NIFT PG 2026 (M.Des, M.F.Tech, & M.F.M): Notification, Exam Date, Registration, Syllabus & Latest Updates
National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Exam 2025 ( NIFT Entrance Exam )
NIFT PG 2026 admission for M.Des, M.F.Tech, and M.F.M courses will be based on the NIFT 2026 entrance exam. The NIFT 2026 exam will be conducted most probably in the second week of February. Check here for all about NIFT 2026.
NIFT PG Entrance Exam 2026 - NTA conducts the NIFT PG 2026 entrance exam. Candidates applying to the M.Des course will have to appear in both GAT and CAT, whereas M.FTech and M.F.M candidates need to take only the GAT. The GAT paper will be held in a computer-based mode, while the CAT will be offline. Keep reading to learn the full details about the NIFT PG Entrance exam 2026.
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NIFT PG 2026 - Key Highlights
NIFT PG 2026 participating colleges offer M.Des, M.F.Tech, and M.F.M courses. Check below key highlights:
| Particulars |
Description |
|---|---|
| Exam Name |
NLEA Admission |
| Conducting Body |
NTA |
| Courses offered |
M.Des, M.F.M., and M.F.Tech |
| Frequency of exam |
Once every year |
| Number of Attempts |
There is no limit on the number of attempts |
| Mode of exam |
Computer-based mode. |
| Courses offered |
B.Des, B.F.Tech |
| Application fee |
INR 3,000 |
| Mode of application |
Online |
| Exam date |
February 2026 |
| Application Form |
November 2025 |
| Official website |
nift.ac.in/admission |
| Candidates can appear in the NIFT entrance exam 2026 for admission to both UG and PG courses For admission to the 3rd semester of a UG course, the candidate needs to take the NLEA 2026 admission |
The NTA has released the admission schedule for the NIFT 2025 entrance exam, including the application dates.
With regular fees, application were open from Nov 22-January 6, 2025. However, with late fees, application were accepted up to January 9, 2025.
Candidattes applying a late fee will have to pay an additional INR 5,000.
NIFT has released the program-wise eligibility criteria that candidate needs to meet for admission to the design programme they are applying to. The National Institute of Fashion Technology currently offers B. Des, M.Des B.FTech M.FTech, and MFM courses at its 18 participating NIFTs.
The candidate was given the option to edit the NIFT 2025 application form from January 10-16, 2025.
Using the NIFT 2025 application edit option, the candidate was able to edit or correct some of the information in the application form. Some of the details the candidate can edit include - name, date of birth, category, state domicile, etc. However, the candidate is not allowed to edit the exam city. The schedule for the application correction will be notified by the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) at its admission portal - niftadmissions.in.
NIFT PG Entrance Exam 2026 - Admission Schedule
The current and upcoming dates for the NIFT PG 2026 exam are updated in the table below.
| Events |
Dates (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Registration open for NIFT admission 2026 |
Third week of November 2025 |
| Last date to apply |
First week of January 2026 |
| Last date to apply with a late fee of INR 5000 |
Second week of January 2026 |
| Edit window |
Second week of January 2026 |
| Advance City Intimation Slip |
To be announced later through the website |
| Issue of Admit Cards |
3rd week of January 2026 |
| Conduct of NIFT 2026 exam |
Second week of February |
| Answer Key for GAT Examination only (using registered user ID & password) |
February, 2026 |
| Result of Entrance Examination |
March 2026 |
| Personal Interview & documents verification |
April 2026 |
| Declaration of Final Result (Online) |
Last week of April 2026 |
| Seat Allocation |
May-June 2026 |
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NIFT PG 2026 Application Form
The application form for NIFT PG 2026 is open online at exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT. Candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria may apply for the exam before the last date. Also, when filling in the form, the candidate must make sure that they are using only genuine and verifiable information, as otherwise, applications may be rejected.
How to apply for NIFT PG 2026
The step-wise process to fill out the NIFT application form 2026 for PG courses is given below.
- Go to the NIFT 2026 admission portal
- Click on the “Click Here to Register/ Log-in (UG/PG)” tab
- A registration form will open
- Enter Aadhaar details and other basic information to register and create an applicant account.
- Next, log in to the account and fill in personal, academic, and contact details.
- Select an exam city from the drop-down menu.
- Upload documents.
- Pay the application fee and submit the application form.
NIFT PG Application Fee 2026
The candidate has to pay the application fee when filling out the form. Note that the application fee is non-refundable. The application fee can be paid online using a credit card, debit card, or net banking.
| Category |
NIFT 2026 Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC (Non-Creamy)/GEN-EWS Category |
INR 3,000 |
| SC/ ST/ PwD Category |
INR 1,500 |
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NIFT PG Exam Center 2026
The candidate will have to select an exam centre for NIFT 2025 when filling out the application form.
After completing the registration process, log in to the application portal and click on the exam centre selection option. Then select your preferred city from the drop down menu.
The NIFT 2025 exam will be conducted across 82 cities in India. Note that each of these exam cities may have one or more exam centres.
The name, address, and reporting time for the NIFT 2025 exam center will be mentioned in the admit card.
The NIFT 2024 application form will open shortly. When filling out the form, the candidate will have to upload the following documents.
Self-attested certificates of qualifying examination, i.e.10+2/degree (marks sheet and certificate)
In case the candidate has appeared for qualifying exam/compartment (of final year/semester) and the result is due, the date sheet /admit card for examination has to be uploaded.
Birth certificate (Secondary School Mark Sheet & Certificate) (Original and Photocopy).
SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwD certificate that is issued in the name of candidate.
Certificate of Medical Fitness to be signed by a Registered Medical Practitioner in the prescribed format.
Self declaration for seeking provisional admission only in case, the result of qualifying examination is yet to be declared.
Additionally, the candidate will also have to upload an undertaking regarding anti-ragging and refund of fees.
As per the current system, there is no scope to pay the NIFT 2025 application fee using demand draft.
The candidate has to pay the NIFT application fee 2025 online using online payment gateway, including credit card, debit card, or net banking.
Note that unless the application fee has been paid successfully, the NIFT 2025 application form filling process will not be considered complete. The NIFT 2025 application fee for general category is INR 3,000. Meanwhile, SC, ST, and PwD candidates only need to pay INR 1,500. It is recommended that candidates pay the fee specific to their category, or else the candidate may not be considered for admission.
The NTA will not edit/ modify/ alter any information entered by the candidate under any circumstances. It will also not entertain requests for change in information. So, you must exercise utmost caution when filling up the form.
Request for corrections made by any candidates through Post/Fax/ WhatsApp/ Email/ by hand will not be entertained by NTA.
The application process for NIFT 2025 will be conducted online. After completing the application process, inclduing payment of fees, the candidate must download a printout of the application form.
In fact, the NIFT prospectus prescribes the candidate to “apply on time and keep a printout / photocopy of application form for further reference along with proof of payment.”
The NIFT 2024 application form is for admission to the B.Des, M.Des, B.F.Tech, M.F.Tech, and M.F.M courses. There are 18 participating NIFTs that currently have a combined intake of 5289 seats.
NTA is likely to conduct the NIFT PG 2026 exam in 82 cities across India. The list of exam centers will be updated in the NIFT 2026 exam prospectus. The candidate can select their choice of exam cities in order of priority.
List of NIFT PG 2026 Exam Cities
NIFT PG 2026 is likely to be conducted in the following cities:
| S. No. |
State |
City |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
Port Blair |
|
| 2 |
Andhra Pradesh |
Kurnool |
|
| 3 |
Andhra Pradesh |
Vijayawada |
|
| 4 |
Andhra Pradesh |
Visakhapatnam |
|
| 5 |
Andhra Pradesh |
Rajahmundry |
|
| 6 |
Andhra Pradesh |
Tirupathi |
|
| 7 |
Arunachal Pradesh |
Naharlagun |
|
| 8 |
Assam |
Guwahati |
|
| 9 |
Bihar |
Muzaffarpur |
|
| 10 |
Bihar |
Patna |
|
| 11 |
Chandigarh |
Chandigarh/Mohali |
|
| 12 |
Chhattisgarh |
Raipur |
|
| 13 |
Chhattisgarh |
Jagdalpur |
|
| 14 |
Dadra & Nagar Haveli |
Silvassa |
|
| 15 |
Delhi |
Delhi NCR |
|
| 16 |
Goa |
Mapusa |
|
| 17 |
Gujarat |
Ahmedabad/ Gandhinagar |
|
| 18 |
Gujarat |
Rajkot |
|
| 19 |
Gujarat |
Surat |
|
| 20 |
Gujarat |
Anand |
|
| 21 |
Gujarat |
Gandhinagar |
|
| 22 |
Gujarat |
Mehsana |
|
| 23 |
Haryana |
Hisar |
|
| 24 |
Haryana |
Kurukshetra |
|
| 25 |
Himachal Pradesh |
Bilaspur Hp |
|
| 26 |
Himachal Pradesh |
Kangra |
|
| 27 |
Jammu And Kashmir |
Jammu |
|
| 28 |
Jammu And Kashmir |
Srinagar |
|
| 29 |
Jharkhand |
Dhanbad |
|
| 30 |
Jharkhand |
Ranchi |
|
| 31 |
Karnataka |
Bengaluru |
|
| 32 |
Karnataka |
Mysuru (Mysore) |
|
| 33 |
Karnataka |
Mangalore (Mangalore) |
|
| 34 |
Kerala |
Ernakulam |
|
| 35 |
Kerala |
Kannur |
|
| 36 |
Kerala |
Kozhikode |
|
| 37 |
Kerala |
Kollam |
|
| 38 |
Kerala |
Kottayam |
|
| 39 |
Kerala |
Thiruvananthapuram |
|
| 40 |
Kerala |
Thrissur |
|
| 41 |
Ladakh |
Leh / Kargil |
|
| 42 |
Lakshadweep |
Kavaratti |
|
| 43 |
Madhya Pradesh |
Bhopal |
|
| 44 |
Madhya Pradesh |
Jabalpur |
|
| 45 |
Madhya Pradesh |
Gwalior |
|
| 46 |
Madhya Pradesh |
Satna |
|
| 47 |
Madhya Pradesh |
Ujjain |
|
| 48 |
Maharashtra |
Mumbai / Thane |
|
| 49 |
Maharashtra |
Nagpur |
|
| 50 |
Maharashtra |
Pune |
|
| 51 |
Maharashtra |
Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar |
|
| 52 |
Maharashtra |
Amravati |
|
| 53 |
Maharashtra |
Kolhapur |
|
| 54 |
Maharashtra |
Nanded |
|
| 55 |
Manipur |
Imphal |
|
| 56 |
Meghalaya |
Shillong |
|
| 57 |
Mizoram |
Aizawl |
|
| 58 |
Nagaland |
Kohima |
|
| 59 |
Odisha |
Berhampur-Ganjam |
|
| 60 |
Odisha |
Bhubaneswar |
|
| 61 |
Puducherry |
Pondicherry |
|
| 62 |
Punjab |
Ludhiana |
|
| 63 |
Rajasthan |
Jaipur |
|
| 64 |
Rajasthan |
Jodhpur |
|
| 65 |
Rajasthan |
Udaipur |
|
| 66 |
Sikkim |
Gangtok |
|
| 67 |
Tamil Nadu |
Chennai |
|
| 68 |
Tamil Nadu |
Coimbatore |
|
| 69 |
Tamil Nadu |
Madurai |
|
| 70 |
Tamil Nadu |
Salem |
|
| 71 |
Tamil Nadu |
Tiruchirappalli |
|
| 72 |
Tamil Nadu |
Vellore |
|
| 73 |
Telangana |
Hyderabad |
|
| 74 |
Tripura |
Agartala |
|
| 75 |
Uttar Pradesh |
Meerut |
|
| 76 |
Uttar Pradesh |
Muzaffarnagar |
|
| 77 |
Uttar Pradesh |
Kanpur |
|
| 78 |
Uttar Pradesh |
Lucknow |
|
| 79 |
Uttar Pradesh |
Varanasi |
|
| 80 |
Uttarakhand |
Dehradun |
|
| 81 |
Uttarakhand |
Haldwani |
|
| 82 |
West Bengal |
Kolkata |
|
NIFT PG Exam Pattern 2026
The exam pattern for NIFT PG 2026 will be outlined in the information brochure. Candidates applying for NIFT PG 2026 should carefully go through the NIFT exam pattern 2026 to understand the types of questions asked, marking scheme, weightage, sections, etc.
NIFT PG 2026 Exam Pattern for GAT paper - M.Des
The following table presents the Exam Pattern of NIFT PG 2026. The final pattern will be updated once it is declared on the official website.
| Particulars |
Description |
|---|---|
| Paper |
GAT |
| Mode of exam |
Computer-based exam |
| Language |
English/ Hindi |
| Test Duration |
120 minutes |
| Sections |
Number of Questions |
| Communication Ability |
30 |
| English Comprehension |
30 |
| Quantitative Ability |
20 |
| Analytical Ability |
25 |
| General Knowledge and Current Affairs |
15 |
| TOTAL |
120 |
NIFT PG 2026 Exam Pattern for GAT paper - M.F.Tech and M.F.M
The following table presents the Exam Pattern of NIFT PG 2026. The final pattern will be updated once it is declared on the official website.
| Program |
M.F.Tech |
MFM |
|---|---|---|
| Paper |
GAT |
GAT |
| Language of written test |
English/Hindi |
English/Hindi |
| Duration |
180 minutes |
180 minutes |
| Sections |
Number of questions |
Number of questions |
| Communication Ability & English Comprehension |
45 |
50 |
| Case Study |
25 |
30 |
| Quantitative Ability |
30 |
20 |
| Analytical & Logical Ability |
25 |
25 |
| General Knowledge And Current Affairs |
25 |
25 |
| TOTAL |
150 |
150 |
NIFT PG Final Result 2026: Test Components, Weightage
The following table presents the Exam Weightage of NIFT PG 2026. The final Weightage will be updated once it is declared on the official website.
| PG Program |
Test Component |
Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| CAT |
40% |
|
| GAT |
30% |
|
| GD/PI |
30% |
|
| GAT |
70% |
|
| GD/PI |
30% |
|
| Master of Fashion Management (MFM) |
GAT |
70% |
| GD/PI |
30% |
NIFT PG Syllabus 2026
NTA prepares the syllabus for the NIFT PG exam 2026. The NIFT 2026 syllabus will outline the section-wise topics from which questions will be asked in the NIFT PG 2026 exam.
Refer to the NIFT PG 2025 syllabus given below to get an idea of NIFT 2026 Syllabus. The 2026 Syllabus will be out soon by NIFT.
| Topics | Skill Tested | Skill Tested, Types of questions |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Ability | This sub-test is designed to test the quantitative ability of the candidates. | The subtest consists of questions on Addition, Multiplication, Division, Fractions, Percentages, Rate of Interest, Work and Task, Ratio and Proportion, and Distance. |
| Communication Ability and English Comprehension | This sub-test will evaluate the language ability in day-to-day communication in English. | It includes questions on synonyms, antonyms, words with corresponding meanings, singular, plural, one-word substitutes, idioms and phrases, correct spellings, comprehending a situation from a given passage, etc. |
| Analytical Ability and Logical Ability | This sub-test is designed to test the candidate’s capacity for inference and logic from the given information and to evaluate the candidate’s ability to identify the given problem and apply reasoning in solving the core issues of the problem. | Concepts and practices of creative and lateral thinking are likely to be useful. |
| General Knowledge and Current Affairs | This sub-test is designed to test the candidate’s general knowledge and current affairs. | Candidates must keep themselves updated with the latest happenings. |
| Case Study | The test will evaluate the candidate’s managerial ability. | This sub-test is based on a situation in an industry environment. |
How to Prepare for NIFT PG 2026 Exam
The candidate can prepare for the NIFT PG exam 2026 at home.
- To start exam preparation, the candidate needs to follow the updated syllabus and pattern.
- Next, make a study timetable taking into account the syllabus and difficulty level.
- It is recommended that the candidate take notes during preparation as these notes will come in handly for quick revision.
- Solve as many sample papers as you can. Also, solve previous years’ papers to understand the types of questions asked, the extent of the syllabus, and specific questions.
- Close to the exam, you can solve the NIFT 2026 mock tests.
NIFT PG Entrance Exam 2026 - Result
- NTA will declare the results of the NIFT PG Entrance Exam 2026 in March-April 2026.
- The scores of the written exam will be used to shortlist candidates for a Personal Interview.
- The dates and schedule for the interview will be released after the written exam results are declared.
- The FINAL result of the NIFT PG 2026 exam will be declared after considering the performance in the written exams (CAT and GAT) and the personal interview.
How to check NIFT PG 2026 Result
- The result link will be provided here once the results are out
- Click on the result link
- In the log-in window that opens, enter your application number and date of birth
- The result of results of NIFT PG 2026 will be displayed on the screen
- Download and take a printout of the result.
NIFT PG Entrance Exam 2026 - Counselling
- The National Institute of Fashion Technology will organize the counselling for NIFT PG 2026.
- The counselling process will be held online and will be a centralized process for the NIFT 2026 participating colleges.
- Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria must register for counseling and participate in a choice-filling process. As part pf the choice-filling process, the candidate needs to select their academic program and campus.
- The entries must be in the order of priority.
- The NIFT PG 2026 seat allotment will be based on the merit rank of the candidate, seats available, NIFT PG merit rank 2026, etc.
- The candidate will have to pay the seat-acceptance fee and confirm the seat within the given deadline. If the payment is not made, the allocation will be canceled and allocated to the candidate next in the order of merit.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 22 hours ago
The NIFTEE written exam 2026 will be conducted in computer-bassed mode, while the sketching-based CAT paper will be held in offline mode.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 22 hours ago
The NIFT 2026 admit card will be available for download in the first week of February 2026. Candidates who have successfully registered for the exam can download the admit card from the NIFT admission portal.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 22 hours ago
Unless you have finished the NIFT 2026 syllabus and solved the sample papers, it is a safe bet not to start with any new chapters or topics, simply because there is not so much time left and revision needs to be the priority.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 22 hours ago
Yes, it is very important to solve NIFT sample papers to gauge one's exam readiness. In addition, sample papers will help the candidate rectify silly mistakes, learn time management, and learn how to use various concepts to solve problems.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 22 hours ago
The NIFT 2026 Entrance Exam Stage 1 is expected to be conducted in the second week of February 2026. The exact dates will be out on the NTA NIFT official website.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered Yesterday
The table below shows the top government Fashion Design colleges in India accepting NIFT entrance exams along with their tuition fees and their India Today ranking 2024:
Public/Government Colleges | Tuition Fee | India Today 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| NIFT Delhi Admission | INR 12.34 lakh | 1 |
| NIFT Bangalore Admission | INR 12.34 lakh | 3 |
| NIFT Hyderabad Admission | INR 12.34 lakh | 4 |
| NIFT Gandhinagar Admission | INR 12.34 lakh | 6 |
| NIFT Kolkata Admission | INR 12.34 lakh | 7 |
| NIFT Patna Admission | INR 12.34 lakh | 8 |
| NIFT Bhubaneswar Admission | INR 9.26 lakh | 13 |
Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website/ counselling body and may vary.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
According to India Today ranking 2024, NIFT Delhi emerged to be as the No. 1 ranked Fashion Design colleges in India accepting NIFT exam secured 1st position followed by other colleges like NIFT Mumbai and NIFT Bangalore.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
NIFT Bangalore inducts students to its BDes programme via the NIFT Entrance Exam. For admission to the 2025 batch, this test was conducted by NTA on Feb 9, 2025. Moreover, NTA has also released the entrance exam results. Students who took the exam can check their results and download their scorecar
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
According to some candidates, the NIFT entrance test is challenging but not impossible to crack. You'll need to dedicatedly prepare for a few months to get your hands on the quantitative aptitude and reasoning abilities section.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 2 weeks ago
In an ideal situation, one year is a good enough time to cover the entire NIFT syllabus, solve sample papers, and take mock tests. But considering there is only 6 months or so left for the NIFT exam, the candidate can still prepare for the exam in that period. But for that to happen, the candidate n
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The online application form for NIFT 2025 is closed.
With regular fees, the application was open from November 22-January 6, 2025. With late fees, applications were accepted from Janaury 7-9, 2025.
The application was available online at niftadmissions.in. The NTA also released the detailed admission notification, including the eligibility criteria and information brochure.
Candidates who met the precribed eligibility criteria for their programme could fill out the NIFT 2025 application form before the last date.
Note that NIFT application form will be for admission to the B. Des, M.Des B.FTech M.FTech and MFM courses offered by participating colleges.