What is a Good Score in NIFT 2026?

What is a Good Score in NIFT 2026?

Sumeet SudarshanUpdated on 08 Feb 2026, 04:54 PM IST

The National Testing Agency conducted the NIFT 2026 entrance exam on February 8, 2026. Candidates appearing in the exam may want to know what is a good score in NIFT 2026. The exam pattern and the marks for programmes in NIFT 2026 vary. In this article, let’s look at what is a good score in NIFT 2026 as indicated by the past trends.

What is a Good Score in NIFT 2026?
What is a Good Score in NIFT 2026?

The UG programmes offered through the NIFT entrance exam include B.Des and B.FTech programmes at 20 NIFT campuses in India.

What is A Good Score in NIFT 2026?

A good score in NIFT 2026 is expected to be around 70+ marks out of 100 for B.Des and 100+ marks out of 150 for B.FTech. This translates to a percentage score of around 66-70 percent in NIFT GAT.

The NIFT B.FTech programme requires the candidates to appear only in GAT (Section A &B). The NIFT BDes program requires candidates to appear in GAT (Section A) and also in CAT to get shortlisted for the NIFT situation test, which is the second stage in the B.Des admission process. Only those candidates who clear the NIFT cutoff will be offered admission.

NIFT 2026 Exam Pattern for B.Des and B.FTech

PROGRAMME

B.DES

B.F.TECH

Candidates opting for B.F.Tech & B.Des

Paper Name

GAT - Section A (CBT)

GAT - Section A (CBT)

GAT - Section B (CBT)

Section A (2 hrs.) + Section B (1 hr.) + CAT (3 hrs.)

Language of Written Test

English/Hindi

English/Hindi

English/Hindi

Test Duration (minutes)

120

120

60

Sections

No. of Questions

No. of Questions

No. of Questions

Communication Ability and English Comprehension

40

40

NA

Quantitative Ability

20

20

15

Analytical & Logical Ability

15

15

15

General Knowledge

and Current Affairs

25

25

NA

Case Study

NA

NA

20

TOTAL

100

100

50

NIFT UG Selection Process Weightage

The weightage assigned to different components in the NIFT 2026 entrance exam for B.Des and B.FTech is given in the table below.

NIFT B.Des and B.FTech Weightage

B.Des

B.F.Tech

B. F.Tech candidates opting for B.Des

Exam

Weightage

Exam

Weightage

Exam

Weightage

GAT

30 %

GAT (Sec –A)

30 %

GAT (Sec –A)

30 %

CAT

50 %

GAT (Sec –B)

70 %

CAT

50 %

Situation Test

20 %

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--

Situation Test

20 %

TOTAL

100 %

TOTAL

100 %

TOTAL

100 %

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is a good score in NIFT 2026?
A:

A good score in NIFT 2026 is around 70+ marks out of 100 for B.Des and 100+ marks out of 150 for B.FTech.

Q: What are the components in the NIFT B.Des entrance exam?
A:

The components in the NIFT BDes entrance exam include the GAT, CAT, and the situation test.

Q: What are the components in the NIFT BFTech entrance exam?
A:

The components in the NIFT BFTech entrance exam are GAT sections A and B.

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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.

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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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According to the sources, the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) entrance exam for 2026 will be held in February 2026. Also, the registration period may open from November 2025.

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