NIFT Result 2026: Check Scorecard, Cutoff Marks & Counselling Process

The NIFT 2026 result will be declared online on the official NIFT admissions portal. The result shall include CAT, GAT, and Situation Test/Interview (as applicable) scores on which the final merit list will be prepared. A candidate can check the result by using his/her credentials.

The NIFT cutoff is the closing rank at which admission is offered to a particular course at a specific campus. Cutoffs are released after each round of counselling, which is based on the course and campus. Here, the table shows the cutoff details of NIFT 2024.

The NIFT 2026 counselling process is an admission procedure conducted to allocate seats to the candidates in design and fashion programs. It involves online registration, campus selection, document verification, seat allotment, and fee payment. Below is a step-by-step guide for the counselling process.

Step 1: Registration

• Visit the NIFT counselling portal. Enter into the portal using Form Number, Date of Birth, and Password.
• Participate in counselling either to register or to cancel registration.
• Keep the password safe for further use.

Step 2: Campus Choice

• Choose one campus out of the 16 NIFT campuses to appear for counselling.
• Choice must be given at the time of registration.

Step 3: Download Call Letter

• After registration, Step 5 will be activated, sending the system-generated Call Letter to SMS and email.
• Call Letter will include the following details: Reporting date, time, venue details, and contact details of the Nodal Officer.

 Step 4: Counselling

• The candidate must attend the counselling at the chosen campus in person.
• Reporting must be done at 09:30 AM on the prescribed date.
• All the original documents must be presented for verification.
• Document copies will be returned after verification. 

Step 5: Seat Allotment

• The seats are allotted in the presence of the Nodal Officer.
• The candidate selects the seat through a monitor interface.
• Soon after the candidate selects a seat, it is taken away from the pool of available seats.
• Candidates are called as per the common merit rank (CMR).

 Step 6: Fee Payment

• Pay the full admission fee immediately after seat allotment.
• If the candidate fails to pay, the seat is withdrawn and offered to the next rank holder.
• After the fee payment, the allotment letter is issued.
• The Admission Receipt is signed and handed over.
• The Course/Campus choice is final and cannot be changed.