NIFT 2026 Application Form Out; Registration Link Available Now

NIFT 2026 Application Form Out; Registration Link Available Now

Sumeet SudarshanUpdated on 07 Jan 2026, 03:55 PM IST

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 is January 13, 2026. An extended application window will be open between January 14-16, 2026, with a late fee of Rs 5000. Candidates can complete NIFT 2026 registration from the official website - exams.nta.nic.in/niftee. The direct link to fill out the NIFT application form 2026 is given below. 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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  2. NIFT 2026 Registration Dates
  3. How to Fill NIFT 2026 Application Form?
NIFT 2026 Application Form Out; Registration Link Available Now
NIFT 2026 Application Form Out

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.

NIFT 2026 Registration Link

The NIFT registration 2026 link is active now. 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 will remain active till the deadline ends.

NIFT 2026 Registration Dates

Particulars

Details

NIFT 2026 application form release date

December 8, 2025

Last date to apply with the regular fee

January 13, 2026

Last date to apply with a late fee of Rs 5000

January 14-16, 2026

Application correction window

January 18-19, 2026

How to Fill NIFT 2026 Application Form?

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.

Documents Required for NIFT 2026 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

PDF

Category certificate (if applicable)

50kb to 300kb

PDF


NIFT Application Fee 2026

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)

Q: Is the NIFT 2026 application form out?
A:

Yes, the NIFT 2026 has been released.

Q: How to fill the NIFT form 2026?
A:

Candidates can fill out the NIFT application form 2026 from the official website - exams.nta.nic.in/niftee

Q: What is the NIFT 2026 age limit?
A:

The NIFT 2026 age limit is 24 years as on 1st August of the year of admission.

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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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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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