UPES B.Des Admissions 2026
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National Testing Agency has published the NIFT 2026 important instructions on its official website - exams.nta.nic.in/niftee. Candidates can check the NIFTEE 2026 exam instructions in the information bulletin. Additionally, the authorities has also notified the exam instructions on the NIFT 2026 admit card which has been issued on February 4, 2026. Candidates appearing for the NIFT 2026 entrance exam must go through the NIFT 2026 important instructions before appearing for the exam. In this article, get the NIFT 2026 exam instructions issued by NTA.
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NTA will conduct NIFT 2026 on February 8, 2026 for admission into UG and PG design programmes of 20 NIFT campuses in India.
NTA has notified the NIFT 2026 exam date on its official website - exams.nta.nic.in/niftee in the information bulletin. The NIFT entrance exam for all programmes will be conducted on the same day, February 8, 2026, but the timings may differ.
Programmes | Test | Examination Time |
Bachelor of Design | GAT | 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon |
CAT | 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM | |
Bachelor of Design (NLEA) | GAT | 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon |
Bachelor of Fashion Technology | GAT | 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM |
Bachelor of Fashion Technology (NLEA) | GAT | 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM |
Bachelor of Fashion Technology and Bachelor of Design | GAT | 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM |
CAT | 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM | |
Master of Design | GAT | 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon |
CAT | 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM | |
Master of Fashion Management | GAT | 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM |
Master of Fashion Management and Master of Design | GAT | 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM |
CAT | 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM | |
Master of Fashion Technology | GAT | 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM |
Given below are some of the important instructions for NIFT 2026 issued by NTA that candidates must duly follow.
Below is a list of items that are prohibited from being carried on the exam day
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Candidates can check the NIFT 202 exam instructions in the information bulletin and the admit card.
The NIFT 2026 entrance exam will be conducted on February 8, 2026.
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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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