UPES B.Des Admissions 2026
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The NIFT 2026 application form correction window was opened from January 21-22, 2026. Candidates could edit the application form through their login. Earlier, the NIFT 2026 registration with a late fee of Rs 5000 closed on January 19, 2026. Candidates who are interested in appearing for the NIFT entrance exam 2026 were required to fill out and submit the NIFT 2026 application form on the website - exams.nta.nic.in/niftee. Earlier, the NTA closed NIFT 2026 registration with regular fee on January 16, 2026.
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Read all about the NIFT 2026 registration details, the differences in application for the different courses like B.Des, B.FTech, M.Des, the eligibility criteria, the application fees, and many others in the article below.
The National Testing Agency commenced the NIFT application process from December 8, 2026, onwards. Candidates can follow the schedule for the NIFT application process in the table below.
Events | Dates |
NIFT application form start date | December 8, 2025 |
NIFT entrance exam application form last date with regular fee | January 16, 2026 |
NIFT application form window with a late fee of Rs 5,000 (in addition to the applicable application fee) through Credit/ Debit Card only | January 17-19, 2026 |
NIFT application form correction window | January 21-22, 2026 |
February 8, 2026 |
Applicants are encouraged to prepare all the necessary documents in advance before starting the NIFT 2026 application process. Having these details ready will help avoid delays while filling out the form. The required documents and information include:
Candidates can refer to the steps below to get a complete understanding of the NIFT application process 2026.
Step 1 – NIFT 2026 Registration
Candidates must first create a register on the official website to begin the NIFT 2026 application process. The NIFT registration process can be completed by visiting the official website exams.nta.nic.in/niftee and selecting the option for new registration. Candidates need to enter the required basic information to generate login credentials:
Step 2 – Filling the NIFT 2026 Application Form
After successful registration, log in using the registered email ID and date of birth. The personal details provided during registration earlier will be auto-filled. Candidates need to complete the remaining sections by entering:
Step 3 – Uploading Scanned Documents
In this step, applicants must upload scanned copies of the required documents as per the prescribed specifications. Once the uploads are completed, click on the Next button to proceed further. Documents usually include the marksheet for XII or the undergraduate course marksheet, category/disability certificates, among others.
Step 4 – NIFT 2026 Application Fee Payment
Candidates must complete the application process by paying the NIFT 2026 application fee online. Payment can be made using a credit card or debit card through the available payment gateway.
Candidates can refer to the table below for the details on how much they should pay for the NIFT application fee when submitting the application form. The NIFT 2026 application fee has been reduced considerably when compared to the NIFT application fees from the previous 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.Des | 3000 |
SC / ST / PwD applying for two programmes i.e., B.Des. and B.F.Tech. or MFM and M.Des | 750 |
Candidates are given an opportunity to make corrections in their NIFT 2026 application form if any changes are required in personal or educational information. The application correction facility was available online from January 21 to January 22, 2026. Applicants should carefully review their details during this period and update them wherever necessary.
It is important to note that the exam centre preferences cannot be modified once submitted. If a candidate is ineligible for the NIFT entrance exam 2026 after making edits, the application fee will not be refunded. Furthermore, if any false information is found, the admission authorities can cancel the candidature at any stage of the admission process.
Candidates can follow the steps below to make corrections in the NIFT application form 2026:
The following fields can be edited during the application correction period, as notified by the authorities:
What Cannot Be Changed?
The following fields cannot be edited to ensure the integrity of your registration and communication channels:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Details like the candidate's name, the registered mobile number, the registered email ID and exam centre city cannot be changed.
On Question asked by student community
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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.
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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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