NIFT First Round Result 2026: Check Date, Direct Link, Steps to Download

NIFT First Round Result 2026: Check Date, Direct Link, Steps to Download

Himanshu ShekharUpdated on 03 Mar 2026, 11:19 AM IST

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will announce NIFT first round result 2026 on its official website- exams.nta.nic.in/niftee. Candidates can check their NIFT first round result through the NIFT login. Going by past year trends, NIFT 2026 result is expected to be announced in April 2026. Read this article by Careers360 to know all the details related to NIFT first round result 2026 including NIFT first round result declaration date, steps to check NIFT result, and what after NIFT first round result.

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  3. NIFT First Round Result Date 2026
  4. What After NIFT Prelims Result 2026?
NIFT First Round Result 2026: Check Date, Direct Link, Steps to Download
NIFT First Round Result 2026

NIFT First Round Result 2026

NTA conducted NIFT 2026 on February 8, 2026. All programmes in the NIFT exam except B.FTech, which have a second round in the selection process. Only shortlisted candidates in the NIFT 2026 first round will be eligible to appear for the second round.

NIFT 2026 First Round Result

NIS will declare the NIFT 2026 result for the first round in April 2026 on its official website. Candidates can refer to the following steps while checking the NIFT first round result.

Steps to check NIFT first round result 2026

  • Visit the NTA NIFT official website- exams.nta.nic.in/niftee

  • Click on the NIFTEE 2026 result for first round link

  • Enter the required login credentials

  • The NIFT first round result will appear on the computer screen

  • Download and save NIFT first round result for future reference

NIFT First Round Result Date 2026

As of now, NTA have not announced the NIFT first round result declaration date. Checkout the tentative NIFT first round result declaration date as per last year.

NIFTEE 2026 Stage 1 Result Date

Particulars

Dates

NIFT 2026 entrance exam

February 8, 2026

NIFT 2026 prelims result

Fourth week of April 2026 (tentative)

What After NIFT Prelims Result 2026?

After the announcement of NIFT 2026 first round result, the qualified candidates have to appear for the second round which is also known as a situation test. The shortlisted candidates in the NIFT exam for B.Des program will have to appear for the NIFT situation test, which carries a 20% weightage in the final selection process. At the time of the NIFT situation test, the candidates are required to create a particular model from the provided set of material.

The NIFT stage for PG programmes includes an interview round, which carries a total weightage of 30% in the final selection process. The NIFT PG interview evaluates candidates' communication skills, design aptitude, logical and lateral thinking, and suitability for the chosen course.

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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.

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