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NIFT Admit Card

Status (as of 16 October 2026): NIFT 2027 admit card dates are not announced. Details below follow the 2026 cycle.

The NIFT admit card is issued online only on the NTA NIFTEE portal. It is not sent by post.

Before the Exam

Document	2026 release (as reported)	What it shows
Exam city intimation slip	29 January 2026	Your exam city, to help you plan travel
Admit card	4 February 2026	Centre address, date, shift and reporting time

How to Download

Visit the NTA NIFTEE portal.
Log in with your application number and password or date of birth.
Download and print the admit card; check all details carefully.

What to Carry

Printed admit card
Original valid government photo ID
A passport-size photograph, if instructed on the admit card
PwD certificate, if applicable
For CAT: drawing materials as permitted in the instructions

2026 Exam Timings

Programme	Timing
B.Des	GAT 10:00 am – 12:00 noon · CAT 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
B.FTech, MFM, MFTech	GAT 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Key Takeaways
Admit card is online only on the NTA portal.
City slip comes about 10 days before the exam; the admit card a few days before.
Carry the admit card and an original photo ID.

Pro Tip: Read the instructions on the admit card carefully, especially the list of drawing materials allowed for CAT.

Source: NIFT 2026 Information Bulletin; city slip and admit card dates as reported by Careers360 (secondary)

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I download the NIFT admit card?

When was the NIFT 2026 admit card released?

On 4 February 2026, four days before the 8 February exam (as reported).

What should I carry to the NIFT exam?

The printed admit card, an original valid photo ID, and other items listed in the admit card instructions.

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NIFT Situation Test and Interview

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Stage 1 shortlists candidates for Stage 2. B.Des candidates take a Situation Test; M.Des, MFM and MFTech candidates face a Personal Interview. Stage 2 is held only for shortlisted candidates.

NIFT Stage 2: Situation Test and interview

Situation Test (B.Des)

The Situation Test is a hands-on test of a candidate’s skill for material handling and innovative ability. Candidates are given a situation and a set of materials and must create a model or 3D design, often with a short written explanation. Marks are typically given for the use of material, colour scheme, innovation, construction skill and overall presentation.

Weightage in B.Des final merit: 20%
2026 UG Stage 2 tests were held on 26 April 2026 (as reported)
Only the materials provided can be used, as per instructions

Personal Interview (PG)

PG candidates are interviewed on their academic background, career goals, communication and awareness of the field. For M.Des, the interview carries 30% of final merit; for MFM and MFTech, also 30%.

Stage 2 in 2026

Stage 2	Registered	Appeared
UG	12,065	10,432
PG	2,081	1,703

Key Takeaways
Situation Test (B.Des) checks material handling and 3D design ability — 20% weight.
PG interview carries 30% weight.
Stage 2 is only for candidates shortlisted after Stage 1.

Pro Tip: Practise building small models from paper, card, cloth and found materials in 1–2 hours. Speed, neatness and a clear idea score well in the Situation Test.

Source: NIFT Admission Guidelines 2026 (weightage); NIFT 2026 statistics and Stage 2 date as reported by Careers360 (secondary)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NIFT Situation Test?

A hands-on Stage 2 test for B.Des candidates, where you create a model or 3D design from given materials to show material handling and innovation.

What is the weightage of the Situation Test?

20% of B.Des final merit.

Do PG candidates take a Situation Test?

No. M.Des, MFM and MFTech candidates take a Personal Interview instead.

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NIFT Result and Final Merit

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NIFT results are declared in two steps: the Stage 1 result (shortlist for Situation Test / Interview) and the final result (merit list for counselling). The final merit combines all stages using the official weightage below.

Final Merit Weightage (NIFT Admission Guidelines 2026)

Programme	Weightage
B.Des	CAT 50% · GAT 30% · Situation Test 20%
B.FTech	GAT Section A 30% · GAT Section B 70%
B.FTech candidate opting for B.Des	GAT Section A 30% · CAT 50% · Situation Test 20%
M.Des (and MFM candidate opting for M.Des)	GAT Section A 30% · CAT 40% · Personal Interview 30%
MFM	GAT 70% · Personal Interview 30%
MFTech	GAT 70% · Personal Interview 30%

NIFT 2026 Result Dates

Result	Date
Final answer keys	23 March 2026 (NTA notice)
Stage 1 result	20 March 2026 (NTA notice)
Final result	Early June 2026 (NTA notice dated 4 June 2026)

How to Check the NIFT Result

Visit the NTA NIFTEE portal or nift.ac.in.
Log in with your application number and password / date of birth.
Download the scorecard showing your rank and category rank.

Key Takeaways
B.Des merit: CAT 50%, GAT 30%, Situation Test 20%.
B.FTech merit is based only on GAT (Section A 30%, Section B 70%).
PG merit includes a 30% interview component.

Pro Tip: For B.Des, a strong CAT can make up for an average GAT — it carries 50% of the final merit.

Source: NIFT Admission Guidelines 2026; NTA notices list (nta.ac.in)

Frequently Asked Questions

How is NIFT B.Des final merit calculated?

CAT 50%, GAT 30% and Situation Test 20%.

Is there a Situation Test for B.FTech?

No. B.FTech merit is based only on GAT: Section A 30% and Section B 70%.

When was the NIFT 2026 final result declared?

In early June 2026; NTA’s final result notice is dated 4 June 2026.

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