Admit Card, Answer Key and Results
NIFT Result and Final Merit
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.