The window to correct particulars in NIFT 2026 application is open now. Here we bring you the process to make the corrections, what can and can’t be edited, and much more. Keep reading.
NIFT Application Form Correction 2026 - NTA opens the NIFT 2026 application correction window today, January 21, 2026. The NTA has released a notice regarding the updated dates and items that can be edited. Using the correction facility, the candidate can edit all the particulars in the application form except for their registered email and mobile number. The application correction window is open till January 22, 2026, 11:50 PM. No fees will be charged by NTA to make any corrections in the NIFTEE Registration form.
NIFT 2026 Application forms and Notifications are closed now for B.Des, M.Des, B.F. Tech, M.F.Tech, and M.F.M programmes with regular and late fees of INR 5,000. The application form was released at nift.ac.in. The NIFT entrance exam application form was the same for all courses. The application fee for NIFT was INR 2,000 (INR 500 for SC, ST, and PwD categories).
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NIFT 2026 entrance exam will be conducted on February 08, 2026.
- What is NIFT Application Correction Window?
- NIFT 2026 Application Form Dates
- Details can be edited in NIFT Application Form 2026
- Details that can’t be edited in NIFT 2026 Application form
- Can I edit admission category in NIFT 2026 Application form?
- How to make corrections in NIFT Application Form 2026?
- NIFT 2026 Application Form - Document Required
- NIFT Application Fee 2026
- NIFT 2026 Eligibility Criteria
What is NIFT Application Correction Window?
NIFT gives the opportunity to edit the NIFT application form if there was any mistake at the time of filling the application form. It opens after the Application window is closed. Candidates can edit certain information like Name, Father's Name, Mother's Name, etc. This window is known as NIFT Application Correction Window. Using the NIFT 2026 application correction window, the candidate can also upload fresh documents.
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.
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 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 (Closed) |
| Last date to submit applications with late fees |
January 17, 2026 to 19 January 2026 (Closed) |
| Application form edit window |
January 20, 2026 to 21 January 2026 (Open) |
| Conduct of NIFT 2026 exam |
February 08, 2026 |
Details can be edited in NIFT Application Form 2026
The following items can be edited using the NIFT 2026 application correction window.
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Fields |
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| 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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Programme Selection |
Commonly asked questions
NID DAT and NIFT are two of the most important design entrance exams in the country. Both exams have a design aptitude test and many topics that overlap.
So, you can safely solve NID DAT sample papers as well. That being said you first job will be to complete the NIFT sample papers.
No, NIFT Admit card will not be sent by email or post. Candidates have to download the admit card from admission portal of National Institute of Fashion Technology. To download the admit card, click on the admit card download link and log in by entering your credentials.
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.
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Details that can’t be edited in NIFT 2026 Application form
The candidate can’t edit the following information in the application form.
- Registered Email ID
- Mobile number
Can I edit admission category in NIFT 2026 Application form?
Yes, the candidate can also modify their admission category. To make the changes, the candidate simply needs to edit the category option. Also, the candidate must pay the additional fee (wherever applicable) using a credit card, debit card, net banking, or UPI available on the application portal.
It is recommended that the candidate select the correct category because all details will be verified at the time of NIFT 2026 counselling. If any anomaly is found, the candidate may be disqualified from the admission process.
Commonly asked questions
NIFT Admit card will carry information given below.
Name, photograph and signature, NIFT roll number, name and address of NIFT exam centre, Exam timings, Exam date, Exam centre code, Reporting time, Exam-day guidelines.
Candidates must carefully check details mentioned in admit card and ensure that they are correct and legible. If there are any discrepancies, candidate must contact exam and get them rectified.
Candidate must check all the details carefully after downloading the NIFT admit card 2026. This includes checking the spelling of your name, date and timings of the exam, name and address of the allotted exam centre, etc. In case there are any discrepancies, like your name's spelling is wrong , you must contact exam officials immediately.
NIFT officials in most cases also issues a helpline for students to tackle such cases. You can call NIFT officials at this number or email them to get things sorted. Given the sensitivity of the matter, it is important that you don't wait for until too late to get the admit card issue resolved.
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.
How to make corrections in NIFT Application Form 2026?
Candidates must follow the steps listed below to edit the NIFT 2026 application form.
- Go to the NIFT 2026 admission portal
- If the Correction Window is open, the link will be activated
- Click on the NIFT 2026 application form Correction tab
- You will be redirected to a log-in window
- Enter your registered application number, email ID, and DOB to log in
- On log-in, you will be able to make the necessary changes
- Submit the application form after making the corrections
NIFT 2026 Application Form - Document Required
Before applying for NIFT 2026, you need to keep the list of documents ready.
- Copy of Board / University Certificate for 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
- Scanned images in JPG format only
- Candidate’s Photograph - File size must be between 10-200 KB.
- Candidate’s Signature in running hand - File size must be between 04-30 KB.
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.
NIFT Application Fee 2026
The category-wise application fee for NIFT 2026 is given in the table below.
| Category |
NIFT Application Fee (non-refundable) |
|---|---|
| General/OBC (Non-Creamy)/GEN-EWS Category |
INR 2,000 |
| SC/ ST/ PwD Category |
INR 500 |
NIFT 2026 Eligibility Criteria
The NTA will release the program-wise eligibility criteria for NIFT 2026.
It is the responsibility of the candidate to carefully go through the eligibility criteria. Note that unless the candidate meets these conditions, he or she will not be considered for admission.
Among the important eligibility conditions that the candidate needs to meet are academic qualifications, age limit, number of attempts, etc.

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Student Forum
Answered Yesterday
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 2 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 3 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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