NIFT 2026 Final Answer Key and Result are expected to be released in the third week of April 2026. The National Testing Agency will publish both on the official website. Candidates will be able to access them using their login credentials. The final answer key will be released along with the Stage 1 result. Once published, it cannot be challenged.
NIFT 2026 Final Answer Key Release Date and Access Details
The NIFT Final Answer Key 2026 is likely to be available in the third week of April 2026. It will be published on the official website, nift.ac.in. Candidates can download the final answer key and question paper PDF by logging in with their Application ID and password. The final key will be binding, and no objections will be accepted after its release. The important events related to the answer key and result are listed below.
- NIFT 2026 Provisional Answer Key: 17 February 2026
- Objection Window: 17 February 2026 to 19 February 2026 (11:50 PM)
- Status of Objection Window: Closed
- NIFT 2026 Final Answer Key: Third week of April 2026 (Tentative)
- NIFT Stage 1 Result: March–April 2026 (Expected)
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How to Download NIFT Final Answer Key 2026?
Candidates must follow the official procedure to download the final answer key once it is released. The step-by-step process is provided below:
- Visit the official website.
- Click on the NIFT 2026 Final Answer Key link.
- Enter Roll Number, Programme Name, and Date of Birth.
- Submit the details to log in.
- Download the displayed answer key PDF.
The final answer key will reflect revisions made after reviewing objections submitted during the provisional phase.
NIFT 2026 Objection Window Closed
NTA closed the objection window on 19 February 2026. The provisional answer key was released on 17 February 2026, and candidates were allowed to raise objections until 19 February 2026 (11:50 PM). During this period, candidates could review their response sheet and estimate their probable scores for both GAT and CAT papers. No further challenges will now be entertained.
NIFT 2026 Stage 1 Result Date
The NIFT Stage 1 result is expected between March and April 2026. Last year, the result was declared on 22 April 2026. The upcoming result will include marks secured in General Ability Test (GAT) and Creative Ability Test (CAT). Candidates who qualify Stage 1 will proceed to the next stage of the admission process, including situation test or interview, depending on the programme. Further updates regarding the merit list and counselling schedule will be released after the declaration of results.