The final results for B.Des programs are prepared by giving weightage to the General Ability Test (GAT), Creative Ability Test (CAT), and Situation Test. For M.Des programs, the final results consider GAT, CAT, and Personal Interview performance.
After the final results are announced, candidates will participate in a centralized counseling process. It includes online registration, choice filling, and seat allocation based on merit rank and preferences. The counseling process involves multiple rounds followed by a spot round for any remaining seats.
Candidates can check their results by logging into the official websites (nift.ac.in or exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT) using their application number and date of birth.
No, candidates cannot request re-evaluation of their NIFT results. However, if there are discrepancies in the marks, candidates should contact the NTA authorities immediately.
NIFT 2025 scorecard will include total marks and qualifying status for the Situation Test or Personal Interview.
After the declaration of NIFT Result 2025, candidates who have secured a valid Common Merit Rank (CMR) must proceed to the centralized counselling and seat allocation process. Registration for e-counselling is mandatory and is open from 24 June to 1 July 2025, during which candidates must fill in their preferred programs and campuses, upload required documents, and pay the registration fee.
Earlier, the authorities announced the NIFT final results on 22 June 2025 on the official website at nift.ac.in result or exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT. Candidates who appeared for the NIFT Situation Test/Personal Interview can download the result using their NIFT login credentials, such as the application number and date of birth.
After the declaration of the NIFT Final Result 2025, shortlisted candidates must proceed to the counselling phase. This is important for securing admission to their chosen course and campus. The process begins with online registration, document upload, and verification, followed by choice filling and seat allotment across multiple rounds. Candidates need to pay the counselling registration fee and ensure all required documents are submitted as per the guidelines. Successful completion of these steps leads to final admission confirmation and reporting to the allotted NIFT campus.
The National Testing Agency declared the NIFT 2025 result (CAT & GAT) on the official website on 24th April 2025. After the NIFT 2025 Result, candidates who qualify will proceed to the next stages of the admission process. For B.Des aspirants, the next admission process involves a Situation Test, which assesses design skills and creativity. Further, M.Des aspirants will appear for the Personal Interview Round. Both the NIFT Situation Test and the Personal Interview carry significant weightage in the preparation of the final merit list. The final merit list will be made based on performance in both the written exams and the subsequent tests. Candidates who clear all stages are then invited to participate in counselling and seat allocation based on their final rank and preferences.
After NIFT Result 2025, candidates move forward to the next step, i.e., NIFT Situation Test 2025, which is conducted for B.Des aspirants only. Candidates have to clear the CAT and GAT written tests to be eligible for this round. The NIFT Situation Test carries a significant weightage of 20% in the preparation of the final merit lists.
The NIFT Situation Test 2025 will evaluate candidates based on their material handling, creativity, and innovative skills. Candidates have to construct a 3D model using the given materials. NIFT Situation Test will be held across various NIFT campuses, details of which will be provided on the official website. To perform well in this section, candidates should have a thorough knowledge of drawing concepts, space visualization, color scheme, and material usage. Your models will be judged on the following parameters.
Candidates who qualify for the NIFT Situation Test 2025, can overview the following pointers to get a grasp of what to expect in the test.
Candidates seeking admission to M.Des, MFM, and MFTech programs have to clear the NIFT Personal Interview Round 2025. It assesses candidates' communication skills, career orientation, and aptness for the course. The NIFT Personal Interview Round 2025 for postgraduate (PG) programs took place in Delhi from May 26 to 31 and on June 2 and 3, 2025. Shortlisted candidates can download their interview call letters from the official NIFT website. The interview evaluates parameters such as general awareness, creative thinking, and personal achievements. It carries a significant weightage of 30% in the final merit list. Candidates must focus on the following important aspects while preparing for the NIFT PI round.
After completing the NIFT 2025 selection rounds, including the written tests, Situation Test (ST), and Personal Interview (PI), the final merit list will be prepared based on the combined scores of these stages. NIFT Final Result 2025 will tentatively be announced in May 2025, determining candidates' eligibility for admission to various programs. Shortlisted candidates will attend the NIFT counselling process, where seat allocation will be based on merit rank, course preferences, and campus availability. Admission to NIFT campuses will then be finalized after meeting cutoff requirements and completing document verification.
Registration for NIFT 2025 Counselling and Seat Allocation began on 24 June 2025. Candidates who have secured a valid Common Merit Rank (CMR) in the entrance exam must register by 1 July 2025. Aspirants have to fill out and lock their preferred programs and campuses by 4 July 2025. The process includes multiple rounds of seat allotment and a final spot round, with the first allotment scheduled for 7 July 2025.
Seat allocation is based on merit rank, category, seat availability, and choices filled during registration, and candidates allotted a seat must pay a seat acceptance fee of Rs 1,83,200 by the deadline to confirm their admission. Withdrawal is allowed in regular rounds with a refund of the security deposit, but not in the spot round.