NTA has declared the NIFT Final Result 2026 for Stage 2 on June 3! Check your All India Rank, scorecard details, and counseling schedule.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially declared the NIFTEE 2026 Final (Stage-II) Results on June 3, 2026. This announcement marks the conclusion of the highly competitive national entrance cycle for the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT).
Candidates who successfully cleared the Stage 1 written exams (GAT and CAT) and subsequently appeared for the Stage 2 practical assessments—the Situation Test for undergraduate programs and Group Discussions/Personal Interviews (GD/PI) for postgraduate programs—can now access their final ranks and scorecards online. The release of the cumulative merit list opens the doors to centralized online counseling for approximately 5,200 seats across 19 premier NIFT campuses in India, including top-tier hubs like New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai.
NTA NIFTEE Final Result 2026: Key Overview
| Exam Event / Detail | Official Live Information |
| Exam Authority | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Result Declaration Status | OUT (Released June 3, 2026) |
| Courses Offered | B.Des, B.F.Tech, M.Des, M.F.M., M.F.Tech, Artisan, and NLEA |
| Stage 2 Evaluation Period | April 6 – April 11 (PG) | April 26, 2026 (UG) |
| Required Login Credentials | Application Number & Password / Date of Birth |
| Official Result Portal | exams.nta.nic.in/niftee |
How the NIFTEE 2026 Final Score is Calculated
The final Common Merit Rank (CMR) and category ranks are derived using a strictly weighted combination of your performance across the multi-stage exam structure:
- Bachelor of Design (B.Des):
- Creative Ability Test (CAT): 50%
- General Ability Test (GAT): 30%
- Stage 2 Situation Test: 20%
- Master of Design (M.Des):
- Creative Ability Test (CAT): 40%
- General Ability Test (GAT): 30%
- Stage 2 Personal Interview / GD: 30%
- Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech): Evaluated 100% solely on the Stage 1 GAT score. There is no Stage 2 examination for regular B.F.Tech tracks.
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Download NIFT Stage-II Scorecard
Follow these simple instructions to fetch your consolidated rank card from the NTA web servers:
- Visit the Official Hub: Open your browser and navigate directly to the NTA NIFTEE examination page at exams.nta.nic.in/niftee.
- Locate the Active Link: On the homepage dashboard, click on the flashing notification link titled “NIFT 2026 Final Result / Scorecard.”
- Provide Identity Credentials: On the secure candidate login portal, key in your unique Application Number (the 11-digit number generated at registration). Input your Password or your registered Date of Birth (DOB).
- Security Captcha Check: Carefully type the displayed alphanumeric security pin exactly as shown into the required text field.
- View and Save: Hit the “Submit” button. Your comprehensive scorecard reflecting your subject scores, section-wise marks, Common Merit Rank (CMR), and Category Rank will render on screen. Download the PDF and print a few copies for the document verification rounds.
What Details Are Mentioned on the NIFT Rank Card?
Review your downloaded document to confirm that the auto-populated data displays correctly:
- Candidate’s Full Name and Roll Number
- Unique Application Number & Registered Category/Domicile Status
- Applied Program (e.g., B.Des, M.F.M.)
- Sectional Breakdown (CAT, GAT, and Situation Test/PI Scores)
- Common Merit Rank (All India Rank – AIR)
- Category Merit Rank (if applicable)
- Qualifying Status for Admissions
What’s Next? Centralized Online Counseling 2026
Now that the NIFT scorecards are live, the next phase is the online e-counseling and seat allotment procedure managed through the centralized admissions network.
- Registration and Choice Filling: The registration link for online choice filling is expected to go live on the official portal during the last week of June 2026.
- Counseling Rounds: There will be 3 regular continuous rounds of electronic seat allocation, followed by a dedicated spot round in the second week of August 2026 to fill any remaining vacant seats across the 19 campuses.
- Campus Predictor Metrics: Keep an eye on previous closing rank trends. Top campuses like NIFT Delhi and NIFT Mumbai typically close within the top 100 to 200 ranks for highly competitive branches like Fashion Design and Fashion Communication.