NIFT 2027 registration begins: apply by November 16 with normal fee

The National Testing Agency (NTA), on behalf of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), has initiated the online application process for the National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Examination (NIFTEE) – 2027. This examination supports admissions to various Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), NLEA (Lateral Entry), Artisans, and Ph.D. programmes offered by NIFT.

The registration window opened on October 16, 2026, and candidates can access the application forms on the official websites exams.nta.nic.in/niftee and nift.ac.in. The NIFTEE is a national-level entrance examination conducted once every year, with 20 participating NIFT campuses across the country, including NIFT Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai.

NIFT 2027 Application Deadlines and Fees

The deadline for submitting online applications with a normal fee is November 16, 2026. Aspirants who miss this date will have an extended opportunity to apply with a late fee of ₹5,000 until November 21, 2026. Following the application period, a correction window will be available from November 22 to November 25, 2026, allowing candidates to modify their submitted forms.

The application fee structure varies by category and the number of programmes applied for. For Open, Open-EWS, and OBC (NCL) categories, the fee is ₹2,000 for one programme and ₹3,000 for two programmes. SC, ST, PwD, and PwBD candidates are required to pay ₹500 for one programme and ₹750 for two programmes. NRI, Foreign National, OCI, PIO, and SAARC candidates applying for UG or PG programmes will pay ₹11,100.

NIFT Entrance Examination Structure and Eligibility

The NIFT Entrance Exam (Stage 1 Written Test) is scheduled to be conducted on January 10, 2027. Stage 1 consists of two components: the NIFT General Ability Test (GAT), which will be conducted online in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode, and the NIFT Creative Ability Test (CAT), which will be an offline Paper Based Test (PBT) mode. Candidates can choose to take the exam in either English or Hindi. The NIFT 2027 admit card is expected to be released online by NTA in the first week of January 2027.

The examination is a two-stage selection process, with Stage 2 comprising a Situation Test and Personal Interview, both conducted offline. NTA has been entrusted by NIFT to invite online application forms and conduct this entrance examination. For undergraduate programmes like B.Des and B.F.Tech, candidates must have passed or be appearing for their Class 12 examination, with a maximum age of 24 years as of August 1, 2027. A 5-year age relaxation is provided for SC/ST/PwD candidates. For B.F.Tech specifically, Mathematics must have been one of the subjects in Class 12. Postgraduate programmes such as M.Des, M.F.M, and M.F.Tech require a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or a minimum three-year undergraduate diploma from NIFT/NID, with no age limit. A minimum of 50% aggregate marks is required for PG educational qualification, with a relaxation to 45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates.

Required Documents and Application Procedure

During the application process, candidates are required to upload a recent photograph, signature, and other applicable documents in the prescribed format and size. Aadhaar-based e-KYC and a live photograph are mandatory. PwD/PwBD candidates must upload a valid Unique Disability ID (UDID) Card. Candidates are advised to keep all necessary documents ready and verify all details before final submission.

The NIFT Entrance Examination will be held at various exam centers across India, and applicants can select up to four preferred cities. After successfully filling the form and paying the fee, candidates should download and save the confirmation page for future reference. Regular checks on the official NTA and NIFT websites are recommended for all updates regarding the examination.

Further reading

• NIFT Application Form 2027 registration open: apply by November 21
• NIFT 2027: Apply by Nov 16 for Jan 10 exam
• 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

Written by Nishit Kumar

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