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New Delhi, Updated on Nov 19, 2025 17:42 IST

The National Institute of Fashion Technology is expected to start the registration process soon for NIFT Entrance Exam 2026. The application will open for UG and PG programmes. Read in detail to know more.

NIFT UG and PG Application 2026

NIFT UG and PG Application 2026

The application form for NIFT 2026 Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes can be out anytime now. NIFT 2026 registration is expected to open in November 2025. NIFT Application form will be the same for all the courses offered at NIFT. The application form will be available on the website of NIFT: nift.ac.in/admission. 

Candidates should check the eligibility criteria and then apply for the NIFT programmes. The application fee is expected to be around INR 3,000 for Open categories and INR 1500 for SC, ST, and PwD categories). NIFT Entrance Exam is conducted by NTA and this year the exam is expected to be conducted in the second week of February 2026.

How to fill NIFT 2026 Application form?

Candidates meeting the prescribed eligibility criteria must apply for the exam following the process below.

  1. Register for the exam - To register for the exam, the candidate must first enter their Aadhaar number. Then enter personal details like name, email ID, and mobile number. On successful registration, an applicant account will be created.
  2. Fill in the form- Log in to the newly created account and fill in personal, academic, and contact details. Also, select an exam center for the NIFT 2026 exam.
  3. Upload documents- In this step, you will have to upload documents like photographs and signatures per the prescribed format.
  4. Pay the application fee - The candidate has to finally pay the application fee to complete the application process.

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NIFT 2026 Application form to be Out Soon

  • 5:42 PM IST19 Nov 2025

    NIFT 2026 admission portals

    NIFT admission portal: exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT and nift.ac.in/admission 

  • 5:25 PM IST19 Nov 2025

    Format of NIFT 2026 Exam

    The NIFT entrance exam is conducted in TWO stages.

    • Stage 1 Written exams
    • Stage 2 Situation Test/ Personal Interview.
  • 5:02 PM IST19 Nov 2025

    NIFT 2026 Login Credentials

    The following credentials are required for NIFT 2026 Login

    • Application Number
    • Date of Birth
  • 4:43 PM IST19 Nov 2025

    NIFT Registration Fee 2026

    The application fee for NIFT is 

    Category

    NIFT 2026 Application Fee (Expected)

    General/OBC (Non-Creamy)/GEN-EWS Category

    INR 3,000

    SC/ ST/ PwD Category

    INR 1,500

  • 4:36 PM IST19 Nov 2025

    NIFT application 2026

    NIFT Application can be released anytime on the website.

  • Q:   What are the documents needed for filling out the NIFT 2026 application form?
    A:

    The NIFT 2024 application form will open shortly. When filling out the form, the candidate will have to upload the following documents.

    • Self-attested certificates of qualifying examination, i.e.10+2/degree (marks sheet and certificate)

    • In case the candidate has appeared for qualifying exam/compartment (of final year/semester) and the result is due, the date sheet /admit card for examination has to be uploaded.

    • Birth certificate (Secondary School Mark Sheet & Certificate) (Original and Photocopy).

    • SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwD certificate that is issued in the name of candidate.

    • Certificate of Medical Fitness to be signed by a Registered Medical Practitioner in the prescribed format.

    • Self declaration for seeking provisional admission only in case, the result of qualifying examination is yet to be declared.

     

    Additionally, the candidate will also have to upload an undertaking regarding anti-ragging and refund of fees. 

    Q:   Will NTA alter information entered by the candidate in NIFT application form?
    A:

    The NTA will not edit/ modify/ alter any information entered by the candidate under any circumstances. It will also not entertain requests for change in information. So, you must exercise utmost caution when filling up the form.

    Request for corrections made by any candidates through Post/Fax/ WhatsApp/ Email/ by hand will not be entertained by NTA.

    Q:   Will NTA share information entered by candidates during NIFT application submission with 3rd party?
    A:

    NTA/NIFT /Government of India can use the data provided by candidate for internal purpose(s) including training, research and development, analysis and other permissible purpose(s). However, this information will not be shared with any third party or private agency for any other use.

  • 4:27 PM IST19 Nov 2025

    How to Fill NIFT Entrance Exam Application Form 2026?

    Fill the NIFT 2026 application form by

    • Enter the AADHAR Number and create a login ID
    • Fill in the Application Form
    • Upload documents
    • Pay the application fee
  • 4:19 PM IST19 Nov 2025

    NIFT Application Form 2026 will be out for which programmes?

    NIFT 2026 Application form will be out for B.Des, B.F Tech, M.Des, M.F. Tech and MFM.

  • 4:09 PM IST19 Nov 2025

    NIFT Application form 2026: Link

    NIFT 2026 Application forms will be available on nift.ac.in/admission and exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT/.

  • 4:02 PM IST19 Nov 2025

    NIFT 2026 Registration to begin soon

    NIFT 2026 Registration for UG and PG programmes is expected soon. NIFT can release the notification anytime on the official website.

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