NIFT Mumbai Round 1 cutoff 2026 for B.Des programmes is expected to range from closing rank 70 (Fashion Communication) to 600 (Knitwear Design) in the General category, based on 2025 official OR-CR data.
The National Institute of Fashion Technology, Navi Mumbai released Round 1 seat allotment results on June 28, 2026. The official Opening and Closing Rank (OR-CR) report is published on nift.admissions.nic.in after each counselling round closes. Students can use 2025 Round 1 official data as a reliable indicator—Fashion Communication closed at rank 79 and B.FTech Apparel Production at rank 93 in the General category—to estimate their 2026 admission chances.
- Fashion Communication (B.Des) is the most competitive programme at NIFT Mumbai, with a 2025 General closing rank of 79.
- B.FTech Apparel Production closed at rank 93 in 2025 Round 1 in the General category.
- Fashion Design (B.Des) had a 2025 Round 1 General closing rank of 141.
- 2026 cutoffs are expected to remain within ±10–15% of 2025 figures depending on total qualified students and seat intake.
- Students must pay the seat acceptance fee before the deadline after Round 1 allotment to confirm their admission.
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NIFT Mumbai 2026 Expected B.Des Cutoff Round 1
The table below shows expected 2026 Round 1 closing ranks for all B.Des programmes at NIFT Mumbai in the General category. All 2026 figures are based on 2025 official OR-CR data and are labelled as expected until the 2026 OR-CR report is published on nift.admissions.nic.in after each counselling round.
| B.Des Programme | 2025 Round 1 Opening Rank | 2025 Round 1 Closing Rank | 2026 Expected Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fashion Communication | 3 | 79 | 70–85 |
| Fashion Design | 16 | 141 | 130–150 |
| Accessory Design | 30 | 187 | 175–205 |
| Textile Design | 206 | 477 | 455–500 |
| Knitwear Design | 199 | 577 | 555–600 |
All 2026 figures are expected, based on 2025 official OR-CR trends. OR = Opening Rank; CR = Closing Rank. Source: nift.admissions.nic.in.
Fashion Communication records the lowest closing rank at NIFT Mumbai reflecting the highest demand relative to available seats. Students with a Combined Merit Rank (CMR) above 500 in the General category should consider Textile Design or Knitwear Design at NIFT Mumbai or explore other NIFT campuses for their preferred specialisation.
NIFT Mumbai 2026 Expected B.FTech Cutoff Round 1
NIFT Mumbai offers B.FTech in Apparel Production. In 2025 this was among the most competitive programmes across all NIFT campuses in the General category with an opening rank of just 5.
| B.FTech Programme | 2025 Round 1 Opening Rank | 2025 Round 1 Closing Rank | 2026 Expected Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apparel Production | 5 | 93 | 85–100 |
2026 figure is expected, based on 2025 official OR-CR data. Source: nift.admissions.nic.in.
Students in the General category with a CMR below 90 have strong chances of securing B.FTech Apparel Production at NIFT Mumbai in Round 1 based on 2025 trends.
Year-Wise Cutoff Trends: 2024 vs 2025
The table compares NIFT Mumbai final-round closing ranks for 2024 with 2025 Round 1 closing ranks in the General category. Final-round cutoffs reflect seats filled across all rounds while Round 1 cutoffs are typically tighter as later-round vacancies are not yet released.
| Programme | 2024 Final Round Closing Rank | 2025 Round 1 Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Fashion Communication (B.Des) | 65 | 79 |
| Fashion Design (B.Des) | 208 | 141 |
| Accessory Design (B.Des) | 299 | 187 |
| Textile Design (B.Des) | 437 | 477 |
| Knitwear Design (B.Des) | 654 | 577 |
Source: Official NIFT OR-CR records. 2024 data is from the final allotment round; 2025 data is Round 1 only.
Fashion Design showed a tighter Round 1 cutoff in 2025 (rank 141) compared to the 2024 final round (rank 208) indicating increased competition for this programme. Fashion Communication’s General category cutoff rose marginally from 65 to 79. Textile Design and Knitwear Design remained broadly stable across both cycles making them relatively predictable choices for planning.
Category-Wise Expected Cutoff 2026
NIFT reserves seats under General (UR), OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS and PwD categories. Reserved category closing ranks are numerically higher than the General category. The figures below are expected for 2026 Round 1 based on historical category-wise relaxation patterns in official NIFT OR-CR data.
| Programme | General (Expected) | EWS (Expected) | OBC-NCL (Expected) | SC (Expected) | ST (Expected) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fashion Communication (B.Des) | 70–85 | 90–110 | 130–175 | 200–300 | 350–550 |
| Fashion Design (B.Des) | 130–150 | 155–185 | 220–295 | 380–540 | 650–1000 |
| Accessory Design (B.Des) | 175–205 | 200–245 | 290–385 | 480–700 | 850–1300 |
| Textile Design (B.Des) | 455–500 | 510–565 | 725–955 | 1200–1700 | 2000–3000 |
| Knitwear Design (B.Des) | 555–600 | 620–685 | 875–1105 | 1450–2000 | 2500–3500 |
| Apparel Production (B.FTech) | 85–100 | 105–125 | 155–205 | 255–385 | 450–700 |
All figures are expected, based on historical category-wise relaxation patterns in NIFT OR-CR data. Actual 2026 OR-CR will be available at nift.admissions.nic.in after each round is declared.
Factors Affecting NIFT Mumbai Cutoff
Several variables determine where the closing rank lands each year:
- Number of qualified students: More students clearing the NIFT entrance test increases overall competition and can tighten closing ranks at high-demand campuses like Mumbai.
- Seat intake per programme: Any change in sanctioned intake directly shifts the cutoff. A single additional seat in Fashion Communication can move the closing rank noticeably given limited seats.
- Choice filling patterns: Students who list NIFT Mumbai as their top preference raise competition for seats there and push the closing rank lower numerically.
- Category-specific seat matrix: Each programme carries fixed seats under UR, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS and PwD. Unfilled seats in one category do not transfer to another within Round 1.
- Number of counselling rounds: Round 1 cutoffs are the tightest. Later rounds usually see relaxed closing ranks as high-ranked students lock seats at preferred campuses and vacate earlier allotments.
How to Check NIFT Mumbai Cutoff 2026
After each counselling round NIFT publishes the official OR-CR report on nift.admissions.nic.in. Follow these steps to check the cutoff:
- Open nift.admissions.nic.in and click eServices.
- Select OR-CR from the menu.
- Choose the Allotment Round (Round 1, Round 2, etc.).
- Select Institute as NIFT Mumbai and the Programme (for example B.Des – Fashion Design).
- Select the Category (General, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS or PwD).
- The opening and closing rank for that combination will be displayed on screen.
NIFT Mumbai Cutoff 2026 FAQs
Ques. What is the expected NIFT Mumbai cutoff 2026 for Fashion Design in the General category?
Ans. Based on 2025 Round 1 official OR-CR data the expected closing rank for B.Des Fashion Design at NIFT Mumbai in the General category is 130 to 150. Actual 2026 OR-CR will be published on nift.admissions.nic.in after each round closes.
Ques. Which B.Des programme at NIFT Mumbai has the lowest closing rank?
Ans. Fashion Communication consistently has the lowest closing rank at NIFT Mumbai indicating the highest competition relative to seats. The 2025 Round 1 General category closing rank was 79.
Ques. What was the NIFT Mumbai B.FTech closing rank in Round 1 of 2025?
Ans. B.FTech Apparel Production at NIFT Mumbai had an opening rank of 5 and a closing rank of 93 in Round 1 of 2025 in the General category.
Ques. Where can I check the official NIFT Mumbai cutoff 2026?
Ans. The official OR-CR report for NIFT 2026 is published on nift.admissions.nic.in under the eServices section. Select the allotment round, NIFT Mumbai as the institute, the programme and the category to view the opening and closing rank.
Ques. What is the expected NIFT Mumbai OBC-NCL cutoff for Fashion Design in 2026?
Ans. The expected OBC-NCL closing rank for B.Des Fashion Design at NIFT Mumbai in 2026 Round 1 is approximately 220 to 295 based on historical category-wise relaxation patterns in NIFT OR-CR data.
Ques. Does the NIFT Mumbai cutoff change between counselling rounds?
Ans. Yes. Round 1 cutoffs are typically the tightest. Subsequent rounds have more relaxed closing ranks as high-ranked students confirm seats elsewhere and vacate earlier allotments opening up seats at numerically higher ranks.
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