The National Testing Agency (NTA) is anticipated to release the NIFT (NIFTEE) Admit Card 2026 today — ahead of the Stage 1 entrance examination set for 8 February 2026. The Stage 1 test, comprising the General Ability Test (GAT) and Creative Ability Test (CAT) for design programmes, will be conducted across multiple cities in India. Candidates who have registered for programmes such as B.Des, B.F.Tech, M.Des, M.F.Tech and MFM must download and print their admit card, as it is a mandatory document for entry into the exam centre.
How to Download NIFT Admit Card 2026?
To download the NIFT 2026 hall ticket once released, candidates should:
- Visit the official NTA NIFT portal: exams.nta.nic.in/niftee.
- Click on the NIFT 2026 admit card link
- Enter the Application Number, Password and Security Pin.
- Submit to view and download the admit card PDF.
- Print a copy for use on the exam day.
The hall ticket typically includes the candidate’s name, roll number, programme details, exam date and shift, exam centre address, reporting time and important exam day instructions.
Details on the NIFT 2026 Admit Card
Candidates should carefully verify the following information once the admit card is downloaded:
- Candidate’s name and application number
- NIFT 2026 roll number
- Exam programme and medium
- Exam date and shift timing
- Exam centre address and reporting time
- Photograph and signature
- Instructions for exam day conduct
Any discrepancies in personal details or city allocation should be reported to the NTA Help Desk immediately before the final document is downloaded. Contact numbers and email for assistance are usually provided on the official portal.
NIFT 2026 Exam Schedule
- NIFT Stage 1 Entrance Exam: 8 February 2026 at various cities and centres.
- Exam Format: GAT and CAT for relevant design programmes.
The city intimation slip, which informs candidates about the exam city and centre location, was released earlier on 29 January 2026, helping candidates prepare for travel and logistics ahead of the exam.