The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced NIFT first round result 2026 on its official website- exams.nta.nic.in/niftee on March 20, 2026. Candidates can check their NIFT 2026 result through the NIFT login. 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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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.
NTA has declared the NIFT 2026 result for the first round on March 20, 2026 on its official website. Candidates can refer to the following steps while checking the NIFT first round result.
Check out the NIFT first round result dates in the table below.
Particulars | Dates |
NIFT 2026 entrance exam | February 8, 2026 |
NIFT 2026 prelims result | March 20, 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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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
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