NIFT 2026: Download Provisional Answer Key PDF at exams.nta.nic.in/niftee; Raise Objection by Feb 19

The exam was conducted on February 8 across 97 cities.Candidates who appeared for various UG and PG programmes—including B.Des., B.F.Tech., M.Des., M.F.M., and M.F.Tech. can now access their Shift 1 (General Ability Test) papers on exams.nta.nic.in/niftee. The window to challenge the answer keys is open from February 17 to February 19, 2026 (until 11:50 PM).

Access the key, along with your official question papers and response sheets, by logging into the official portal using their Application ID and Password. This transparency allows NIFT 2026 students to calculate their probable scores and, if necessary, raise objections against specific answers for a non-refundable fee of INR 200 per question. If a challenge is validated by experts, the key will be revised for all candidates, and these finalized keys will serve as the absolute basis for the upcoming results.

How to Download and Challenge the NIFT 2026 Provisional Answer Key? 

The answer key for the NIFT 2026 can be downloaded and challenged by the process below: 

• Step 1: Navigate to the NTA NIFT website. 

• Step 2: Enter your Application Number and Password/Date of Birth. 

• Step 3: Save the Answer Key and your Response Sheet to compare them. 

• Step 4: Add marks for correct answers and deduct marks for incorrect ones. 

• Step 5: If you spot an error, select the question ID, upload supporting evidence, and pay the processing fee before the window closes. 

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Following the review of challenges, the NIFT 2026 Final Answer Key will be released by the NTA as the conclusive reference for scoring. This final version is absolute and cannot be contested. Once published, the NIFT 1st Stage results are announced, serving as the gateway for shortlisted candidates to advance to Stage 2, which includes the Situation Test for B.Des or Personal Interviews for PG programs.