expected to be around 70+ marks out of 100 for BDes and 100 out of 150 for BFTech. Overall, a percentage score of 66% is expected to be a good score in NIFT.

    Expected No. Of Candidates Qualifying for NIFT 2026 Stage 2

    Course

    Seats

    No. of shortlisted candidates

    BDes

    3423

    13692

    MDes

    275

    1100

    MFM

    719

    2876

    MFTech

    68

    272

    Total

    4485

    17940

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: When will NIFT 2026 result to be announced?
    A:

    NIFT 2026 result has been announced in online mode on March 20, 2025.

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    Questions related to NIFT Entrance Exam

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    Have a question related to NIFT Entrance Exam ?

    HELLO,

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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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