Quick Overview: What Is NIFT Cut-Off? The NIFT cut-off determines eligibility for admission to B.Des, M.Des, B.F.Tech, and MFM programs across 14 NIFT campuses. Cut-offs are released as opening and closing ranks (CMR - Common Merit Rank) for each counselling round. Cut-Off Format Released as opening rank (highest) and closing rank (lowest) Published per category: General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD, NRI Available on: nift.admissions.nic.in/or-cr/ 4 rounds total: Round 1, 2, 3 + Sp