Careers360 Logo
ask-icon
share
    NIFT Exam Date 2027 - Check Complete NIFT Exam Schedule Here

    NIFT Exam Date 2027 - Check Complete NIFT Exam Schedule Here

    Sumeet SudarshanUpdated on 17 Aug 2026, 02:39 PM IST

    The National Testing Agency will notify the NIFT 2027 exam date on its official website. The complete exam schedule will be notified in the prospectus at the time of publication of the NIFT 2027 notification. NTA will conduct NIFT 2027 tentatively in the second week of February 2027. The NIFT application form 2027 is expected to open in December 2026. Interested applicants can apply online. After the entrance exam, the authorities will also release the schedule for NIFT 2027 stage 2, which consists of a situation test for BDes and interview rounds for PG. In this article, get the complete NIFT 2027 dates, including application,

    This Story also Contains

    1. NIFT 2027 Dates
    2. NIFT 2027 Exam Timings
    3. NIFT 2027 Event-Wise Dates
    4. NIFT Counselling Dates 2027
    NIFT Exam Date 2027 - Check Complete NIFT Exam Schedule Here
    NIFT Exam Dates

    Candidates who are shortlisted in the NIFT entrance exam will be admitted into various UG and PG design programmes of NIFT campuses across India, which include B.Des, M.Des, B.FTech, M.FTech, and MFM programmes. Candidates aspiring for NIFT admissions must keep an eye on the NIFT exam schedule.

    NIFT 2027 Dates

    NIFT important dates include the complete schedule of all events related to the NIFT 2027, such as registration, fee payment, admit card, and more.

    NIFT 2027 Important Dates

    Particulars

    Dates (tentative)

    NIFT 2027 application form start date

    December 2026

    NIFT registration 2027 last date without a late fee

    Will be notified

    NIFT registration 2027 last date with a late fee

    Will be notified

    Application form correction window

    Will be notified

    Issue of city intimation slip

    10 days before the exam

    NIFT 2027 admit card date

    3-4 days before the exam

    NIFT 2027 exam date (CAT and GAT)

    Second week of February 2027

    NIFT 2027 answer key release date

    One week after the exam

    Submit objections against the answer key

    Shortly after releasing the answer key
    NIFT 2027 entrance exam result dateMarch 2027
    NIFT 2027 final answer key release dateMarch 2027

    NIFT situation test admit card 2027 date

    3-4 days before the situation test
    NIFT 2027 situation test dateFourth week of April 2027
    NIFT PG interview call letters3-4 days before the interviews start

    Personal interview dates for NIFT PG admission

    Second week of April 2027

    NIFT final result 2027 date

    June 2027

    NIFT 2027 Exam Timings

    The NIFT exam consists of two components: GAT and CAT. Candidates have to appear for one or both, depending upon the programme in which they wish to seek admission. The timings for NIFT 2027 will be provided in the admit card. The table given below provides the timings as per the trends seen last year.

    NIFT Exam Timings 2027

    Course

    Test

    Test Timing

    Mode

    B.Des

    GAT

    10 am to 12 noon

    CBT
    CAT

    3 pm to 6 pm

    PBT

    M.Des

    GAT

    10 am to 12 noon

    CBT
    CAT

    3 pm to 6 pm

    PBT

    B.FTech

    GAT

    10 am to 1 pm

    CBT

    MFTech

    GAT

    10 am to 1 pm

    CBT

    MFM

    GAT

    10 am to 1 pm

    CBT

    NIFT 2027 Event-Wise Dates

    Given below are all the dates for all the important events for the NIFT entrance exam 2027.

    NIFT 2027 Notification Date

    NIFT will release the NIFT notification 2027 online tentatively in the second week of December 2026. The NIFT 2027 notification contains all details about the exam, including the schedule, important instructions and guidelines, participating institutes, and more.

    NIFT Application Form 2027 Date

    The National Testing Agency will open the NIFT application form 2027 tentatively in December 2026. Interested candidates can submit the application form online on NTA's official website before the deadline. The authorities will notify separate application deadlines with and without a late fee. The candidates have to make payment as per the fee specified for different categories and upload the required documents to complete the NIFT registration.

    NIFT 2027 Application Form Correction Date

    The authorities will open the application form correction window after closing the registrations. The candidates who wish to make any changes to the application form can use this correction window to update the particulars in the application form. No changes are allowed after the correction window closure.

    NIFT 2027 City Intimation Slip Release Date

    NTA will release the NIFT 2027 stage 1 city intimation slip tentatively 10 days before the exam, on their official website. Candidates can download the city intimation slip through their login. The advance city intimation slip of NIFT 2027 will include details about the city where the candidate's allotted exam centre is located. The NIFT city intimation slip is different from the admit card.

    NIFT 2027 Admit Card Date

    NTA will issue the NIFT 2027 stage 1 admit card tentatively 3-4 days before the exam. The registered candidates can download the NIFT admit card using their login credentials. The admit card is a mandatory document to appear for the exam. It contains important details such as the candidate's name, application number, roll number, exam date and time, exam centre details, and instructions for the exam.

    NIFT Exam Date 2027

    NTA will conduct the NIFT entrance examination in the second week of February 8. The NIFT entrance test will have the CAT (Creative Ability Test) and GAT (General Ability Test) as per the applicable programme. Candidates preparing for the entrance exam were advised to check the NIFT syllabus as per the programme they have applied for.

    Also check: NIFT entrance exam previous year question paper

    NIFT Answer Key Date 2027

    The National Testing Agency(NTA) will release the NIFT 2027 answer key after the exam. After the NIFT provisional answer key is released, candidates will be allowed to raise objections against the answer key with a specific fee. After considering the valid objections, authorities will release the NIFT 2027 final answer key.

    NIFT 2027 Entrance Exam Result Date

    NIFT 2027 result for stage 1 will be declared tentatively in March 2027. Candidates can check the NIFT results online with their login credentials. Candidates shortlisted in the NIFT stage 1 results will be called to participate in the next round, which will be a situation test for BDes or an interview round for NIFT PG programmes.

    NIFT 2027 Stage 2 Dates

    The candidates who are shortlisted from the NIFT entrance exam are eligible to participate in NIFT Stage 2. NTA will conduct the NIFT situation test tentatively in April 2027. The NIFT stage 2 admit card for the situation test will have the exam date and timings.

    NIFT 2nd Round Timings

    Programme Name

    Exam Name
    Timings

    B.Des. (Regular)

    Situation Test

    10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon

    B.Des. (Artisan)

    Studio Test

    10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon

    B.Des. (Artisan)

    Personal Interview

    From 02:00 PM onwards

    B.Des. (NLEA)

    Studio Test

    10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon

    B.Des. (NLEA)

    Personal Interview

    From 02:00 PM onwards

    B.F. Tech. (NLEA)

    Technical Ability Test

    10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

    B.F. Tech. (NLEA)

    Personal Interview

    From 02:00 PM onwards

    Also Check:

    Pearl Academy B.Des Admissions 2026

    Get up to 100% scholarship on B.Des. & BBA admissions through your CUET-UG score | No. 1 Design & Fashion Institute by ASSOCHAM, India Today, Outlook and The Week rankings

    Integral University B.Des Admissions 2026

    NAAC A+ Accredited | Specializations such as Fashion Designing, Interior Designing, Accessory Designing, Textile Designing and much more

    NIFT 2027 Final Result Date

    The NIFT 2027 final result will be declared tentatively in June 2027 on its official website. The NIFT 2027 final result will be declared based on the marks obtained by the candidate in the NIFT entrance exam and the NIFT situation test as per the prescribed weightage. Shortlisted candidates in the final result of NIFT 2027 will be eligible to register for the counselling process.

    NIFT 2027 Counselling Date

    The NIFT counselling dates will be notified on the official websites - nift.ac.in and nift.admissions.nic.in. Candidates will be required to register for NIFT counselling online, upload their documents for verification, and provide college choices. The NIFT seat allotment will be done as per the candidates' ranks and choices filled by them.

    NIFT Counselling Dates 2027

    EventDates (tentative)
    Round 1
    Registration and Document UploadingJune 2027
    Document VerificationJune 2027
    Choice Filling and LockingJune 2027
    Seat AllotmentJune 2027
    Willingness, Submission, and Admission
    Fee Payment
    June 2027
    Round 2
    Correction in Application FormJuly 2027
    Document Verification (who has made
    the corrections)
    July 2027
    Choice Filling/ModificationsJuly 2027
    Seat AllotmentJuly 2027
    Willingness, Submission, and Admission
    Fee Payment
    July 2027
    WithdrawalJuly 2027
    Round 3
    Correction in Application FormJuly 2027
    Document Verification (who has made
    the corrections)
    July 2027
    Choice Filling/ModificationsJuly 2027
    Seat AllotmentJuly 2027
    Willingness, Submission, and Admission
    Fee Payment
    July 2027
    WithdrawalJuly 2027
    Spot Round
    Registration and Participation Fee
    Payment of Rs.5000/- (Non-Refundable)
    July 2027
    Document Verification of New
    Registered Candidates
    July 2027
    Choice Filling/Modifications and LockingJuly 2027
    Seat AllotmentJuly 2027
    Admission Fee PaymentJuly 2027
    Physical Reporting at the allotted
    Campus
    July 2027
    NIFT 2027 Sample Papers
    Download FREE NIFT sample papers to practice exam-level questions, understand the latest pattern, improve speed, accuracy and boost your NIFT preparation.
    Download Now


    Also Check:

    UPES B.Des Admissions 2026

    Ranked #45 amongst Universities in India by NIRF | Get Upto 100% Scholarships | Spot Admissions via CUET

    IIAD Admissions 2026

    Leading Design College | Highest CTC: ₹12 LPA | Average CTC: ₹7.5 LPA | Scholarships for Deserving Students

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: When is the NIFT 2027 exam date?
    A:

    NIFT 2027 exam will be conducted tentatively in February 2027.

    Q: Who conducts the NIFT 2027 exam?
    A:

    The National Testing Agency conducts the NIFT 2027 exam.

    Q: Where can we check the NIFT 2027 dates?
    A:

    NIFT 2027 dates will be available on the NTA's NIFT website as well as at nift.ac.in.

    Q: What are the courses offered through NIFT 2027?
    A:

    The courses offered through NIFT 2027 include B.Des, M.Des, B.FTech, M.FTech, and MFM.

    Articles
    |
    Certifications By Top Providers
    Basic 3D Modeling using Blender
    Via Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
    Online MCA
    Via Graphic Era University Online
    Online Certificate Course on Cyber Laws
    Via Indian Law Institute, New Delhi
    Advanced Computer Architecture
    Via Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
    Online MCA
    Via Dayananda Sagar University, Bangalore
    PG Program in Data Science
    Via UPES, Dehradun
    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 ?

    If your NIFT B.Des. entrance exam is approaching, focus on revision rather than learning new topics.

    • Revise design principles, colour theory, perspective, and composition.
    • Practise quick sketches within a time limit.
    • Solve previous years' question papers to understand the exam pattern.
    • Improve observation skills by sketching everyday objects.
    • Carry all

    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