The application form for NIFT 2026 is closed now. Candidates must check their eligibility before they apply for admission. Also, check out the step-wise application process, fees, exam center, and much more.
NTA closed the application form for NIFT 2026. The application form was released online at the NTA admission portal exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT. NIFT Registration is closed for all the UG and PG programmes like B.Des, B.F. Tech, M.Des, M.F Tech and MFM with late fees. NIFTEE Application with the late fees was open from January 17, 2026 to January 19, 2026. The late fee was INR 5000 with regular fee.
NIFT 2026 application form correction facility is closed. It was open from January 21, 2026 to January 22, 2026
Latest Update:
- NIFTEE 2026 Correction Window Activated; Edit now
- NIFT Application Form Correction 2026 LIVE Updates: Steps to Edit @exams.nta.nic.in/niftee
While the NTA releases detailed guidelines for filling the form, mistakes can and do happen during registration. While some of the mistakes may be overlooked, for instance, if you select the wrong address, it may not cost you much, but if you choose the wrong category, for example, you might lose out on a probable seat! Again, entering the wrong academic credentials can also lead to the cancellation of applications.
If you are not aware, all the information furnished by you will be verified at the time of NIFT counseling and seat allotment. If any anomaly is found, you face the risk of disqualification. So, it is paramount that you fill out the NIFT 2026 application form correctly. We have explained the form-filling process in detail here.
NTA will conduct NIFT 2026 entrance exam on February 08, 2026.
- NIFTEE Application Stage 1 Dates 2026
- Document Checklist for filling NIFT 2026 Application form
- Other items to keep ready before NIFT registration 2026
- Will I be disqualified from NIFT Admission Process if I upload the wrong documents?
- How to apply for NIFT 2026?
- NIFT 2026 Application Correction Window
- Details that can be corrected in NIFT 2026 Application form
- How to make corrections in NIFT 2026 Application form
- NIFT Eligibility Criteria 2026
- NIFT 2026 Exam Date and Other Updates
NIFTEE Application Stage 1 Dates 2026
Check out the registration dates for NIFT Application.
| Particulars | Date |
|---|---|
| Online registration and submission of Application Form |
16 January 2026 (Friday) |
| Submission of Application Form with late fee of 5000/- (in addition to application fee) |
17, January 2026 to 19 January 2026 |
| Correction in the Particulars of Application Form (online only) |
21, January 2026 to 22 January 2026 (Closed) |
Commonly asked questions
Yes, you can check NIFT cutoff of previous year to get an idea of seat allotment and counselling. When checking cutoff table, you should check programme and respective category. After checking cut-off and analyzing trends, you need to prepare accordingly.
Good score for B.F.Tech is 95+ for General, 80 for OBC, 60 for SC/ST.
Document Checklist for filling NIFT 2026 Application form
You will need the following documents when applying for the NIFT 2026 exam.
| Document |
File Size |
Format |
|---|---|---|
| Photograph Upload a recently scanned passport-size color photograph |
File size - File size should be no more than 100KB. |
jpeg only |
| Signature The scanned signature should be in Blue/Black ink on a white background. |
File size should be no more than 100KB. |
jpeg only |
Other items to keep ready before NIFT registration 2026
The candidate must also keep the following items handy before they start the application process.
- An active email ID
- Documents of the qualifying exams
- Matriculation documents
- Personal details, including address for communication, date of birth, category, etc.
- Disability Certificate (if applicable)
- Details of Credit/Debit card in case of making payment online
Commonly asked questions
NID DAT, along with NIFT and UCEED are among the most competitive national-level entrance exams in the country. The fact that there are only 425 seats for the B. Des and 347 seats for the M.Des programme makes it very competitive. But that being said, if the candidate prepares well and with the correct strategy, then the NID DAT exam can be cracked. Among the first things the candidate needs to do is prepare a efficient study timetable get familiar with the syllabus and pattern, and use good books as reference material.
Yes, 40 is a good marks for NIFT B.Des 2026 this year (expected). For NIFT B.Des, General Category, 40 - 50 is the goodscore for the general category, for OBC, it will be around 30, for SC/ST, it will be around 30.
NIFT Application 2026 is closed now. The registration started on December 08, 2025. NIFT 2026 Application forms and Notifications can be out anytime now for B.Des, M.Des, B.F. Tech, M.F.Tech, and M.F.M programmes. The application form will be released at @nift.ac.in. The NIFT entrance exam application form is the same for all courses. The application fee for NIFT is INR 2,000 (INR 500 for SC, ST, and PwD categories). NIFT Application forms can also be filled with late fees. The late fee is INR 5,000.
For NIFT Preparation, candidates need to solve 30-40 sample papers in 6 months. When the exams are very near, one sample paper should be solved daily.
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Will I be disqualified from NIFT Admission Process if I upload the wrong documents?
At the time of NIFT 2026 counseling, admission officials will conduct document verification.
During the verification process, if any counterfeit or false information is found, the candidate may be disqualified from the admission process.
For instance, if you upload the signature of someone else, you will be disqualified if caught. Further, in some cases, criminal proceedings may also be brought against the candidate. So, it is recommended that you upload correct and verifiable data when filling the form.
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How to apply for NIFT 2026?
The NIFT 2026 application form will be hosted at the NTA NIFT admission portal. To fill out the form, follow these steps.
1. Use your Aadhaar Details to create a Login ID - Once you enter the correct Aadhaar details, you will get a verification code. Complete the verification process. Next, enter your email ID, mobile number, and parents’ names. Note that the mobile number and email ID shared by you for registration will be used by NTA for all future correspondence.
2. Fill in the application form - Log in to the registration portal and fill in the rest of the form, including academic qualification, correspondence address, and personal information. Also, select a NIFT 2026 test center from the drop down menu.
3. Upload documents - In this step, you will have to upload documents as per the given format and specification. The details can be found on the NIFT admission portal or you can check them in the table below.
| Document |
Description |
|---|---|
| Photograph |
Upload a recent scanned passport size color photograph File size - File size should be no more than 100KB. Format - jpeg only |
| Signature |
The scanned signature should be in Blue/Black ink on white background. File size - File size should be no more than 100KB. Format - jpeg only |
If you are seeking admission under reserved category, you need to upload the category certificate as well
4. Pay the application fee - This is the last step of the NIFT 2026 application process. The application fee of NIFT 2026 is category-specific. So, if you select the wrong category, the wrong fee will be displayed. Make sure that you select the right category. The application fee has to be paid online using payment options like UPI payment, credit card, debit card, net banking, etc.
Category-wise NIFT 2026 application fee
| Category |
NIFT 2026 Application Fee (non-refundable) |
|---|---|
| General/OBC (Non-Creamy)/GEN-EWS Category |
INR 2,000 |
| SC/ ST/ PwD Category |
INR 500 |
Commonly asked questions
The admit card for the NIFT 2026 exam has to be downloaded online from the NTA NIFT admission portal - exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT. In.
Note that hard copies of the admit card will not be sent to the candidate.
So, the candidate needs to log-in to the admit card download portal using their log-in details and download the admit card pdf. After downloading the admit card, the candidate needs to take a printout. On the day of the exam, the candidate will have to display the admit card along with a valid photo id proof in the original. No candidate will be allowed inside the exam venue without the admit card.
Also, note that digital copies of the admit card will not be accepted.
As per a number of students, NIFT 2023 exam was easier compared to previous years. CAT paper in particular was pretty easy but it was lengthy. The GAT paper had a few tricky questions in the Maths section, otherwise the paper was easy. The English section was also easier than the last edition. The GAT paper included a number of paragraph-based questions. Also, the exam included comic strip-based questions that were also easy.
The NTA has released the admission schedule for the NIFT 2026 entrance exam, including the application dates. The last date to fill application will be in the first week of January 2026.
Candidates applying a late fee will have to pay an additional INR 5,000.
The NIFT 2026 registration window is now closed. With a late fee of INR 5,000, candidates were apply online until Jan 19. Further, the phase 1 exam was held on Feb 8, 2026.
NIFT 2026 Application Correction Window
The NTA will also provide a window for candidates to make corrections to the NIFT 2026 application form from January 21, 2026. Using the correction window, you can make corrections to some of the particulars. However, you are not allowed to change the test city. NIFT Correction window will close on January 22, 2026.
Details that can be corrected in NIFT 2026 Application form
Check the list of items you can edit in the NIFT application form in the table below.
| Action |
Fields |
|---|---|
| Non-editable details Candidates shall NOT be allowed to change |
|
| Any one field can be changed |
|
| All fields can be edited |
|
| Candidates shall be allowed to change examination Cities based on their Permanent and Present address |
|
| Candidate shall be allowed to change all the fields |
|
| Candidate shall be allowed to edit the fields
|
Programme Selection |
How to make corrections in NIFT 2026 Application form
To make corrections in the NIFT application form, follow these steps.
- Go to the NTA admission portal
- Click on the application correction tab
- You will be redirected to a log-in page; log in using your application number and date of birth
- Once you are logged in, you can access the application form.
- Click on the segment you want to edit and then make the changes
- Once you are done with the edit work, save and submit the page.
It is recommended that candidates apply for NIFT 2026 within the given deadline. Note that in the previous edition of the exam, the edit option was not available for some candidates who applied during the extended window.
Commonly asked questions
When filling NIFT 2026 application form, you will have to upload your Live photo, photograph and signature.
Check out details given below.
- Photograph - Upload only a recent scanned passport size color photograph.
- Accepted file size should be no more than 100KB. The accepted format is jpeg only.
- Signature - Scanned signature should be in Blue/Black ink on white background.
NIFT Creative Ability Test or NIFT CAT will evaluate the intuitive ability, power of observation in concept development, and design ability of the candidate. To prepare for CAT the candidate must develop their observation skills, learn the basics of geometrical shapes, understand conceptualization, learn product drawing and shading. Additionally, the candidate must also work on their line quality. For instance, the candidate needs to ensure there are no jittery or multiple lines. To improve one's drawing skills, one may start with simple drawings and then move on to complex shapes. Also, while shading is not so important for the exam, shading skills can definitely help the candidate get a positive nod from the evaluator.
NIFT and NID are equally tough. NIFT has two stages: NIFT Written exam and NIFT Situation Test and Personal Interview, whereas NID DAT also has two stages: NID DAT Prelims and NID Mains, which include Studio test and Personal Interview.
Candidate who is preparing for NIFT can give NID DAT entrance exam with the same preparation. Practice and consistency in required for both exams.
NIFT and UCEED are equally tough. NIFT has more levels or stage where as UCEED has only one level. UCEED focuses more on Graphic design, Product Design, etc., whereas NIFT focuses on Fashion design, Textile design, etc. The difficulty level of the exam depends on the preparation of the candidates.
NIFT Eligibility Criteria 2026
The candidate must carefully go through the eligibility criteria of NIFT 2026 for the program they are applying to.
Eligibility criteria for B.Des
The eligibility criteria for B.Des are
| Program |
B.Des |
|---|---|
| Age |
The candidate should be less than 24 years as of 1st August of the admission year. Relaxation: 5-year relaxation in the upper age limit for SC, ST, and PwD candidates. |
| Academic Eligibility |
10+2 exam from any recognized institute. OR Cleared Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Open School with a minimum of five subjects. OR Obtained a 3 or 4-year diploma recognized by AICTE or a State Board of Technical Education. OR Passed any Public School/ Board/ University Examination in India or in foreign countries recognized by the Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to a 10+2 system OR General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London/ Cambridge/ Sri-Lanka) at the Advanced (A) level/ International Baccalaureate |
NIFT Eligibility Criteria 2026 - Master's Courses
The eligibility criteria for M.Des are:
| Parameter |
M.Des and M.F.M courses |
M.F.Tech. course |
|---|---|---|
| Age limit |
There is no age bar. |
There is no age bar. |
| Academic Qualification |
Undergraduate Degree in any discipline from any Institute / University recognized by law in India or Undergraduate Diploma of minimum three years duration from NIFT / NID. |
B.F.Tech. from the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) or B.E / B.Tech. from any Institute / University recognized by law in India. |
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NIFT 2026 Exam Date and Other Updates
The NTA will conduct the written exams for NIFT 2026 on February 08, 2026. The written exams will be administered in an offline-based mode in 60 cities across the country. The candidate can select their choice of exam city when filling the application form. The details of the NIFT 2026 exam center allocated to the candidate will be mentioned in the NIFT 2026 admit card. The admit card, in addition, will also contain information like exam center reporting time, roll number, exam-day guidelines, and more.
The scores of the NIFT 2026 written exam will be used to shortlist candidates for a Situation Test/ Personal Interview. The FINAL results of NIFT 2026 will be prepared by giving weightage to the written exam and Situation Test/ PI.
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