When will NIFT 2026 be conducted?: As per the released official NIFT 2026 notification, the NIFT entrance exam will be conducted on February 8, 2026. With the release of NIFT 2026 exam date, authorities have also released the registration and other details at exam.nta.ac.in. Candidates could apply for NIFT 2026 from December 8 to January 16, 2026. Registered candidates will be able to download the NIFT admit card one week before the exam. Those who are having the queries related to “When will NIFT 2026 be conducted” can read this article to know all the details related to it.
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released NIFT 2026 dates on its official website. As per the NIFT 2026 official notification, the conducting body will conduct NIFT entrance rest on February 8, 2026. Here we have listed a table that specify all the released dates for NIFT 2026.
Candidates can check the NIFT 2026 schedule at the official website- nift.ac.in. NTA has released the timeline for the National Institute of Fashion Technology. The NIFT 2026 will be held on February 8.
Particulars | Details |
NIFT 2026 registration start date | December 8, 2026 |
NIFT 2026 online application last date | January 16, 2026 |
NIFT exam date 2026 | February 8, 2026 |
NIFT 2026 result date | April 2026 |
The NIFT 2026 exam date can be checked in online mode only. Candidate can access the same on the following websites.
exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT/
nift.ac.in/admission
nta.ac.in
Those candidates who will qualify the NIFT 2026 written test will be eligible to participate in the further round of the selection process which includes the situation test. As per released NIFT 2026 schedule, NIFT 2026 situation test will be held probably in June 2026. Authorities conduct NIFT situation tests to evaluate candidates' practical skills in handling materials and their creative skills by using provided materials.
Last year the NIFT entrance exam was held on February 9, 2025. Here we have listed the NIFT exam dates of the past few years.
Year | NIFT Exam Date |
2025 | February 9, 2025 |
2024 | February 5, 2024 |
2023 | February 5, 2023 |
2022 | February 6, 2022 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
NIFT 2026 is scheduled to be held on February 8, 2026.
Yes, NIFT 2026 exam date has been announced by the exam conducting body and the same will be held on February 8, 2026.
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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
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!!
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