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    NIFT 2026 Tie-Breaking Rule: How It Works and What You Need to Know

    NIFT 2026 Tie-Breaking Rule: How It Works and What You Need to Know

    Sumeet SudarshanUpdated on 20 Mar 2026, 05:27 PM IST

    The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) has notified the NIFT 2026 tie-breaker rule on the official website - nift.ac.in in the admission prospectus. The tie-breaker rule is used to rank the candidates in case two or more candidates score equal marks in NIFT 2026 and determine who clears the NIFT cutoff 2026 rank. The NIFT 2026 tie-breaker rule will be applied after the declaration of the NIFT final result on completion of various stages in the NIFT entrance exam. The NIFT 2026 exam result has been declared on March 20, 2026. Read the complete article by Careers360 to get details of the tie-breaker rule.

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    1. Importance of NIFT 2026 Tie-Breaking Procedure
    2. NIFT Tie-Breaking Rule Details
    3. How to Download NIFT Result 2026?
    NIFT 2026 Tie-Breaking Rule: How It Works and What You Need to Know
    NIFT 2026 Tie-Breaking Rule

    The NIFT admissions 2026 will be done based on the candidates' NIFT rank as well as the college preferences given by the candidates during the NIFT 2026 counselling process.

    Importance of NIFT 2026 Tie-Breaking Procedure

    The NIFT tie-breaker rule is an important part of the NIFT seat allotment process. In cases of close calls, where two or more candidates have obtained the same scores, candidates will be offered the seats as per their rank decided by the tiebreaker rule. Familiarising oneself with the tie-breaking procedure will also help candidates focusing on those areas in the entrance exam which carry more weightage and help them rank ahead in such close situations.

    NIFT Tie-Breaking Rule Details

    The following is the NIFT tie-breaker criteria for ranking the candidates -

    • When two candidates have obtained equal scores, then the marks scored in tests with higher weightages in the selection process will be used to break the tie.
    • For example, if two candidates who appeared for the NIFT B.Des exam have scored equal marks, then the marks obtained in the CAT exam will be compared, as CAT carries higher weight in the NIFT B.Des selection process.
    • If the marks obtained in the CAT exam are also the same then the marks scored in the GAT exam will be taken into consideration.
    • If the tie persists, then the marks obtained subject-wise in GAT in the following order will be considered:
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    How to Download NIFT Result 2026?

    NTA will declare the NIFT result 2026 on its official website. Aspirants have to follow the steps given below to download the results.

    • Visit exams.nta.ni.in/niftee
    • Click on the link to download "NIFT final Score Card".
    • Enter the application number and date of birth
    • The NIFT scorecard will be displayed on the screen
    • Download and take a printout of the same.
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    Questions related to NIFT Entrance Exam

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    Have a question related to NIFT Entrance Exam ?

    HELLO,

    I am providing you the link below through which you will be able to download the NIFT Question papers with solutions PDF

    Here is the link :-

    https://design.careers360.com/articles/nift-question-paper

    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.

    For complete information, you can visit our site through following link:

    https://design.careers360.com/exams/nift-entrance-exam

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