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    What If Preferred Campus Choice Not Allotted in NIFT 2026 Round 1?

    What If Preferred Campus Choice Not Allotted in NIFT 2026 Round 1?

    Sumeet SudarshanUpdated on 30 Jun 2026, 11:31 AM IST

    The National Institute of Fashion Technology announced the seat allotment for the first round of counselling on June 27, 2026. The NIFT seat allotment was done based on the candidate’s rank and the campus preferences provided at the time of choice filling. Several students have voiced their concerns about not getting their preferred campus choice in the first round of NIFT counselling. In this article, find out what students can do in their preferred campus was not allotted in NIFT 2026 round 1.

    What If Preferred Campus Choice Not Allotted in NIFT 2026 Round 1?
    What If Preferred Campus Choice Not Allotted in NIFT 2026 Round 1?

    What To Do If Preferred Campus Choice Not Allotted in NIFT 2026?

    After the seat allotment has been published, students have to submit their willingness through their login. The willingness options to be submitted include freeze, float and slide options.

    If students did not get their first campus preference, then they have to choose the float option to be considered for upgradation to a higher preference in the later rounds of counsellling. Candidates can also choose the slide option if they want to be considered for a higher preferred course within the same campus. The slide option is available only for the BDes programme.

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    There is no need to register afresh for the NIFT 2026 round 2. However, candidates can edit their registration details if they wish to. The choice filling for the second round of counselling will be open from July 3 to 5, 2026, and the seat allotment will be out on July 7, 2026.

    Important Points to Note

    • The allotted candidates have to pay an admission fee of Rs 191700 in addition to the counselling registration fee to confirm their seat.

    • The allotted candidates will be able to fill or modify their choices during the applicable window.

    • The second allotment will be out on July 7. Candidates can download their provisional allotment letter through their login.

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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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