In nift entrance exam My OBC rank is 1910 and CMR is 7192 I want a seat in FC. I had filled all the colleges, but I didn't get any seat in the first 2nd round. What should I do now?

Hello,

According to your query, you didn't get any seat in rounds 1 and 2 because your preferred colleges are highly competitive, and even your reserved category can't help you in this case. In this case you need to wait for the spot round, where you may have some chances, and if you can't wait, you should choose less competitive colleges.

I hope it resolves your query!!

With a Common Merit Rank (CMR) of 7192 and an OBC rank of 1910, not getting a seat in Fashion Communication in the first two rounds is expected, as FC is a high-demand course with lower closing ranks. In past years, FC in top NIFT campuses (like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore) closes under OBC rank 1000 or even earlier. For lower-tier campuses, OBC closing ranks may extend slightly beyond 1500, but rarely cross 1800.

Since you’ve already filled all colleges and didn’t get a seat, you should now:

1. Participate in the Spot Round (if announced):
   Keep checking the official NIFT admission portal for spot round updates. Vacant seats (if any) across courses and campuses will be filled here, and cutoff ranks often drop slightly.

2. Stay updated on seat withdrawals:
   After Round 2, some candidates withdraw seats due to other admissions. This might free up seats in less preferred campuses, so ensure you're part of any subsequent counselling steps.

3. Consider other departments:
   If you're flexible, you might have better chances in other departments like Accessory Design, Textile Design, or Knitwear Design where closing ranks are generally higher.

4. Check for internal sliding (if applicable):
   In case you get a seat in a different course/campus during later rounds, internal upgrades to FC (based on preference and merit) might happen if seats open.