The NIFT 2026 situation test release date appears to be delayed if one looks at the past trends. The NIFT result was declared on March 20, 2026. As per trends seen for the NIFT entrance exam in 2024, when the result was declared in March, the NIFT situation test notification was expected to be released in the first week of April 2026. The NIFT situation test expected date was the second week of April 2026. However, the NIFT situation test notification has now been delayed.
The situation test is the second stage of NIFT 2026 for the BDes programme. The number of candidates shortlisted for the NIFT situation test will be four times the number of seats.
The NIFT situation test 2026 release date has been delayed. NTA will publish the NIFT situation test 2026 notification on its official website- exams.nta.nic.in. Given below is the table which provides the exam date, NIFT situation test notification date, and the exam date for the previous years.
Year | Exam date | Result date | NIFT Situation Test Notification Date | NIFT Situation Test Date |
NIFT 2025 | February 9, 2025 | April 24, 2025 | May 16, 2025 | June 8, 2025 |
NIFT 2024 | February 5, 2024 | March 20, 2024 | April 5, 2024 | April 13, 2024 |
NIFT 2023 | February 5, 2023 | March 13, 2023 | March 13 2023 | March 24 to 27, 2023 |
The NIFT situation test is a practical test where the candidates are required to create a model using the given materials and submit a write-up in english explaining their model. The NIFT situation test model will be evaluated by a panel of experts on the spot and the model will not be preserved for future reference. The evaluation parameters for the model are given below -
Space visualization
Innovative and creative use of the given material
Composition of elements,
Colour scheme
Construction skill
Finesse of the model
Overall presentation
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The NIFT 2026 situation test dates will be notified on the official website - exams.nta.nic.in.
The NIFT situation test will be conducted for admission into the BDes programme.
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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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