NIFT Entrance Exam MFTech Exam Dates 2026: Get Complete Exam Schedule Here

Q: What is the last date to fill out the NIFT 2025 application form?

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.

Q: What information will be included in the NIFT important dates 2025?

The important dates of NIFT 2025 will cover the entire admission schedule of NIFT 2025 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 2025 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.

Q: At what time do I need to report for the NIFT 2025 written exam?

The GAT paper for all the B.Des and M.Des courses was conducted from 9 am - 11 am. Meanwhile, the GAT written exam for B.F.Tech, M.F.Tech, and M.F.M. courses was conducted from 9 am - 12 noon. Candidates needed to report to the NIFT 2025 exam centre at least an hour in advance. Note that the CAT paper for the B. Des and M.Des courses was 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 2024 exam was mentioned in the admit card.

Q: When will slot booking open for the situation test at NIFT 2025?

The slot booking process for the NIFT Situation Test 2025 will be held a few weeks before the Situation Test. The slot booking process will be held online and will be open for candidates who have qualified in the written exams. As part of the slot booking process, the candidate needs to book their date and time slots for the 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.

Q: When will slot booking open for the NIFT 2025 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 2025 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.

Q: When will NIFT 2025 results be released for the written exam?

The NIFT 2025 written exam is the 1st stage of the entrance exam and includes the CAT and GAT. The results for the NIFT 2025 written exam will be announced sometime in the 2nd week of March 2025. 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 2025 exam will be used to shortlist candidates for a Situation Test or Personal Interview.

Q: When will NIFT seat allotment announced for Round 1?

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) will release the seat allotment of NIFT 2025 for Round I around the 3rd week of June 2025. The seat allotment will be based on the merit rank of candidates and academic option picked at the time of counseling registration. Such candidates who are allotted seats have to submit willingness and pay the admission fee by the given deadline. Note that NIFT 2025 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. NRI Sponsored candidates need to pay INR 6,88, 4000 or INR 9,72,000 depending on the campus they have been allocated.

Q: How can I prepare for the Creative Ability Test (CAT) of NIFT 2025 exam?

The Creative Ability Test or 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 imporve ones 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.

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

The General Ability Test GAT along with the CAT is the 1st stage of the NIFT exam. The test is conducted in a computer-based mode and includes objective-type questions. To prepare for the GAT exam, the candidate must carefully go through the exam syllabus and make a study time table. Next, the candidate has to gather the best books available for the test. When studying for the exam, the candidate must ensure that they not only clear the concepts, but solves all the related problems to better understand the concepts and develop problem-solving skills. Also, after completing a chapter, it is mandatory to do frequent revisions. Another important tool for NIFT GAT exam preparation is sample and previous years question papers.

Q: How many mock tests do I need to take for the NIFT 2025 exam?

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) may or may not conduct mock tests. So, the candidate can take mock tests conducted by elswhere. Typically, the more mock tests a candidate takes, you can prepare better. That being said, mock tests are usually taken closer to the exam. For instance, by taking mock tests, you learn management skills, along with improving problem-solving skills. Note that the candidate must solve sample papers and previous years NIFT question papers, along with taking mock tests, to effectively prepare for the exam.

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Updated on Sep 14, 2025 16:30 IST

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NIFT Important Dates 2026 - NIFT UG and PG 2026 exam dates will be announced in the second week of November 2026 at https://exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT/. The National Testing Agency will issue the official NIFT 2026 notification, which will provide candidates with the application form dates and exam dates. NIFT 2026 registrations are expected to commence in the last week of November 2025 at nta.ac.in/NIFT/. Candidates desirous of taking admission to NIFT institutes must apply online. NIFT 2026 Exam will be held tentatively in February 2026.

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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 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
Nov ' 25 - Jan ' 26	NIFT 2026 application form OPEN (Regular fees) TENTATIVE
Jan ' 26	NIFT 2026 application form (Late fees) TENTATIVE
Jan ' 26	NIFT 2026 application form Edit Window TENTATIVE
Feb ' 26	NIFT 2026 Issue of Admit Cards TENTATIVE
Feb ' 26	NIFT 2026 (Stage 1: Written Exam) TENTATIVE
May ' 26 - Jun ' 26	NIFT Stage 2: M.Des and M.F.M Interview TENTATIVE
Jun ' 26	NIFT Stage 2 Admit Card TENTATIVE
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NIFT Written Exams - Test Timings

The tentative test timings for the GAT and CAT written tests are given in the table below.

Program	Written Test	Test Timing (Tentative)
BDes	CAT	9.30 am - 11.30 pm
BDes	GAT	1.30 pm - 4.30 pm
MDes	CAT	9.30 am - 11.30 pm
MDes	GAT	1.30 pm - 4.30 pm
BFTech	GAT	1.30 pm - 4.30 pm
MFTech	GAT	1.30 pm - 4.30 pm
MFM	GAT	1.30 pm - 4.30 pm

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Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the last date to fill out the NIFT 2025 application form?

Q: What information will be included in the NIFT important dates 2025?

Q: At what time do I need to report for the NIFT 2025 written exam?

NIFT Entrance Exam 2026 Important Events & Dates

Candidates appearing for the NIFT Entrance Exam can go through important exam events for this popular design entrance exam below:

NIFT Application Form Dates: The application form for NIFT 2026 is expected to start in the last week of November 2025. The application form was open online at the NIFT-NTA admission portal. The NTA has also released a detailed exam notification, admission brochure, eligibility criteria, and other pertinent details at the time of the release of the NIFT 2026 application form.
NIFT Admit Card Dates: The NIFT admit card has been released on the NIFT-NTA website. The admit card has to be downloaded from the official website only.
NIFT Entrance Exam 2026 Date: The NIFT 2026 exam is expected to be tentatively conducted in the second week of February 2026. The entrance exam will evaluate different parameters, such as aptitude, skills, and knowledge. The NIFT exam has the following components: 1. Creative Ability Test (CAT), 2. General Ability Test (GAT), and 3. Situation Test / Personal Interview.
NIFT Situation Test or PI Dates: Candidates who clear the NIFT entrance exam for BDes then need to appear in a Situation Test wherein their material handling skills are tested. On the other hand, M.Des aspirants need to appear in a Personal Interview round.
NIFT Entrance Exam Result Dates: NIFT results will be displayed in the last week of April for Stage 1 and in the last week of June for Final Result, on the NIFT-NTA admission portal.
NIFT Counselling Dates: The counseling schedule for NIFT 2026 will be declared soon after NIFT 2026 final results are declared. The counseling process will have multiple rounds. In the previous edition of the exam, there were three regular rounds of seat allotment followed by a SPOT round. The counselling will begin in the last week of June 2026.

Commonly asked questions

Q: How can I prepare for the Creative Ability Test (CAT) of NIFT 2025 exam?

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

Q: How many mock tests do I need to take for the NIFT 2025 exam?

NIFT Entrance Exam Dates 2026 for Artisans

Check the tentative NIFT dates for Artisans category candidates below:

Events	NIFT Exam Dates
Start of online applications	Last week of November 2026
Last date for applications	Last week of February 2026
Admit card	March 2026
Artisan Skill Test, Personal Interview & Documents Verification at Test Centres	April 2026
Declaration of final results	May 2026
Seat Allocation	June 2026

Commonly asked questions

Q: When do I need to reach NIFT 2025 exam centre?

NIFT Important Dates 2026 - FAQs

Check the important FAQs related to NIFT 2026 important dates below.

Commonly asked questions

Q: When will slot booking open for the situation test at NIFT 2025?

Q: When will slot booking open for the NIFT 2025 Personal Interview?

Q: When will NIFT 2025 results be released for the written exam?

Q: When will NIFT seat allotment announced for Round 1?

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What is the fee for M.Des programme offered at NIFT?

Answered a month ago

The fee for M.Des programme offered at NIFT is around INR 8 Lakhs.

Fee Components	Fee Amount (2 Years) (2025)
Tuition Fees	5.86 Lakhs
Hostel Fees*	2.21 Lakhs
One-time payment*	27,200
Total fees	8.35 Lakhs

* Hostel fee is calculated on the basis of 1st year. Actual amount may vary. The fees might include components other than hostel fees. Meal Plan is not included in the mentioned fee.

*One-time payment includes Refundable Security Depos

Sayeba Naushad

Contributor-Level 10

What is the fee for B.Des courses offered at NIFTs?

Answered a month ago

The fee of the B.Des programme at NIFT is around INR 14 lakhs.

Semester	NIFT Fees 2024 (INR)	NIFT Fees 2025 (INR)
Semester 1	1,83,200	1,91,700
Semester 2	1,43,000	1,50,000
Semester 3	1,69,800	1,78,700
Semester 4	1,50,000	1,58,000
Semester 5	1,78,700	1,87,800
Semester 6	1,58,000	1,66,000
Semester 7	1,93,700	2,03,200
Semester 8	1,66,000	1,74,000
Total (4 Years)	13,42,400	14,09,400

Sayeba Naushad

Contributor-Level 10

Which NIFT is the best?

Answered a month ago

National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), New Delhi, is the best based on the India Today ranking (2025).

NIFT Delhi is considered the best NIFT campus in India because of the following:

It consistently ranks No. 1 among all NIFTs (India Today Ranking: 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022 and 2021)
It has

Sayeba Naushad

Contributor-Level 10

Is NIFT Entrance Exam easy?

Answered a month ago

The NIFT entrance exam is considered moderately difficult. The level of difficulty of the exam depends on a student's strengths and preparation. Since seats are limited and competition is high, even average questions feel tougher due to the pressure.

B.Des exam tests creativity, design aptitude, obse

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Contributor-Level 10

What is the educational qualification required for NIFT admissions?

Answered a month ago

The educational qualification for NIFT admissions varies from course to course:

Programme	Educational Qualification Required
B.Des (Bachelor of Design)	Passed 10+2 (Class 12) in any stream (Science, Commerce, Arts, Humanities) from a recognised board
B.FTech (Bachelor of Fashion Technology)	Passed 10+2 (Class 12) in any stream, but Mathematics as a subject in 10+2 is compulsory
M.Des (Master of Design)	Undergraduate degree in any discipline from a recognised university
M.FTech (Master of Fashion Technology)	B.FTech from NIFT or B.E./B.Tech from a recognised university
MFM (Master of Fashion Management)	Undergraduate degree in any discipline from a recognised university

Sayeba Naushad

Contributor-Level 10

How many NIFTs are there in India?

Answered a month ago

There are a total of 19 NIFTs in India that participate in the NIFT admission process. The participating institutes offer B.Des, M.Des, B.F.Tech, M.F.Tech, and M.F.M courses. Admission to the participating institutes will be on the basis of NIFT scores.

NIFT Varanasi has been newly added to the list

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Contributor-Level 10

I have passed H.S.C. vocational examination. Am I eligible for admission to the B.Des program?

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, candidates who have passed their H.S.C. vocational examination may apply for admission to the B.Des program.

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