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    NIFT Second Round 2026 Expected Release Date by NTA

    NIFT Second Round 2026 Expected Release Date by NTA

    Sumeet SudarshanUpdated on 24 Mar 2026, 04:19 PM IST

    The National Testing Agency will publish the notification for the NIFT 2026 second round on its official website - exams.nta.nic.in/niftee. The second round for NIFT 2026 consists of the situation test for NIFT B.Des, and the interview rounds for NIFT PG. Only shortlisted candidates in the NIFT entrance exam result will be eligible to appear for the NIFT 2026 second round which will be conducted in offline mode. In this article, get the NIFT second round 2026 expected release date by NTA.

    NIFT Second Round 2026 Expected Release Date by NTA
    NIFT Second Round 2026 Expected Release Date by NTA

    Candidates have to appear for all components of the NIFT entrance exam specified for a particular programme to secure final seat allotment.

    Does NIFT Have a Second Round?

    Yes, the NIFT entrance exam has a second round for the B.Des course and the PG programmes, which include M.Des, MFTech, and MFM programmes.

    The second round in NIFT BDes is the situation test, where candidates are required to build a model in a given situation using the given materials and submit a write-up explaining the concept and thinking behind the model. The situation test has a 20% weighage in the NIFT BDes selection process 2026.

    The second round in NIFT PG 2026 consists of an in-person interview round where candidates are evaluated for their design aptitude, lateral thinking, and communication skills. The interview has a 30% weightage in the NIFT PG selection process.

    NIFT Second Round 2026 Expected Release Date by NTA

    The NTA will release the NIFT 2026 second round notification tentatively in March 2026. The NIFT 2026 dates for the second round will include the dates for the admit card, situation test, and interview. The table below provides the tentative dates for the NIFT 2026 second round as per last year trends

    NIFT 2026 Second Round Schedule (Tentative)

    Particulars

    NIFT B.Des

    NIFT PG

    NIFT 2026 second round notification date

    March 2026

    March 2026

    NIFT 2026 admit card date

    First week of April 2026

    Fourth week of March 2026

    NIFT Situation Test 2026 for B.Des

    Second week of April 2026

    -

    NIFT PG interview dates

    -

    First week of April 2026

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the second round for NIFT BDes?
    A:

    The second round for NIFT BDes is the situation test.

    Q: What is the second round of NIFT PG?
    A:

    The second round for NIFT PG is the interview round.

    Q: Is NIFT 2026 second round online or offline?
    A:

    The second round of NIFT 2026 will be conducted in offline mode.

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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.

    For complete information, you can visit our site through following link:

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