NIFT 2026 Registration Closes on Jan 6 Without Late Fees

NIFT 2026 Registration Closes on Jan 6 Without Late Fees

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NIFT Entrance Exam Application Date:08 Dec' 25 - 06 Jan' 26

Sumeet SudarshanUpdated on 24 Dec 2025, 12:56 PM IST

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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  1. NIFT Registration Last Date Without Late Fee
  2. How to Fill Up the NIFT 2026 Application Form?
  3. What After NIFT 2026 Registration Closes Without Late Fee?
NIFT 2026 Registration Closes on Jan 6 Without Late Fees
NIFT 2026 Registration Closes on Jan 6 Without Late Fees

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.

NIFT Registration Last Date Without Late Fee

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.

NIFT Application Form 2026 Dates

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

How to Fill Up the NIFT 2026 Application Form?

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

NIFT 2026 Application Fee

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

What After NIFT 2026 Registration Closes Without Late Fee?

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.

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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 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!!

Hello,
It’s completely understandable to feel disheartened after not getting a seat in the first and second rounds, especially when you’ve filled all the colleges and have your hopes set on a particular course like Fashion Communication . With an OBC rank of 1910 and CMR 7192, your chances can improve in the upcoming counselling rounds as more students withdraw or shift to other colleges.
So make sure to check the further rounds of counselling and don’t lose hope. Many students get seats in the 3rd, 4th, and mop-up rounds. You can also consider updating your preference list or keeping a wider range of courses and campuses open in case you're okay with related fields.
Keep checking the official NIFT website for updates on seat allotment and further counselling instructions.
Thank you