NIFT MDes Application Form 2026, Registration Dates, Fees, Documents, How to Apply

NIFT MDes Application Form 2026, Registration Dates, Fees, Documents, How to Apply

Rajyalaxmi VenkatapuramUpdated on 10 Jul 2025, 05:44 PM IST

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is the conducting body for NIFT entrance exam for MDes programme. The NIFT MDes registration 2026 will begin in November 2025 tentatively. Candidates will be able to access the NIFT MDes application form 2026 at nift.ac.in. The NIFT MDes application form last date will be announced through the official brochure online.

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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, Registration Dates, Fees, Documents, How to Apply
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. Candidates must pay the NIFT MDes registration fee of Rs. 3000 during the application process. NIFT PG entrance exam will be held in February 2026. Read the complete article to know more information about the NIFT MDes application form date, application fees, the registration process and more.

NIFT MDes Application Form Date 2026

The National Institute of Fashion Technology offers a variety of courses including Master of Design (MDes) with a 2-year full time degree program. Candidates willing to seek admission into the MDes programme have to keep a track of the NIFT MDes application form dates 2026. Aspirants need to submit their NIFT MDes application form before the dead line. Provided below are the tentative NIFT 2026 MDes registration dates.

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NIFT MDes Dates (tentative)

NIFT 2026 MDes registration start date

November 2025

NIFT MDes application last date 2026 with regular fee

January 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 2026

NIFT PG exam date

February 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.

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 in November 2025 tentatively. 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)

3000

SC/ ST/ PWD

1500

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Hello,

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.

I hope it will clear your query!!

Hello,
It’s completely understandable to feel disheartened after not getting a seat in the first and second rounds, especially when you’ve filled all the colleges and have your hopes set on a particular course like Fashion Communication . With an OBC rank of 1910 and CMR 7192, your chances can improve in the upcoming counselling rounds as more students withdraw or shift to other colleges.
So make sure to check the further rounds of counselling and don’t lose hope. Many students get seats in the 3rd, 4th, and mop-up rounds. You can also consider updating your preference list or keeping a wider range of courses and campuses open in case you're okay with related fields.
Keep checking the official NIFT website for updates on seat allotment and further counselling instructions.
Thank you

Dear Candidate ,
Yes , you are eligible for NIFT - UG 2026 . Based on your birthdate , you will be 19 years old as of August 1 , 2026 , which is well within the age limit .
NIFT requires applicants to be under 24 years of age on August 1 of the admission year , with a 5 year relaxation for SC/ST/PwD candidates .

Hello

The syllabus of NIFT 2026 will be released on October 2025 by Nift officials on their official website nift.ac.in . The syllabus comprises of topics General Ability Test (GAT) and Creative Ability Test (CAT). The syllabus is different for UG and PG programmes. The GAT syllabus consists of :

  • Communication ability and English comprehension
  • Quantitative ability
  • Analytical and Reasoning
  • Case study
  • General knowledge and current affairs

The CAT syllabus consists important topics like

  • Creative ability
  • Observation power
  • Discernment ability
  • Design ability
  • Colour combination ability

To download the complete syllabus kindly refer this

https://design.careers360.com/articles/nift-syllabus

Good luck !