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Is calculator allowed in the NIFT exam is one of the common queries amongst aspiring candidates. Candidates appearing for NIFT 2026 must carefully review the NIFT 2026 exam instructions. National Testing Agency will issue guidelines about the use of a calculator in the NIFT entrance exam on its official website - exams.nta.ac.in. Candidates can also find the NIFT exam day instructions on the NIFT admit card. Whether a calculator is allowed in NIFT can also be known by going through the list of prohibited items in NIFT. This will make sure candidates do not face any problems in the NIFT entrance exam. In this article, find out whether candidates are allowed to use a calculator or not.
Candidates must note that the usage of calculators is not allowed during the NIFT entrance examination. Calculators are not allowed during NIFT GAT as well as NIFT CAT. The GAT exam is conducted in online mode, whereas the CAT exam will be conducted in offline mode. During the exam, candidates will be provided with a rough sheet, where they can do all the calculations or writing work. After completion of the examination, candidates must hand over the rough sheets to the invigilator who is on duty in the examination hall.
Candidates can check the list of items that they cannot carry to the exam hall.
Any text material
Calculators
Docu Pen
Slide rules
Log tables
Electronic watches with facilities of calculator
Printed or written material
Bits of papers
Mobile phone
Bluetooth devices
Pager
Electronic devices
Smoking, chewing gutka, spitting etc are prohibited
Geometry box or pencil box
Handbag
Purse
Stationery
Eatables
Water (loose or packed)
Ear phone
Microphone
Camera
Tape recorder
Any metallic item
NOTE - The candidates appearing for CAT exam (second shift) will be allowed to carry their colouring and drawing material in a transparent pencil box. For the CAT exam, a question booklet with space for candidate’s response will be provided at the examination centre.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
No, the candidates are not allowed to carry any form of calculator during the NIFT exam.
The NIFT exam instructions can be found on the official website - exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT and also on the NIFT admit card.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the NIFT.
The list of items not allowed in the NIFT exam are - Log tables, Electronic watches with facilities of calculator, Mobile phone, Slide rules, Water (loose or packed), Eatables, Geometry box or pencil box, Electronic gadget devices etc.
On Question asked by student community
Hello,
Yes, a diploma holder in Computer Engineering can apply for the NIFT entrance exam , but only through the lateral entry route.
NIFT allows candidates with a 3-year or 4-year engineering diploma from a recognized board to apply for B.F.Tech (Fashion Technology) through lateral entry. The diploma must be approved by AICTE or the State Technical Board.
The age limit is usually 24 years for the general category.
So yes, you are eligible, as Computer Engineering is an engineering diploma.
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Hello aspirant,
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has determined the official date for NIFT 2026 applicant registrations, which is expected to open in November 2025. Online applications will be accepted through January 2026.
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According to the sources, the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) entrance exam for 2026 will be held in February 2026. Also, the registration period may open from November 2025.
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