The National Testing Agency will close the NIFT 2026 application with a regular fee on January 13, 2026. With the NIFT registration last date so close, some applicants are facing a delay in receiving OTP at the time of completing the NIFT 2026 application form. In this article, get details about the OTP issue during NIFT 2026 registration, and what aspirants should do.
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NIFT 2026 is scheduled to be conducted on February 8, 2026. Only those candidates who complete the registration will be issued the NIFT admit card and be able to appear for the NIFT entrance exam.
Receiving the One-Time Password (OTP) is a crucial part of completing the NIFT application form. During the NIFT registration process, the aspirants are required to enter the OTP received on their mobile number to verify their login credentials.
Some applicants have reported a delay of up to 12 hours in receiving the OTP. For a registration which began at 10 PM, the OTP was received the next day around 10 am. The issue may arise due to some technical glitches or server slowdown. The NIFT 2026 registration OTP is valid only for 10 minutes so a delay in receiving the OTP will not allow the candidate to complete the application form.
The issue currently stands resolved as the applicants are now receiving OTP on time. However, candidates are advised to hurry up and not wait till the last minute to fill up the application form. Due to heavy traffic during the final days of NIFT registration, the OTP issue may come up again.
Alternatively, candidates can also contact the NTA helpdesk for application-related issues. The contact details are given below
Particulars | Details |
niftee@nta.ac.in | |
Mobile | 011-40759000, 011-69227700 |
Applicants have the opportunity to complete NIFT 2026 registration with a regular fee and with a late fee of Rs 5000. Given below are the dates.
Particulars | Date |
NIFT 2026 application form last date without late fee | January 13, 2026 |
NIFT 2026 application window with late fee of Rs 5000 | January 14-16, 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes, candidates need to enter the OTP to complete NIFT registration and verify their credentials.
The NIFT 2026 application last date without a late fee is January 13, 2026.
What is the NIFT 2026 application last date with a late fee is January 16, 2026.
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
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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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.
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