The long-awaited moment for design aspirants has finally arrived. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially declared the NIFT 2026 Stage 1 Results today, March 20, 2026.
At Pahal Design, we celebrate the hard work and creativity our students have poured into their preparation. This result is the first major milestone in your journey toward India’s premier fashion institutes.
To access your scorecard, follow these simple steps on the official NIFTEE portal:
Visit the Official Website: Go to exams.nta.nic.in/niftee.
Click the Result Link: Look for the “NIFTEE 2026 Stage 1 Score Card” link.
Enter Credentials: Use your Application Number and Password (or Date of Birth) to log in.
Download & Print: Once your result appears, download the scorecard and keep a printed copy for Stage 2 and the counseling process.
The Stage 1 results determine your eligibility for the next phase of the selection process. Here is what you need to know about the transition to Stage 2:
Shortlisting Ratio: Candidates have been shortlisted in a 1:4 ratio, meaning four candidates are selected for every available seat in each category. If you see “Shortlisted for Stage 2” on your scorecard, it’s time to shift gears immediately.
Stage 2 Requirements by Course:
B.Des: Situation Test (Hands-on material handling and model making).
M.Des / MFM / M.F.Tech: Personal Interview
B.F.Tech: There is no Stage 2 for B.F.Tech. Your final merit list will be prepared based on GAT scores and released separately.
Clearing Stage 1 is a fantastic achievement, but the Situation Test and Personal Interviews carry significant weightage (up to 20-30% of the final merit).
Our specialized Stage 2 Crash Courses are designed to help you master:
Material Handling: Learning to create innovative models using unconventional materials.
Concept Write-ups: Articulating your design thought process effectively in English.
Portfolio & Interview Prep: Building confidence and refining your career orientation for the panel.
Congratulations once again to all the successful candidates! For those who didn’t make it this time, remember that design is a journey of constant evolution—stay creative and keep pushing boundaries and for further.
The NIFT Result 2026 has been officially declared on the National Institute of Fashion Technology website. Candidates can now check their results online.
You can check your result on the official website: nift.ac.in by entering your application number and date of birth.
You need:
Application Number
Date of Birth
A rank under 1000 is generally considered good for top NIFT campuses and popular courses like B.Des.
Qualified candidates will move to:
Situation Test (for B.Des)
Personal Interview (for M.Des, MFM, M.Ftech)
Counselling and seat allotment
Yes, NIFT releases a merit list based on entrance exam performance and further selection rounds.
The expected cut-off varies, but generally:
Top institutes: Rank under 1000
Other institutes: Up to 10,000+
No, the result is available only online on the official website.
