NIFT Exam Date 2027: Check NIFT Schedule for Stage 1 & 2 Here

National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Exam 2027 ( NIFT Entrance Exam )

Sayeba Naushad
Updated on Aug 17, 2026 17:46 IST

By Sayeba Naushad, Assistant Manager

NIFT Important Dates 2027 - NTA will release the NIFT 2027 Notification and Application on the same day. NIFT Application 2027 is expected to begin the registration process for 2027 in the first week of December 2026. NIFT Entrance Exam will be held in the first week of February 2027.

Read on to find all the important dates regarding NIFT 2027 for UG and PG programmes.

 

 

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  • NIFT Entrance Exam 2027 Exam Dates
  • NIFT 2027 Application Date
  • NIFT 2027 Exam Dates
  • NIFT 2027 Answer Key Dates
  • NIFT 2027 Result Date
  • NIFT 2027 Admit Card Date
  • NIFT 2027 Counselling Dates
  • NIFT Important Dates 2027 - FAQs
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NIFT Entrance Exam 2027 Exam Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NIFT Entrance Exam 2027 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
Dec ' 26 - Jan ' 27

NIFT 2027 application form OPEN (Regular fees)

TENTATIVE
Jan ' 27

NIFT 2027 application form (Late fees)

TENTATIVE
Jan ' 27

NIFT 2027 application form Edit Window

TENTATIVE
Jan ' 27

NIFT City Intimation Slip 2027

TENTATIVE
Feb ' 27

NIFT 2027 (Stage 1: Written Exam)

TENTATIVE
Feb ' 27

NIFT Answer Key and Objection Window

TENTATIVE
Mar ' 27

NIFT Stage 1 Result 2027

TENTATIVE
DatesPast Exam Dates
24 Jul ' 26

NIFT Spot Round: Seat Allotment

19 Jul ' 26 - 22 Jul ' 26

NIFT Spot Round: Documents Verification of new registered candidates

19 Jul ' 26 - 22 Jul ' 26

NIFT 2026 Spot Round: Registration

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NIFT 2027 Application Date

The application form for NIFTEE 2027 will open in the first week of December 2026. The application form will open online at the NIFT-NTA admission portal. The NTA also releases a detailed exam notification, admission brochure, eligibility criteria, and other pertinent details at the time of the release of the NIFT 2027 application form

There will also NIFT Correction window for rectifying errors. It will be active from January 21, 2027 to January 22, 2027 (tentatively). NIFT 2026 Application was out on December 08, 2025 and closed on January 19, 2027.

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Q:   What is the last date to fill out the NIFT 2027 application form?
A: 

With a late fee of INR 5,000, candidates can apply online until Jan 19. Further, the Phase 1 exam will be held on  Feb 8, 2027. 

Q:   What is the duration of the NIFT Objection Window?
A: 

NIFT Objection Window opens for two days. For 2027, it will tentatively open from February 17, 2027, to February 19, 2027 till 11:50 PM. After this duration, candidates cannot raise objections against the NIFT Answer Key.

Q:   When do I need to start my preparation for NIFT 2027 exam?
A: 

NIFT exam is among the most competitive and the toughest. So, it is recommended that candidate start their exam preparation in advance, around 1 year before.

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NIFT 2027 Exam Dates

NIFTEE exam is expected to be conducted in the first week of February 2027. The entrance exam will evaluate different parameters, such as aptitude, skills, and knowledge. NTA NIFT exam has the following components: 1. NIFT Creative Ability Test (CAT), 2. NIFT General Ability Test (GAT), and 3. Situation Test / Personal Interview

 

NIFT Entrance Exam 2027 (tentative) 2026
NIFTEE: Stage 1 First week of Feb 2027 February 08, 2026
NIFT Stage 2 for PG First week of April 2027 April 6 to April 11, 2026.
NIFT Stage 2 for UG (Situation Test) Last week of April 2027 April 26, 2926 

 

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Q:   When was NIFT Situation Test conducted?
A: 

NIFT 2027 Situation Test will be tentatively conducted on April 26, 2027.

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

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) will release the seat allotment of NIFT 2027 for Round I around the 3rd week of June 2027. 

Q:   What materials can be used for making the model during NIFT Situation Test?
A: 

Candidates will be provided with the items for making the model during the NIFT Situation Test. Materials that students may be provided with are Glaze Papers, Plasticine Clay, Copper Wire, Ivory Sheets, Cardboard, Thermocol (thick And Thin), Kite Papers, Handmade Sheet, Coloured Clay, Cellophane, Fabric, Thread, Ribbon, Straw, Aluminum Foil, etc. The candidate can not use any other items except the ones provided in the exam hall. 

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NIFT 2027 Answer Key Dates

NTA releases the NIFT Provisional Answer Key in the third week of February after the conduct of the exam for all the candidates who gave the NIFT entrance exam. The objection window also opens in the third week of February for students to raise objections against the answer key released. It is released on exams.nta.nic.in/niftee.

NIFT Final Answer Key is expected to be released in the third week of March 2027, after incorporating the relevant changes in the Answer Key.

Particulars   Details
NIFT Provisional Answer Key: Date Third week of February 2027 February 17, 2026 (OUT)
NIFT Objection Window Third week of February 2027
February 17, 2026 to February 19, 2026 
NIFT Final Answer Key Last week of March 2027 March 23, 2026

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Q:   When do I need to reach NIFT 2027 exam centre?
A: 

The reporting time for NIFT  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

Q:   When will the NIFT 2027 Final Answer key be released?
A: 

NIFT 2027 Final Answer Key will be out on March 23, 2027 (tentatively) for all UG and PG programmes.

Q:   When will NIFT 2027 (Final) answer key be released?
A: 

The NTA will release the NIFT 2027 answer key (FINAL) on March 23, 2027 (tentative). 

The final key will be released after considering objections filed by the candidate. There is no provision to challenge the final answer key. So, the keys included in the FINAL answer key of NIFT 2027 will be considered the correct and official answers.

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NIFT 2027 Result Date

NTA NIFT results will be released in the third week of March 2027 for Stage 1 on the NIFT-NTA admission portal. 

NIFT Stage 2 results are expected to be out in the first week of June 2027. The result will be declared for NIFT UG and PG programmes. NIFT Final result will be released for candidates who have given the Stage 2 entrance exam. After this, NIFT Seat Allotment and counselling will begin.

Particulars 2027 (tentative) 2026
NIFT Stage 1 Result  Third week of March 2027 March 20, 2026
NIFT Stage 2/Final Result  First week of June 2027 June 03, 2026

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Q:   What is the expected date for NIFT 2027 Result?
A: 

The NIFT 2027 Stage 1 results are expected to be out on:

NIFT Result202720262025
Stage 1Third week of March 2027March 20, 2026April 24, 2025
Stage 2First week of June 2027June 03, 2026June 22, 2025
Q:   How can I check the NIFT Delhi B.Des cutoff?
A: 

Candidates will be able to check the cutoff for NIFT Delhi on the website of NIFT: nift.admissions.nic.in. The opening and closing rank of all the programmes is given on this page. 

Q:   Can I apply for recheck of NIFT results?
A: 

There is no option to apply for a recheck of NIFT results. If the candidate has any doubts, they are allowed to challenge NIFT provisional answer key. Final Answer key is made on the basis of Provsional answer key.

 

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NIFT 2027 Admit Card Date

NIFT 2027 admit card will be released on the NIFT-NTA website. The admit card has to be downloaded from the official website only. For Stage 1, NTA will release the hall ticket in the first week of February 2027 for UG and PG programmes. For Stage 2, NIFT Admit card for PG programmes will be out in the first week of April 2027. Admit card for NTA NIFT Situation Test for UG programmes will be released in the last week of April 2027.

Particulars 2027 2026
NIFT Admit Card: Stage 1 for UG and PG First week of February 2027 February 04, 2026
NIFT Admit card: Stage 2 for PG (Interview) First week of April 2027 April 01, 2026
NIFT Admit card: Stage 2 for UG (Situation Test/ Studio Test and Interview) Last week of April 2027 April 22, 2026

NTA also releases NIFT City Intimation Slip for Stage 1 and Stage 2 exams for candidates to plan their travel in advance.

Particulars 2027 2026
NIFT Admit Card: Stage 1 for UG and PG Last week of January 2027 January 29, 2026
NIFT Admit Card: Stage 2 for UG (Situation Test/ Studio Test and Interview) Third week of April 2027 April 17, 2026

 

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Q:   What are the components of NIFT Stage 2 Exam?
A: 

NIFT Stage 2 will have Situation Test and Personal Interview. 

ProgrammeStage 2 Components
B.Des (Bachelor of Design)Situation Test – Model-making, material handling, creativity, innovation
B.Des (NLEA)Studio Test + Personal Interview
B.Des (Artisans)Artisan Skill Test + Personal Interview
B.F.Tech (NLEA)Technical Ability Test (OMR-based) + Personal Interview
PG Programmes (M.Des, M.F.M., M.F.Tech)Personal Interview
Q:   Will there be an option to edit the NIFT application form?
A: 

Candidates will be given the option to edit the NIFT application form for a limited time period.

Using NIFT application edit option, the candidate will be able to edit or correct some of the information in registration 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. 

Q:   What is the duration of the NIFT 2027 Situation Test?
A: 

NIFT Situation Test will be of 2 hours. In this time, candidates have to draw the given 3D model and write about it. 

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NIFT 2027 Counselling Dates

NIFT Counselling Dates for NIFT 2027 will be declared after the declaration of the final result. The counselling process is expected to have three rounds. Candidates have to register on the NIFT e-Counselling portal from the third week of June 2027.

NIFT Counselling Round 1 Schedule

Check out the schedule for NIFT Counselling 2027.

Event Date (Tentative)
Registration and Document Uploading June 15, 2027 to June 22, 2027 (12:00 Midnight)
Document Verification June 15, 2027 to June 24, 2027 (6:00 PM)
Choice Filling and Locking June 15, 2027 to June 25, 2027 (12:00 Midnight)
Seat Allotment June 27, 2027
Willingness Submission and Admission Fee Payment June 27, 2027 to July 01, 2027 (12:00 Midnight)

Schedule for NIFT Spot Counselling 2027

Check out the schedule for NIFT Spot Counselling

Event Dates (Expected)
Registration & Participation Fee (₹5,000 Non-Refundable) July 19, 2027 to July 22, 2027 (Until 12:00 Midnight)
Document Verification (For new candidates) July 19, 2027 to July 22, 2027 (Until 6:00 PM)
Choice Filling & Locking July 19, 2027 to July 23, 2027 (Until 12:00 Midnight)
Seat Allotment July 24, 2027
Admission Fee Payment July 24, 2027 to July 27, 2027 (Until 12:00 Midnight)
Physical Reporting (At allotted campus) July 29, 2027

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Q:   What is good score for NIFT 2027 B.F.Tech?
A: 

Good score for B.F.Tech is 95+ for General, 80 for OBC, 60 for SC/ST.

Q:   Will NTA release the recorded responses for NIFT?
A: 

NTA will release recorded answers for the NIFT written exam in the third week of February 2027. The recorded responses are released for GAT for all the UG and PG programmes. The recorded responses are available at exams.nta.nic.in/niftee.

Q:   Do I need to check previous years NIFT cut-off to prepare for the exam?
A: 

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.

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NIFT Important Dates 2027 - FAQs

Check the important FAQs related to NIFT 2027 important dates below.

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

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.
Q:   When will slot booking open for the situation test at NIFT 2027?
A: 

Slot booking process for the NIFT Situation Test 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 the NIFT written exams. As part of the slot booking process, candidates need to book their date and time slots for Situation Test. 

Q:   What is the weightage for preparing NIFT 2027 results?
A: 

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%

 

Q:   When will NIFT 2027 results be released for the written exam?
A: 

The NIFT 2027 written exam is the 1st stage of the entrance exam and includes the CAT and GAT. The results for the NIFT written exam are expected to be announced on March 20, 2027.

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

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.

Q:   When will the NIFT 2027 application form open?
A: 

The registration will start tentatively on December 08, 2026. NIFT 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. 

Q:   What information will be included in the NIFT important dates 2027?
A: 

The important dates of NIFT 2027 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, the counseling schedule, and date of commencement of classes. 

Q:   Can I appear in Situation Test/PI if I don't qualify the NIFT 2027 written exams?
A: 

Candidates will be shortlisted for NIFT 2027 Studio Test/ Interview based on performance in NIFTEE Stage 1. NIFT 2027 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.

Q:   How many rounds are there in NIFT Counselling?
A: 

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

Q:   What is the duration of the NIFT Objection Window?
A: 

NIFT Objection Window opens for two days. For 2027, it will tentatively open from February 17, 2027, to February 19, 2027 till 11:50 PM. After this duration, candidates cannot raise objections against the NIFT Answer Key.

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

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.

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