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) 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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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.
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.
The following is the NIFT tie-breaker criteria for ranking the candidates -
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
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NTA will declare the NIFT result 2026 on its official website. Aspirants have to follow the steps given below to download the results.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the NIFT entrance exam.
The NIFT 2026 was held on February 8, 2026.
Candidates can check the NIFT 2026 result from the official website - exams.nta.nic.in/niftee
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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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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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