UPES B.Des Admissions 2026
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NIFT Entrance Exam Application Date:08 Dec' 25 - 06 Jan' 26
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the applications for the NIFT 2026 artisans category in online mode on December 8, 2025. Aspirants belonging to the artisans category can fill the NIFT application form 2026 from the official website - exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT/. Candidates from the artisan category applying for NIFT 2026 have to appear Artisan Skill Test and the Personal Interview. Such candidates do not have to appear for the NIFT entrance exam conducted for regular candidates.
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Particulars | Dates |
Start of NIFT registrations 2026 | December 8, 2025 |
Last date for NIFT exam registration for artisans | January 6, 2026 |
Artisan Skill Test, Personal Interview, and Documents | To be notified |
To fill out the NIFT 2026 entrance exam form, candidates have to follow the steps given below:
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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 - The 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 the Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/ Person with Disability (PWD) categories.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The NIFT application form 2026 for artisan category has opened in online mode on December 8, 2026.
The artisans category candidates will be admitted into the B.Des programmes.
The components of the NIFT selection process for artisans includes an artisan skill test, write up and a personal interview.
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 approved by AICTE or the State Technical Board.
The age limit is usually 24 years for the general category.
So yes, you are eligible, as Computer Engineering is an engineering diploma.
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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.
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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!!
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