UPES B.Des Admissions 2026
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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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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.
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.
Particulars | 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 window | January 18-19, 2026 |
NIFT PG exam date | February 8, 2026 |
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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.
Or
Undergraduate Diploma of minimum three years duration from NIFT/NID.
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.
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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:
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.
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.
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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.
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
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)
The NIFT M.Des application form opened in online mode on December 8, 2025.
The official website to complete NIFT M.Des registration 2026 is exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT
The NIFT M.Des exam date 2026 is February 8, 2026.
On Question asked by student community
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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