NIFT Bengaluru 2026 Round 2 Expected Cutoff: B.Des and B.FTech

NIFT Bengaluru 2026 Round 2 seat allotment result is expected on July 7, 2026, and the choice filling and modification window is open from July 3 to July 5 at nift.admissions.nic.in.

Based on 2025 counselling trends, B.Des Fashion Communication is the most competitive programme at NIFT Bengaluru with a General category closing rank of around 135 in Round 2. B.Des Knitwear Design closes above rank 900 and is the most accessible B.Des specialisation at this campus. B.FTech Apparel Production closed at rank 177 in Round 2 of 2025. The 2026 Round 2 expected cutoff ranks in this article are based on 2025 data and will be updated when the official allotment result is declared on July 7.

• Round 2 choice filling and modification window: July 3 to July 5, 2026
• Round 2 seat allotment result: July 7, 2026
• Admission fee payment after Round 2 allotment: July 7 to July 9, 2026
• Only students who selected the slide or float option in Round 1 can modify preferences in Round 2
• NIFT Bengaluru offers 5 B.Des specialisations and 1 B.FTech programme

NIFT Bengaluru 2026 Round 2 Key Dates

The NIFT 2026 counselling Round 2 process begins with choice filling on July 3. Students who chose the slide or float option after Round 1 allotment can add, remove or rearrange their campus-programme preferences through July 5. The allotment result is declared on July 7 and fee payment must be completed by July 9.

B.Des Programme-Wise Expected Cutoff Rank (General Category)

NIFT Bengaluru offers five B.Des specialisations. Fashion Communication has historically been the most competitive programme at this campus, closing at the lowest rank each year. Knitwear Design remains the most accessible B.Des option. The expected 2026 Round 2 closing ranks below are based on 2025 Round 2 trends and are not official figures.

These expected closing ranks are based on 2025 Round 2 data. Actual 2026 Round 2 results will be declared on July 7 at nift.admissions.nic.in.

B.FTech Apparel Production Expected Cutoff Rank

NIFT Bengaluru offers B.FTech in Apparel Production. In 2025 the General category closing rank moved from 119 in Round 1 to 177 in Round 2 as seats freed by non-reporting students re-entered the pool. Students with a rank in the 170-200 range can expect a realistic chance at this programme in Round 2 of 2026 based on past trends.

B.FTech Apparel Production prepares students for the production and manufacturing side of the fashion industry. Its General category closing rank is consistently lower than most B.Des specialisations at NIFT Bengaluru, making it one of the more competitive programmes at this campus.

Category-Wise Expected Closing Rank at NIFT Bengaluru

Reserved category closing ranks at NIFT Bengaluru are significantly higher (more relaxed) than General category ranks. The table below shows 2025 Round 2 actual closing ranks for B.Des Fashion Design and B.FTech Apparel Production across categories, serving as the reference for 2026 Round 2 estimates.

The official OR-CR document for all programmes and categories will be published on nift.admissions.nic.in after Round 2 allotment is declared on July 7.

Factors That Affect NIFT Bengaluru Cutoff

The actual cutoff rank for each programme at NIFT Bengaluru shifts each year. Key factors driving these changes are:

• Number of applicants: A rise in total NIFTEE applicants pushes General category closing ranks lower, increasing competition at top-demand programmes.
• Seat intake: Any change in sanctioned seats for a programme directly shifts the closing rank.
• Choice filling pattern: If more students prioritise Fashion Communication or Fashion Design, those programmes see tighter closing ranks.
• Round 2 vacancies: Seats declined or not accepted after Round 1 re-enter the pool in Round 2 and can make some programmes slightly more accessible.
• Category-specific seats: OBC, SC and ST cutoffs depend on the number of reserved seats and the eligible applicant pool in each category.

How to Check NIFT 2026 Round 2 Seat Allotment

Round 2 seat allotment results will be available from July 7, 2026, on the official admissions portal. Follow these steps:

1. Visit nift.admissions.nic.in.
2. Click Login and enter your application number and password.
3. Select Seat Allotment from your dashboard.
4. Your Round 2 allotment status and the allotted campus-programme combination will be displayed.
5. Download and save the allotment letter for future reference.
6. If allotted a seat, submit your willingness and pay the admission fee between July 7 and July 9, 2026.