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    NIFT Stage 2 Exam Date 2026, Check Full Schedule Here

    NIFT Stage 2 Exam Date 2026, Check Full Schedule Here

    Sumeet SudarshanUpdated on 28 Mar 2026, 09:59 AM IST

    The NIFT stage 2 exam dates 2026 for NIFT PG have been notified on the official website - exams.nta.nic.in/niftee. For NIFT PG, the authorities conduct personal interviews as part of stage 2 from April 6 to 11, 2026. Shortlisted candidates in the NIFT 2026 entrance exam for B.Des will be called to attend the NIFT situation test 2026 for which the dates will be announced soon. The authorities earlier declared the NIFT result on March 20. 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 released the personal interview dates for NIFT stage 2. The NIFT situation test will be conducted tentatively in the second week of April 2026.

    NIFT 2026 Stage 2 Exam Date

    Particulars

    Dates

    NIFT PG 2026 interviewApril 6 to 11, 2026

    NIFT 2026 situation test

    Second week of April 2026 (tentative)

    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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    Have a question related to NIFT Entrance Exam ?

    HELLO,

    I am providing you the link below through which you will be able to download the NIFT Question papers with solutions PDF

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    In the above link , you will get the direct links to download the year vise question papers with solutions ,

    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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