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    NIFT Entrance Exam Registration Details 2026 Released, Fees, How to Apply

    NIFT Entrance Exam Registration Details 2026 Released, Fees, How to Apply

    Achyuth NambiarUpdated on 07 Jan 2026, 06:04 PM IST

    The National Testing Agency has notified the NIFT 2026 registration details on its official website - exams.nta.nic.in/niftee. The NIFT 2026 entrance exam registration details include dates, eligibility criteria, steps to complete the NIFT 2026 application, and more. NTA opened the NIFT 2026 application form on December 8, 2025. Interested applicants who fulfil the eligibility criteria can complete NIFT registration 2026 online by January 13, 2026, with a regular fee and by January 16, 2026, with a late fee of Rs 5000. NIFT 2026 will be conducted on February 8, 2026.

    This Story also Contains

    1. NIFT Registration 2026 Details - Overview
    2. NIFT Entrance Exam Registration Details 2026: Dates
    3. How to fill the NIFT Entrance Exam 2026 Registration Details?
    4. What after the NIFT Registration 2026 last date?
    5. Note to Remember for Candidates for NIFT Form 2026
    NIFT Entrance Exam Registration Details 2026 Released, Fees, How to Apply
    NIFT Entrance Exam Registration Details 2026

    Carefully reviewing the NIFT exam registration details will avoid any hassles for candidates intending to appear for the NIFT entrance exam. Registered candidates will be able to download the NIFT 2026 admit card and appear for the exam. In this article, get everything you need to know about the NIFT exam registration details.

    NIFT Registration 2026 Details - Overview

    Candidates can learn about the NIFT 2026 Overview from the table below

    NIFT 2026 Overview Details

    Particulars

    Details

    Full Exam Name

    National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Examination

    NIFT Entrance Exam Conducting Body

    National Testing Agency

    Official registration website

    exams.nta.nic.in

    Registration window

    December 8 to January 13, 2026 (regular fee)

    January 14-16, 2026 (late fee)

    NIFT Entrance Exam Registration Details 2026: Dates

    Candidates can refer to the NIFT Schedule 2026 for the registration period of the entrance exam in the table below.

    NIFT Entrance Exam Registration Dates

    Particulars

    Dates

    NIFT 2026 Registration Starts from

    December 8, 2025

    NIFT 2026 Registration Closing Date

    January 13, 2026

    NIFT 2026 Registration Window with Late Fee (Rs. 5000)

    January 14-16, 2026

    NIFT 2026 Application Edit Window

    January 18-19, 2026

    NIFT 2026 Entrance Exam Date

    February 8, 2026

    How to fill the NIFT Entrance Exam 2026 Registration Details?

    Candidates need to fill out the application form before the NIFT exam 2026 registration date ends. The steps below will specify the process to fill out the NIFT online registration form 2026. Candidates need to ensure that they qualify the NIFT Eligibility Criteria 2026, before applying for the entrance exam.

    • Refer to the official website of the NIFT - exams.nta.nic.in/niftee
    • For registration, fill in your details like name, mobile number, and email ID.
    • Once the registration is completed, your login credentials will be sent to your registered email address and mobile number.
    • Login to the with the user credentials. Candidates need to fill in the mandatory details with correct NIFT exam information.
    • Upload scanned copies of your recent passport-size colored photographs and signature with black-on-white background. The photograph and signature must be in JPG/JPEG format in the size specified by the authorities to be uploaded successfully.
    • Submit the application form and pay the application fee online via Credit/Debit Card or offline via demand draft.
    • Obtain a printout of the filled application form for future reference purposes.
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    NIFT 2026 Application Fee

    Category

    NIFT Registration Fee 2026 (Rs)

    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

    What after the NIFT Registration 2026 last date?

    After the NIFT exam registration date 2026 with regular fee, candidates have an extra window to submit their application with a late fee of Rs.5000. Furthermore, the authorities will also open a window where candidates can edit or update the application form. Registered candidates will be able to download the NIFT admit card, and appear for the entrance exam.

    Note to Remember for Candidates for NIFT Form 2026

    Candidates need to remember the following details to complete their NIFT 2026 registration.

    • Aspirants can fill NIFT entrance exam 2026 form in online mode only.
    • NTA will not accept any form after NIFT 2026 registration last date.
    • Only those candidates who pay registration fee before NIFT application form 2026 last date will be issued the NIFT admit card.
    • Students should be careful while filling out the NIFT form as any incorrect information could lead to the disqualification of candidature.
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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: When should I apply for NIFT 2026?
    A:

    The NIFT application form opened on December 8, 2025.

    Q: What is the application fee for NIFT?
    A:

    The NIFT application fee is Rs.2,000 for the General/OBC (Non-Creamy) and Open-EWS categories, and Rs.500 for the SC/ST/PwD categories when applying for a single programme.

    Q: When is the NIFT Entrance exam?
    A:

    The NIFT entrance exam will be conducted on February 8, 2026.

    Q: Is there a correction window for NIFT application?
    A:

    Yes, there is a correction window for NIFT applications that will be made available to candidates from January 12 to 14, 2026.

    Q: How many candidates will appear for NIFT?
    A:

    Based on the previous year's exam a total of 33,877 students registered, and 31,061 wrote the NIFT entrance exam, marking an overall attendance of 91.69%.

    Q: How to fill NIFT form 2026
    A:

    Candidates can fill the NIFT form 2026 through their login from the official website - exams.nta.nic.in/niftee

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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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