List of Prohibited Items for NIFT 2026 Exam - Check Here

List of Prohibited Items for NIFT 2026 Exam - Check Here

Sumeet SudarshanUpdated on 04 Nov 2025, 06:22 PM IST

National Testing Agency (NTA) will notify the guidelines about the list of prohibited items inside the NIFT 2026 exam centre on its official website - exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT/. Candidates appearing for NIFT 2026 must take note of the items not allowed to be carried to successfully appear for the exam. Candidates found to be carrying prohibited items will be disqualified from the exam. NTA will conduct the NIFT entrance exam in around 82 cities across the country. In this article, get the list of prohibited items in NIFT 2026 that candidates must not carry inside the exam hall.

List of Prohibited Items for NIFT 2026 Exam - Check Here
NIFT 2025 List of Prohibited Items

The list of prohibited items in NIFT 2026 will also be mentioned in the NIFT 2026 admit card, which will contain important exam instructions for the candidates.

NIFT Entrance Exam 2026: List of Prohibited Items Inside Exam Centre

NTA has released in its brochure, the list of items that aspirants have to and don’t have to carry to the exam centre through brochure. Details on other exam day instructions will be notified through the admit card. If any candidate is found to be in possession of any of the prohibited items, his/ her candidature will be treated as unfair means and lead to cancellation of the candidature and he or she may also be debarred from appearing for future examination(s).

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  • The candidates are prohibited from carrying any kind of electronic gadgets/device in the exam room/hall.

  • Smoking, chewing gutka, spitting etc. in the Examination Room/Hall is strictly prohibited.

  • Instrument/Geometry/Pencil box, Handbag, Purse or Any kind of Paper/Stationery, Eatables / Snacks and Tea / Coffee / Cold drinks / Water (loose or packed), Mobile Phone / Earphone / Microphone / Pager / Calculator/ Camera /Tape Recorder, any metallic item or electronic gadgets etc. are not allowed in the NIFT entrance exam hall.

  • Only candidates who are appearing for CAT Exam (2nd shift) will be permitted to carry their

  • Colouring and drawing material in a transparent pencil box. For CAT a physical question booklet with space for responses will be provided at the centre.

  • Diabetic students will be allowed to carry eatables like sugar tablets / fruits (like banana / apple / orange) and transparent water bottles to the Examination Hall. However, they will not be allowed to carry packed foods like chocolate/ candy/sandwiches etc.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What happens if I carry the prohibited items at the exam centre?
A:

If the candidates carry the prohibited items into the exam hall then they will be disqualified from the NIFT 2026 examination.

Q: Can I carry my mobile phone in the exam hall?
A:

No, candidates are not allowed to carry mobile phones.

Q: What are the items that are prohibited in the NIFT examination?
A:

The items that are prohibited in the NIFT examination - Calculators, Slide rules, Mobile phones, Pencil box, Eatables, Smoking, Chewing Gutka, Spitting etc are strictly prohibited.

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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.

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Hello,

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.

I hope it will clear your query!!

Hello,
It’s completely understandable to feel disheartened after not getting a seat in the first and second rounds, especially when you’ve filled all the colleges and have your hopes set on a particular course like Fashion Communication . With an OBC rank of 1910 and CMR 7192, your chances can improve in the upcoming counselling rounds as more students withdraw or shift to other colleges.
So make sure to check the further rounds of counselling and don’t lose hope. Many students get seats in the 3rd, 4th, and mop-up rounds. You can also consider updating your preference list or keeping a wider range of courses and campuses open in case you're okay with related fields.
Keep checking the official NIFT website for updates on seat allotment and further counselling instructions.
Thank you

Dear Candidate ,
Yes , you are eligible for NIFT - UG 2026 . Based on your birthdate , you will be 19 years old as of August 1 , 2026 , which is well within the age limit .
NIFT requires applicants to be under 24 years of age on August 1 of the admission year , with a 5 year relaxation for SC/ST/PwD candidates .