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    NIFT Registration 2026 Last Date Out, Check How to Apply Online at exams.nta.nic.in/niftee

    NIFT Registration 2026 Last Date Out, Check How to Apply Online at exams.nta.nic.in/niftee

    Sumeet SudarshanUpdated on 17 Jan 2026, 09:11 AM IST

    National Testing Agency (NTA) has notified the extended NIFT 2026 registration last date on its official website - exams.nta.nic.in/niftee. The authorities notified two deadlines - the NIFT 2026 registration last date with regular fee and the NIFT registration 2026 last date with a late fee. The deadline to apply for NIFT 2026 is January 19, 2026, with a late fee of Rs 5000. The NIFT 2026 registration deadline without late fee was January 16, 2026. Earlier, the NIFT application form 2026 opened on December 8, 2025. In this article, get the NIFT application form dates, steps to apply, and more.

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    1. NIFT Registration 2026 Last Date
    2. NIFT 2026 Application Fee
    3. NIFT Registration Fees 2026
    4. Step-by-Step Guide to NIFT 2026 Registration Process
    5. What After NIFT 2026 Registration Last Date?
    NIFT Registration 2026 Last Date Out, Check How to Apply Online at exams.nta.nic.in/niftee
    NIFT Registration 2026 Last Date

    NTA will conduct the NIFT 2026 entrance exam on February 8, 2026. Candidates who submit the application form before the NIFT 2026 registration last date will be able to download the NIFT 2026 admit card to appear for the exam.

    NIFT Registration 2026 Last Date

    The dates for NIFT 2026 registration have been notified in the NTA NIFT information bulletin and the admission prospectus. The dates are also provided in the table below.

    NIFT 2026 Registration Dates

    Particulars

    Dates

    NIFT 2026 registration start date

    December 8, 2025

    NIFT 2026 registration last date with regular fee

    January 16, 2026

    NIFT 2026 application form last date with a late fee

    January 19, 2026

    NIFT 2026 application form correction window

    January 20-21, 2026

    NIFT 2026 exam date

    February 8, 2026

    NIFT 2026 Application Fee

    The NIFT 2026 application fee varies across categories. Candidates must also pay a late fee of Rs 5000 after the NIFT 2026 registration last date, with regular fees. The details of the NIFT application form 2026 fee

    NIFT Registration Fees 2026

    Category

    NIFT Registration Fee

    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.)

    2000

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

    500

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

    3000

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

    750

    Step-by-Step Guide to NIFT 2026 Registration Process

    Candidates can fill out the NIFT application form 2026 online. Given below are the steps

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

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

    • Next, log in and fill up the application form

    • Choose the programmes applied for

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

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

    What After NIFT 2026 Registration Last Date?

    After the NIFT 2026 entrance exam registration last date with a late fee, the authorities will open the NIFT 2026 application form correction window from January 20-21, 2026. Candidates will be able to make the corrections through their login. The authorities also notify the details that can be edited during the NIFT 2026 application correction window. However, candidates will not be able to change their registered email id, mobile number and name.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: When will the NIFT 2026 application open?
    A:

    The NIFT 2026 application form opened on December 8, 2025.

    Q: When is the NIFT 2026 registration last date?
    A:

    The last date to apply for NIFT 2026 is January 16, 2026, with a regular fee and January 19, 2026, with a late fee of Rs 5000.

    Q: Who will conduct the NIFT 2026 entrance exam?
    A:

    The National Testing Agency will conduct the NIFT 2026 entrance exam.

    Q: What is the pattern of NIFT exam 2026?
    A:

    The NIFT entrance exam has two components - GAT and CAT. While GAT has sections on GK, logical and analytical ability, english comprehension, and quantiative ability. The CAT tests the candidate's observation, design and illustration skills, and ability to use colors.

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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.

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