NIFT 2026 PhD Exam to be held tomorrow; Check Schedule and other details
NIFT PhD exam is ongoing. Candidates are requested to report to the centre along with a copy of the admit card. Candidates can check other details here.
NIFT 2026 PhD Exam will be conducted on August 21, 2026 for students who have been provisionally shortlisted. The exam is being conducted for two days at NIFT Campus (HO). The reporting time is 9 AM. The exam will include NIFT Research Proposal Presentation & Interview (RPP&l). Candidates can check the PDF at nift.ac.in/admission Candidates can check all the details related to timing and instructions on the admit card, which has been sent to the registered email ID. Candidates must check the schedule released by NIFT and should report to the centre according to the day of the exam allotted to them.
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NIFT PhD Pattern
The pattern for NIFT PhD Written Exam is given below.
| Sets | Subject Area | Type | Marks Experience | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Set-I | Research Aptitude | Objective type (MCQ) | 30 Marks (10 marks for each section) | A total of 45 minutes for all the sections |
| Communication skills | Objective type (MCQ) | |||
| Logical Reasoning | Objective type (MCQ) | |||
| BREAK | 15 MINUTES | |||
| Set-II | Research Disposition | Descriptive | 20 marks (10 marks for each question) | One Hour |
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