The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) 2026 final results have been released, allowing candidates to check their cumulative scores, All India Ranks, and merit positions online.With the declaration of the final results, the admission process for NIFT campuses across India will now move to the next stage—centralised counselling and seat allotment. Candidates who appeared for the Situation Test, Studio Test, and Personal Interview rounds can now access their scorecards through the official admission portal.The final NIFT 2026 merit list has been prepared by combining candidates’ performances across different stages of the entrance examination process. The assessment measures both creative ability and general aptitude, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of applicants seeking admission to design and fashion technology programmes.For Bachelor of Design (B.Des) programmes, scores were calculated using the Creative Ability Test (CAT), General Ability Test (GAT), and Situation Test. For Master of Design (M.Des) courses, the final score includes marks from the GAT, CAT, and Personal Interview. Admission to Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.FTech) programmes is based solely on GAT scores.
NIFT result 2026: Steps to download scorecards
Candidates can follow the steps elucidated here to download the NIFT result 2026 on the official website:
- Visit the official NIFT admission portal.
- Click on the “NIFT 2026 Final Scorecard” link available on the homepage.
- Enter the Application Number and Date of Birth or password.
- Fill in the security captcha and submit the details.
- View the scorecard, Common Merit Rank (CMR), and category rank.
- Download and save the result for future admission and verification processes.
Candidates can click on the link provided here to download the NIFT Stage 2 result 2026.Here is the official notice.