The NIFT Srinagar cutoff 2026 will be released after the completion of official counselling rounds on the NIFT admissions portal. Until then, candidates can refer to the 2024 and 2025 final closing ranks to estimate their admission chances for UG and PG programmes.
This article covers the expected cutoff for 2026 (based strictly on 2024 and 2025 trends), previous year cutoff data, category wise closing ranks, seat intake for 2026, and steps to check the official cutoff online. The data provided in this article is taken from NIFT Admissions.
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NIFT Srinagar 2026 Expected Cutoff
The expected cutoff for 2026 is projected strictly based on the final closing ranks of 2024 and 2025.
Expected Closing Rank 2026 (Open Category - All India Quota)
NIFT Srinagar Previous Year Cutoff Trends
To understand competition levels at NIFT Srinagar, comparing 2024 and 2025 final ranks gives a clear picture.Trend shows that Fashion Communication and Fashion Design remain comparatively competitive, while Textile and Accessory Design extend to higher ranks in later rounds. PG (MFM) has remained stable across both years.
Final Closing Rank Comparison (Open Category - All India Quota)
NIFT Srinagar UG Cutoff 2025
Here are the official UG closing ranks for NIFT Srinagar in 2025, covering both Round 3 and the Spot Round under the All India Quota. These ranks show how competitive each B.Des programme was across different categories. Looking at both rounds together also helps you see how the cutoff shifted in the later stages of counselling.
NIFT Srinagar PG Cutoff 2025
NIFT Srinagar UG Cutoff 2024
Here are the official UG closing ranks for NIFT Srinagar in 2024 under the All India Quota. These final round ranks reflect the level of competition across different B.Des programs and categories. Reviewing this data helps understand how admission trends moved during the 2024 counselling process.
NIFT Srinagar PG Cutoff 2024
The 2024 PG cutoff for NIFT Srinagar shows how the MFM closing rank moved across counselling rounds. In the main rounds, the Open category closed between 499 and 529, while the final Round 5 extended up to 957. This variation clearly reflects how seat movement in later rounds pushed the closing rank higher.
NIFT Srinagar Seat Intake 2026
For the 2026 admission cycle, NIFT Srinagar offers a total of 46 seats in each programme, including regular and state domicile categories. The distribution below shows how seats are allocated across UG and PG courses as per the official seat matrix.
As per the official Seat Matrix 2026: NIFT Admissions
Total Seats at NIFT Srinagar 2026
- Regular Seats: 170
- State Domicile Seats: 60
- Total Seats: 230
How to Check NIFT Cutoff Online
- Visit https://nift.admissions.nic.in
- Click on the Counselling / Opening & Closing Rank section
- Select the admission year
- Download the cutoff PDF
- Check your category and programs closing rank
NIFT Srinagar Cutoff - FAQs
What rank is required for NIFT Srinagar admission?
For Open category, UG programmes generally closed between 2300 - 3900 depending on course and round.
What is the cutoff for MFM at NIFT Srinagar?
In 2025, Open category closed at 552 in Round 3 and extended to 953 in Spot Round.
Does the cutoff change every year?
Yes. It depends on exam difficulty, number of applicants and seat availability.
Is cutoff different for each category?
Yes. Separate ranks are released for Open, OBC, SC, ST and Gen-EWS categories.
Is there a separate cutoff for domicile quota?
Yes. Separate closing ranks are released for All India Quota and Jammu/Kashmir/Ladakh quota.
When will NIFT Srinagar cutoff 2026 be released?
After completion of each counselling round on the official admissions portal.
Does the counselling round affect the NIFT Srinagar cutoff?
Yes. Cutoff ranks vary in each counselling round. Later rounds and spot rounds usually show higher closing ranks due to seat vacancies.
Is the cutoff different for All India Quota and Jammu/Kashmir/Ladakh Quota?
Yes. Separate opening and closing ranks are released for All India Quota and domicile quotas, and the cutoff may differ for each.

