NIFT Entrance Exam 2026 Answer Key Released NTA Opens Objection Window Check Details
The National Testing Agency has released the provisional answer key and recorded response sheet for NIFT Entrance Examination 2026. Candidates who appeared for the NIFTEE 2026 exam can now review their responses and challenge the answer key within the stipulated timeline through the official portal.
The answer key has been published for the General Ability Test Shift 1 conducted for admission to undergraduate postgraduate and lateral entry programmes in the National Institute of Fashion Technology for the academic session 2026-27.
Official Website to Check NIFT 2026 Answer Key
Candidates can access the answer key question papers and response sheets online at the official NTA NIFT portal
https://exams.nta.nic.in/niftee
Applicants must log in using their Application Number and Password to download their responses and verify answers.
NIFT 2026 Exam Overview
The NIFT Entrance Examination 2026 was conducted on 8 February 2026 in both Computer Based Test and Paper Based Test modes.
The examination took place across 129 centres in 97 cities in Hindi and English mediums to accommodate candidates nationwide.
The exam was held for admission into the following programmes
Bachelor of Design BDes
Bachelor of Fashion Technology BFTech
Master of Design MDes
Master of Fashion Technology MFTech
Master of Fashion Management MFM
NIFT Lateral Entry Admission NLEA programmes
Answer Key Challenge Window Dates
NTA has opened the objection window for candidates who wish to challenge any answer in the provisional key.
Challenge Period
17 February to 19 February 2026 up to 11:50 PM
Candidates must submit objections within this period as no representations will be accepted after the deadline.
Challenge Fee Details
To raise objections candidates are required to pay a non refundable processing fee of ₹200 per question challenged.
Payment can be made through
Debit Card
Credit Card
Net Banking
UPI
No challenge will be considered without payment of the required fee and submissions through any offline mode will not be accepted.
What Happens After Raising Objections
After the objection window closes subject experts will review all challenges submitted by candidates. If any objection is found valid
The answer key will be revised
The correction will be applied to all candidates
Final answer key will be prepared
Results will be declared based on the revised key
NTA has clarified that individual candidates will not be informed separately about acceptance or rejection of their challenges. The final key released after expert review will be binding.
How to Download NIFT 2026 Answer Key
Candidates can follow these steps to access their answer key and response sheet
Visit the official website
https://exams.nta.nic.in/niftee
Click on the link for NIFT 2026 Answer Key and Response Sheet
Login using Application Number and Password
View recorded responses and provisional answers
Download and save the document for reference
Important Instructions for Candidates
Candidates should carefully compare their recorded responses with the provisional answer key before submitting any challenge. Supporting documents must be uploaded if required while raising objections.
The final answer key will be released after evaluation of objections and will be used to prepare the NIFT 2026 result. No further grievance regarding answer keys will be entertained after finalisation.
Helpdesk and Contact Details
If candidates face difficulty while accessing the answer key or submitting objections they may contact the NTA helpdesk
Helpline Number
011 40759000
Email
nift@nta.ac.in
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for updates regarding final answer key result and further admission stages.
What Next After NIFT Answer Key 2026
Following the release of the final answer key NTA will declare the NIFT 2026 result. Qualified candidates will proceed to the next stages such as Situation Test Studio Test or Personal Interview depending on the programme applied for.
This stage is crucial as admissions to prestigious NIFT campuses are based on combined performance in written and subsequent evaluation rounds.
FAQs on NIFT 2026 Answer Key
Q1 When was the NIFT 2026 answer key released
The provisional answer key was released on 17 February 2026.
Q2 What is the last date to challenge the answer key
Candidates can raise objections till 19 February 2026 11:50 PM.
Q3 How much fee is required to challenge a question
A fee of ₹200 per question must be paid online.
Q4 Where can I download the NIFT 2026 answer key
You can download it from
https://exams.nta.nic.in/niftee
Q5 Will the fee be refunded if my objection is rejected
No the challenge fee is non refundable.
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