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    NIFT 2026 Acceptance Rate: Check Category-Wise NIFT Seat Acceptance Rate

    NIFT 2026 Acceptance Rate: Check Category-Wise NIFT Seat Acceptance Rate

    Sumeet SudarshanUpdated on 08 Feb 2026, 03:49 PM IST

    NIFT 2026 acceptance rate will be available after the admission process. In the meantime, aspirants can check the NIFT acceptance rate for previous years. NIFT acceptance rate is determined on the basis of number of candidates registered for NIFT 2026 and total number of seats filled. The NIFT acceptance rate provides an idea of the level of competition in the NIFT entrance exam and estimate their chances of NIFT admission. Candidates have to appear for GAT and CAT components of the entrance exam depending on the courses they have applied to. As per details available for NIFT entrance exam for the year 2025, the total number of registered candidates were 33, 877 for GAT & GAT and the total number of candidates appeared for the test were 31,061.

    This Story also Contains

    1. NIFT Acceptance Rate 2026
    2. Category-wise NIFT Seat Acceptance Rate
    3. NIFT Seat Matrix 2026
    4. NIFT 2026 Seat Matrix for Master Programmes
    5. NIFT Fees 2026
    NIFT 2026 Acceptance Rate: Check Category-Wise NIFT Seat Acceptance Rate
    NIFT Acceptance Rate

    The seats at NIFT campuses will be filled through the NIFT counselling process conducted in multiple rounds. The seats are offered for various courses that include B.Des, M.Des, B.FTech, M.FTech and MFM.

    NIFT Acceptance Rate 2026

    The NIFT 2026 acceptance rate will be updated when released. Meanwhile, the table given below provides the acceptance rate for NIFT available for earlier years.

    Acceptance Rate in NIFT for Previous Years

    Year

    Number of registered candidates

    Seats Filled

    NIFT acceptance rate

    2021-22

    20242

    3777

    19%

    2020-21

    26604

    3810

    14%

    2019-20

    29195

    3692

    13%

    2018-19

    31862

    3305

    10%

    2017-18

    29000

    3319

    11%

    2016-17

    26160

    3279

    13%

    2015-16

    27537

    3006

    11%

    2014-15

    26391

    2742

    10%

    2013-14

    19346

    2680

    14%

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    Category-wise NIFT Seat Acceptance Rate

    Based on the number of candidates registered for NIFT and total number of seats filled, aspirants can check the NIFT acceptance rate for previous years.

    NIFT Acceptance Rate 2021

    The NIFT acceptance rate for the year 2021 was 19%. A total of 4693 seats were offered for NIFT admission in UG & PG programs across 17 NIFT campuses. Over 20242 candidates registered for admission, out of which, only 3777 (Regular, State Domicile and NRI) candidates were offered seats based on their merit rank.

    NIFT Seat Acceptance 2021

    Category

    Offered

    Filled

    Regular

    3901

    3427

    State Domicile

    334

    161

    NRI

    458

    189

    Total

    4693

    3777

    NIFT Acceptance Rate 2020

    In the year 2020, the total number of students registered for the NIFT entrance exam were 26,604, out of which only 3810 were offered seats. Accordingly, the NIFT acceptance rate in 2020 was 14%.

    NIFT Seat Acceptance 2020

    Category

    Offered

    Filled

    Regular

    3442

    3160

    State Domicile

    313

    152

    Economically Weaker Section (EWS)

    318

    307

    NRI

    444

    191

    Total

    4517

    3810

    NIFT Seat Matrix 2026

    The authorities will release the NIFT seat matrix 2026 on the official website - nift.ac.in. The total seats in NIFT for all courses are 5076.

    NIFT Seat Matrix 2026 BDes

    Programmes

    Open, SC, ST, OBC(NCL), GEN-EWS, PwD (Open, SC, ST, OBC (NCL) + State Domicile

    Fashion Design (FD)

    801

    Leather Design (LD)

    152

    Accessory Design (AD)

    637

    Textile Design (TD)

    681

    Knitwear Design (KD)

    351

    Fashion Communication (FC)

    719

    Fashion Interior (FI)82

    NIFT 2026 Seat Matrix BFTech

    Programmes

    Open, SC, ST, OBC(NCL), GEN-EWS, PwD (Open, SC, ST, OBC (NCL) + State Domicile

    Apparel Production (AP)

    591

    NIFT 2026 Seat Matrix for Master Programmes

    Programmes

    Open, SC, ST, OBC(NCL), GEN-EWS, PwD (Open, SC, ST, OBC (NCL) + State Domicile

    Master of Design (MDes)275
    Master of Fashion Management (MFM)719
    Master of Fashion Technology (MFTech)68
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    Note: The availability of seats under NRI category is as follows:

    • 5 (supernumerary) seats each academic programme at NIFT Campuses Bengaluru, Chennai, Gandhinagar, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi & Raebareli.

    • 3 (supernumerary) seats each per academic programme at Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Daman, Jodhpur, Kangra, Kannur, Panchkula, Patna, Shillong and Varanasi.

    NIFT Fees 2026

    The National Institute of Fashion Technology will release the the NIFT fees 2026 for Bachelors and Masters. Total NIFT fees for B.Des as per previous year (2025) is Rs 14,09,400.

    NIFT Fees Semester-Wise

    Semester

    NIFT Fees

    Semester 1

    Rs. 1,91,700

    Semester 2

    Rs. 1,50,000

    Semester 3

    Rs. 1,78,700

    Semester 4

    Rs. 1,58,000

    Semester 5

    Rs. 1,87,800

    Semester 6

    Rs. 1,66,000

    Semester 7

    Rs. 2,03,200

    Semester 8

    Rs. 1,74,000

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Can I get admission in NIFT without entrance exam?
    A:

    No, admission to NIFT is done only through the entrance exam. 

    Q: What is NIFT acceptance rate 2026?
    A:

    NIFT 2026 acceptance rate is not released yet. 

    Q: How many seats are there in NIFT?
    A:

    Total seats in NIFT 2026 for all courses are 4837.

    Q: Who conducts the NIFT entrance exam?
    A:

    NIFT is conducted by the National Testing Agency.

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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

    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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