NIFT 2026 Application Form: Direct Link, Steps to Edit Online Form
National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Exam 2026 ( NIFT Entrance Exam )
NIFT Final Result
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NTA NIFT 2026 Application correction window is closed now for all candidates who have filled the NIFT Registration form 2026. It was active from January 21, 2026 to January 22, 2026 up to 11:50 P.M. Candidates who wished to make changes to their details submitted in the form can do so now. No fees were charged by NTA for making the permitted corrections in the form.
NIFTEE Registration 2026 is closed with regular and late fees of INR 5000. The window was open from December 08, 2025 to January 19, 2026. Applications were released on the official website for B.Des, M.Des, and B.F. Tech, M.F.Tech, and M.F.M. Candidates who meet NIFT eligibility criteria 2026 could apply. The application fee (regular) for NIFT was INR 2,000 for General/OBC (Non-Creamy)/GEN-EWS Category and INR 500 for SC/ ST/ PwD Category.
NTA NIFT 2026 Exam was conducted on February 08, 2026.
- How to Fill NIFT Entrance Exam Application Form 2026
- NIFT Entrance Exam 2026 Exam Dates
- Documents required for NIFT Application
- Important Instructions while filling the NIFT 2026 Application form
- NIFT 2026 Application Fee
- NIFT 2026 Application Correction Window
- NIFT Statistics
- NIFT Application Form 2026 - FAQs
How to Fill NIFT Entrance Exam Application Form 2026
NIFT participating colleges 2026 offer admission in UG and PG programmes like B.Des, M.Des, B.F. Tech, M.F.Tech, and M.F.M. The NIFT entrance exam application form is the same for all courses. Candidates have to mention their course preference in the given field. Under the NIFT Lateral Entry Admission, candidates will be considered for admission directly to the third semester of the UG program. Eligible candidates will have to fill out the form online. The step-wise process to apply for NIFT 2026 is given below.
1. Enter the AADHAR Number and Create a login ID
Click on the application tab. A registration form will open, asking you to enter the Aadhaar Number.
After successful verification of your AADHAR number, fill in the following details.
- Parent's name
- Email ID
- Mobile Number
Once the details are submitted, an acknowledgment email will be sent to the registered email address. Note that details provided at the time of creating the login ID cannot be modified later.
2. Fill in the Application Form
The candidate next had to log in to the newly created account and fill in the following details.
- Test center - Select a test center (city) from the drop-down menu.
- Personal information - including the name of one's parents, gender, nationality, domicile, etc.
- Address for correspondence.
- Academic Qualification
3. Upload documents
The candidate must upload their signature and photograph in the prescribed format. Candidates seeking reservation need to upload a Valid Caste Certificate.
4. Pay the application fee
This is the final step in the application process. The application fee has to be paid online using Credit Card/ Debit Card/Net Banking. The category-wise application fee for NIFT 2026 is given below.
| Document | Description |
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| Signature |
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NIFT Eligibility Criteria for UG and PG Programmes
Eligibility criteria for the NIFT exam given by the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) are given below.
- The qualifying exam passed (which will vary depending on the academic program selected by the candidate)
- Year in which the candidate passed the qualifying exam
- Minimum marks obtained in the qualifying exam
- Age limit
- Nationality
- Whether the candidate has applied under the domicile category.
NIFT Eligibility for B.Des and B.F.Tech
Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria for NIFT 2026, or else they will not be considered for admission. The eligibility criteria are category-specific. The exam conducting body will verify the eligibility requirements submitted by the candidate during NIFT counselling and seat allotment. Any candidate found to be furnishing incorrect or fake information will be disqualified.
| Programme |
Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
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Bachelor of Design (B. Des.) |
Passed the plus 2 level examination in the 10+2 pattern of examination from any recognized Central/State Board of Secondary Examination, such as the Central Board of Secondary Education/State Board New Delhi/Council for Indian School Certificate Examination, New Delhi. OR A pass grade in the Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Open School with a minimum of five subjects. OR 3 or 4 years diploma recognized by AICTE or a State Board of Technical Education after secondary examination/10th standard. OR Any Public School/Board/University Examination in India or in foreign countries recognized by the Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to the 10+2 system. OR General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London/Cambridge/Sri Lanka) at the Advanced (A) level/International Baccalaureate (IB). |
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Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech.) |
Passed the plus 2 level examination in the 10+2 pattern of examination from any recognized Central/State Board of Secondary Examination, such as the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi/Council for Indian School Certificate Examination, New Delhi with Mathematics. OR A pass grade in the Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Open School with a minimum of five subjects with Mathematics. OR 3 or 4 years diploma in any branch of Engineering recognized by AICTE or a State Board of Technical Education after secondary examination/10th standard. OR Any Public School/Board/University Examination in India or in foreign countries recognized by the Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to the 10+2 system with Mathematics. OR General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London/Cambridge/Sri Lanka) at the Advanced (A) level with Mathematics/International Baccalaureate (IB). |
Eligibility Criteria for Post-Graduate
The eligibility criteria for M.Des, M.F.M and M.F.Tech
| Programme |
Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
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Master of Design (M. Des.) |
Undergraduate Degree in any discipline from any Institute/University recognized by law in India. OR Undergraduate Diploma of minimum three years duration from NIFT/NID. |
| Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M.) |
Undergraduate Degree in any discipline from any Institute/University recognized by law in India OR Undergraduate Diploma of minimum three years duration from NIFT/NID. |
| Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech.) |
B.F.Tech. from the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) OR B.E./B.Tech. from any Institute/University recognized by law in India OR B.F.Tech. (4 years) from any Institute/University recognized by law in India. |
Eligibility Criteria for B.Des Artisan
The eligibility Criteria for B.Des Artisan are given below.
| Programme |
Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
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Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) |
Passed the plus 2 level examination in the 10+2 pattern of examination of any recognized Central/ State Board of Secondary Examination, such as Central Board of Secondary Education / State Board New Delhi / Council for Indian School of Certificate Examination, New Delhi. OR A pass grade in the Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Open School with a minimum of five subjects. OR 3 or 4-years Diploma recognized by AICTE or a State Board of Technical Education after secondary school examination. OR Any Public School/Board/University Examination in India or in foreign countries recognized by the Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to 10+2 system. AND Artisan/Ward of Artisan can seek admission under this category on submission of a valid Artisan Card issued to Self/ Father/ Mother by the Development Commissioner (Handicraft), or Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India or have applied for the Artisan Card before the launch of Prospectus for Admissions-2026. |
Eligibility Criteria for NIFT Lateral Entry Admission (NLEA)
Check out the eligibility criteria for NIFT NLEA.
| Programme |
Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
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Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) NLEA |
Candidates having minimum 1- or 2-years diploma recognized by AICTE/AIU/ UGC / National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)/ITI or a State Board of Technical Education in courses related to Fashion / Apparel / Textile and Accessories / Home Science/ Handloom Technology / Products / Visual Communication / Graphic Design / Industrial Design / Interior Design / Multimedia Design / Apparel Technology / Leather/ Fine arts after passing Secondary Examination / 10th standard AND Two -year Full Time Industry Experience in the related field after completion of Diploma before launch of Admissions. |
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| Candidates having minimum 1 year diploma recognized by AICTE/AIU/ UGC / National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) /ITI or a State Board of Technical Education in courses related to Fashion / Apparel / Textile and Accessories / Home Science/ Handloom Technology / Products / Visual Communication / Graphic Design / Industrial Design / Interior Design / Multimedia Design / Apparel Technology / Leather/ Fine arts after passing Senior Secondary Examination / 12th Standard. AND One-year Full Time Industry Experience in the related field after completion of Diploma before the launch of Admissions. |
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| OR |
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| Candidates who have completed 2-year regular UG Diploma Programme at NIFT after passing Senior Secondary Examination/ 12th standard. |
NIFT Entrance Exam 2026 Exam Dates
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NIFT Entrance Exam 2026 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 26 Apr ' 26 | NIFT Situation Test Stage 2: B.Des |
| 22 Apr ' 26 | NIFT Stage 2 Admit Card |
| 08 Feb ' 26 | NIFT 2026 (Stage 1: Written Exam) |
Documents required for NIFT Application
The list of documents for NIFT to be uploaded while applying for the exam is outlined below.
- Copy of Board / University Certificate as proof of Candidate’s Name, Mother’s Name, Father’s Name
- Type of Identification: Bank A/c passbook with photograph /Passport Number/ Ration Card/
- Aadhaar Card Number/ Voter ID Card Number/ Other Govt ID/ APAAR ID
- Qualifying Degree Certificate or last semester marks sheet
- Category Certificate, if applicable
- Undertaking / Result Awaited Certificate, if applicable
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Certificate, if applicable
- SC, ST, OBC (NCL) Certificate, if applicable
- Person with Disability (PwD) Certificate & UDID, if applicable
- Candidate’s Photograph.
- Candidate’s Signature in running hand.
Other things that candidates must have are
- Email ID and Phone Number
- Your Mailing Address as well as Permanent Address with PIN code
Important Instructions while filling the NIFT 2026 Application form
The following points should be kept in mind while filling NIFT Application form.
- Only one application form should be submitted by the candidate.
- Email ID and mobile number should be functional.
Other Specifications for Filling NIFT Application Form
Check out the other specifications that must be followed while filling the form.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Photo | A recent colour photograph (JPG format, size 10 - 200Kb) in which face shall occupy 80% of the image, with full face (without mask), both ears clearly visible against white background. |
| Signature | Signature file should be JPG/JPEG format between 10 kb to 30 kb. |
| Identity Proof | Scanned copy of Identity Proof (for those candidates who will verify their identities through methods other than Aadhaar or DigiLocker) should be in format JPG/JPEG between 10 kb to 200 kb. |
| Disability/UDID certificate | Scanned copy of Disability/UDID certificate should be a pdf between 50 kb to 300 kb (clearly legible), wherever applicable |
| Live Photograph | For capturing a live photograph, candidates should switch on their camera or connect their webcam to the device used for filling the Application Form. If your device does not support a webcam, QR code on the right can be scanned by the candidate using a mobile device/tablet, etc. Candidates should use a light-colored background with proper lighting and clear face visibility (including ears, without a mask). |
NIFT 2026 Application Fee
This is the final step in the application process. The application fee has to be paid online using Credit Card/ Debit Card/Net Banking. The category-wise application fee for NIFT 2026 is given below.
| Category |
Application Fee (in ₹) |
|---|---|
| Open / Open-EWS/OBC(NCL)* (for either B.Des. or B.F. Tech. or MFM or M. Des. or M.F.Tech. or Ph.D.) |
₹ 2000 |
| SC / ST / PwD (for either B. Des. or B.F. Tech. or MFM or M. Des. or M.F.Tech. Ph.D.)) |
₹ 500 |
| Open/Open-EWS/OBC (NCL) applying for two programmes i.e., B.F.Tech. and B.Des. or M.F.M. and M.Des. |
₹ 3000 |
| SC / ST / PwD applying for two programmes i.e., B.F. Tech. and B. Des. or MFM and M. Des. |
₹ 750 |
| NRI/Foreign National/OCI/PIO/SAARC (for UG / PG Programmes) |
₹ 11100 |
NIFT 2026 Application Correction Window
NIFTEE 2026 application correction window for UG and PG is closed. It was open from January 21, 2026. Using the NIFT application correction process, candidate could only change a few specific information.
Details that can be corrected in the NIFT Registration Form
The candidate can make changes in their NIFT application form during the application correction window.
| Action |
Fields |
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| Non-editable details Candidates shall NOT be allowed to change |
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| Any one field can be changed |
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| All fields can be edited |
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| Candidates shall be allowed to change examination Cities based on their Permanent and Present address |
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| Candidate shall be allowed to change all the fields |
Date of Birth Gender Category Sub-category /PwBD |
| Candidate shall be allowed to edit the fields
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Programme Selection |
How to make corrections in the NIFT Application Form 2026?
To edit the NIFT 2026 application form
- Go to the application correction link
- Log in to the portal using your application number, email ID, and DOB
- Once you log in, you can access the application form.
- Make the necessary changes
- Submit the edited application form.
NIFT Statistics
The following list has program-wise statistics of the registered and appeared candidates for NIFT 2025 Stage 1 Exam.
| Programme |
Registered |
Appeared |
|---|---|---|
| B.Des (Shift 1) |
11,944 |
11,071 |
| B.Des Lateral (Shift 1) |
44 |
37 |
| B.F.Tech (Shift 1) |
1,015 |
888 |
| B.F.Tech and B.Des (Shift 1) |
2,492 |
2,264 |
| B.F.Tech Lateral (Shift 1) |
9 |
9 |
| M.Des (Shift 1) |
1,078 |
977 |
| M.F.M. (Shift 1) |
950 |
845 |
| M.F.M. and M.Des (Shift 1) |
389 |
338 |
| M.F.Tech (Shift 1) |
53 |
46 |
| CAT B.Des (Shift 2) |
11,944 |
11,044 |
| CAT B.F.Tech and B.Des (Shift 2) |
2,492 |
2,245 |
| CAT M.Des (Shift 2) |
1,078 |
962 |
| CAT M.F.M and M.Des (Shift 2) |
389 |
335 |
| Grand Total |
33,877 |
31,061 |
Also read:
NIFT Statistics 2025: How Many Students Appeared for the Exam; Attendance and Participation
NIFT Application Form 2026 - FAQs
Go through the frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to the NIFT 2026 application form below.
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.
The application form for NIFT is closed.
To fill out NIFT registration form
- Go to NIFT admission portal and click on 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.
- Fill in the rest of the form, including personal, academic, and contact details.
- Documents candidate has to upload during registration include photograph and signature in JPEG format and size not exceeding 100 kb.
- Pay application fee to complete application process.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Along with NIFT 2026 admit card, you must bring with you a valid photo ID proof. The photo ID proof can be any of the following documents Aadhaar Card, Passport, Driving License, School or College ID Card or Voter ID. Candidates who fail to bring the mandatory documents will not be allowed to take the exam. Note that the candidate is also recommended to carefully go through the guidelines mentioned on the NIFT 2026 admit card. This will help the candidate stay out of trouble on exam day. For instance, the admit card will contain guidelines on what items to carry and not to carry to the exam center.
No, NIFT Admit card will not be sent by email or post. Candidates have to download the admit card from admission portal of National Institute of Fashion Technology. To download the admit card, click on the admit card download link and log in by entering your credentials.
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