NIFT Entrance Exam Admit Card 2027: Stage 1 & 2 Direct Link, City Intimation Slip, Reporting Time

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

Sayeba Naushad
Updated on Aug 19, 2026 13:48 IST

By Sayeba Naushad, Assistant Manager

NTA will release the NIFT Stage 1 Admit card in the first week of February 2027 for all UG and PG programmes. NIFT Admit Card 2026 Stage 1 will have timing details for NIFT GAT and CAT. Applicants must enter the NIFT application number and password to download the hall ticket. The Admit card will be released as a PDF.

NIFT Admit Card for Stage 2 will be released for candidates who have passed the NIFT entrance exam Stage 1. The hall ticket for NIFT Situation Test will be released in the last week of April 2027. Last year, it was released on April 22, 2026.

Table of contents
  • How to Download NIFT Admit Card 2027?
  • NIFT Entrance Exam 2027 Exam Dates
  • NIFT City Intimation Slip 2027
  • Details on NIFT Hall Ticket
  • Documents to carry with NIFT Admit Card
  • NIFT 2027 Exam-day Guidelines
  • NIFT Admit Card 2027 - FAQs
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How to Download NIFT Admit Card 2027?

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Admit card for NIFT 2027 can be downloaded by.

  1. Click on hall ticket link on the NTA NIFT website.
  2. Enter the following credentials
    • application number
    • password
    • security pin
  3. On a successful login, the admit card will be displayed on the screen.
  4. Download and save the NIFT admit card. 

Separate admit cards are released for the NIFT 2027 Situation Test/Personal Interview

NIFT Admit Card 2027 Download Link

Candidates can check the link below to download the hall ticket:

Direct Link: NIFT Admit Card Stage 1

Common Discrepancies in the NIFT 2027 Admit Card

There is a chance that after downloading the admit card for NIFT 2027, the candidate may notice some errors. If you notice any discrepancy, for example, your name may be incorrectly spelled, then you can get it changed by following the process issued by NTA NIFT. NTA has clear instructions for candidates on how to fix the problem.

Mistakes and Errors in NIFT Admit Card

Here are some common discrepancies you may find in the admit card.

Common Discrepancies

Description

Mistakes in particulars of the candidate

  • Name of the candidate may be incorrectly spelled
  • DOB may be wrong
  • Or the parents’ names may be incorrect

Blurred or unclear photograph or information

In some cases, the photograph or some other parts of the admit card may be blurred

Admit card is not issued

In some rare cases, the admit card may not be issued at all

How to Fix Discrepancies in NIFT 2027 Admit Card?

To fix any of the above or similar discrepancies in the NIFT admit card 2027

  • Keep your application number ready.
  • Call the NIFT NTA helpline number from 9.30 am - 5.30 pm (Monday to Friday). You may also email the help desk.
  • When writing the mail, don’t forget to mention your application number while explaining your issue clearly and logically.
  • The NTA help desk will verify your details and take the required corrective measures.
  • NTA will not issue any fresh admit cards, so you may have to appear in the exam with the same admit card.
  • You will have to carry the necessary ID proof and a clear passport-size photograph to the NIFT exam center.
  • Corrections, if any, in the admit card will be addressed by the officials after the conduct of the exam.

The following are the helpdesk contact details.

  • NTA Helpdesk Number:(From Monday to Friday, 10 am to 5 pm): 011-69227700, 011-40759000
  • Email ID: nift@nta.ac.in
  • NIFT helpline number: (From Monday to Friday, 10 am to 5 pm): 9310075593, 9310076577, 9310078175

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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
Apr ' 27

NIFT Stage 2 Admit Card

TENTATIVE
Apr ' 27

NIFT Situation Test Stage 2: B.Des

TENTATIVE
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NIFT City Intimation Slip 2027

The NTA NIFT intimation slip is a preliminary document that informs candidates about the exam date and centre details. Candidates must know that NIFT 2027 exam city slip will not act as NIFT 2027 hall ticket. It is released to help students know the city of the exam and plan their travel accordingly.

NTA releases NIFT City Intimation Slip for both Stage 1 and Stage 2 Entrance Exam. NIFT City Intimation Slip for Stage 1 will be released in the last week of January 2027. Last year, it was released on January 29, 2027 on the website of NTA NIFT. 

How to download NIFT City Slip?

To download the NIFT 2027 city intimation slip, follow these steps.

  1. Go to the NTA NIFT admission portal: exams.nta.ac.in
  2. Click on the city intimation slip link.
  3. In the log-in window that opens, enter your application number and date of birth.
  4. Enter the security pin.
  5. Submit the details.
  6. On successful login, you can download the NTA NIFT City Intimation slip.
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Details on NIFT Hall Ticket

The NIFT 2027 admit card will contain the following information. 

Details on NIFT Admit Card
Name of the candidate Roll number Category
Name of the course applied for admission NIFT 2027 exam-center reporting time Exam date and timings
NIFT test center address NIFT exam center code Exam-day instructions
Application number Photograph Signature
Date of birth Category  

NIFT 2027 Entrance Exam - Test Timings

The exam timings for the NIFT 2027 written exams - GAT & CAT are given below.

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

 

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Documents to carry with NIFT Admit Card

The candidate needs to carry an original and valid photo ID along with Admit Card. Photocopies of the ID card will not be accepted.

NIFT 2027 Exam day - Acceptable ID proofs 

The list of acceptable ID proofs is given below.

  • Aadhaar Card with photograph
  • E-Aadhaar with photograph
  • Voter ID
  • Passport
  • PAN Card
  • Driving Licence
  • College Identity Card with photograph
  • Ration Card with photograph

What if I don't carry the documents? 

The candidate who doesn't carry the mandatory documents cannot take the exam. So, the candidate must check the list of mandatory documents and bring them to the exam center.

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NIFT 2027 Exam-day Guidelines

On NIFT exam day, you need to follow these guidelines.

  • Document checklist: The candidate has to carry their NIFT 2027 admit card and a valid photo ID proof. Don't forget to attach a passport-size photograph to the admit card.
  • Left-hand thumb impression must be put in the designated space on the admit card.
  • Reporting time: Report at the NIFT exam center at least half an hour before the commencement of the exam.
  • Items to carry: Carry your own stationery items that will be needed for the written test. 
  • Photograph: Also, carry two additional photographs (same as the one uploaded on the online application form). The photographs have to be pasted on the admit card. Note that the NIFT 2027 exam will be conducted in a center-based mode.
  • Blank paper sheets will be provided to the candidate inside the exam hall for calculations and writing work. You need to write your name and roll number at the top of each sheet. After the exam, drop the sheet in the designated Dropbox. If you don't drop the sheet in the box, your answer booklet may not be evaluated.  
  • You can carry a transparent water bottle to the exam hall. Diabetic students are additionally allowed to carry eatables like sugar tablets/fruits (like bananas/apples/oranges). But note that packaged foods like chocolate, candy, sandwiches, etc., are not allowed.
  • Stationery: The candidate is allowed to carry a simple transparent ballpoint pen, pencils, erasers, and rulers (in a transparent pouch).
  • CAT Applicants are allowed to carry coloring and drawing material in a transparent pencil box. Also, physical question booklets with space for responses will be provided to the CAT applicant inside the exam hall. 
  • Candidates appearing in the NIFT Creative Ability Test (CAT) are also allowed to carry coloring (only Dry colors are allowed) and drawing materials.
  • Frisking: Proper frisking will be done at the exam center. So, make sure you are not carrying any electronic gadgets or prohibited items.

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List of prohibited items inside NIFT 2027 Exam hall

The candidate is NOT allowed to carry instruments, handbag, purse, any kind of paper / textual material (printed or written material), eatables (loose or packed), electronic gadgets (mobile phone, earphone, microphone, pager, calculator, camera, tape recorder, electronic watches, etc), Docu Pen, Slide Rules, Log Tables, with facilities of calculator, or any metallic item in the examination hall/room. 

Smoking, chewing gutka, spitting, etc., are also strictly prohibited inside the exam hall.

Note: Any candidate found in possession of the above-listed items will be disqualified. Further, the candidate may be barred from future examinations conducted by the NTA.

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NIFT Admit Card 2027 - FAQs

Check important FAQs related to the NIFT 2027 admit card below.

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

NIFT Admit card will carry information given below.

Name, photograph and signature, NIFT  roll number, name and address of NIFT exam centre, Exam timings, Exam date, Exam centre code, Reporting time, Exam-day guidelines.

Candidates must carefully check details mentioned in admit card and ensure that they are correct and legible. If there are any discrepancies, candidate must contact exam and get them rectified.

Q:   What should I do if there are any discrepancies in the NIFT admit card?
A: 

Candidates must check all the details carefully after downloading the NIFT admit card. 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 the spelling is wrong, you must contact exam officials immediately.

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:   What are some quick tips to prepare for the NIFT exam?
A: 

Tips for NIFT exam preparation are given below.

  1. Check NIFT exam pattern and syllabus. 
  2. Check the topics and plan accordingly
  3. Make sure you follow only the updated syllabus.
  4. Stay updated with trends, fashion shows, exhibitions, etc.
  5. Make a timetable taking into account the difficulty level of each topic.
  6. Solve sample papers and previous years' question papers.
  7. Practice mock tests.
Q:   Can I challenge the NIFT answer key?
A: 

Yes, the candidate is allowed to challenge the draft version of the NIFT answer key.

Objections cannot be filed against the final answer key. The answer key contains the official keys to all the questions asked in the exam.

Objections against the NIFT answer key have to be filed online through the candidate portal. To file objections, the candidate has to pay a fee of INR 200 per objection.

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 is the expected cutoff for NIFT for B.Des?
A: 

The expected cutoff for NIFT 2027 for B.Des is:

CategoryExpected Cutoff for B.Des
Open30-80
EWS26-29
OBC26-29
SC22
ST19
Q:   What are the important topics for NIFT Situation Test ?
A: 

Some of the important topics for NIFT Situation Test are:

  • Momentoes
  • Badges
  • product Design
  • Set Design
  • Book Cover/Diaries
  • Window Display: For Shoes, Clothes, etc.
  • Accessories
  • Character Design
Q:   How can I select my preferred NIFT participating institute for admission to the B.Des programme?
A: 

The candidate will be able to select their choice of NIFT participating institutes (in the order of priority) at the time of filling out the NIFT counseling registration form.

  • Online registration for NIFT counseling will start soon after the final results are declared.
  • The counseling registrations for NIFT will be open to candidates who have qualified in the NIFT entrance exam.

 

Q:   Can I submit objections against NIFT final key?
A: 

NTA doesn't allow any objection window against the final key. This means the keys included in the final key are final and officially the correct answers to the questions asked in the GAT exam.

60 Institutes accepting NIFT Entrance Exam

Master of Design (M.Des.)
  • 6.16 Lakh
  • 2 years
  • |
  • Full Time
Master of Design (M.Des.)
    • 6.16 Lakh
    • 2 years
    • |
    • Full Time
    B.Des. in Fashion Design
    • 12.96 Lakh
    • 4 years
    • |
    • Full Time
    B.Des. in Textile Design
      • 12.34 Lakh
      • 4 years
      • |
      • Full Time

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