NIFT Entrance Exam Application Date:08 Dec' 25 - 06 Jan' 26
National Testing Agency (NTA) will close the NIFT 2026 registration without a late fee on January 6, 2026. Interested candidates can submit the NIFT 2026 application form from the official website - exams.nta.ac.in/NIFTEE. The NIFT 2026 application process includes steps such as registration, filling up the application form, and payment of the application fee.
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NTA will conduct NIFT 2026 on February 8, 2026. Through the NIFT entrance exam, candidates can secure admission into UG and PG design programmes of 20 NIFT campuses in India.
The NIFT 2026 dates have been notified on the official website of NIFT and NTA. The table below provides the important dates for the NIFT application form 2026.
Particulars | Date |
NIFT 2026 application form start date | December 8, 2025 |
NIFT 2026 application form last date without late fee | January 6, 2026 |
NIFT 2026 registration last date with late fee of Rs 5000 | January 10, 2026 |
The steps to fill up the NIFT 2026 application form are given below -
Visit the official NTA website - exams.nta.ac.in/NIFTEE
Click on the new registration link and agree to the terms to proceed further
Enter basic details such as name, mobile number, email ID, parents’ details, address, and security question to complete registration and generate login credentials.
Log in and fill up the application form with the necessary details such as programme, exam centre preferences, and academic details.
Upload the required documents
Pay the prescribed application fee as per the category
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 |
After the NIFT 2026 application form without a late fee is closed on January 6, 2026, the window to submit the applications with a late fee will open. Interested applicants will still be able to complete NIFT 2026 registration by paying a late fee of Rs 5000 from January 7 to 10. The authorities will also open the NIFT 2026 application form correction window from January 12 to 14, 2026. Registered candidates will be able to edit the application form through their login.
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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