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    NIFT 2026 Exam Timings, Shift-wise Schedule for UG & PG Courses, Reporting Time

    NIFT 2026 Exam Timings, Shift-wise Schedule for UG & PG Courses, Reporting Time

    Himanshu ShekharUpdated on 20 Apr 2026, 06:13 PM IST

    The National Testing Agency will specify the NIFT 2026 situation test exam timing on the admit card. Also, NIFT exam timing and schedule can be checked at the official website- exams.nta.nic.in/niftee. The NIFT situation test will be conducted on April 26, 2026 in offline mode. NIFT 2026 exam timings vary and depending on the programme. The NIFT situation test admit card will be released soon on its official website. Shortlisted candidates can download their situation test admit cards soon to check the exam timings. Read the complete article by Careers360 to know complete details about NIFT situation test, and situation test timings.

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    1. NIFT 2026 Exam Timings
    2. NIFT Exam Timing 2026
    3. NIFT 2026 Exam Duration
    4. NIFT Reporting Time 2026
    5. NIFT Situation Test Timings
    NIFT 2026 Exam Timings, Shift-wise Schedule for UG & PG Courses, Reporting Time
    NIFT 2026 Exam Timings

    The NIFT 2026 entrance exam was conducted in two parts- CAT and GAT. The GAT exam includes reasoning and general knowledge questions, whereas the NIFT CAT part includes drawing and sketching. While the GAT is compulsory for all exams, CAT is required only for B.Des and M.Des programmes.

    NIFT 2026 Exam Timings

    NTA has released the NIFT 2026 situation test exam date on the official website. Candidates can check the detailed information about the NIFT 2026 situation test exam timing for all the sections at exam.nta.ac.in/NIFT/. Here we have listed NIFT entrance exam timing for both UG and PG programs.

    NIFT Exam Timing 2026

    ExaminationDate and Shift of ExaminationMode of Examination
    NIFTEE 2026February 8, 2026Computer Based Test (CBT)/ Paper Based Test (PBT)
    Shift 1: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
    Shift 2: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

    NIFT Entrance Exam Programme-Wise Timings 2026

    Candidates can check course-wise timings for the NIFT 2026 in the table below

    Course

    Test

    Test Timing

    Mode

    B.Des

    GAT

    10 am to 12 noon

    CBT
    CAT

    3 pm to 6 pm

    PBT

    M.Des

    GAT

    10 am to 12 noon

    CBT
    CAT

    3 pm to 6 pm

    PBT

    B.FTech

    GAT

    10 am to 1 pm

    CBT

    MFTech

    GAT

    10 am to 1 pm

    CBT

    MFM

    GAT

    10 am to 1 pm

    CBT

    NIFT 2026 Exam Duration

    The NIFT 2026 paper timing depends on the programs. The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the NIFT exam in CBT (Computer Based Test) for the GAT exam and PBT (Paper Based Test) for the CAT exam. Candidates can check the NIFT exam duration for each course in the below provided table.

    NIFT Reporting Time 2026

    NTA specified the NIFT 2026 reporting time on the NIFT admit card. The candidates must report at the exam centre on or before the NIFT reporting time. Entry of the candidates inside the examination centre will be stopped 60 minutes before the NIFT entrance exam. Candidates are advised to report to the allotted NIFT exam centre as per reporting time. Also, candidates must familiarize themselves with the exam location beforehand.

    NIFT Situation Test Timings

    Those candidates who will qualify in the NIFT 2026 entrance exam are eligible for the situation test. The NIFT 2026 exam consists of two parts- CAT and GAT. NTA will announce the NIFT 2026 situation date and timings at exam.nta.ac.in/NIFT/ or nift.ac.in. Going by past year trends, NIFT situation test for B.Des the timing will be 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon.

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    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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