NIFT Registration 2026 Date Extended By NTA, Dates, Fees, How to Apply

NIFT Registration 2026 Date Extended By NTA, Dates, Fees, How to Apply

Sumeet SudarshanUpdated on 30 Dec 2025, 07:59 PM IST

The National Testing Agency has extended the NIFT 2026 registration date. The deadline to submit the NIFT 2026 application form with a regular fee has been extended till January 13, 2026. The NIFT 2026 registration with a late fee of Rs 5000 can be completed between January 14-16, 2026. NTA will conduct NIFT 2026 on February 8, 2026. In this article, get all the extended dates for NIFT 2026 application form and steps to complete registration.

NIFT Registration 2026 Date Extended By NTA, Dates, Fees, How to Apply
NIFT Registration 2026 Date Extended

NIFT entrance exam is conducted for admissions into the UG and PG design programmes of 20 NIFT campuses in India.

NIFT 2026 Registration Extended Dates

Particulars

Dates

NIFT 2026 registration start date

December 8, 2026

NIFT 2026 registration last date with regular fee

January 13, 2026

NIFT 2026 application form last date with a late fee of Rs 5000

January 14-16, 2026

NIFT 2026 application form correction window

January 18-19, 2026

NIFT 2026 exam date

February 8, 2026

How to Fill NIFT 2026 Application Form?

Candidates can fill out the NIFT application form 2026 online by following the steps given below

  • Visit the official NTA website - exams.nta.nic.in/niftee
    Click on new registration link

  • Enter basic details such as email ID, mobile number, and date of birth to generate login credentials

  • Log in and fill up the application form

  • Select the programme applied for

  • Upload the required documents, such as a photograph and a signature

  • Pay the NIFT 2026 application fee to submit the application form

NIFT Registration Fees 2026

Category

NIFT Registration Fee (As per last year)

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.)

3000

SC / ST / PwD for either B.Des. or B.F.Tech. or MFM or M.Des. or M.F.Tech. Ph.D.

1500

Open/Open-EWS/OBC (NCL) applying for two programmes i.e. B.Des. and B.F.Tech. or MFM and M.Des

4500

SC / ST / PwD applying for two programmes i.e. B.Des. and B.F.Tech. or MFM and M.Des

2250

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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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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