The NIFT 2026 Provisional Answer Key is expected between February 15 and February 25, 2026 . The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) administered the NIFT 2026 entrance exam on February 8, 2026. The exam covered undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Candidates can use the answer key to estimate their scores. The official answer key will be released on the NIFT website, nift.ac.in.
Answer Key Release Trends
Historically, NIFT releases the provisional answer key about one week after the exam. In 2025, the NIFT exam occurred on February 9. The provisional answer key followed on February 15, 2025. This trend suggests a similar timeline for the 2026 exam. Candidates should monitor the official website for the exact release date.
What the Answer Key Covers
The provisional answer key will be available for both the General Ability Test (GAT) and the Creative Ability Test (CAT) sections. Candidates will have an opportunity to review the answers provided for each question. This allows for a self-assessment of performance.
Expected Release Dates Based on Past Years
Analysis of the last three years’ answer key releases indicates the following expected window:
| Particular | Expected Release Date |
|---|---|
| NIFT 2026 Provisional Answer Key (Initial Release) | February 15 – 21, 2026 |
| NIFT 2026 Provisional Answer Key (Final Expected Date) | By February 25, 2026 |
Candidates can raise objections to the provisional answer key if they identify any discrepancies. The institute will review these objections before releasing the final answer key.