NIFT Stage 2 Exam Date 2026, Check Full Schedule Here

NIFT Stage 2 Exam Date 2026, Check Full Schedule Here

Sumeet SudarshanUpdated on 10 Mar 2026, 12:56 PM IST

The NIFT stage 2 exam dates 2026 will be notified on the official website - exams.nta.nic.in/niftee. Shortlisted candidates in the NIFT 2026 entrance exam for B.Des will be called to attend the NIFT situation test 2026. For NIFT PG, the authorities conduct personal interviews as part of stage 2. As per the NIFT 2026 schedule, the NIFT stage 2 exam date will be tentatively in April/May 2026 at designated test centres. In this article, get the NIFT stage 2 exam date 2026 including dates for past years.

NIFT Stage 2 Exam Date 2026, Check Full Schedule Here
NIFT Stage 2 Exam Date 2026

Earlier, NTA conducted NIFT 2026 on February 8, 2026. Candidates who applied for B.Des were required to appear for GAT section A and the Creative Ability Test component of the entrance exam.

NIFT Stage 2 Exam Date 2026

The authorities have not yet released the specific dates for NIFT stage 2. However, as per the tentative NIFT admission schedule published in the admission prospectus, the NIFT situation test will be conducted in April/May 2026.

NIFT 2026 Stage 2 Exam Date

Particulars

Dates (tentative)

NIFT 2026 situation test/studio test/ personal interview

April/May 2026

NIFT Stage 2 Exam Dates for Previous Years

The table below provides the NIFT stage 2 dates for past years so candidates can get an idea about the trends and the expected dates.

NIFT Stage 2 Past 3 Year Dates

Year

Situation Test Date

Personal Interview Date

NIFT 2025

June 8, 2026

May 26 to June 3, 2026

NIFT 2024

April 13, 2024

April 1 to 6, 2024

NIFT 2023

March 24-27, 2023

March 20, 2023 onwards

What is the NIFT Stage 2 Exam?

The NIFT stage 2 comprises of the NIFT situation test for B.Des and the interview for NIFT PG 2026, which includes M.Des, M.FTech and MFM programmes.

NIFT Stage 2 Exam Syllabus for Situation Test

The NIFT situation test will evaluate the candidate’s ability to create a model using the given materials. The NIFT situation test model will be evaluated on composition, colour scheme, space visualisation, finesse, innovative use of the material, and overall presentation.

NIFT Stage 2 Exam Syllabus for Interview

The interview round in NIFT PG will evaluate candidates on parameters such as career orientation, suitability for the course, academic and co-curricular activities, communication skills, lateral thinking, and general awareness.

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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

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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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