NIFT MDes Application Form 2026 Extended, Registration (Open), Fees, How to Apply, Last Date

NIFT MDes Application Form 2026 Extended, Registration (Open), Fees, How to Apply, Last Date

Achyuth NambiarUpdated on 30 Dec 2025, 08:18 PM IST

The National Testing Agency (NTA) opened the NIFT M.Des 2026 application form in online mode on December 8, 2025. Interested candidates can submit the NIFT M.Des application form 2026 from the official website - exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT. The NIFT application form 2026 process is completely online.The NIFT M.Des application form 2026 last date has been extended till January 13, 2026 (without late fee) and till January 16, 2026 with late fee. Read the complete article to know more information about the NIFT MDes application form date, application fees, the registration process and more.

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  1. NIFT MDes Application Form Date 2026
  2. Who can Apply to the NIFT MDes programme?
  3. Documents Required to Fill NIFT MDes Application Form 2026
  4. Steps to Fill NIFT MDes Application Form 2026
NIFT MDes Application Form 2026 Extended, Registration (Open), Fees, How to Apply, Last Date
nift mdes application form

Before proceeding to fill the NIFT 2026 MDes application form, candidates are advised to check the NIFT eligibility criteria so as not to face any disqualification. NIFT PG entrance exam will be held on February 8, 2026.

NIFT MDes Application Form Date 2026

The NIFT MDes Application form date has been released in online mode, with candidates being able to access the application form on the official website. Aspirants need to submit their NIFT MDes application form before the deadline. Provided below are the tentative NIFT 2026 MDes registration dates.

NIFT MDes 2026 Registration Dates

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NIFT MDes Dates (tentative)

NIFT 2026 MDes registration start date

December 8, 2025

NIFT MDes application last date 2026 with regular fee

January 13, 2026

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

January 16, 2026

NIFT M.Des application form correction windowJanuary 18-19, 2026

NIFT PG exam date

February 8, 2026

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Who can Apply to the NIFT MDes programme?

Any candidate who fulfils the following prescribed educational qualification criteria for the MDes programme are eligible to apply.

  • Qualifying Age: No age limit

  • Educational Qualification:


    • Undergraduate Degree in any discipline from any Institute/ University recognised by law in India.

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  • Undergraduate Diploma of minimum three years duration from NIFT/NID.

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Documents Required to Fill NIFT MDes Application Form 2026

Candidates appearing for the NIFT PG entrance exam are advised to keep the documents handy to avoid last minute rush. Below is the list of documents candidates need to upload while filling the NIFT 2026 MDes application form.

  • Personal Details
  • Educational qualification details
  • Valid Email Id
  • ST/ SC/ OBC Certificate (if applicable)
  • Certificate of Disability (if applicable)
  • Candidate's Photograph
  • Candidate’s Signature
  • Details of Credit/Debit card to pay the NIFT form fees online
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Steps to Fill NIFT MDes Application Form 2026

NIFT authorities will start the MDes registration process 2026 tentatively in December 2025. Candidates appearing for the NIFT 2026 for the MDes programme should hold a Bachelor’s degree. Below are the steps to fill out the NIFT MDes registration form:

  1. Registration

  • Candidates need to visit the official website and register to create a login account to fill out the NIFT MDes 2026 registration form. If you are a new applicant, click on the Fresh Candidates to create Login’ and enter the following details:

    • Name of the Candidate

    • Date of Birth

    • Re-enter the date of birth

    • Are you a person with disabilities?

    • Valid Email Address

    • Re-enter the email Id

    • Select the programme type

    • Programme Applied for

    • Enter the Verification Code

  • Click on the submit button

  • Applicants will be redirected to a new page where they will have to click on the ‘Proceed to Login' Button.

  1. Fill out the MDes application form

  • After getting registered candidates need to click on the application form link. Enter the login credentials and fill the following details in the NIFT application form 2026.

    • Exam Centres Preference

    • Mother’s Name

    • Father’s Name

    • Gender

    • Nationality

    • Present Address

    • City

    • State

    • Pin Code

    • Phone Number

    • Landline Number

    • Mobile Number

    • Academics details

    • Class 12 Details

    • Status of the examination

  • Pick an option from the drop-down menu for the question ‘From where did you get the information about NIFT admission’?

  • After reading the declaration carefully, click on the check box ‘I agree’ and click on the ‘Save’ button.

  1. Upload the documents

  • Students will have to upload the following required documents:

    • Educational qualification details

    • Valid Email Id

    • Personal Details

    • ST/ SC/ OBC Certificate (if applicable)

    • Certificate of Disability (if applicable)

    • Photograph of the candidate

    • Candidate’s Signature

    • Details of Credit/Debit card to pay the NIFT form fees online

  1. NIFT MDes fee payment

To complete the registration, candidates need to make the payment of the prescribed fee during the NIFT MDes application process.

MDes registration fee:

Category

NIFT MDes registration fee (in Rs.)

General/ OBC (Non-Creamy)

2000

SC/ ST/ PWD

500

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: When will NIFT M.Des 2026 application form open?
A:

The NIFT M.Des application form opened in online mode on December 8, 2025.

Q: What is the official website for NIFT M.Des application form 2026?
A:

The official website to complete NIFT M.Des registration 2026 is exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT

Q: When is the NIFT M.Des 2026 exam date?
A:

The NIFT M.Des exam date 2026 is February 8, 2026.

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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

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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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