List of Documents Required for NIFT Application Form 2026
National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Exam 2026 ( NIFT Entrance Exam )
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When applying for NIFT 2026, you must upload all the relevant documents and ensure they meet the required specifications. Read everything you need to know about NIFT 2026 application documents and prescribed specifications.
NTA NIFT Application Correction Window is closed now. It was open January 21, 2026 to Janaury 22, 2026. The window was open till 11:50 PM. NTA released the official notice regarding the dates and editable and non-editable items in the NIFTEE Registration form.
Application form for NIFT 2026 with late fees and regular fee is closed now. The application form was available at nift.ac.in. The NIFT entrance exam application form was the same for all courses.
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When applying for the exam, the candidate had to upload all the relevant documents in the prescribed format. If the candidate didn't follow the guidelines, they can't upload the document, or the application may be rejected. Also, if all the relevant documents aren’t uploaded, the candidate may not get the preferred seat or even miss out on admission altogether. For instance, if the candidate doesn’t upload their category certificate, then they will be considered for admission under the open category.
Here we bring all the details you need to know about the list of documents required for filling out the NIFT application form. So, keep reading.
- NIFT Admission Process 2026
- NIFT 2026 Application Form - Document Required
- NIFT 2026 Application Form - Document Size and Format
- What if I don’t follow NIFT 2026 application format?
- NIFT 2026 Application Form Dates
- How to fill NIFT Application Form 2026
- Will there be a NIFT 2026 Application Form Correction Window?
- NIFT Admit Card 2026
NIFT Admission Process 2026
The admission process for NIFT 2026 is closed now with late fees. The NIFT 2026 exam will be conducted for admission to the B.Des, M.Des, B.F.Tech, M.F.Tech, and M.F.M courses.
NIFT entrance exam 2026 will be conducted in two stages.
- Stage 1 - The candidate will first take a written exam - NIFT CAT and NIFT GAT
- Stage 2 - If shortlisted, the candidate has to appear in NIFT Situation Test/ NIFT Personal Interview
The final result of NIFT 2026 will be prepared by giving weightage to the written exam and Situation Test/ PI.
Commonly asked questions
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.
NIFT Entrance Exam consists of NIFT Written exam: GAT and CAT. After this, the second stage is NIFT Situation Test and Personal Interview.
NIFT CAT is said to be the hardest and most time taking in the first stage. In the second stage, NIFT Situation test is considered to be hard. But all these can be cleared with practice.
The NIFTs are ranked among the top design colleges in India. As per India Today 2023 rankings for top fashion design colleges in India, the top 8 positions were occupied by NIFTs. In India Today 2022 rankings as well, the top eight positions were occupied by the NIFTs. NIFT Delhi was the number one ranked college, followed by NIFT Mumbai and NIFT Bangalore, in 2nd and 3rd positions. Speaking of placements at NIFT, candidates passing out of NIFT Delhi on average earns INR 5.5 LPA. Meanwhile, candidates passing out of NIFT Kolkata earns about INR 5.7 LPA. In comparison, NIFT Bengaluru pass outs can expect an average salary of INR 3 Lacs LPA.
NIFT 2026 Application Form - Document Required
The list of documents to be uploaded while applying for the NIFT 2026 exam is outlined below.
- Copy of Board / University Certificate as proof of Candidate’s Name, Mother’s Name, Father’s
- Name and Date of Birth
- Type of Identification–Bank A/c passbook with photograph /Passport Number/ Ration Card/
- Aadhaar Card Number/ Voter ID Card Number/ Other Govt ID
- Qualifying Degree Certificate or last semester marks sheet
- Your Mailing Address as well as Permanent Address with PIN code
- Four cities for Centres of your choice
- Category Certificate, if applicable
- Undertaking / Result Awaited Certificate, if applicable
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Certificate, if applicable
- SC, ST, OBC (NCL) Certificate, if applicable
- Person with Disability (PwD) Certificate & UDID, if applicable
- E-mail address and Mobile Number of the candidate
- Candidate’s Photograph.
- Candidate’s Signature in running hand.
NIFT 2026 Application Form - Document Size and Format
When uploading the documents, the candidate must follow the document and size format given below.
| Document |
Size |
Format |
|---|---|---|
| Photograph |
10-200 KB |
JPG |
| Signature |
04-30 KB |
JPG |
| Duly verified Result Awaited Attestation Form |
50KB to 500KB |
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| Category Certificate |
50KB to 300 KB |
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| PwD Certificate and UDID |
50KB to 300 KB |
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Commonly asked questions
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.
Mock tests are not meant to be alternative to holistic exam preparation for NIFT. This means the candidate must first go through the text books, learn the concepts, solve the problem Sets given at the end of each chapter or from problem booklets, and take notes. Also, solve sample papers to develop ones problem-solving and time-management skills. The prime purpose of mock tests is to help the candidate get an exam-like experience and fix last minute gaps. So, mock tests are tools to improve ones chances of getting a few extra marks and thus improving ones chances of admission.
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.
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What if I don’t follow NIFT 2026 application format?
The candidate may face several issues if they don’t follow the NIFT 2026 application form document guidelines. A few of them are explained here.
- The candidate may not be able to upload the document.
- This means the application process will be incomplete.
- Even if the candidate somehow manages to upload the document, there is a chance the application may be rejected because it doesn’t meet the prescribed specifications.
So, make sure that you follow the given instructions when uploading the documents.
NIFT 2026 Application Form Dates
The tentative exam dates for NIFT 2026 are given below.
| Event |
Dates |
|---|---|
| NIFT 2026 application form opens |
December 08, 2025 |
| Last date to submit applications |
January 16, 2026 |
| Last date to submit applications with late fees |
January 17, 2026 to January 18, 2026 |
| Application form edit window |
January 21, 2026 to January 22, 2026 |
| Conduct of NIFT 2026 exam |
February 08, 2026 |
Commonly asked questions
The NIFT CAT exam will be administered in an offline mode and will be a drawing-based exam. During the course of the exam, the candidate is not allowed to write any personal details and place identification marks. The CAT exam will evaluate the candidate on parameters like intuitive ability, power of observation in concept development, and design ability. To prepare for the CAT the candidate needs to work on geometrical shapes, product drawing, line quality, shading, human figures, principles of composition, etc. To improve ones figure drawing skills, one may stick drawing, before moving on to block drawing, and then evolving to add clothes and other items.
The information provided by the candidate when filling out the NIFT 2026 application form are verified by NIFT officials before any candidate is considered for admission in the first week of June.
The verification of original documents is conducted online.
Note that at the time of counseling registration, the candidate is required to upload documents.
Also, if the certificates are in any other language than Hindi/ English, then a certified translation in Hindi/ English produced duly verified by the issuing institution/ gazetted officer. If the candidate fails to produce the translation, the candidate may be denied admission.
To prepare for NIFT GAT
- Collect the best books available.
- Solve related problems to better understand concepts and develop problem-solving skills.
- Revise after completing a topic.
- Solve sample and previous years question papers.
To prepare for the NIFT 2026 Situation Test, the candidate needs to practice material handling. The candidate must be using different types of material like clay, aluminum foil, aluminum sheet, sun pack, foam, straw pipe, mouldable aluminium wire, etc. Practice cutting and attaching the material to make different types of models. When making a model, use a timer, because this way you will lean time-management and you brain will also start processing information accordingly. If you are getting stuck in your preparation, don't hesitate to take the help of peer, mentor, or your teacher.
How to fill NIFT Application Form 2026
To apply for the NIFT 2026 exam, candidates must follow the steps listed below.
- Create an applicant account - The candidate must use their Aadhaar details and get them verified. Next, they need to enter their email ID, mobile number, and parent’s name. On successful registration, an applicant account will be created.
- Fill in the application form - Log in to the newly created applicant account and fill in academic qualification, correspondence address, personal information, and other relevant details.
- Select NIFT 2026 test center - The list of available exam cities will be shown in the drop-down menu. Select the relevant city.
- Upload documents - You will have to upload documents per the given format and specification.
- Pay the application fee - Finally, pay the application fee of NIFT 2026 to complete the application process. Note that the application fee is category-specific. The application fee is non-refundable.
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NIFT 2026 Application fee
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.
| Category |
NIFT 2026 Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC (Non-Creamy)/GEN-EWS Category |
INR 2,000 |
| SC/ ST/ PwD Category |
INR 500 |
Will there be a NIFT 2026 Application Form Correction Window?
Yes, NTA will allow candidates to edit the NIFT 2026 application form. NIFT correction window will open from January 21, 2026 to January 22, 2026. Using the correction window, the candidate can correct all particulars in the application form, except for the mobile number and email ID.
The following items can be edited during the NIFT 2026 application correction window.
| Action |
Fields |
|---|---|
| Non-editable details Candidates shall NOT be allowed to change |
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| Any one field can be changed |
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| All fields can be edited |
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| Candidates shall be allowed to change examination Cities based on their Permanent and Present address |
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| Candidate shall be allowed to change all the fields |
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| Candidate shall be allowed to edit the fields
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NIFT Admit Card 2026
NTA will release the NIFT 2026 admit cards separately for the written exams and Situation Test/ Personal Interview.
The admit card will be released for all candidates who complete the NIFT 2026 application process. The admit card has to be downloaded online from the NTA portal using one’s application number and date of birth.
On the day of the NIFT 2026 exam, the candidate needs to bring with them the admit card and a valid photo ID proof. Without these documents, the candidate will not be allowed inside the exam center. The admit card will carry details like the candidate’s name and roll number, date and time of the exam, name and address of the exam center, and exam-day guidelines.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
NIFT 2026 Final Result for UG and PG programmes is expected in May - June. It can be released between the last week of May to Second week of June 2026.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
Taking mock tests of other exams can help you improve your test taking skills. But it is recommended to focus on mock tests designed for NIFT exam.
NIFT has its own exam pattern, syllabus, and marking scheme. By practicing with NIFT mock tests, you can get familiar with the exam format, time questio
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 weeks ago
There is no fixed number of mock tests one should take before the NIFT Entrance Exam. A candidate should take at least one mock test daily for the NIFT Entrance Preparation. 10-15 mock tests will really help in preparing for the exam.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
There are 20 participating institutes of NIFT that offer the B. Des and B.F.Tech programmes. B. Des programme offers specializations in the following programs: Fashion Design (FD), Leather Design (LD), Accessory Design (AD), Textile Design (TD), Knitwear Design (KD), Fashion Communication (FC).
For B
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
NIFT cutoff for a participating NIFT is the last rank for which admission is offered in for a particular programme and category. This means, if a candidate fails to score a rank equal to or higher than the cutoff rank, they don't get admission. Typically, a higher ranked institute will invite: More
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
NIFT Delhi is frequently ranked among the top design colleges in the country. So, the admission cut-off for the institute is pretty high, especially when compared to the lower-ranked colleges. This is because being a higher-ranked college, NIFT Delhi receives a higher number of applicants. Another f
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Yes, Pearl Academy, Mumbai BBA students who wish to avail the NIFT Rank scholarship are required to appear for the NIFT entrance exam separately. This can be done either before or after securing the BBA admission at Pearl Academy, Mumbai.
There are also other BBA scholarships that do not require cand
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
The material kit of NIFT Situation Test 2026 can include the following:
- Corrugated sheets: 2
- Cardboard: 1
- OHP Sheets: 1
- Translucents Sheet: 1
- Coloured sheets: 4
- Ice cream sticks: 8-10
- Toothpicks: 6-7
- All pinks
- Jute Thread: 2m
- Needle
- Balloon
- Clay: 2 colors
- Chopsticks: 2
- Quilling strips
- Paper plate: 2
- Bubble wrap: 1
- M
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
Some of the important topics for NIFT Situation Test are:
- Momentoes
- Badges
- product Design
- Set Design
- Book Cover/Diaries
- Window Display: For Shoes, Clothes, etc.
- Accessories
- Character Design
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
NIFT Situation Test is a hands on test. It evaluates a candidate skills for material handling and innovative ability with a given set of materials. Candidates are required to make a 3D model.
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Contributor-Level 10
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