NIFT 2026 Answer Key Challenge Ends Today: Last Chance to Raise Objections (Feb 19)
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will close the answer key challenge window for the National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Examination (NIFTEE) 2026 today, February 19, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the exam on February 8 must submit their objections against the provisional answer key by 11:50 PM tonight. The link is currently active on the official portal exams.nta.nic.in/niftee/.
Critical Deadline Alert
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Challenge Start Date | 17 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Challenge | 19 February 2026 (Today) |
| Payment Deadline | 19 February 2026 (11:50 PM) |
Fee Structure & Processing
Candidates must pay a non-refundable processing fee of ₹200 per question challenged. This fee can only be paid online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. If your challenge is found correct by the subject experts, the answer key will be revised for all candidates, but the fee remains non-refundable as per the official notice.
Step-by-Step Procedure to Challenge
Follow these steps strictly to ensure your claim is registered before the portal closes:
- Step 1: Visit exams.nta.nic.in/niftee/ and login with your Application Number and Password.
- Step 2: Click on ‘Challenge (s) regarding Answer Key’.
- Step 3: You will see the Question IDs. The ID under ‘Correct Option’ is the NTA’s claim.
- Step 4: To challenge, select the check box for the Option ID you believe is correct in the next four columns.
- Step 5: Upload supporting documents as a single PDF file (Mandatory for proof).
- Step 6: Scroll down, click ‘Save your claim and Pay Fee finally’, and complete the payment.
Exam Context
The NIFTEE-2026 was conducted on February 8, 2026, across 97 cities for admission into B.Des, B.F.Tech, M.Des, M.F.M, and M.F.Tech programs. The provisional keys displayed now are for the General Ability Test (Shift 1). The final result will be prepared based on the finalized keys after this challenge process concludes.
What happens if I miss the 11:50 PM deadline today?
The link will be deactivated immediately. No further correspondence or offline requests will be entertained by the NTA under any circumstances.
Is the challenge fee refundable if my objection is correct?
No. The public notice explicitly states that the processing fee of ₹200 per question is non-refundable, regardless of the outcome of the challenge.
Can I upload multiple documents for one question?
Yes, but they must be combined into a single PDF file before uploading. The system accepts only one file upload per challenge claim.
हिंदी सारांश
एनआईएफटी (NIFT) 2026 प्रवेश परीक्षा की उत्तर कुंजी (Answer Key) को चुनौती देने की आज अंतिम तिथि है। उम्मीदवार आज, 19 फरवरी 2026 को रात 11:50 बजे तक अपनी आपत्ति दर्ज करा सकते हैं। प्रति प्रश्न शुल्क ₹200 है जो किसी भी स्थिति में वापस नहीं किया जाएगा। उम्मीदवारों को आधिकारिक वेबसाइट exams.nta.nic.in/niftee/ पर जाकर लॉगिन करना होगा और साक्ष्य के साथ अपनी आपत्ति सबमिट करनी होगी।
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