NIFT 2025 Registration Open for Artisans Category, How to Apply, Last Date

NIFT 2025 Registration Open for Artisans Category, How to Apply, Last Date

Rajyalaxmi VenkatapuramUpdated on 16 Sep 2025, 05:14 PM IST

National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of NIFT will release the applications for the NIFT 2026 artisans category. Aspirants belonging to artisans category should fill the NIFT application form 2026 that will be released at exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT/ in November 2025. The aspirants should know that the last date to apply for NIFT 2026 artisan category will be tentatively in the last week of February. As per the 2026 dates which are yet to be released, the authorities will conduct the Artisan Skill Test, and the Personal Interview.

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  1. NIFT 2026 Registration Dates
  2. Steps to apply for NIFT application form 2026 for artisans
  3. Who is eligible to apply for the NIFT Artisans 2026 exam?
NIFT 2025 Registration Open for Artisans Category, How to Apply, Last Date
NIFT 2025 Registration Open for Artisans Category,

NIFT 2026 Registration Dates

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NIFT 2026 Dates

Start of NIFT registrations 2026

November 2025

Last date for NIFT exam registration for artisans

February 2026

Artisan Skill Test, Personal Interview and Documents

To be notified

Steps to apply for NIFT application form 2026 for artisans

To fill the NIFT 2026 entrance exam form, candidates have to follow the below-given steps:

  • Visit nift.ac.in or exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT/

  • Click on the link to fill NIFT registration form 2026

  • Complete the registration process by submitting basic details such as name, gender, email id, and mobile number.

  • Upon successful registration, application number will be generated. Create a password and proceed towards the filling of the detailed application form of NIFT 2026.

  • While filling the NIFT 2026 application form, submit personal, academic and communication details. Also, upload relevant documents as per specifications.

  • Finally, make the application fee payment before NIFT registration 2026 submission.

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Who is eligible to apply for the NIFT Artisans 2026 exam?

The authorities will release the eligibility criteria for Bachelor's Programmes (B.Des.) for Artisans through the official brochure 2026. Meanwhile, candidates can refer to the eligibility criteria as per the previous year.

Age Limit - Maximum age should be less than 24 years as on 1st August of the year of Admission. The upper age limit may be relaxed by a period of 5 (five) years for candidates of Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/ Person with Disability (PWD) categories.

Education Qualification

  • The plus 2 level examination in the 10+2 pattern of examination of any recognized Central/State Board of Secondary Examination, such as Central Board of Secondary Education / State Board New Delhi / Council for Indian School of Certificate Examination, New Delhi. OR

  • A pass grade in the Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Open School with a minimum of five subjects. OR

  • Any Public School/Board/University Examination in India or in foreign countries recognized by the Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to 10+2 system. AND

  • Artisan Photo identity card of Self / Parent (Father/ Mother) issued by Development Commissioner (Handicraft), or Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Ministry of Textiles or State Government.

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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 .

Hello

The syllabus of NIFT 2026 will be released on October 2025 by Nift officials on their official website nift.ac.in . The syllabus comprises of topics General Ability Test (GAT) and Creative Ability Test (CAT). The syllabus is different for UG and PG programmes. The GAT syllabus consists of :

  • Communication ability and English comprehension
  • Quantitative ability
  • Analytical and Reasoning
  • Case study
  • General knowledge and current affairs

The CAT syllabus consists important topics like

  • Creative ability
  • Observation power
  • Discernment ability
  • Design ability
  • Colour combination ability

To download the complete syllabus kindly refer this

https://design.careers360.com/articles/nift-syllabus

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