NIFT Entrance Exam Cutoff 2023: Category-wise Opening and Closing Ranks, Course-wise Marks

Shubhangini Priyadarshi

Updated on - Jul 16, 2025

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Entrance Exam Cutoff 2023 is the score required to secure admission in the various design, technology, and management courses available in the 18 campuses of NIFT. The cutoff ranks were declared in 2023 as Common Merit Rank (CMR) of all categories, General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, and PwD and were published course-wise and campus-wise after each round of seat allotment.

This page contains the latest cutoff data for NIFT 2023 admissions, providing a clear picture of the ranks for admissions closed on different programs. The figures show that the best courses, such as the Master of Fashion Management and B.Des. in Fashion Communication, have a lot of competition, especially on high-end campuses like Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata. The NIFT cut-off is the lowest rank (CMR) that you must secure to get admission to a specific course and campus in a particular reservation category. NIFT releases several cutoff ranks during the counseling process, and the Round 1 and Last Round ranks are significant to know the trend and competitiveness.

NIFT Category-wise, Campus-wise, and Course-wise Cutoff Ranks 2023

You can check the NIFT cutoff trend for the 2023 exam by campus, category, and course in the tables below.

NIFT Delhi 2023 Cutoff

The category-wise and course-wise opening and closing ranks for NIFT Delhi have been provided below:

NIFT Bangalore 2023 Cutoff

The category wise and course wise opening and closing ranks for NIFT Bangalore has been provided below:

NIFT Chennai 2023 Cutoff

The category wise and course wise opening and closing ranks for NIFT Chennai has been provided below:

NIFT Hyderabad 2023 Cutoff

The category wise and course wise opening and closing ranks for NIFT Hyderabad has been provided below:

NIFT Mumbai 2023 Cutoff

The category wise and course wise opening and closing ranks for NIFT Mumbai has been provided below:

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NIFT 2023 Cutoff PDF Download Link

You can click on the link provided below to download the NIFT cut off pdf 2023.

Conclusion

The NIFT Entrance Exam Cutoff 2023 offers a transparent look at admission competition across India’s top design institutes. With closing ranks for General candidates dipping as low as 1 (Mumbai FC) and 255 (Kolkata MFM), it's evident that high merit is essential for flagship courses and locations.

Reserved category cutoffs also show strategic entry points. For example, OBC and SC candidates had access to Fashion Design programs at competitive ranks between 100–1000, while ST and EWS candidates had broader availability in lower-demand programs. With increasing competition and limited seats in programs like MFM, Apparel Production, and Fashion Communication, cutoffs are expected to tighten in top cities. Candidates should prepare with these cutoffs in mind and aim for ranks well below 500 for top-tier options.