NIFT 2026 Notification Live: Registration, Exam Date & Application

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to announce the NIFT 2026 notification shortly, with the registration window likely to open anytime. The online application form for both Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes will be available on the official admission portal of the National Institute of Fashion Technology, nift.ac.in/admission. This update holds significance for aspirants across the country, as the NIFT Entrance Exam is one of the key national-level tests for design education, conducted annually for courses such as B.Des, M.Des, B.F.Tech, M.F.Tech, and M.F.M.

NIFT Application 2026: Form Release and Fee Details

The NIFT 2026 application form is expected to be released soon by NTA. Applicants must carefully review eligibility conditions before submitting the form. The expected fee structure is:

• INR three thousand for General and OBC categories
• INR one thousand five hundred for SC, ST, and PwD categories

All applications must be filled in online mode only. The entrance exam for the 2026 cycle is tentatively scheduled for the second week of February 2026, following the pattern observed in recent years.

NIFT Entrance Exam 2026: Key Highlights

A brief overview of major components of the NIFT Exam is presented in the table below.

• Particulars | Description
• Exam Name | NIFT Entrance Exam
• Conducting Body (Stage one) | National Testing Agency (NTA)
• Conducting Body (Stage two) | National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)
• Frequency | Once every year
• Number of Attempts | No attempt limit; UG courses follow age criteria
• Mode of Exam | GAT: Online (CBT), CAT: Offline, Situation Test & PI: Offline
• Courses Offered | B.Des, M.Des, M.F.M, B.F.Tech, M.F.Tech
• Mode of Application | Online
• Tentative Exam Date | Second week of February 2026
• Participating Institutes | Nineteen NIFT campuses

How to Submit the NIFT 2026 Application Form?

Applicants meeting the eligibility requirements must complete the online form following the standard steps outlined below:

• First complete the online registration process by entering the Aadhaar number, along with name, mobile number, and email address.
• Log in to the newly generated account and fill in personal, academic, and communication information.
• Choose a preferred examination centre for the NIFT 2026 test.
• Upload a recent photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
• Proceed to fee payment to complete the entire application process.

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