The National Testing Agency released the NIFT 2026 application form on December 8, 2025. The NIFT 2026 registration 2026 link is now available. The NIFT application form 2026 last date with regular fee was January 16, 2026. An extended application window was open between January 17-19, 2026, with a late fee of Rs 5000. Candidates could complete NIFT 2026 registration from the official website - exams.nta.nic.in/niftee. The direct link to fill out the NIFT application form 2026 was available on this page. Applicants desirous of appearing for NIFT 2026 must make sure they fulfil the NIFT 2026 eligibility criteria before filling up the application form and complete the registration before the last date.
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Through the NIFT entrance exam, candidates will be admitted into B.Des, B.FTech, M.Des, M.FTech, and MFM programmes of participating NIFT campuses in India.
The NIFT registration 2026 link was active. Candidates can access the link on this page. Alternatively, candidates can visit the official website of NTA, which is the conducting body of the NIFT 2026 entrance exam. The link to register for NIFT 2026 was active till the deadline ends.
Particulars | Details |
NIFT 2026 application form release date | December 8, 2025 |
Last date to apply with the regular fee |
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Last date to apply with a late fee of Rs 5000 |
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Application correction window |
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The steps to submit the NIFT application form 2026 are given below.
Visit the official website - exams.nta.nic.in/niftee
Click on the new registration link
Fill out basic details such as name, father’s name, mother’s name, date of birth, programme type, email ID, and mobile number to complete initial registration and obtain login credentials.
Next, log in and fill out the details, which include personal details, academic qualifications, exam centre preferences, and communication details
Upload the required documents, which include scanned copies of the candidate’s photograph, signature, and documents (if applicable)
Pay the application fee to submit the application form.
Document | Size | Format |
Photograph | 10kb to 200kb | Jpg |
Signature | 4kb to 30kb | Jpg |
Duly verified result awaited attestation form (if applicable) | 50kb to 300kb | |
Category certificate (if applicable) | 50kb to 300kb |
Category | NIFT Registration Fee 2026 (INR) |
Open / Open-EWS/OBC(NCL)* (for either B.Des. or B.F.Tech. or MFM or M.Des. or M.F.Tech. or Ph.D.) | 2000 |
SC / ST / PwD for either B.Des. or B.F.Tech. or MFM or M.Des. or M.F.Tech. Ph.D. | 500 |
Open/Open-EWS/OBC (NCL) applying for two programmes i.e. B.Des. and B.F.Tech. or MFM and M.Des | 3000 |
SC / ST / PwD applying for two programmes i.e. B.Des. and B.F.Tech. or MFM and M.Des | 750 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes, the NIFT 2026 has been released.
Candidates could fill out the NIFT application form 2026 from the official website - exams.nta.nic.in/niftee
The NIFT 2026 age limit is 24 years as on 1st August of the year of admission.
On Question asked by student community
HELLO,
I am providing you the link below through which you will be able to download the NIFT Question papers with solutions PDF
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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.
For complete information, you can visit our site through following link:
https://design.careers360.com/exams/nift-entrance-exam
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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.
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