NIFT Entrance Exam 2026 Dress Code for Male and Female Candidates

NIFT 2026 exam will be held on February 8, 2026 at various test centres across India. NTA, the examination conducting body has released exam day advisory and guidelines. Candidates appearing for the NIFT entrance exam 2026 must follow the guidelines and specifically the dress code to avoid any hassle on the exam day. Check here, NIFT entrance exam dress code for male and female candidates.

NIFT 2026 exam day dress code

NIFTEE 2026 entrance exam is only a few days away. It is time now to prepare for the test day. Candidates appearing for the NIFT 2026 GAT and CAT exams are required to follow certain guidelines and dress code at the test centre. NTA, the examination conducting body will have elaborate arrangements for conduct of the exam in free and fair environment. Candidates are expected to follow the guidelines and cooperate with the test centre staff for smooth conduct of the exam.

It is very critical to not only follow the NIFT Entrance exam day guidelines but also the NIFT exam day dress code. Check below NIFT entrance exam dress code for male and female candidates.

NIFT Entrance Exam Dress Code for Male Candidates

• Candidates must not wear caps and hoodies
• Candidates should not wear high boots
• Candidates should not wear jackets and coats with pocket
• Candidate should not wear belts, etc. with metal in it
• Candidates should not wear wrist watch
• Simple shirts and trousers, sweaters are allowed

NIFT Entrance Exam Dress Code for Female Candidates

• Candidates must not wear jewellery and accessories with metal in it
• Candidate should not wear high boots
• Candidates should not wear jackets and hoodies with pockets
• Candidates should not wear wrist watch

Also read: NIFT Exam Timing 2026: Shift Schedule, Reporting Time & Instructions

What to Wear on NIFT Exam Day 2026?

The above mentioned dress code is to ensure that no candidate indulges in cheating or any sort of malpractice to affect the exam negatively. Both male and female candidates must keep in mind comfort and ease on the NIFT exam day while choosing their outfit. They should preferably opt for simple clothing and comfortable footwear.

Things to Carry On NIFT 2026 Exam Day

Check below the list of items to carry on the NIFT 2026 exam day. You must arrange these 2 days before the NIFT Entrance exam Stage 1.

• Two copies of the NIFT 2026 Admit Card
• AADHAAR Card for verification
• A passport-size photograph for pasting on the Attendance Sheet
• Personal transparent water bottle
• A simple transparent Ball Point Pen/ Pencil / Erasers / Ruler (In a transparent pouch)/ A-4 Transparent Acrylic Board (for B.Des./M.Des. candidates).

Note: No other item will be allowed inside the test lab. Before reaching the NIFT test entre, candidates must enter the required details, paste their photo, and put a thumb impression at the appropriate section on the NIFT admit card 2026. Make sure that the Left-Hand Thumb Impression is clear and not smudged.

NTA NIFT Stage 1 Exam Timings for UG and PG Programmes

Check out the timings for NIFT UG and PG.

Things you can take inside NTA NIFT Exam Hall

Candidates must carry only the following items with them into the NIFT 2026 examination centre.

1. Admit Card along with a duly filled Self Declaration (Undertaking) downloaded from the NTA Website (a clear printout on A4 size paper).
2. A simple transparent Ball Point

Candidates appearing for NIFT CAT also need to carry their Colouring and Drawing material. For CAT, a physical Question Booklet with space for responses will be provided at the Centre. 02 Additional photograph (same as uploaded on the Online Application Form) to be pasted on the attendance sheet in examination Room/ Hall.

1. Any one of the authorized photo IDs (must be original, valid, and non-expired) – College Identity Card with photograph/ PAN Card/ Driving License/ Voter ID/ Passport/Aadhaar Card (With photograph)/E-Aadhaar with photograph/ Ration Card with photograph/ Bank Passbook with Photograph.
2. PwD certificate and UDID issued by the authorized medical officer (if applicable)
3. Personal transparent water.
4. Sugar tablets/fruits (like banana/apple/orange) in case the candidate is diabetic.

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