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    NIFT 2026 Registration OTP Issues: Hurry Up! Applications Closing Soon

    NIFT 2026 Registration OTP Issues: Hurry Up! Applications Closing Soon

    Sumeet SudarshanUpdated on 07 Jan 2026, 11:37 AM IST

    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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    1. What is the OTP Issue During NIFT 2026 Registration?
    2. What Applicants Should Do for NIFT Registration OTP Issue?
    3. NIFT 2026 Application Last Date
    NIFT 2026 Registration OTP Issues: Hurry Up! Applications Closing Soon
    NIFT 2026 Registration OTP Issues

    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.

    What is the OTP Issue During NIFT 2026 Registration?

    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.

    NIFT 2026 Registration OTP Not Received

    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.

    What Applicants Should Do for NIFT Registration OTP Issue?

    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

    NIFTEE 2026 NTA Help Desk for Application-Related Issues

    Particulars

    Details

    Email

    niftee@nta.ac.in

    Mobile

    011-40759000, 011-69227700

    NIFT 2026 Application Last Date

    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.

    NIFT 2026 Registration End Date

    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)

    Q: Is OTP required to complete NIFT registration 2026?
    A:

    Yes, candidates need to enter the OTP to complete NIFT registration and verify their credentials.

    Q: What is the NIFT 2026 application last date without late fee?
    A:

    The NIFT 2026 application last date without a late fee is January 13, 2026.

    Q: What is the NIFT 2026 application last date with a late fee
    A:

    What is the NIFT 2026 application last date with a late fee is January 16, 2026.

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    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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