What are various items that candidates need to carry with them to the NIFT exam centre?

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.

How many test centres are there for NIFT 2026 situation test?

NIFT Situation Test will be conducted in an offline mode at the various NIFT campuses. Considering there are 19 NIFTs, the candidate will be able to select any of these institutes to appear in the Situation Test. The window to select test centres for the Situation Test will be announced soon after the declaration of NIFT results for the written exam. Test centres for the Situation Test will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. So, candidates need to book their slots as soon as possible. Note that if seats in a particular centre (or institute) fill out, the candidate will not be able to be offered slots for that institute.

Can I change my examination center after I have been issued the NIFT 2024 admit card for the situation test?

No, candidates are not allowed with an option to change their NIFT exam centre once the admit cards for the Situation Test have been released. So, it is recommended that the candidate takes care when booking a centre. Considering exam centres will be allocated on a first-come, first served basis, it is also advisable to book slots as soon as the slot booking window opens. The admit card for the NIFT Situation Test will be issued soon after the slot booking process is over. The admit card will be issued to all candidates who have qualified in the written exam.

What instructions need to be followed by the candidates at the NIFT 2026 exam centre?

Admit card for NIFT will contain the important guidelines that candidates need to follow at the NIFT exam centre. Candidate needs to report at the NIFT 2026 exam centre one hour before the commencement of the exam. Candidate can't leave the exam hall until the exam ends. Entry to the exam centre will only be allowed when the candidate produces their id card and a valid photo id proof. The candidate must refrain from adopting unfair means inside the exam hall, including cheating, etc. For the CAT the candidate will have to bring along stationery items like blue or black ballpoint pen, HB pencils, eraser, sharpener and dry colours.

NIFT Exam Centres 2026 (City List OUT): 100 Cities across India, City Code & Test Centres Guidelines

Registration - 8 Dec '25 - 6 Jan '26

This exam is conducted for courses given below:

B.Des BFTech MDes, MFM MFTech

Updated on Dec 9, 2025 00:24 IST

By Sayeba Naushad, Assistant Manager

NIFT Exam Centre 2026 - The National Testing Agency (NTA) is to conduct the written exams for NIFT 2026 in 100 cities across India. The list of exam centres for NIFT 2026 is given in the admission portal. The candidate had to select their preferred exam center when filling out the NIFT application form 2026. The candidate had to select the city from the drop-down menu in order of priority. The name of the exam city allocated to the candidate will be notified through the NIFT 2026 city intimation slip. NIFTEE Stage 1 is on February 08, 2026.

NIFT Stage 2 Exam will be held tentatively at 26 centres in 18 cities of the country. The centre details are mentioned in the Admit card. Candidates must carry a valid photo ID proof along with the Admit Card to the Test Centre. It is mandatory to reach the centre before 9:30 AM (tentative). Candidates will not be allowed to sit in the exam after 9:30 AM. NTA is likely to release the NIFT city intimation slip 2026 in the last week of January 2026. The candidates can download the city slip online and learn about the exam center allocated to them. The city slip will be available for all candidates who registered for the NIFT exam. The candidate is urged to carefully go through all the details mentioned in the city slip.

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Q: At what time do I need to report for the NIFT 2026 written exam?

The GAT paper for all the B.Des and M.Des courses will be conducted from 9 am - 11 am (tentatively). Meanwhile, the GAT written exam for B.F.Tech, M.F.Tech, and M.F.M. courses are expected to be conducted from 9 am - 12 noon.

Candidates needed to report to the NIFT 2026 exam centre at least an hour in advance.

Note that the CAT paper for the B. Des and M.Des courses will be held from 2.30 pm - 5.30 pm.

The purpose of reporting early is to complete admission formalities, including registration, frisking, verifying the identity of the candidate, etc. Note that the exam timings and reporting time for the NIFT exam will be mentioned in the admit card.

Table of contents

NIFT 2026 Written Exams - Test Timings
NIFT Entrance Exam 2026 Exam Dates
List of NIFT Exam Centre 2026
NIFT Exam Day Guidelines 2026
NIFT 2026 Exam Centres for the Situation Test
NIFT 2026 Exam Centres - What if the exam is reconducted?
NIFT Exam Centre 2026 - FAQs

NIFT 2026 Written Exams - Test Timings

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
08 Dec ' 25 - 06 Jan ' 26	NIFT 2026 application form OPEN (Regular fees) ONGOING
07 Jan ' 26 - 10 Jan ' 26	NIFT 2026 application form (Late fees)
12 Jan ' 26 - 14 Jan ' 26	NIFT 2026 application form Edit Window
Feb ' 26	NIFT 2026 Issue of Admit Cards TENTATIVE
08 Feb ' 26	NIFT 2026 (Stage 1: Written Exam)
Jun ' 26	NIFT Stage 2 Admit Card TENTATIVE
Jun ' 26	NIFT Situation Test Stage 2: B.Des TENTATIVE