NIFT 2027: Apply by Nov 16 for Jan 10 exam

The National Testing Agency (NTA), on behalf of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), commenced the application process for the NIFT Entrance Examination (NIFTEE) 2027 today, October 16, 2026. The official notification PDF for NIFT 2027 was released by the NTA, outlining the schedule for the national-level entrance examination.

The NIFTEE 2027 is conducted for admission to various undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), NLEA (Lateral Entry), Artisans, and PhD programmes offered by NIFT across its 20 campuses in India. The Stage 1 examination is slated for January 10, 2027, affecting thousands of aspirants seeking careers in fashion technology and design.

NIFT 2027 Application and Examination Schedule

The registration window for NIFT 2027 opened on October 16, 2026. Aspirants have until November 16, 2026, to complete their application forms without incurring a late fee. A late fee of ₹5,000 will be applicable for submissions made between November 17 and November 21, 2026. Following the application period, a correction window will be available from November 22 to 25, 2026, allowing candidates to make necessary edits to their forms.

The NIFT 2027 Entrance Exam (Stage 1) is scheduled for January 10, 2027. Tentative dates have also been provided for subsequent stages, including the release of the draft answer key on February 17, 2027, and the declaration of NIFT 2027 results on March 20, 2027. The Situation Test/Interview is planned for the last week of May 2027, with the final NIFTEE results expected in the last week of June 2027.

Application Fees and Eligibility Criteria

The application fees for NIFT 2027 vary based on the candidate’s category and the number of programmes they apply for. For Open/Open-EWS/OBC (NCL) candidates applying for one programme, the fee is ₹2,000, while for two programmes, it is ₹3,000. SC/ST/PwD/PwBD candidates pay ₹500 for one programme and ₹750 for two programmes. NRI/Foreign National/OCI/PIO/SAARC candidates applying for UG or PG programmes are required to pay ₹11,100.

Regarding eligibility, the maximum age limit for UG programmes is 24 years as of August 1, 2027. There is no age limit specified for PG programmes. For the B.F.Tech programme, Mathematics must have been one of the subjects studied in Class 12.

NIFT 2027 Examination Pattern and Programmes Offered

The NIFT exam comprises two papers: the General Ability Test (GAT) and the Creative Ability Test (CAT). Candidates applying for B.Des and M.Des programmes are required to attempt both GAT and CAT papers. Conversely, M.F.Tech, M.F.M, and B.F.Tech candidates only need to take the GAT exam. The GAT will be conducted in a computer-based mode (CBT), while the CAT will be an offline-based exam (PBT).

The NIFT Entrance Examination evaluates a candidate’s creativity, analytical ability, visualization, and design aptitude. The NTA, established by the Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India, is an independent and autonomous testing organization entrusted with conducting this examination.

NIFT offers a range of programmes at undergraduate, postgraduate, lateral entry, artisan, and doctoral levels. These include Bachelor of Design (B.Des), Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech), Master of Design (M.Des), Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M), Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech), as well as Lateral Entry options for B.Des and B.F.Tech, a B.Des programme under the Artisan Category, and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programme.

Further reading

• NIFT 2027: Apply in Oct for Jan 10 Stage 1 Written Test
• NIFT 2027 registration begins: apply by 16 November for UG, PG courses
• National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Exam admit card: release date and how to download Next step
• GATE 2027 registration portal reopened by IIT Madras: apply with late fees by October 16
• CUET 2027: Register by November 25
• JAIN University: Apply for Design, Online, PhD, MA Journalism 2027 admissions now Applications open

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