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.

What is the application fee for NIFT 2025 exam?

The NIFT 2025 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 2025 application form. Note that payment made using demand draft will not be accepted.

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.

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.

When will the NIFT 2025 application form open?

The online application form for NIFT 2025 is closed. With regular fees, the application was open from November 22-January 6, 2025. With late fees, applications were accepted from Janaury 7-9, 2025. The application was available online at niftadmissions.in. The NTA also released the detailed admission notification, including the eligibility criteria and information brochure. Candidates who met the precribed eligibility criteria for their programme could fill out the NIFT 2025 application form before the last date. Note that NIFT application form will be for admission to the B. Des, M.Des B.FTech M.FTech and MFM courses offered by participating colleges.

Can I apply for NIFT 2025 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 2025 application form with regular fee closes. The start and last date to fill out the NIFT 2025 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 2025 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 2025 application form?

The application process for NIFT 2025 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.” The NIFT 2024 application form is for admission to the B.Des, M.Des, B.F.Tech, M.F.Tech, and M.F.M courses. There are 18 participating NIFTs that currently have a combined intake of 5289 seats.

When and where will officials verify original documents for NIFT 2025 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 2025 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 2025 application form?

The NTA has released the admission schedule for the NIFT 2025 entrance exam, including the application dates. With regular fees, application were open from Nov 22-January 6, 2025. However, with late fees, application were accepted up to January 9, 2025. Candidattes applying a late fee will have to pay an additional INR 5,000. NIFT has released the program-wise eligibility criteria that candidate needs to meet for admission to the design programme they are applying to. The National Institute of Fashion Technology currently offers B. Des, M.Des B.FTech M.FTech, and MFM courses at its 18 participating NIFTs.

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)

NIFT Registration 2026 (SOON): UG/PG Application Date, Fees, How to Apply, Correction Window

575 Students Q&A

This exam is conducted for courses given below:

B.Des BFTech MDes, MFM MFTech

Updated on Nov 18, 2025 12:27 IST

By Sayeba Naushad, Assistant Manager

The Application form 2026 for NTA NIFT can be out anytime now. Applications will be 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 Applications for NIFT are usually released by NTA in the last week of November and closed in the first week of January. The Applications must be filled out within the deadline to avoid any complications. NTA NIFT 2026 Exam is expected to be conducted in the second week of February 2026.

Latest Update:

NTA also gives an opportunity to the NIFT aspirants to fill out the form after the deadline. 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. NTA NIFT Application Fee is usually around INR 3,000 with the regular fee and INR 5,000 with the late fee.

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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

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