Is NIFT 2026 City Intimation Slip and Admit Card Same?

Is NIFT 2026 City Intimation Slip and Admit Card Same?

Team Careers360Updated on 30 Jan 2026, 09:30 AM IST

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued the NIFT 2026 city intimation slip on January 29, 2026, on its official website - exams.nta.nic.in/niftee. Aspirants who appear for the NIFT exam often consider the city intimation slip the same as the NIFT admit card. Candidates must note that the NTA will release two types of documents before the NIFT 2026. The NIFT advance city intimation slip is different than the NIFT admit card. The NIFT city intimation slip reveals the city of the exam centre allocated to the candidate while the admit card is more elaborate. Both documents are very important and are different from one another, and are related to the NIFT entrance examination process.

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  1. Difference between NIFT admit card and city intimation slip
  2. What is NIFT City Intimation Slip?
  3. What is the NIFT admit card?
Is NIFT 2026 City Intimation Slip and Admit Card Same?
Is NIFT City Intimation Slip and Admit Card Same?

Difference between NIFT admit card and city intimation slip

Candidates make a note that both the NIFT admit card and the NIFT city intimation slips are not the same. A clear explanation is given below to understand the difference between the NIFT city intimation slip and the NIFT admit card to remove the confusion in the minds of the aspirants.

What is NIFT City Intimation Slip?

The NIFT city intimation slip informs the candidates about the city where the NIFT exam centre is located and allotted to them. The NIFT city intimation slip is released before the NIFT 2026 admit card as this helps the candidates to check their exam location and plan the travel arrangements accordingly.

The NIFT city intimation slip consists of the city name where the NIFT exam centre is located and also the exam date & time. This allows the candidate to plan for the travel arrangements to reach the exam centre and allocate the time for a safe journey. The advantage of the NIFT city intimation slip is that the candidate will be able to plan their journey and mode of transport for the exam in advance.

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What is the NIFT admit card?

The NIFT 2026 admit card is issued after the city intimation slip. The NIFT admit card is the most important documet that permits the candidate entry into the examination hall. The admit card of NIFT contains the exact address of the allotted exam centre along with many other details such as exam date and time and also the instructions for the exam day.

Candidates need to download the NIFT admit card using the login credentials allotted to them. Also, aspirants need to take a printout of the downloaded NIFT admit card. It is mandatory for the candidates to carry the NIFT admit card along with them to the exam centre on the exam day. Without the NIFT admit card, candidates are not allowed to enter the examination hall.

The NIFT admit card consists of the following details.

  • Candidate’s name

  • Roll number/application number

  • Exam date and time

  • Candidate photograph

  • Signature of the candidate

  • Exam centre code

  • Exam centre address

  • Exam day instructions

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Note: Along with the NIFT admit card, candidates are required to carry a valid photo identity proof with them such as PAN card, Aadhar card, Voter Id, Passport or Driving license.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: When is the NIFT entrance exam 2026?
A:

The NIFT 2026 entrance exam will be held on February 8, 2026.

Q: Who is the conducting body for the NIFT exam?
A:

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is the conducting authority of the NIFT entrance exam.

Q: When will the NTA release the NIFT city intimation slip?
A:

NTA issued the NIFT 2026 city intimation slip on January 29, 2026.

Q: What is the difference between NIFT city intimation slip and the NIFT admit card?
A:

The NIFT city intimation slip is the information slip provided to the candidates about the city where the NIFT exam centre is located where as the NIFT admit card is the hall ticket that is used as the entry permit for the candidate on the exam day.

Q: When will the NIFT 2026 admit card be released?
A:

The admit card for NIFT 2026 will be released tentatively 3-4 days before the exam.

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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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