NIFT

Candidates must remember the following points for NIFT.

• Answer key will only be released for the GAT paper
• No answer keys will be released for the CAT paper
• Answer key has to be downloaded online from the NID admission portal
• Candidate will be given the option to challenge the NIFT answer key
• To make a challenge, the candidate will have to pay INR 500 per challenge. The final answer key will be released after considering all challenges filed by candidates.

NIFT 2026 answer key will be released programme wise for GAT test.

• Download the answer key for their respective program.
• Next, compare teir answers with the official version to calculate the number of correct attempts.
• Then, using the official marking scheme, calculate probable scores.
• Probable scores can be used by the candidate to assess the chances of admission.

NIFT draft key was released on February 17, 2026. Final key was released on March 23, 2026. Also, the answer key is released only for the GAT written test.

The NIFT 2024 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 2024 application form. Note that payment made using demand draft will not be accepted.

The NIFT 2026 written exam is the 1st stage of the entrance exam and includes the CAT and GAT. The results for the NIFT written exam were announced on March 20, 2026.

Candidates seeking admission to the PG courses at the NIFTs need to appear in a Personal Interview after qualifying the written exam. The slot booking process for the Personal Interview will open soon after results of the NIFT written exams are declared. The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) will release the detailed schedule on its admission portal - niftadmissions. In. The slot booking process has to be conducted online. To book a slot, click on the relevant link, log in, and then select the campus and time slot from the available options. Note that slots will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Personal Interview for NIFT 2025 will be conducted for PG candidates, including M.Des M.FTech and MFM courses. The interview will be conducted on multiple days starting sometime in March 2025. The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) will release the detailed schedule soon after the declaration of NIFT 2025 written exam results. Note that candidates are required to book slots for appearing in the NIFT 2025 Personal Interview . The slot booking process will be conducted around the 2nd week of March. Note that slots will be allotted on a first-come, first-served basis.

The NIFT 2024 application form correction window will open soon after the online application form closes. To make corrections in the form, the candidate needs to follow these steps: Go to the NIFT 2024 admission portal If the application correction window is open, the corresponding 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 the changes.

The candidate will have to select an exam centre for NIFT 2026 when filling out the application form.

After completing the registration process, log in to the application portal and click on the exam centre selection option. Then select your preferred city from the drop down menu.

The NIFT 2026 exam will be conducted across 82 centers in India. Note that each of these exam cities may have one or more exam centres.