The notification for the NIFT Entrance Examination 2026 is expected to be released soon. The National Testing Agency is preparing to begin the registration cycle for all undergraduate and postgraduate design programmes offered across NIFT campuses. As per the current schedule trends, the application window may open anytime, and candidates have been advised to keep their documents ready. The application form for NIFT 2026 will be available online. Once the notification is issued, the registration link will be activated on the admission portal. The same form will be used for all courses, including B.Des, M.Des, B.F.Tech, M.F.Tech and MFM. The process will remain fully digital, and applicants will be required to submit personal, academic and contact details during registration.
Application Fees and Late Fee Structure
The fee for NIFT 2026 is expected to remain around the existing structure. For the general category, the application fee may be close to three thousand rupees. For SC, ST and PwD applicants, it may be around fifteen hundred rupees. A late fee provision is also likely to be available. This fee may be around five thousand rupees and will be charged in addition to the standard application fee. Candidates who miss the regular deadline can complete the form during the late fee window.
Expected Exam Date for NIFT 2026
As per the usual exam cycle, the NIFT Entrance Exam 2026 is expected to be held in the second week of February 2026. The schedule is likely to cover the Creative Ability Test, General Ability Test and programme-specific assessments. The exam will be conducted in pen-and-paper mode for the creative sections, while other components may include computer-based elements depending on the programme.
How to Fill the NIFT Application Form 2026?
A short guide for the online form submission process is given below:
- Visit the NIFT admission portal.
- Check if the application window is active.
- Click on the registration link.
- Enter Aadhaar number, email ID and mobile number to create an account.
- Log in and fill in personal, academic and communication details.
- Select an exam centre.
- Upload photograph and signature as per the instructions.
- Pay the required fee to complete the application.
NIFT Campuses Participating in 2026 Admissions
A total of nineteen NIFT campuses are expected to participate in the admission cycle. The list includes:
- NIFT New Delhi
- NIFT Chennai
- NIFT Gandhinagar
- NIFT Hyderabad
- NIFT Kolkata
- NIFT Mumbai
- NIFT Bengaluru
- NIFT Raebareli
- NIFT Bhopal
- NIFT Kannur
- NIFT Shillong
- NIFT Patna
- NIFT Kangra
- NIFT Bhubaneswar
- NIFT Jodhpur
- NIFT Srinagar
- NIFT Panchkula
- NIFT Daman
- NIFT Varanasi
With the notification expected soon, applicants are keeping a close watch for the official update. The registration window is likely to attract high participation due to strong demand for design programmes across the NIFT network. Follow KollegeApply for the latest updates on College Admissions, Courses, Exam Dates, Results, Scholarships, Career Guidance, Education News, and Policy Changes — everything needed to stay ahead in the education journey
