NIFT Registration 2026 Last Date, Fees & How to Apply Online at exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT

NIFT Registration 2026 Last Date, Fees & How to Apply Online at exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT

Sumeet SudarshanUpdated on 04 Nov 2025, 04:59 PM IST

National Testing Agency (NTA) will notify the NIFT 2026 registration last date on its official website - exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT. As per last year's trends, the NIFT application form 2026 last date is expected to be in the first week of January 2026. The authorities will notify two deadlines - the NIFT 2026 registration last date with regular fee and the NIFT registration 2026 last date with a late fee. Interested applicants can submit the NIFT 2026 application form before the last date online. In this article, get the NIFT application form dates, steps to apply, and more.

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  1. NIFT 2026 Registration Dates
  2. NIFT Registration 2026 Last Date
  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, Fees & How to Apply Online at exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT
NIFT Registration 2026 Last Date

NTA will conduct the NIFT 2026 entrance exam tentatively in February 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 2026 Registration Dates

Particulars

Dates

NIFT 2026 registration start date

Fourth week of November 2025

NIFT 2026 registration last date with regular fee

First week of January 2026

NIFT 2026 application form last date with a late fee

Second week of January 2026

NIFT 2026 application form correction window

Second week of January 2026

NIFT 2026 exam date

Second week of February 2026

NIFT Registration 2026 Last Date

The last date to apply for NIFT 2026 without a late fee is expected to be the first week of January 2026. The last date for the NIFT registration 2026 with a late fee is expected to be the second week of January 2026.

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, as per last year’s trends, are given below.

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

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.ac.in/NIFT
    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, the authorities will open the NIFT 2026 application form correction window. The window to correct the NIFT application form 2026 is expected to open shortly after the NIFT 2026 application end date in the second week of January 2026. Candidates will be able to make the corrections through their login.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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

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

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

The last date to apply for NIFT 2026 is expected to be the first week of January 2026 with a regular fee and the second week of January 2026 with a late fee.

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

The NIFT 2026 application form is expected to open in the fourth week of November 2025.

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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:

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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 .