NIFT Entrance Examination 2027 Stage 1 on 10 January; registration expected in December

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) has announced that Stage 1 of its 2027 entrance examination, NIFTEE, is tentatively scheduled for Sunday, 10 January 2027. This national-level examination supports admissions to NIFT’s Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Doctoral programmes offered across its 19 campuses in India.

Registration for the NIFT Entrance Examination 2027 is anticipated to open in December 2026. The National Testing Agency (NTA), established by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has been entrusted by NIFT to manage the online application process and conduct the entrance examination.

NIFT Entrance Examination 2027 Schedule and Overview

The NIFT Entrance Examination 2027 is a two-stage selection process, comprising a written test (Stage 1) followed by a Situation Test or Personal Interview (Stage 2). While the Stage 1 examination is set for 10 January 2027, candidates are advised that this date is tentative and may be subject to revision. Aspirants should regularly check the official NTA and NIFT websites for updates.

The NIFT Entrance Exam is a national-level admission test for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in design, fashion technology, and fashion management. NIFT, a Statutory Institute governed by the NIFT Act 2006, was established in 1986 under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.

Eligibility Criteria and Application Process

For undergraduate (UG) programmes such as B.Des and B.FTech, candidates must have passed or be appearing in Class 12 (any stream) from a recognised board. The age limit for UG programmes is under 24 years as of 1 August 2027. Postgraduate (PG) programmes, including M.Des, MFM, and M.FTech, require a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a UGC-recognised university, with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates). There is no upper age limit for PG programmes.

NIFT registration is conducted entirely online through the NTA portal. Based on the NIFT 2026 fee structure, application fees are expected to be around ₹3,000 for General/OBC candidates and ₹1,500 for SC/ST/PwD candidates. Candidates must verify the exact subject requirements, programme-wise qualifications, age cut-offs, and equivalence rules in the 2027 prospectus before submitting their application form.

Examination Pattern and Syllabus

The NIFT 2027 syllabus comprises two core components: the General Ability Test (GAT) and the Creative Ability Test (CAT). The GAT is an objective test covering quantitative ability, communication ability, analytical and logical ability, and general knowledge and current affairs. The CAT is a subjective drawing and design test designed to assess creativity, observation skills, and colour sense.

For B.FTech and M.FTech programmes, only the GAT is conducted. For B.Des and M.Des, both GAT and CAT are part of Stage 1. PG programmes like MFM also include a case study component. Candidates should await the 2027 bulletin for final marking rules and section-wise question distribution.

Steps for Application

The application process for the NIFT Entrance Examination 2027 will be conducted entirely online through the National Testing Agency (NTA) portal. Prospective candidates are required to register on the NTA NIFT portal using a valid email ID and mobile number. Following registration, applicants must accurately fill in their personal, academic, and category details, select their preferred exam centers, and choose their program(s) of interest. Required documents, such as a recent passport-size photograph, scanned signature, mark sheets, and category certificates, must be uploaded in the specified format and size, as per information from a NIFT entrance exam guide.

After completing the form and uploading documents, candidates must pay the application fee online. Based on the NIFT 2026 fee structure, the fees are expected to be approximately ₹3,000 for General/OBC candidates and ₹1,500 for SC/ST/PwD candidates. Once the payment is processed, applicants should submit the form and save or print the confirmation page for their records. A correction window is typically provided after the application period, offering the only opportunity to rectify any errors before the examination, according to the NIFT entrance exam guide.

1. Visit the official NTA NIFT portal and register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
2. Fill in personal, academic, and category details accurately in the online application form.
3. Choose preferred exam centres and programme(s) of interest from the available options.
4. Upload the required documents in the specified format and size as per the guidelines.
5. Pay the application fee online through the designated payment gateway.
6. Submit the completed form and save/print the confirmation page for future reference.

Further reading

• NIFT PG 2026-27: Apply for design, fashion management, tech 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
• National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Exam: complete exam guide

Written by Nishit Kumar

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