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 entrance exam is conducted for admissions into the UG and PG design programmes of 20 NIFT campuses in India.
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 |
February 8, 2026 |
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
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 |
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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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.
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