Can I fill out NIFT 2026 application form if I don't meet the eligibility criteria?

No, you should not fill out NIFT 2026 application form if you do not meet the eligibility criteria because all documents and information provided by you in application form will be cross checked. And if any discrepancy is found, you can be disqualified at any stage of application process.

How can I apply for NIFT 2026 exam?

The application form for NIFT 2026 has to be filled online. To fill out the application form Go to the NIFT admission portal and click on the application link. A registration form will open. Enter registration details like email id, mobile number, and phone number, Upon registration, a unique candidate account will be created. Log-in to fill in the rest of the form, including personal, academic, and contact details. Documents the candidate has to upload during registration include photograph and signature in jpeg format and size not exceeding 100 kb. Pay the application fee to complete the application process.

Will my candidature for NIFT 2026 be cancelled if I select the wrong admission category?

The candidate has to select their admission category at the time of filling out the NIFT 2026 application form. The candidate must make sure that they have the requisite valid and verificable certificate supporting their category. Note that the category selected by a candidate at the time of submitting the application form will be considered as final. If a candidate selects a reserved category i.e. SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/EWS/PWD but fails to submitted a valid Category Certificate, he or she will be considered for open category seats provided any benefit of relaxed age or income or cut offs has not been availed by the candidate at any stage of the Admission Process. If any benefit has been availed, the candidate’s application will be rejected. Also, if a reserve category candidate is considered for open category, then he/she will have to pay the difference in amount of application fee as applicable for open category.

What is the application fee for NIFT 2026 exam?

The NIFT 2026 application fee is category-specific. The application fee for General/OBC (Non-Creamy)/GEN-EWS Category. Meanwhile, those belonging to SC/ ST/ PwD Category need to pay only INR 1,500. The application fee has to be paid online using net banking, credit, or debit cards. The application fee will have to be paid at the time of filling out the NIFT application form. Note that payment made using demand draft will not be accepted.

What is the reservation process for the NIFT entrance exam?

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFTs) will follow the following reservation criteria: Category Reservation (%) SC 15 ST 7.5 OBC-NCL 27 GEN-EWS 10 PwD 5 The candidate has to select their category of admission at the time of filling out the application form and attach supporting documents. The admission officials will verify all relevant documents at the time of counseling.

Will unfilled seats in OBC, EWS, categories during NIFT counseling be converted to open category?

In case there unfilled seats in the OBC (NCL), EWS and domicile (Open) and domicile (OBC NCL) category, these seats will be converted to open category after a minimum of two rounds of seat allocation. The candidate has to select their category at the time of filling out the NIFT application form. Also, the candidate must ensure that they have the requisite valid and verificable certificate for the category chosen. If the candidate fails to submit proper documents, he or she will be considered under open category. Also

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 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 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 apply for NIFT 2026 with late fees?

Yes, the National Institute of Fashion Technology will allow candidates with late fees. The late fee application window will open once the deadline to fill out the NIFT 2026 application form with regular fee closes. The start and last date to fill out the NIFT 2026 application form with late fee will be notified by the institute before the regular application form closes or sometime thereabout. The late fee for NIFT 2026 will be INR 5,000. The late fee has to be paid in addition to the application fee, which is INR 3000 for open category candidates.

Do I need to keep a photocopy/printout after filling out the NIFT 2026 application form?

The application process for NIFT 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.”

When and where will officials verify original documents for NIFT 2026 admission?

The information provided by the candidate when filling out the NIFT 2026 application form will be verified by NIFT officials before any candidate is considered for admission. The verification of original documents will be conducted at the campus when the candidate reports for the alloted regular programme. When reporting for verification, along with the original documents, the candidate must also bring with them self-attested photocopies. Also, if the certificates are in any other language than Hindi/ English, then a certified translation in Hindi/ English produced duly verified by the issuing institution/ gazetted officer. If the candidate fails to produce the translation, the candidate may be denied admission.

How can I make corrections in the NIFT 2026 application form?

NIFT 2026 application form correction window will open soon after the online application form closes. To make corrections in the form, candidates need to Go to the NIFT 2026 admission portal If the application correction window is open, link will be activated Click on the link Log in using candidate credentials Upon log in, make the necessary change Submit the form after making changes.

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

The NTA has released the admission schedule for the NIFT 2026 entrance exam, including the application dates. The last date to fill application will be in the first week of January 2026. Candidates applying a late fee will have to pay an additional INR 5,000.

What are the cities or test centres where NIFT 2026 exam will be conducted?

NIFT 2026 exam is expected to be conducted in the cities given below. S.No City S.No City 1 Ahmedabad 20 Kolkata 2 Bengaluru 21 Lucknow 3 Bhopal 22 Madurai 4 Bhubaneswar 23 Mumbai 5 Chandigarh 24 Nagpur 6 Chennai 25 New Delhi (East, Central, North, South, and West Delhi) 7 Cochin 26 Noida 8 Coimbatore 27 Patna 9 Daman 28 Pune 10 Dehradun 29 Raipur 11 Faridabad 30 Ranchi 12 Ghaziabad 31 Rajkot 13 Gurugram 32 Surat 14 Guwahati 33 Udaipur 15 Hyderabad 34 Vadodara 16 Jaipur 35 Varanasi 17 Jammu 36 Vishakhapatnam 18 Jodhpur 37 Srinagar 19 Kannur (Kerala)

Who can apply for NIFT 2026 under Persons with Disability (PwD) category?

As per Section 2(t) of the RPwD Act, “Persons with Disability (PwD)” means a person with long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairment which, in interaction with barriers, hinders his full and effective participation in society equally with others.

NIFT Registration 2026 (OUT): UG/PG Application LINK, Fees, Apply Online, Correction Window

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 14:34 IST

By Sayeba Naushad, Assistant Manager

The Application form 2026 for NTA NIFT is out now. Applications are released on the official website at nift.ac.in/admission for B.Des, M.Des, and B.F. Tech, M.F.Tech, and M.F.M. All the candidates who meet the eligibility criteria must fill out the form before the deadline. The last date to fill out the NIFTEE 2026 form is January 06, 2026. The Applications must be filled out within the deadline to avoid any complications. NTA NIFT 2026 Exam is to be conducted on February 08, 2026.

Latest Update:

Candidates can fill out the applications after the deadline, after paying the late fees. The window for filling up the application forms with the late fees is out in the second week of January (Tentatively). Candidates who meet the NIFT eligibility criteria 2026 can apply. The application fee for NIFT is INR 2,000 for General/OBC (Non-Creamy)/GEN-EWS Category and INR 500 for SC/ ST/ PwD Category.

Apply Here: exams.nta.nic.in/niftee/

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How to Fill NIFT Entrance Exam Application Form 2026
NIFT Entrance Exam 2026 Exam Dates
NIFT 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Track Status of NIFT 2026 Application Form
NIFT 2026 Application Correction Window
NIFT 2026 - Seat intake and Admission Process for UG and PG program
NIFT Step-wise Application Process - Watch Video
NIFT Application Form 2026 - FAQs

How to Fill NIFT Entrance Exam Application Form 2026

DeskCalendar Registration: 08 Dec ' 25 - 06 Jan ' 26

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