Documents Required for NIFT Counselling 2026

Self‐Attested copy of 10th class certificate

Mandatory

Self‐Attested copy of 12th class mark sheet or Undertaking (Annexure-I), in case the result is not declared by the Board

Mandatory (provisional admission given in case of Undertaking)

Self‐Attested copy of 12th class certificate in the 10+2 pattern of examination from any recognized Central/State Board of Secondary Examination, such as Central Board of Secondary Education/State Board New Delhi/Council for Indian School of Certificate Examination, New Delhi.

OR

A pass grade in the Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Open School with a minimum of five subjects.

OR

Any Public School/Board/University Examination in India or in foreign countries recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) as equivalent to 10+2 system.

OR

General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London/ Cambridge/Sri-Lanka) at the Advanced (A) level/ International Baccalaureate (IB).

OR

Undertaking (Annexure-I), in case the result is not declared by the Board

Mandatory (provisional admission given in case of Undertaking)

Self‐Attested copy of the valid SC certificate of the candidate (if applicable)

Mandatory

Self‐Attested copy of the valid ST certificate of the candidate (if applicable)

Mandatory

Self‐Attested copy of PWD certificate and UDID Card issued by the Department of

Empowerment of Person with Disability, if applicable

Mandatory

Self‐Attested copy of valid OBC (NCL) certificate of the candidate in the prescribed format (if applicable). The caste mentioned in the OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate should be mention in the Central list of OBCs available at ncbc.nic.in/backward- classes/index (Certificate Issued not earlier than 1st April, 2024)

Mandatory

Self‐Attested copy of the valid EWS certificate of the candidate in the prescribed format in the name of the candidate (if applicable) (Valid for the year 2026-27)

Mandatory

Self‐Attested copy of 12th class School Leaving Certificate OR XIth class mark sheet OR provisional certificate from the Principal of the school OR School ID Card of class XII with details of Academic year clearly mentioned OR Kashmiri Migrant Certificate. (for domicile seats only)

Mandatory (if the candidate is taking domicile seat)

Photocopy of the first & last page of the passport of the sponsoring person (for NRI Sponsored)

Mandatory

Copy of the valid visa / work permit of the sponsoring NRI/ Foreign National/OCI / PIO (for NRI Sponsored)

Mandatory

NIFT ANNEXURES

For candidates seeking provisional admission Annexure – I

Mandatory

Undertaking for Anti‐ragging Annexure – II

Mandatory

Undertaking to be signed by sponsoring NRI/ Foreign National/OCI / PIO Annexure - III

Mandatory

Undertaking for Refund of fees Annexure – IV

Mandatory

Medical Fitness Certificate Annexure - V

Mandatory

Self‐Attested copy of 10th class certificate

Mandatory

Self‐Attested copy of 12th class mark sheet (with Physics and Math) or Undertaking (Annexure- I), in case the result is not declared by the Board

Mandatory

(provisional admission given in case of Undertaking)

Self‐Attested copy of 12th class certificate (with Physics and Math) in the 10+2 pattern of examination from any recognized Central/State Board of Secondary Examination, such as Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi / Council for Indian School of Certificate Examination, New Delhi with Physics and Mathematics.

OR

A pass grade in the Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Open School with a minimum of five subjects with Physics and Mathematics.

OR

Any Public School/Board/University Examination in India or in foreign countries recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) as equivalent to 10+2 system with Physics and Mathematics.

OR

General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London/ Cambridge/Sri-Lanka) at the advanced (A) level with Physics and Mathematics / International Baccalaureate (IB).

OR

An Undertaking (Annexure- I), in case the result is not declared by the Board

Mandatory

(provisional admission given in case of Undertaking)

Self‐Attested copy of the valid SC certificate of the candidate, if applicable

Mandatory

Self‐Attested copy of the valid ST certificate of the candidate, if applicable

Mandatory

Self‐Attested copy of PWD certificate/UDID Card issued by the Department of Empowerment of Person with Disability, if applicable

Mandatory

Self‐Attested copy of valid OBC (NCL) certificate of the candidate in the prescribed format. If applicable. The caste mentioned in the OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate should be mentioned in the Central list of OBCs available at http:// ncbc.nic.in/backward- classes/index. Html (Certificate Issued not earlier than April 1, 2024)

Mandatory

Self‐Attested copy of valid EWS Certificate in the name of the candidate in the prescribed format, if applicable (Valid for year 2026-27)

Mandatory

Self‐Attested copy of 12th class School Leaving Certificate OR XIth class mark sheet OR provisional certificate from the Principal of the school OR School ID Card of class XII with details of Academic year clearly mentioned (for domicile seats only)

Mandatory

(if the candidate is taking domicile seat)

Photocopy of the first & last page of the passport of the sponsoring person (for NRI Sponsored)

Mandatory

Copy of the valid Visa/work permit of the sponsoring NRI/ Foreign National/OCI / PIO (for NRI Sponsored)

Mandatory

NIFT ANNEXURES

For candidates seeking provisional admission Annexure – I

Mandatory

Undertaking for Anti‐ragging Annexure – II

Mandatory

Undertaking to be signed by sponsoring NRI/ Foreign National/OCI / PIO Annexure - III

Mandatory

Undertaking for Refund of fees Annexure – IV

Mandatory

Medical Fitness Certificate Annexure - V

Mandatory

Self‐Attested copy of passed Secondary School Examination/10th

AND

Passed 3 or 4-years diploma recognized by AICTE/AIU/ UGC or a State Board of Technical Education in courses related to Fashion / Apparel / Textile and Accessories / Home Science/ Handloom Technology / Products / Visual Communication / Graphic Design / Industrial Design / Interior Design / Multimedia Design / Apparel Technology / Leather/ Fine arts.

OR

Passed Senior Secondary /12th recognized by AIU

AND

Students who have completed 2 year regular UG Diploma Programme at NIFT after passing Senior Secondary Examination/ 12th standard.

Mandatory

Self‐Attested copy of the valid SC certificate of the candidate, if applicable

Mandatory

Self‐Attested copy of the valid ST certificate of the candidate, if applicable

Mandatory

Self‐Attested copy of the valid OBC (NCL) certificate of the candidate in the prescribed format. If applicable. The caste mentioned in the OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate should be mentioned in the Central list of OBCs available at ncbc.nic.in/backward-classes/index (Certificate Issued not earlier than 1st April, 2024)

Mandatory

Self‐Attested copy of valid EWS Certificate in the name of the candidate in the prescribed format, if applicable (Valid for year 2026-27)

Mandatory

Photocopy of the first & last page of the passport of the sponsoring person (for NRI Sponsored)

Mandatory

Copy of the valid visa/work permit of the sponsoring NRI/ Foreign National/OCI / PIO (for NRI Sponsored)

Mandatory

NIFT ANNEXURES

Undertaking for Anti‐ragging Annexure – II

Mandatory

Undertaking to be signed by sponsoring NRI/ Foreign National/OCI / PIO Annexure - III

Mandatory

Medical Fitness Certificate Annexure - V

Mandatory

Self‐Attested copy of the certificate of passed Secondary School Examination/10th

AND

Passed 3 or 4-years diploma recognized by AICTE/AIU/UGC or a State Board of Technical Education in courses related to Fashion / Apparel / Textile / Home Science / Handloom Technology.

OR

Passed Senior Secondary/12th recognized by AIU with Physics and Mathematics.

AND

Students who have completed 02 years UG Diploma Programme at NIFT after passing Senior Secondary Examination/ 12th Standard.

Mandatory

Self‐Attested copy of the valid SC certificate of the candidate, if applicable

Mandatory

Self‐Attested copy of the valid ST certificate of the candidate, if applicable

Mandatory

Self‐Attested copy of the valid OBC (NCL) certificate of the candidate in the prescribed format. If applicable. The caste mentioned in the OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate should be mentioned in the Central list of OBCs available at ncbc.nic.in/backward-classes/index (Certificate Issued not earlier than April 1, 2024)

Mandatory

Self‐Attested copy of valid EWS Certificate in the name of the candidate in the prescribed format, if applicable (Valid for year 2026-27)

Mandatory

Photocopy of the first & last page of the passport of the sponsoring person (for NRI Sponsored)

Mandatory

Copy of the valid visa/work permit of the sponsoring NRI/ Foreign National/OCI / PIO (for NRI Sponsored)

Mandatory

NIFT ANNEXURES

Undertaking for Anti‐ragging Annexure – II

Mandatory

Undertaking to be signed by sponsoring NRI/ Foreign National/OCI / PIO Annexure - III

Mandatory

Undertaking for Refund of fees Annexure – IV

Mandatory

Medical Fitness Certificate Annexure - V

Mandatory

Self‐Attested copy of 10th class certificate

Mandatory

Self‐Attested copy of 12th Class certificate in the 10+2 pattern of examination of any recognized Central/State Board of Secondary Examination, such as Central Board of Secondary Education / State Board New Delhi / Council for Indian School of Certificate Examination, New Delhi.

OR

A pass grade in the Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Open School with a minimum of five subjects.

OR

3 or 4-years diploma recognized by AICTE or a State Board of Technical Education.

OR

Any Public School/Board/University Examination in India or in foreign countries recognized by the Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to 10+2 system.

OR

An Undertaking (Annexure- I), in case the result is not declared by the Board

Mandatory (provisional admission given in case of Undertaking)

Self‐Attested copy of Artisan Card issued to Self/ Father/ Mother by the Development Commissioner (Handicraft),

OR

Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.

(The card bearer should be a practicing artisan/weaver for at least the last 05 years in case of self and at least the last 10 years in case the card bearers are parents of the applicant).

Mandatory

Self‐Attested copy of the valid SC certificate of the candidate, if applicable

Mandatory

Self‐Attested copy of the valid ST certificate of the candidate, if applicable

Mandatory

Self‐Attested copy of PWD certificate and UDID Card issued by the Department of Empowerment of Person with Disability, if applicable

Mandatory

Self‐Attested copy of valid OBC (NCL) certificate of the candidate in the prescribed format. If applicable. The caste mentioned in the OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate should be mentioned in the Central list of OBCs available at ncbc.nic.in/backward- classes/index (Certificate Issued not earlier than April 1, 2024)

Mandatory

Self‐Attested copy of valid EWS Certificate in the name of the candidate in the prescribed format, if applicable (Valid for year 2026-27)

Mandatory

NIFT ANNEXURES

For candidates seeking provisional admission Annexure – I

Mandatory

Undertaking for Anti‐ragging Annexure – II

Mandatory

Undertaking for Refund of fees Annexure – IV

Mandatory

Medical Fitness Certificate Annexure - V

Mandatory

Self‐Attested copy of 10th class certificate

Mandatory

Self‐Attested copy of 12th class certificate

Mandatory

Self‐Attested copy of Undergraduate Degree in any discipline from any Institute / University recognized by law in India

OR

Undergraduate Diploma of minimum three years duration from NIFT / NID

OR

Undertaking (Annexure- I), in case the result of final year / Semester is not declared by the Institute / University.

Mandatory

(provisional admission given in case of Undertaking)

Self‐attested Copy of 1st, 2nd & 3rd year (Final year) graduation mark sheet/self‐attested copy of final year appearing certificate

Mandatory

Self‐Attested copy of the valid SC certificate of the candidate, if applicable

Mandatory

Self‐Attested copy of valid ST certificate of candidate, if applicable

Mandatory

Self‐Attested copy of PWD certificate/UDID Card issued by the Department of Empowerment of Person with Disability, if applicable

Mandatory

Self‐Attested copy of valid EWS Certificate in the name of the candidate in the prescribed format, if applicable (Valid for year 2026-27)

Mandatory

Self‐Attested copy of the valid OBC (NCL) certificate of the candidate in the prescribed format. If applicable. The caste mentioned in the OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate should be mentioned in the Central list of OBCs available at ncbc.nic.in/backward-classes/index (Certificate Issued not earlier than 1st April, 2024)

Mandatory

Self‐Attested copy of 12th class School Leaving Certificate OR XIth class marksheet OR provisional certificate from Principal of the school OR School ID Card of class XII with details of Academic year clearly mentioned. (for domicile seats only)

Mandatory

(if the candidate is taking domicile seat)

Photocopy of the first & last page of the passport of the sponsoring person (for NRI Sponsored)

Mandatory

Copy of the valid visa/work permit of the sponsoring NRI/ Foreign National/OCI / PIO (for NRI Sponsored)

Mandatory

NIFT ANNEXURES

For candidates seeking provisional admission Annexure – I

Mandatory

Undertaking for Anti‐ragging Annexure – II

Mandatory

Undertaking to be signed by sponsoring NRI/ Foreign National/OCI / PIO Annexure - III

Mandatory

Undertaking for Refund of fees Annexure – IV

Mandatory

Medical Fitness Certificate Annexure - V

Mandatory

Self‐Attested copy of 10th class certificate

Mandatory

Self‐Attested copy of 12th class certificate

Mandatory

Self‐Attested copy of Degree of B.F.Tech. from National

Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) OR B.E / B.Tech. from any Institute / University recognized by law in India or Undertaking (Annexure- I), in case the result of final year/ Semester is not declared by the Institute/ University

Mandatory

(provisional admission given in case of Undertaking)

Self‐attested Copy of 1st, 2nd ,3rd and 4th year (final year / Semester) graduation mark sheet.

Mandatory

Self‐Attested copy of the valid SC certificate of the candidate, if applicable

Mandatory

Self‐Attested copy of the valid ST certificate of the candidate, if applicable

Mandatory

Self‐Attested copy of PWD certificate/UDID Card issued by the

Department of Empowerment of Person with Disability, if applicable

Mandatory

Self‐Attested copy of the valid OBC (NCL) certificate of the candidate in the prescribed format. If applicable. The caste mentioned in the OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate should be mentioned in the Central list of OBCs available at ncbc.nic.in/backward-classes/index (Certificate Issued not earlier than 1st April, 2024)

Mandatory

Self‐Attested copy of the valid EWS Certificate in the name of the candidate in the prescribed format (Valid for year 2026-27)

Mandatory

Self‐Attested copy of 12th class School Leaving Certificate OR XI class mark sheet OR provisional certificate from Principal of the school OR School ID Card of class XII with details of Academic year clearly mentioned (for domicile seats only)

Mandatory

(if the candidate is taking domicile seat)

Photocopy of the first & last page of the passport of the sponsoring person (for NRI Sponsored)

Mandatory

Copy of the valid Visa / Work permit of the sponsoring NRI/ Foreign National/OCI / PIO (for NRI Sponsored)

Mandatory

NIFT ANNEXURES

For candidates seeking provisional admission Annexure – I

Mandatory

Undertaking for Anti‐ragging Annexure – II

Mandatory

Undertaking to be signed by sponsoring NRI/ Foreign National/OCI / PIO Annexure - III

Mandatory

Undertaking for Refund of fees Annexure – IV

Mandatory

Medical Fitness Certificate Annexure - V

Mandatory

Self‐Attested copy of 10th class certificate

Mandatory

Self‐Attested copy of 12th class certificate

Mandatory

Self‐Attested copy of Undergraduate Degree in any discipline from any Institute / University recognized by law in India

OR

Undergraduate Diploma of minimum three years duration from NIFT / NID.

OR

Undertaking (Annexure-I), in case the result of the final year / Semester is not declared by the Institute / University.

Mandatory

(provisional admission given in case of Undertaking)

Self‐attestedCopyof1st,2nd& 3rd year (final year/semester) graduation mark sheet/self‐attested copy of final year appearing certificate

Mandatory

Self‐Attested copy of the valid SC certificate of the candidate, if applicable

Mandatory

Self‐Attested copy of the valid ST certificate of the candidate, if applicable

Mandatory

Self‐Attested copy of PWD certificate/UDID Card issued by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disability, if applicable

Mandatory

Self‐Attested copy of the valid OBC (NCL) certificate of the candidate in the prescribed format. If applicable. The caste mentioned in the OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate should be mentioned in the Central list of OBCs available at ncbc.nic.in/backward-classes/index (Certificate Issued not earlier than 1st April, 2024)

Mandatory

Self‐Attested copy of valid EWS Certificate in the name of the candidate in the prescribed format, if applicable (Valid for year 2026-27)

Mandatory

Self‐Attested copy of 12th class School Leaving Certificate OR XIth class marksheet OR provisional certificate from Principal of the school OR School ID Card of class XII with details of Academic year clearly mentioned OR Kashmiri Migrant Certificate. (for domicile seats only)

Mandatory

(if the candidate is taking domicile seat)

Photocopy of the first & last page of the passport of the sponsoring person (for NRI Sponsored)

Mandatory

Copy of the valid visa/work permit of the sponsoring NRI/ Foreign National/OCI / PIO (for NRI Sponsored)

Mandatory

NIFT ANNEXURES

For candidates seeking provisional admission Annexure - I

Mandatory

Undertaking for Anti‐ragging Annexure - II

Mandatory

Undertaking to be signed by sponsoring NRI/ Foreign National/OCI / PIO Annexure - III

Mandatory

Undertaking for Refund of fees Annexure - IV

Mandatory

Medical Fitness Certificate Annexure - V

Mandatory

Qualifying Examination

Class 12/ degree (Marks Sheet and Certificate) If the candidate has appeared in the final semester/ year examination, they have to upload the mark sheet of all the previous semesters.

Proof of Date of Birth

Class 12 mark sheet/ certificate/ Birth Certificate (Original and Photocopy).

Certificate of Category

SC, ST, OBC-NCL, GEN-EWS

• As per the GOI format and should be issued by a competent authority

• In the case of OBC-NCL and GEN-EWS categories, the certificate must be issued on or after April 1, 2024

Basis of Funding of the Tuition Fee

Certificate of the parent's income e.g Income Tax Return of 2024-25, Salary Certificate of March 2026, etc

Medical Fitness Certificate

To be signed by a Registered Medical Practitioner in the prescribed format in original.

Provisional Admission

Affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper of Rs 10/- for seeking provisional admission only in case, the result of qualifying examination is yet to be declared (in the format at Annexure-I)

Size and format of documents to be uploaded

• Documents should be in jpg/ jpeg, or pdf format.

• The minimum file size should be 50 kb

• The maximum size allowed is 4 MB.