The National Testing Agency (NTA) closed the NIFT objection window on February 19, 2026. Candidates are no longer permitted to raise objections against the NIFT Answer Key 2026. The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) had made the provisional answer key available for both UG and PG programmes, enabling applicants to verify their responses using the response sheet and calculate their probable scores. The challenge window remained open from February 17, 2026, until February 19, 2026, at 11:50 PM.
What Happens After the NIFT Objection Window Closes?
Here is the updated timeline
and key details following the closure of the objection window:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| NIFT 2026 Provisional Answer Key | 17 February 2026 |
| NIFT Provisional Answer Key : Objection Window | February 17 2026 to 19 February 2026 |
| Status of Objection Window | Closed |
| NIFT 2026 Final Answer Key | Can be released |
| NIFT Stage 1 Result | March – April 2026 |
When Will NTA Announce the
NIFT 2026 Result?
With the objection window now closed, the NTA is expected to declare the Stage 1 results in March or April 2026. In the previous year, the result was announced on April 22, 2026. The final answer key may be published along with the results on the official NTA NIFT website. The scorecard will display marks obtained in both the NIFT GAT and CAT examinations. As per current expectations, the NIFT 2026 result is likely to be declared in the third week of April 2026.