NIFT Entrance Exam 2026 News and Update By NTA - Check Here

NIFT Entrance Exam 2026 News and Update By NTA - Check Here

Sumeet SudarshanUpdated on 08 Feb 2026, 04:11 PM IST

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) publishes all the NIFT 2026 news and updates on its official website - nift.ac.in. It released the NIFT 2026 notification on December 8, 2025. NTA conducted the NIFT entrance exam on February 8, 2026. The complete NIFT 2026 schedule, including the NIFT exam date, is notified in the information brochure published by the institute. The NIFT 2026 news and updates include all the latest updates about the NIFT admission process, including dates, courses, upcoming events, and more.

NIFT Entrance Exam 2026 News and Update By NTA - Check Here
NIFT News & Update

Candidates appearing in NIFT 2026 will be able to seek admission into B.Des, B.FTech, M.FTech, M.Des, and MFM programmes at NIFT campuses.

NIFT 2026 Latest News and Updates

In this section, candidates can get all the latest news and updates about the NIFT entrance exam 2026.

NIFT 2026 Exam Conducted on February 8

NTA conducted NIFT 2026 on February 8, 2026 at 129 exam centres spread across 97 cities in India. The exam timings were 10 am to 1 pm for the first shift and 3 pm to 6 pm for the second shift.

Two New NIFT 2026 Exam Centre Added

The National Testing Agency has added two new exam centres at Vapi in Gujarat and Daman in Daman&Diu. The total number of NIFTEE exam centres stands at 102.

NIFT 2026 Registrations Opened

The National Testing Agency has opened the NIFT 2026 application form on December 8, 2025. Interested applicants can register online from the official website - exams.nta.nic.in/niftee. The deadline to register without a late fee is January 16, 2026. The deadline to register with a late fee of Rs 5000 is January 19, 2026. The application process of NIFT 2026 includes creating login credentials, filling up the form details, uploading the prescribed documents and paying the application fee.

NIFT 2026 Notification Out

National Institute of Fashion Technology has published a detailed NIFT 2026 notification and admission prospectus on its official website - nift.ac.in. Candidates can get all the exam details, including the courses, campuses, seat intake, and more, in the exam notification.

NIFT Entrance Exam Schedule 2026

Candidates planning to appear for the exam are advised to keep themselves updated with the latest news by visiting this page or the official website of NIFT. The NIFT 2026 schedule includes the exam schedule, personal interview/skill test schedule and the counselling schedule.

NIFT 2026 Tentative Schedule

Events

Dates

NIFT 2026 Registration Opens

December 8, 2025

Last date to apply without late fees

January 16, 2026

Last date to apply with late fees

January 19, 2026

NIFT 2026 application form correction window

January 20-21, 2026

NIFT city allotment 2026January 29, 2026

NIFT 2026 admit card release date

February 4, 2026

NIFT 2026 exam date

February 8, 2026

NIFT answer key 2026

One week after the exam

Objection window for NIFT 2026 answer key

Shortly after releasing the provisional answer key

NIFT results 2026 date

Fourth week of April 2026

NIFT interview call letter 2026Fourth week of May 2026
NIFT situation test city intimation slip 2026Fourth week of May 2026
NIFT situation test date 2026First week of June 2026
PI roundsFourth week of May 2026 to First week of June 2026
NIFT final result 2026Fourth week of June 2026
NIFT counselling 2026June/July 2026

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Where will the latest updates about NIFT 2026 be available?
A:

The latest updates about NIFT 2026 will be available at nift.ac.in and exams.nta.nic.in/niftee.

Q: When will NIFT 2026 registration begin?
A:

NIFT 2026 registration started on December 8, 2025.

Q: What is NIFT exam date 2026?
A:

NIFT 2026 was conducted on February 8, 2026.

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Have a question related to NIFT Entrance Exam ?

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In the above link , you will get the direct links to download the year vise question papers with solutions ,

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

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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Hello,

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.

I hope it will clear your query!!