NIFT 2026 Round 2 Willingness Submission & Fee Payment Window Closing Soon @nift.ac.in/admission

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) is closing the window for Round 2 seat allotment willingness submission and admission fee payment today, July 9, 2026. Candidates who were allotted seats in the second round of e-counselling must complete their admission formalities by 12:00 Midnight to secure their seats.

If you have been allocated a seat for an undergraduate (UG) or postgraduate (PG) program, you need to log into the official counselling portal at nift.admissions.nic.in or navigate through nift.ac.in/admission to complete the process. Failing to submit your option or complete the fee payment before the midnight deadline will result in the automatic cancellation of your allotted seat.

NIFT 2026 Round 2 Counselling: Important Deadlines

To ensure you do not miss any critical deadlines, keep track of the remaining schedule for the second round of seat allocation:

Action Plan After NIFT Round 2 Seat Allotment

Candidates who received a seat assignment in this round must pick one of three options based on their preference:

• Freeze: Select this option if you are completely satisfied with the allotted campus and course. Choosing “Freeze” means you accept the seat and do not wish to participate in subsequent rounds of counselling.

• Float: Select this option if you want to accept the currently allotted seat but wish to remain eligible for an upgraded seat (better campus or course preference) in Round 3.

• Withdrawal: If you no longer wish to continue with the NIFT 2026 admission process, you must submit a seat withdrawal request through the portal by midnight tonight to receive a refund according to official guidelines.

Crucial Warning: If you are allotted a fresh seat in Round 2 and do not choose a willingness option or fail to pay the required seat acceptance fee, your allocation will be permanently cancelled. The seat will then be moved to the vacant seat pool for Round 3.

How to Complete Your NIFT Round 2 Formalities?

Follow these simple steps to ensure your admission process goes smoothly:

What Lies Ahead: NIFT Round 3 Counselling Schedule

For candidates who did not secure a seat in Round 2, or those who selected the “Float” option, the seat allocation process continues with Round 3.

• Application Form Correction Window: July 11, 2026 (Up to 5:00 PM)

• Document Verification (for corrected forms): July 11, 2026 (Up to 8:00 PM)

• Choice Filling and Modifications: July 11 to July 13, 2026 (Up to 12:00 Midnight)

• Round 3 Seat Allotment Result: July 15, 2026

Ensure all original academic documents, category certificates, and identity proofs are kept ready for upload and verification to prevent last-minute trouble. For any queries or technical assistance, candidates can reach out to the official NIFT helpdesk at helpdesk.seatallocation@nift.ac.in.

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