NIFT Entrance Exam
Updated: Oct 9, 2026
NIFT Cutoff 2027: Campus-Wise Opening & Closing Ranks, Category Trends & Benchmarks
The NIFT Cutoff 2027 represents the minimum Common Merit Rank (CMR) and Category Rank required by candidates to secure admission into specific academic programs across NIFT campuses. Cutoffs are released campus-wise and program-wise after each round of centralized seat allocation.
Factors Determining NIFT Cutoffs
The opening and closing ranks fluctuate every admission cycle based on several interdependent factors:
- Total Number of Applicants: Overall candidates appearing for NIFTEE across courses.
- Difficulty Level of Examination: Relative toughness of CAT prompts and GAT questions.
- Seat Matrix: Campus-wise seat availability across popular specializations like Fashion Communication and Fashion Design.
- Campus Preference Trends: Historical preference for tier-1 campuses including NIFT New Delhi, NIFT Mumbai, and NIFT Bengaluru.
- Reservation Quotas: Statutory seat distribution across General, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS, and PwD classifications.
Campus-Wise Expected Cutoff Trends (B.Des General Category CMR)
| NIFT Campus | Top Program (Fashion Design / Communication) | Expected Closing Rank (CMR) |
|---|---|---|
| NIFT New Delhi | Fashion Design / Fashion Communication | AIR 80 – 250 |
| NIFT Mumbai | Fashion Design / Accessory Design | AIR 120 – 450 |
| NIFT Bengaluru | Fashion Communication / Textile Design | AIR 180 – 600 |
| NIFT Chennai | Fashion Design / Knitwear Design | AIR 400 – 950 |
| NIFT Hyderabad | Fashion Design / Accessory Design | AIR 450 – 1,100 |
| NIFT Gandhinagar | Fashion Design / Textile Design | AIR 500 – 1,250 |
| NIFT Kolkata | Fashion Design / Leather Design | AIR 600 – 1,400 |
| NIFT Bhopal | Fashion Design / Accessory Design | AIR 1,000 – 2,200 |
| NIFT Patna | Fashion Design / Textile Design | AIR 1,200 – 2,500 |
| NIFT Kangra / Srinagar / Shillong | B.Des All Specializations | AIR 2,000 – 3,500+ |
B.FTech Expected Closing Ranks
For the Bachelor of Fashion Technology (Apparel Production) program, cutoff ranks for General Category candidates typically align with these ranges:
- NIFT New Delhi: AIR 50 – 200
- NIFT Bengaluru: AIR 150 – 400
- NIFT Gandhinagar: AIR 300 – 700
- NIFT Chennai / Kolkata: AIR 400 – 900
- NIFT Kannur / Patna / Bhubaneswar: AIR 800 – 1,600