NIFT 2026 Answer Key Released Challenge Window Open Till February 19
The National Testing Agency has released the provisional answer key and recorded response sheet for the NIFT Entrance Examination 2026. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now check their responses, compare them with the official answers, and raise objections if they find any discrepancies.
The answer key has been issued for the General Ability Test GAT, allowing students to estimate their probable scores before the declaration of results. This step ensures transparency in evaluation and gives candidates an opportunity to challenge doubtful answers within the given time frame.
Direct Link to Check NIFT 2026 Answer Key
Candidates can access the answer key and response sheet through the official website
https://exams.nta.nic.in/niftee
Login using Application Number and Password to view the documents.
Challenge Window Dates
Start Date to Raise Objections
17 February 2026
Last Date to Submit Challenges
19 February 2026 up to 11:50 PM
No challenges will be accepted after the deadline, so candidates must complete the process within the stipulated period.
Fee for Challenging Answer Key
To submit an objection, candidates must pay a non-refundable processing fee of ₹200 per question challenged.
Payment can be made via
Debit Card
Credit Card
Net Banking
UPI
Challenges without payment or submitted through offline mode will not be considered.
How to Challenge NIFT 2026 Answer Key
Candidates can follow these steps to raise objections:
1 Visit the official website https://exams.nta.nic.in/niftee
2 Click on the link for Answer Key Challenge
3 Login using Application Number Password and Security PIN
4 Select the question you wish to challenge
5 Upload supporting documents in a single PDF file if required
6 Save your claim and proceed to payment
7 Pay the required fee and submit
8 Download confirmation for future reference
Recorded Responses and Question Papers Available
Along with the answer key, NTA has also uploaded:
Candidate response sheets
Question papers
Recorded answers marked during the exam
These documents help candidates carefully analyze their performance and verify answers before submitting objections.
What Happens After the Challenge Process
All objections will be reviewed by a panel of subject experts. If a challenge is found valid:
The answer key will be revised
The correction will be applied to all candidates
If objections are not valid, the original answer will remain unchanged. The final answer key released after review will be binding, and no further grievances will be entertained.
Result Preparation After Final Answer Key
NTA will prepare the NIFT 2026 result based on the final revised answer key. Candidates will not receive individual communication regarding acceptance or rejection of their objections.
After results are declared, shortlisted candidates will proceed to the next admission stages such as Situation Test Studio Test or Interview depending on the programme.
NIFT 2026 Examination Overview
Exam Name
NIFT Entrance Examination 2026
Exam Date
8 February 2026
Mode of Exam
Computer Based Test CBT and Paper Based Test PBT
Exam Centres
129 centres across 97 cities
Courses Covered
BDes BFTech MDes MFTech MFM and lateral entry admissions
FAQs
Q1 Where can I download the NIFT 2026 answer key
You can download it from the official website https://exams.nta.nic.in/niftee
Q2 What is the last date to challenge the answer key
The last date is 19 February 2026 till 11:50 PM
Q3 How much fee is required to raise an objection
₹200 per question challenged
Q4 Is the objection fee refundable
No the fee is non-refundable
Q5 When will the final result be declared
The result will be announced after the release of the final answer key.
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