NIFTEE answer key 2026- NTA has released the provisional NIFTEE 2026 answer key in online mode. Candidates can download the NIFTEE 2026 answer key and response sheet at exams.nta.nic.in/NIFTEE. They will need their login credentials like application number and password to download the NIFTEE answer key pdf. The last date to challenge the provisional answer key of NIFTEE 2026 is February 19. The provisional NIFTEE answer key helps candidates estimate their scores before the final result. The National Testing Agency conducted the NIFTEE 2026 on February 8 (Sunday) in Computer Based Test (CBT) and Paper Based Test (PBT) mode at around 129 test centres across about 97 cities in India. Read the article to know all details on the NIFTEE exam answer key.
NIFTEE Answer Key 2026 – Provisional Released
NTA released the NIFTEE 2026 provisional answer key on February 16, 2026. Candidates can access it through the official website, exams.nta.nic.in/NIFTEE. The challenge window will close on February 19, 2026 (up to 11:50 PM). Candidates must raise objections within this deadline. If candidates find any errors, they can submit objections online. They must pay Rs. 500 per question to challenge the answer. The fee is non-refundable. Authorities will not accept objections after the deadline or through offline modes like post or email.
NIFTEE Answer Key 2026 Release Date
| Events | Date |
| NIFTEE 2026 Exam Date | February 8, 2026 |
| Release of Provisional Answer Key | February 17 |
| Last Date to Submit Challenge | February 19 |
| Result Date | April 2026 |
How to Download NIFTEE Answer Key 2026?
Candidates have to follow the simple steps to download the NIFTEE 2026 answer key pdf
- Visit the official NIFTEE website.
- Click on the link “Answer Key Challenge for NIFT (UG/PG/NLEA)”
- Enter the application and Password.
- View and download the answer key PDF.
- Print it for future reference.
How to Challenge NIFT Answer Key 2026?
Candidates can challenge the NIFT answer key 2026 between February 17 to 19, 2026.
- Log in to your account.
- Select the question you want to challenge.
- Upload valid justification.
- Pay Rs. 500 per objection.
- Submit before the last date.
Experts will review all objections. If they find a challenge valid, they will revise the answer key and publish the final version.
NIFTEE 2026 Exam Weightage
Here is the course-wise weightage:
Bachelor of Design (B.Des)
- CAT – 50%
GAT – 30% - Situation Test – 20%
Master of Design (M.Des)
- CAT- 40%
- GAT – 30%
- Personal Interview – 30%
Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech)
- GAT – 100%
Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech)
- GAT – 70%
- Personal Interview – 30%
NIFTEE 2026 Reservation Criteria
NIFTEE follows government reservation norms. Candidates must provide a valid and verified category certificate.
| Category | Reservation |
| GEN-EWS | 10% |
| SC | 15% |
| ST | 7.5% |
| OBC-NCL | 27% |
| PWD | 5% |
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