What Not to Carry at NIFT 2026 Exam Centre

What Not to Carry at NIFT 2026 Exam Centre

Sumeet SudarshanUpdated on 31 Jan 2026, 11:33 AM IST

National Testing Agency has notified detailed instructions about what not to carry at the NIFT 2026 exam centre on its official website - exams.nta.nic.in/niftee. The NIFTEE 2026 is scheduled to be conducted on February 8, 2026, at 102 exam centres across the country. Candidates must carefully follow all the NIFT 2026 exam day instructions to successfully appear for the NIFT entrance exam. In this article, let’s know about what are the items that should not be carried to the NIFT 2026 exam centre.

What Not to Carry at NIFT 2026 Exam Centre
What Not to Carry at NIFT 2026 Exam Centre

Candidates shortlisted through the NIFT 2026 entrance exam will be offered admission into the UG and PG design programmes of 20 NIFT campuses in India.

What Not to Carry at NIFT 2026 Exam Centre

If any candidate carries any of the prohibited items inside the NIFT exam hall, the material will be seized. The incident will be treated as having indulged in unfair means, and their candidature will be cancelled for the current exam, and the candidate will be debarred from appearing in future exams.

Given below is the list of items that candidates are not allowed to carry at the NIFT 2026 exam centre.

  • Candidates are not allowed to carry any textual material, printed or written material, bits of paper, slide rules, log tables, or a docu pen

  • All electronic gadgets and devices such as calculators, mobile phones, electronic watches with calculators, pagers, and Bluetooth devices are prohibited inside the exam hall.

  • Candidates should not carry any baggage inside the NIFT exam centre. There is no provision for storing bags, and in case of any loss of belongings, NTA will not be responsible.

  • Candidates cannot carry snacks, tea/coffee / cold drinks/water (loose or packed)

  • Only candidates who are appearing for CAT Exam (2nd shift) are allowed to carry their Colouring and drawing material in a transparent pencil box. Candidates will be provided a physical Sheet/Booklet with space for responses will be provided at the Centre.

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What to Carry At NIFT 2026 Exam Centre?

Candidates must carry a printed copy of the admit card along with a valid government-issued photo identity proof, such as a voter ID or aadhaar card. Candidates must also carry two passport-size photographs for pasting in the attendance sheet. The photograph must be the same one as uploaded in the application form.

Items Allowed For Diabetic Students at NIFT Exam Centre

Diabetic students are allowed to carry eatables like sugar tablets/fruits (like banana/apple/orange) and a transparent water bottle inside the exam hall. However, they will not be allowed to carry packed foods like chocolate/ candy/sandwich etc.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Can we carry a bag to the NIFT exam centre?
A:

Candidates are not allowed to carry any bags inside the exam hall.

Q: Is there any dress code for NIFT 2026?
A:

There is no specific dress code for NIFT 2026, but candidates must wear something comfortable.

Q: Is the NIFT 2026 admit card compulsory to be carried on the exam day?
A:

Yes, candidates must carry a printed copy of the NIFTEE 2026 admit card on the exam day.

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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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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.

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