NTA NIFTEE 2026 answer key released: Check direct link and steps to raise objections here

NIFTEE 2026 answer key: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the provisional answer keys and recorded responses for the National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Examination (NIFTEE) 2026.

Candidates who appeared for the entrance examination can now check the answer key and their recorded responses on the official website exams.nta.nic.in/niftee/.

NIFTEE 2026 answer key challenge window

Candidates who are not satisfied with the provisional answer key can submit objections within the given time period.

• Challenge window: February 17 to February 19, 2026
• Last date and time: Up to 11:50 PM on February 19, 2026

Challenges submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.

Direct link to download NIFTEE 2026 answer key is here.

NIFTEE 2026 objection fee

To raise an objection, candidates must pay a non-refundable fee of Rs 200 per question. The payment can be made through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI.

Remember that no challenge will be accepted without successful payment of the processing fee.

Courses covered under NIFTEE 2026

The answer key has been released for candidates seeking admission to programmes including:

• Bachelor of Design
• Bachelor of Fashion Technology
• Master of Design
• Master of Fashion Management
• Master of Fashion Technology

The examination was conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode across multiple centres in India.

How to raise objections to NIFTEE 2026 answer key

Candidates can follow these simple steps to challenge the answer key:

• Visit exams.nta.nic.in/niftee/
• Click on ‘Challenge(s) regarding Answer Key’
• Log in using your Application Number and Password, and enter the security PIN
• Click on ‘Challenge(s) regarding Answer Key’ again
• Select the Question ID you want to challenge
• Choose the option you believe is correct
• Upload supporting documents in one single PDF file (if required)
• Click on ‘Save your claim and Pay Fee Finally’
• Pay Rs 200 per question to submit the objection

What happens after objections are reviewed?

All challenges will be reviewed by subject experts.

• If a challenge is found correct, the answer key will be revised
• The final answer key will be prepared after reviewing all objections
• The NIFTEE 2026 result will be declared based on the final answer key
• Candidates will not be informed individually about the acceptance or rejection of objections

Important advisory for candidates
NTA has advised candidates to regularly visit the official websites for updates: nta.ac.in, and exams.nta.nic.in/niftee/

For any difficulty related to the answer key challenge, candidates can contact NTA NIFTEE Answer Key Challenge helpdesk at 011-40759000 or email niftee@nta.ac.in.
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