Careers360 Logo
ask-icon
share
    NIFT Application Form 2027: Registration, Start Date, How to Apply, Fees

    NIFT Application Form 2027: Registration, Start Date, How to Apply, Fees

    Sumeet SudarshanUpdated on 28 Apr 2026, 10:46 AM IST
    Switch toEnglish IconHindi Icon

    The National Testing Agency will open the NIFT 2027 application form tentatively in December 2026. Interested applicants can complete NIFT 2027 registration online from the official website. The authorities will also announce separate deadlines for submitting the NIFT application form 2027, with and without a late fee. NTA will conduct NIFT 2027 tentatively in the second week of February 2027. Read the complete article to know details about the NIFT 2027 application form, including dates, eligibility, and more.

    This Story also Contains

    1. NIFT 2027 Application Form Date
    2. NIFT 2027 Eligibility Criteria
    3. How to fill NIFT Application Form 2027?
    4. Required documents to fill the NIFT application form 2027
    5. Step to Submit NIFT Application Form 2027
    NIFT Application Form 2027: Registration, Start Date, How to Apply, Fees
    NIFT Application Form

    The NIFT 2027 application form process includes steps such as registration, form fill up, providing programme preferences, choosing the NIFT exam centres, and payment of the application fee. Through the NIFT entrance exam, candidates will be able to secure admission into B.Des, B.FTech, M.Des, M.FTech, and MFM of participating NIFT campuses.

    NIFT 2027 Application Form Date

    NTA will notify the NIFT 2027 application form dates on its official website. Only those candidates who complete the registration process successfully before the NIFT 2027 application form last date will be allowed to appear for the NIFT entrance exam. The NIFT 2027 registration dates are given below.

    Pearl Academy B.Des Admissions 2026

    No. 1 Design & Fashion Institute by ASSOCHAM, India Today, Outlook and The Week rankings

    JS Institute of Design UG Admissions 2026

    Outstanding Track Record in Placements.

    NIFT Registration Dates 2027 (Tentative)

    EventsDates

    NIFT application form start date

    December 2026

    NIFT entrance exam application form last date with regular fee

    Second week of January 2027

    NIFT application form last date with a late fee of Rs 5,000 (in addition to the applicable application fee) through Credit/ Debit Card only

    Third week of January 2027

    NIFT application form correction window

    Third week of January 2027

    NIFT 2027 exam dateSecond week of February 2027

    NIFT 2027 Eligibility Criteria

    Before completing NIFT 2027 registration, candidates must make sure they fulfil the NIFT eligibility criteria. The details about the eligibility criteria for NIFT 2027 are given below -

    • Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent in any stream (mathematics required for BFTech) from a recognised board to be eligible for admission into NIFT UG programmes. The candidate must not be more than 24 years as on August 1 of the year of admission. The upper age limit may be relaxed by a period of 5 (five) years for SC/ST/PwD categories.
    • Candidates must have completed their graduation from a recognised university for admission into NIFT PG programmes (B.Tech/B.FTech required for MFTech admission). There is no age limit for admission into NIFT PG programmes.
    NIFT 2026 College Predictor
    Check your admission chances for NIFT 2026 based on Home State, category, and expected rank. Use the College Predictor to explore best-fit campuses easily.
    Try Now

    How to fill NIFT Application Form 2027?

    National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the NIFT 2027 entrance exam application form online. In this section, find out how candidates can submit the application form for NIFT 2027.

    NIFT-Application

    Required documents to fill the NIFT application form 2027

    Students are advised to keep the documents required ready before filling out the NIFT 2027 application form. Below is the list of documents to keep ready before filling out the NIFT 2027 application form.

    • Educational qualification details
    • Valid Email ID
    • Personal Details
    • ST/ SC/ OBC Certificate (if applicable)
    • Disability Certificate (if applicable)
    • Scanned photograph
    • Scanned Image of Signature
    • Details of the Credit/Debit card to pay the NIFT form fees online
    UPES B.Des Admissions 2026

    Last Date to Apply: 30th May | Ranked #45 amongst Universities in India by NIRF | Ranked #1 in Academic Reputation in India by QS World University Rankings

    MAHE Manipal BSc Animation 2026

    NAAC A++ Accredited | Accorded institution of Eminence by Govt. of India | NIRF Rank #3

    NIFT 2027 Application Form - Image Sizes required for uploading

    Document

    Size

    Format

    Photograph

    10kb to 200kb

    Jpg

    Signature

    4kb to 30kb

    Jpg

    Duly verified result awaited attestation form (if applicable)

    50kb to 300kb

    PDF

    Category certificate (if applicable)

    50kb to 300kb

    PDF


    Step to Submit NIFT Application Form 2027

    Candidates can check the steps provided below to apply for the NIFT entrance exam.

    Step 1 - NIFT Registration 2027

    Aspirants must first create a login account to fill out the NIFT 2027 registration form. Visit the official website - exams.nta.nic.in/niftee and click on the new registration link. Provide the basic details given below to obtain login credentials.

    • Candidate's Name
    • DOB
    • Valid Email Address
    • Mobile number
    • Father's/Mother's name

    Also Check:

    Step 2- Filling out the NIFT Application Form 2027

    Applicants will have to log in using their registered Email ID and DOB to fill out the NIFT application form. Enter the security code and click on the ‘Submit’ button. After this, applicants will be able to see the personal details furnished by them at the time of NIFT 2027 registration that are already filled in the NIFT exam application form 2027. Fill in the following details in the application form.

    • Exam Centres Preference
    • Academic details
    • Communication Details
    • Programme preference

    Step 3- Uploading Scanned Images

    In this section of NIFT application form, the applicants have to upload the required documents according to the specifications mentioned in the article above. Then click on the ‘Next’ button.

    Step 4 - Fee Payment

    Applicants have to pay the NIFT form fees during the application process online through a credit card/ debit card.

    NIFT Application Fee 2027 (as per last year)

    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.Des3000
    SC / ST / PwD applying for two programmes i.e. B.Des. and B.F.Tech. or MFM and M.Des750

    Top Fashion Design Colleges by Location

    NIFT Entrance Exam Registration Details: Points to remember

    The applicants need to follow the required criteria stipulated by the NTA NIFT authorities while uploading the documents. Given below are a few important points-

    Quick Links

    Photograph in NIFT Application Form 2027

    • The photograph must be recent, in colour and taken in a professional studio. Self-composed portrait photography will not be acceptable.
    • The photograph must have a white background.
    • The candidate's facial features must occupy at least 80% of the photograph area, with a clear view of the whole face, directly looking into the camera. The candidate’s facial features will not be covered by hair of the head, any cloth, or any shadow. The candidate’s forehead, eyes, nose, cheeks, lips, and chin will have to be clearly visible.
    • Wearing spectacles and glaring at glasses in the photograph will not be acceptable. Only clear glasses will be permitted, and spectacles with dark or tinted lenses will not be allowed.
    • Candidates have to upload the photograph in JPG/ JPEG format, with a maximum size of 50 KB.

    Signature in the NIFT application form 2027

    • The signature should be taken on white paper with a black coloured pen.
    • Scanned images of the signature will have to be uploaded in JPG/JPEG format with a maximum size of 50 KB in the NIFT application form.

    NIFT Application Form Correction 2027

    NTA will notify the NIFT 207 application correction window to allow candidates to edit their application form. Registered candidates can make the corrections through their login. In case the applicants are found not eligible to appear for the exam after editing the registration, then the NIFT form fees, which were already paid while filling the application, will not be refunded. In case the admission cell finds any fabrication in the details provided, then they will have the authority to cancel the candidature of any applicant at any stage.

    How to Edit the NIFT 2027 Application Form?

    The steps to edit the NIFT application form are as follows.

    • Visit the NTA official website
    • Enter the login credentials to sign to the candidate account
    • Make the changes as per requirement in the personal details section
    • Click on the ‘Save’ button

    Below are the details that can be changed in the NIFT application form window

    Details that can be modified in the NIFT application form correction window

    Name

    Mother's Name

    Father's Name

    Date of Birth

    Gender

    Nationality

    State Domicile

    Category

    Present Address

    Mobile Number

    Qualification

    Update Photograph/ Signature

    Top Design Entrance Exams


    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: When will the NIFT 2027 application form be out?
    A:

    The NIFT application form 2027 will be released tentatively in December 2026.

    Q: Can I fill the NIFT 2027 application form in offline mode?
    A:

    No, candidates have to fill the NIFT application form 2027 in online mode.

    Q: Are candidates allowed to edit the NIFT 2027 application form?
    A:

    Candidates will be able to edit the application form of NIFT 2027 during the application correction window.

    Q: Who can apply for NIFT 2027?
    A:

    Students who have passed their 10+2 exam or equivalent from a recognized board/ university are eligible to apply for the NIFT 2027 exam. 

    Q: Is it necessary to have studied Physics, Chemistry and Maths in Class 12 to be eligible for NIFT exam?
    A:

    Candidates applying for admission in B.FTech and MFTech courses have to study Physics, Chemistry, and Maths at Class 10+2 level. However, students from any streams can apply for NIFT admission in B.Des and M.Des.

    Q: How can i apply for NIFT?
    A:

    You can apply for NIFT from the NTA's official website - exams.nta.nic.in/niftee

    Q: What is the last date to apply for NIFT 2026?
    A:

    The last date to apply for NIFT 2026 was January 16, 2026, with a regular fee and January 19, with a late fee.

    Articles
    |
    Upcoming Design Exams
    Ongoing Dates
    ISDI Challenge DAT Others

    27 Feb'26 - 20 May'26 (Online)

    Ongoing Dates
    SMEAT Application Date

    16 Mar'26 - 17 May'26 (Online)

    Certifications By Top Providers
    Online Certificate Course on Cyber Laws
    Via Indian Law Institute, New Delhi
    Basic 3D Modeling using Blender
    Via Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
    Software Engineering Essentials
    Via Technical University of Munich, Munich
    Data Science for Engineers
    Via Indian Institute of Technology Madras
    Online MCA
    Via Dayananda Sagar University, Bangalore
    Online PGDCA
    Via MATS University, Raipur
    Udemy
     1087 courses
    Coursera
     505 courses
    Edx
     330 courses
    Vskills
     157 courses
    Swayam
     136 courses
    Explore Top Universities Across Globe

    Questions related to NIFT Entrance Exam

    On Question asked by student community

    Have a question related to NIFT Entrance Exam ?

    HELLO,

    I am providing you the link below through which you will be able to download the NIFT Question papers with solutions PDF

    Here is the link :-

    https://design.careers360.com/articles/nift-question-paper

    In the above link , you will get the direct links to download the year vise question papers with solutions ,

    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

    Thank you