NIFT 2026 Answer Key Soon: Download Guide & Objection Window

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will soon release the NIFT 2026 provisional answer key for the GAT paper on the official portal exams.nta.nic.in/NIFTEE after conducting the Stage 1 entrance exam on 8 February 2026. Candidates should use the key to estimate scores and raise objections, if needed.

NIFT 2026 Answer Key: Expected Release & Platform

The provisional answer key for the NIFT 2026 Stage 1 exam is expected to be released in mid-February 2026, likely around 15 February 2026, on exams.nta.nic.in/NIFTEE. This release will include the official answers for the GAT section of the exam, allowing candidates to tally their responses. No official announcement has specified the exact time; candidates are advised to keep checking the portal frequently.

How to Download the NIFT 2026 Provisional Answer Key

Candidates can follow these steps to access the NIFT 2026 answer key once it is released:

1. Visit the NTA NIFT answer key portal at exams.nta.nic.in/NIFTEE.
2. Find and click the answer key download link for 2026.
3. Enter registration number, date of birth and other required credentials.
4. View the answer key on the screen.
5. Save/print the PDF for future reference.

Candidates should also download the response sheet and question paper once available, to check all answers carefully.

NIFT 2026 Objections & Fee Details

After the provisional key is published, NTA will open an objection window during which candidates can challenge specific answers they believe are incorrect.

• Each objection must be filed online through the candidate portal.
• A non-refundable fee of INR 200 per question must be paid.
• Only objections submitted through the official portal will be considered.
• Objections cannot be filed once the draft key is replaced by the final answer key.

If an objection is accepted, adjustments will be made in the final answer key, and the objection fee may be refunded in such cases.

Using the NIFT 2026 Answer Key to Estimate Scores

Once the provisional key is out:

• Compare your recorded responses with the official key to tally correct answers.
• Apply the marking scheme to estimate scores and chances of qualifying for the next stage.

These estimates can help identify likely admission prospects before the official result is announced.

NIFT 2026 Final Answer Key & Result Timeline

After the objection period closes, NTA will review challenges and prepare the final answer key. This final key is used to calculate official scores and prepare the NIFT 2026 result, which is expected to be declared in March 2026.

What Happens Next After NIFT Answer Key?

Once the final key and results are published:

• Qualified candidates will be eligible for Stage 2 selection rounds such as situation tests or interviews, depending on the programme.
• Official scorecards and cut-offs will be available on the NIFT admission portal.