The National Testing Agency has released the NIFT 2026 application form on December 8, 2025. The NIFT 2026 registration 2026 link is now available. 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. Applicants must pay the prescribed registration fee and submit the form before the deadline.
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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 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.
Particulars | Details |
NIFT 2026 application form release date | December 8, 2025 |
Last date to apply with the regular fee | January 6, 2026 |
Last date to apply with a late fee of Rs 5000 | January 10, 2026 |
Application correction window | January 12-14, 2026 |
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 (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)
The NIFT 2026 age limit is 24 years as on 1st August of the year of admission.
Candidates can fill out the NIFT application form 2026 from the official website - exams.nta.nic.in/niftee
Yes, the NIFT 2026 has been released.
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.
Hope it helps !
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.
I hope it will clear your query!!
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