The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) 2026 registration process is currently underway on the official National Testing Agency portal exams.nta.nic.in/niftee for aspirants seeking admission to undergraduate and postgraduate design and fashion programmes. Candidates planning to appear for the NIFT Entrance Exam (NIFTEE) 2026 should complete their application process before the upcoming deadlines.
Application Deadline and Late Fee Window
The online registration for NIFT 2026 will remain open with a late fee window until 16 January 2026. After this date, the portal may close for further form submissions, and no additional extensions are expected. Candidates who miss the regular fee deadline can still apply by paying a late fee of INR 5,000 in addition to the application charges. Following the closure of the registration window, NTA will open an application correction window, allowing candidates to update details in their submitted forms. This editing period is typically available shortly after the registration deadline closes.
How to Apply for NIFT 2026?
To complete the NIFT 2026 application form online:
- Visit the official NIFT/NIFTEE portal at exams.nta.nic.in/niftee.
- Click on the NIFT 2026 Registration/Application Form link.
- Register with basic personal details and create login credentials.
- Fill in academic, contact and programme choices.
- Upload scanned documents — including photograph and signature — in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee and late fee (if applicable).
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page for your records.
Candidates are advised to ensure all details are accurate before final submission, as some fields cannot be changed outside the official correction window.
Important Dates and Exam Schedule
The NIFT 2026 entrance exam is scheduled to be held on 08 February 2026 in a computer-based format across multiple test cities nationally. Admit cards will be released ahead of the exam once registration and corrections are complete. Aspiring design students should not miss the registration and late fee deadlines, as missing these could limit their chance to participate in admissions for programmes such as B.Des, M.Des, B.F.Tech, M.F.Tech, and M.F.M in various NIFT campuses across India.