How can I download NIFT 2026 admit card?

To download NIFT 2026 admit card Go to the NIFT admission portal - niftadmissions. If the admit card is released, then the admit card download link will be displayed on the page Click on the admit card download link You will be redirected to a log-in window Enter application number and date of birth On log-in, you can view and download the NIFT admit card Download and take a printout of the admit card.

What should I do if there are any discrepancies in the NIFT 2026 admit card?

Candidate must check all the details carefully after downloading the NIFT admit card 2026. This includes checking the spelling of your name, date and timings of the exam, name and address of the allotted exam centre, etc. In case there are any discrepancies, like your name's spelling is wrong , you must contact exam officials immediately. NIFT officials in most cases also issues a helpline for students to tackle such cases. You can call NIFT officials at this number or email them to get things sorted. Given the sensitivity of the matter, it is important that you don't wait for until too late to get the admit card issue resolved.

What details do I need to check on my NIFT admit card?

NIFT Admit card will carry the information given below. The name, photography and signature, NIFT roll number, name and address of the NIFT exam centre, Exam timings, including exam date, Exam centre code, Reporting time, Exam-day guidelines. Candidates must carefully check the details mentioned in the admit card and ensure that they are correct and legible. If there are any discrepancies, the candidate must contact exam officials and get them rectified.

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.

How will NTA communicate important information about NIFT exam?

Important or relevant information about the NIFT 2026 exam will be sent by NTA through e-mail on the registered e-mail address and/or through SMS on registered mobile number only. Also, the NTA will not be responsible for any non-communication/ miscommunication with a candidate in the email address or mobile number given by him/her other than his/her own.

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

The Situation Test/ Personal Interview (PI) are the 2nd stage of the NIFT 2026 entrance exam. Candidates were shortlisted for the Situation Test/ PI based on the NIFT 2026 written exam scores. Note that if the candidate fails to qualify for the 2nd stage, he or she is not considered for admission to various design courses offered by the NIFTs. The only exception is B.F.Tech program, where the merit list for admission will be prepared solely on the basis of GAT scores. In the case of other courses, the merit list will be prepared by giving weightage to the written exams and Situation Test/ PI.

What are various items that candidates need to carry with them to the NIFT exam centre?

On the day of the NIFT exam, candidates must bring the following items with them NIFT 2026 admit card, a valid photo id proof, HB Pencil, eraser, sharpener, and dry colours. Items that are not allowed inside the exam venue are water bottle, papers, notes, Books, calculator, electronic gadgets, mobile phone, bag, handbagand correction marker/ white fluid.

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.

How can I download NIFT 2026 admit card?

To download NIFT 2026 admit card Go to the NIFT admission portal - niftadmissions. If the admit card is released, then the admit card download link will be displayed on the page Click on the admit card download link You will be redirected to a log-in window Enter application number and date of birth On log-in, you can view and download the NIFT admit card Download and take a printout of the admit card.

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. Program Test Test Timings Bachelor of Design GAT 9 am - 11 am CAT 2.30 pm - 5.30 pm Bachelor of Fashion Technology GAT 9 am - 12 noon Bachelor of Fashion Technology & Bachelor of Design GAT 9 am - 12 noon CAT 2.30 pm - 5.30 pm Master of Design GAT 9 am - 11 am CAT 2.30 pm - 5.30 pm Master of Fashion Technology GAT 9 am - 12 noon Master of Fashion Management GAT 9 am - 12 noon Bachelor of Design (Lateral Entry) GAT 9 am - 11 am Bachelor of Fashion Technology (Lateral Entry) GAT 9 am - 12 noon

When will the admit card for NIFT 2026 be issued for the Situation Test/ Personal interview?

The NIFT 2026 admit card for the Situation Test will be released around the 3rd week of March 2026. Meanwhile, admit cards for the Personal Interview will be released around the 3rd week of March 2026. Admit cards will be released to shortlisted candidates who had completed the slot booking/ campus selection process. The National Institute of Fashion Technology will release the slot booking schedule soon after the declaration of results for the NIFT written exams. All candidates who get shortlisted can book their slots. To download the admit card, the candidate will have to go to the NIFT admission portal, click on the admit card download link, and log in using their candidate log-in details.

What details do I need to check on my NIFT admit card?

NIFT Admit card will carry the information given below. The name, photography and signature, NIFT roll number, name and address of the NIFT exam centre, Exam timings, including exam date, Exam centre code, Reporting time, Exam-day guidelines. Candidates must carefully check the details mentioned in the admit card and ensure that they are correct and legible. If there are any discrepancies, the candidate must contact exam officials and get them rectified.

What should I do if there are any discrepancies in the NIFT 2026 admit card?

Candidate must check all the details carefully after downloading the NIFT admit card 2026. This includes checking the spelling of your name, date and timings of the exam, name and address of the allotted exam centre, etc. In case there are any discrepancies, like your name's spelling is wrong , you must contact exam officials immediately. NIFT officials in most cases also issues a helpline for students to tackle such cases. You can call NIFT officials at this number or email them to get things sorted. Given the sensitivity of the matter, it is important that you don't wait for until too late to get the admit card issue resolved.

What are the exam timings for the NIFT 2026 exam?

The exam timings for NIFT 2026 exam are given in table below. Program Test Test Timings (Tentative) Bachelor of Design GAT 9 am - 11 am CAT 2.30 pm - 5.30 pm Bachelor of Fashion Technology GAT 9 am - 12 noon Bachelor of Fashion Technology & Bachelor of Design GAT 9 am - 12 noon CAT 2.30 pm - 5.30 pm Master of Design GAT 9 am - 11 am CAT 2.30 pm - 5.30 pm Master of Fashion Technology GAT 9 am - 12 noon Master of Fashion Management GAT 9 am - 12 noon Bachelor of Design (Lateral Entry) GAT 9 am - 11 am Bachelor of Fashion Technology (Lateral Entry) GAT 9 am - 12 noon Please note that entry to the NIFT 2025 exam centre will be closed 30 minutes before the commencement of the exam.

Can I challenge the NIFT 2026 answer key?

Yes, the candidate is allowed to challenge the draft version of the NIFT 2026 answer key. Objections cannot be filed against the the final answer key. The provisional answer key will be released in February 2026; note that the NIFT written exam will be conducted around the 1st week of February 2026. The answer key contains the official keys to all the questions asked in the exam. Objections against the NIFT 2026 answer key has to filed online through the candidate portal. To file objections, the candidate had to pay a fee of INR 500 per objection.

Can I get NIFT 2026 admit card by email or post?

No, NIFT Admit card will not be sent by email or post. Candidates have to download the admit card from admission portal of National Institute of Fashion Technology. To download the admit card, click on the admit card download link and log in by entering your credentials.

What documents do I need to carry with me to the NIFT 2026 exam centre?

Along with NIFT 2026 admit card, you must bring with you a valid photo ID proof. The photo ID proof can be any of the following documents Aadhaar Card, Passport, Driving License, School or College ID Card or Voter ID. Candidates who fail to bring the mandatory documents will not be allowed to take the exam. Note that the candidate is also recommended to carefully go through the guidelines mentioned on the NIFT 2026 admit card. This will help the candidate stay out of trouble on exam day. For instance, the admit card will contain guidelines on what items to carry and not to carry to the exam center.

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. Program Test Test Timings Bachelor of Design GAT 9 am - 11 am CAT 2.30 pm - 5.30 pm Bachelor of Fashion Technology GAT 9 am - 12 noon Bachelor of Fashion Technology & Bachelor of Design GAT 9 am - 12 noon CAT 2.30 pm - 5.30 pm Master of Design GAT 9 am - 11 am CAT 2.30 pm - 5.30 pm Master of Fashion Technology GAT 9 am - 12 noon Master of Fashion Management GAT 9 am - 12 noon Bachelor of Design (Lateral Entry) GAT 9 am - 11 am Bachelor of Fashion Technology (Lateral Entry) GAT 9 am - 12 noon

When will the NIFT 2026 application form open?

NIFT Application 2026 is open 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.

Can I appear in the NIFT 2026 without the admit card?

NIFT admit card is a mandatory document to appear in the design entrance exam. Candidates need to positively carry their valid admit card for NIFT Entrance Exam to their test centre, otherwise they will not be allowed to appear for the design entrance exam. Note that the security personnel at the exam centre will check the documents carried by the candidate, including the admit and photo id cards. In fact, the candidate must safely preserve the admit card until the admission process is over. It is because the candidate may be asked to produce the admit card during the counseing and seat-allotment process.

Where can I download the NIFT 2026 admit card?

The admit card for the NIFT 2026 exam has to be downloaded online from the NTA NIFT admission portal - exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT. In. Note that hard copies of the admit card will not be sent to the candidate. So, the candidate needs to log-in to the admit card download portal using their log-in details and download the admit card pdf. After downloading the admit card, the candidate needs to take a printout. On the day of the exam, the candidate will have to display the admit card along with a valid photo id proof in the original. No candidate will be allowed inside the exam venue without the admit card. Also, note that digital copies of the admit card will not be accepted.

NIFT Exam Admit Card 2026: Date, Hall Ticket Link, City Intimation Slip and Reporting Time

Registration - 8 Dec '25 - 6 Jan '26

This exam is conducted for courses given below:

B.Des BFTech MDes, MFM MFTech

Updated on Dec 9, 2025 09:34 IST

By Sayeba Naushad, Assistant Manager

NIFT UG and PG admit card 2026 is issued a week before the exam date by NTA on the official website. Registered candidates can download the NIFT admit card 2026 online once released. Applicants must enter the NIFT application number and date of birth to download the hall ticket. National Testing Agency will issue the NIFT City Intimation Slip before the release of the admit card. The NTA NIFT intimation slip is a preliminary document that informs candidates about the exam date and centre details. Candidates must know that NIFT 2026 exam city slip will not act as NIFT 2026 hall ticket. To download the NIFT UG & PG admit card 2026, candidates must enter the NTA NIFT login details: Application number & date of birth.

NIFT 2026 Application forms and Notifications are open for B.Des, M.Des, B.F. Tech, M.F.Tech, and M.F.M programmes. The application form is 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 2026 entrance exam will be conducted on February 08, 2026.

Table of contents

NIFT 2026 Admit Card Highlights
NIFT Entrance Exam 2026 Exam Dates
How to Download NIFT Admit Card 2026
How to Fix Discrepancies in NIFT 2026 Admit Card
Items allowed inside the NIFT 2026 exam center
NIFT 2026 Exam-day Guidelines
How to download the NIFT city intimation slip 2026
Sample NIFT 2026 City Intimation Slip
Separate Admit cards for Situation Test/Personal Interview
Sample Login window to download NIFT admit card for Situation Test
NIFT Admit Card 2026 - FAQs

NIFT 2026 Admit Card Highlights

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
08 Dec ' 25 - 06 Jan ' 26	NIFT 2026 application form OPEN (Regular fees) ONGOING
07 Jan ' 26 - 10 Jan ' 26	NIFT 2026 application form (Late fees)
12 Jan ' 26 - 14 Jan ' 26	NIFT 2026 application form Edit Window
Feb ' 26	NIFT 2026 Issue of Admit Cards TENTATIVE
08 Feb ' 26	NIFT 2026 (Stage 1: Written Exam)
Jun ' 26	NIFT Stage 2 Admit Card TENTATIVE
Jun ' 26	NIFT Situation Test Stage 2: B.Des TENTATIVE