What is the last date to fill out the NIFT 2026 application form?

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.

When will NIFT 2026 Situation Test be conducted?

NIFT 2026 Situation Test will be conducted, tentatively in second week of June 2026. It is expected to be conducted on June 08, 2026 based on last year date.

When will the NIFT 2026 Final Answer key be released?

NIFT 2026 Final Answer Key is expected to be out in the third week of April 2026. Based on last year's trend, it will be out with the NIFT stage 1 Result between April 20, 2026, and April 25, 2026.

When will slot booking open for the situation test at NIFT 2026?

Slot booking process for the NIFT Situation Test 2026 will be held a few weeks before the Situation Test. Slot booking process will be held online and will be open for candidates who have qualified in NIFT written exams. As part of the slot booking process, candidate needs to book their date and time slots for Situation Test. Note that slots will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. The details of the slot allocated to the candidate, exam centre, and other key details will be mentioned on the admit card.

When will NIFT 2026 results be released for the written exam?

The NIFT 2026 written exam is the 1st stage of the entrance exam and includes the CAT and GAT. The results for the NIFT written exam will be announced sometime in April 2026. The results can be checked online at the NIFT admission portal - niftadmissions. In. To check your results, log in to the result portal using your email id and password. The scores of the NIFT exam will be used to shortlist candidates for a Situation Test or Personal Interview.

When will NIFT seat allotment announced for Round 1?

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) will release the seat allotment of NIFT 2026 for Round I around the 3rd week of June 2026. The seat allotment will be based on the merit rank of candidates and the academic option picked at the time of counseling registration. Note that NIFT 2026 counseling will be conducted in four regular and one spot rounds. The admission fee amount for regular seats at all campuses is INR 1,83,000..

When will slot booking open for the NIFT 2026 Personal Interview?

Candidates seeking admission to the PG courses at the NIFTs need to appear in a Personal Interview after qualifying the written exam. The slot booking process for the Personal Interview will open soon after results of the NIFT written exams are declared. The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) will release the detailed schedule on its admission portal - niftadmissions. In. The slot booking process has to be conducted online. To book a slot, click on the relevant link, log in, and then select the campus and time slot from the available options. Note that slots will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

When will the NIFT 2026 application form open?

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.

What information will be included in the NIFT important dates 2026?

The important dates of NIFT 2026 will cover the entire admission schedule of NIFT 2026 admission process. The important dates will therefore cover events like release of admission notification, application form, and admit cards, conduct of the exam, declaration of results, counseling schedule, and date of commencement of classes. The candidate by consulting the important dates will know in advance about an upcoming event and so will be able to plan in advance. The exam schedule for NIFT 2026 will be released by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Note that in some cases previously scheduled event may be postoned, prepponed, or even cancelled. So, it is recommend to keep visiting this page for the latest updates.

Can I appear in Situation Test/PI if I don't qualify the NIFT 2026 written exams?

Candidates will be shortlisted for NIFT 2026 Studio Test/ Interview based on performance in NIFTEE Stage 1. NIFT 2026 written exams comprise the GAT and CAT exams. If the candidate fails to be included in the shortlist, he or she is not eligible to appear in the Situation Test/ Interview.

What is the weightage for preparing NIFT 2026 results?

NIFT Result is prepared on the basis of NIFT Stage 1 and NIFT Stage 2. Program Exam Weightage B. Des. GAT 30% CAT 50% Situation Test 20% B.F. Tech. GAT (Sec-A) 30% GAT (Sec-B) 70% B.F. Tech. Opting for B. Des. GAT (Sec-A) 30% CAT 50% Situation Test 20%

How many rounds are there in NIFT Counselling?

There will be three rounds of counselling in NIFT Counselling 2026. One round of spot counselling is also expected if there are seats left.

What is the duration of the NIFT 2026 Objection Window?

NIFT Objection Window opens for two days. For 2026, it was open from February 17, 2026, to February 19, 2026 till 11:50 PM. After this duration, candidates cannot raise objections against the NIFT Answer Key.

How do I prepare for the NIFT General Ability Test (GAT)?

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.

How can I prepare for the Creative Ability Test (CAT) of NIFT 2026 exam?

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.

What is the expected date for NIFT 2026 Result?

NIFT result is expected to be out in the third week of April 2026 for Stage 1 and in the last week of June for Stage 2. NIFT Result 2026 2025 Stage 1 April 22-April 26, 2026 April 24, 2025 Stage 2 June 20, 2026 to June 25, 2026 June 22, 2025

When do I need to reach NIFT 2026 exam centre?

The reporting time for NIFT 2026 entrance exam will be mentioned on the admit card issued to candidates. Programmes Test Examination Time Bachelor of Design GAT 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon CAT 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM Bachelor of Design (NLEA) GAT 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon Bachelor of Fashion Technology GAT 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM Bachelor of Fashion Technology (NLEA) GAT 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM Bachelor of Fashion Technology and Bachelor of Design GAT 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM CAT 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM Master of Design GAT 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon CAT 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM Master of Fashion Management GAT 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM Master of Fashion Management and Master of Design GAT 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM CAT 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM Master of Fashion Technology GAT 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM

When do I need to start my preparation for NIFT 2026 exam?

The NIFT exam is among the competitive and is also considered among the toughest. So, it is recommended that the candidate starts their exam preparation early. NIFT exam has various components like written exam and Situation Test /Personal Interview. Candidates seeking admission to the B. Des and M.Des courses need to prepare for both the CAT and GAT. The CAT is a drawing-based exam. Now unless the candidate is already well-versed, the exam will be very difficult. So, start early. The same goes for the GAT.

Will NTA release the recorded responses for NIFT 2026?

NTA released recorded answers for the NIFT 2026 written exam on February 17, 2026. The recorded response is released for GAT for all the UG and PG programmes. Recorded response is available at xams.nta.nic.in/niftee.

What is the duration of the NIFT 2026 Objection Window?

NIFT Objection Window opens for two days. For 2026, it was open from February 17, 2026, to February 19, 2026 till 11:50 PM. After this duration, candidates cannot raise objections against the NIFT Answer Key.

At what time do I need to report for the NIFT 2026 written exam?

The GAT paper for all the B.Des and M.Des courses will be conducted from 9 am - 11 am (tentatively). Meanwhile, the GAT written exam for B.F.Tech, M.F.Tech, and M.F.M. courses are expected to be conducted from 9 am - 12 noon. Candidates needed to report to the NIFT 2026 exam centre at least an hour in advance. Note that the CAT paper for the B. Des and M.Des courses will be held from 2.30 pm - 5.30 pm. The purpose of reporting early is to complete admission formalities, including registration, frisking, verifying the identity of the candidate, etc. Note that the exam timings and reporting time for the NIFT exam will be mentioned in the admit card.

NIFT Entrance Exam Date 2026 (OUT): Check Course-wise NIFTEE Exam Date Here

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NIFT Important Dates 2026 - The National Testing Agency issued the official NIFT 2026 notification. NIFT Entrance Exam was conducted on February 08, 2026. After the conduct of the exam, the provisional answer key was released by NTA on February 17, 2026. NTA released the NIFT Admit Card for UG and PG programmes on February 04, 2026.

City Intimation slip for NIFT Entrance Exam was out on January 29, 2026 for all UG and PG programmes. This is issued for candidates to make arrangements at the NIFT Centre City. NIFT Recorded Responses and Answer Keys will be released within a week of the conduct of the NIFT Entrance test.

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NIFT Entrance Exam 2026 Exam Dates
NIFT Written Exams - Test Timings
NIFT Entrance Exam 2026 Important Events & Dates
NIFT Entrance Exam Dates 2026 for Artisans
NIFT Prep Tips 2026
NIFT Important Dates 2026 - FAQs

NIFT Entrance Exam 2026 Exam Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NIFT Entrance Exam 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
May ' 26 - Jun ' 26	NIFT Stage 2: M.Des and M.F.M Interview TENTATIVE
Jun ' 26	NIFT Stage 2 Admit Card TENTATIVE
Jun ' 26	NIFT Stage 2: M.F.Tech Personal Interview TENTATIVE
Jun ' 26	NIFT Situation Test Stage 2: B.Des TENTATIVE
Jun ' 26	NIFT Final Result TENTATIVE
Jun ' 26 - Jul ' 26	NIFT Registration for e-Counselling / Seat Allotment TENTATIVE

Dates	Past Exam Dates
17 Feb ' 26 - 19 Feb ' 26	NIFT Answer Key and Objection Window
08 Feb ' 26	NIFT 2026 (Stage 1: Written Exam)
Feb ' 26	NIFT 2026 Issue of Admit Cards
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