NIFT Extends Round 1 Fee Payment Deadline for 2026 Admissions; Check Revised Date and Important Details

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) has extended the deadline for payment of the Round 1 admission fee for candidates who have been allotted seats in the first round of the NIFT 2026 counselling process. The extension offers candidates an additional opportunity to confirm their admission by completing the fee payment process and downloading their provisional allotment letter.

According to the latest notification released by NIFT, candidates can now pay the Round 1 academic fee until July 2, 2026, at 4:00 PM. Earlier, the last date for fee payment was July 1, 2026. The extension is applicable to all candidates who have been allotted seats in Round 1 of the counselling process.

Revised NIFT Round 1 Fee Payment Date

Candidates are advised not to wait until the last few hours to complete the payment process, as heavy traffic on the portal may lead to delays.

Why the Extension Matters

The extension comes as welcome relief for candidates who could not complete the admission formalities before the original deadline due to payment issues, document-related concerns, or technical difficulties.

Candidates who have secured a seat in the first round must complete the admission fee payment within the revised timeline to confirm their allotted seat. Failure to do so may result in cancellation of the allotted seat, making it available for subsequent counselling rounds, as per the admission guidelines.

What Candidates Need to Do

Candidates allotted a seat in Round 1 must complete the following steps:

• Log in to the official NIFT counselling portal.
• Submit their willingness for the allotted seat, if applicable.
• Pay the prescribed academic admission fee online.
• Download the provisional allotment letter after successful payment.
• Keep a copy of the payment receipt and allotment letter for future admission formalities.

Only after successful payment will the admission be considered provisionally confirmed.

How to Pay the NIFT Round 1 Admission Fee

Candidates can complete the fee payment by following these steps:

1. Visit the official NIFT counselling portal.
2. Click on the NIFT 2026 Admissions login link.
3. Enter the Application Number and Password.
4. Access the candidate dashboard.
5. Click on the “Pay Academic Fee” option.
6. Complete the payment using the available online payment methods.
7. Download and save the payment receipt.
8. Download the Provisional Allotment Letter for future reference.

Candidates should verify that the payment status reflects as “Successful” before logging out of the portal.

What Happens If the Fee Is Not Paid?

Candidates who fail to pay the academic fee before July 2, 2026, at 4:00 PM will lose their Round 1 allotted seat. Such candidates may not be able to retain their allotted institute or programme, and the vacant seats will be considered for allocation in the subsequent counselling rounds in accordance with the NIFT counselling rules.

Round 2 Counselling to Begin Soon

With the Round 1 fee payment process nearing completion, NIFT is set to begin the second round of counselling shortly thereafter.

As per the counselling schedule:

• Application correction window: July 3, 2026 (up to 5:00 PM)
• Document verification for corrected applications: July 3, 2026 (up to 8:00 PM)
• Choice filling and modification: July 3 to July 5, 2026 (Midnight)
• Round 2 seat allotment: July 7, 2026

Candidates wishing to upgrade their allotted seat or participate in the next counselling round should keep these dates in mind.

About NIFT Admissions 2026

NIFT conducts admissions to its undergraduate, postgraduate and lateral entry programmes through a centralized online counselling process based on candidates’ Common Merit Rank (CMR). Seat allotment is carried out considering the candidate’s merit, category, programme preference, campus choices and seat availability.

The counselling process includes registration, document verification, choice filling, seat allotment, willingness submission, fee payment and subsequent admission rounds until all seats are filled.

Important Instructions for Candidates

Candidates should keep the following points in mind:

• Complete the fee payment before 4:00 PM on July 2, 2026.
• Download the provisional allotment letter immediately after successful payment.
• Preserve all payment receipts and admission documents.
• Regularly check the official admission portal for updates regarding Round 2 counselling.
• Ensure all uploaded documents are accurate to avoid complications during verification.

Final Word

The extension of the Round 1 academic fee payment deadline provides eligible candidates with one final opportunity to secure their admission to NIFT for the 2026 academic session. Candidates who have received a seat allotment should make use of this extended window and complete all admission formalities well before the revised deadline to avoid any last-minute issues.

With Round 2 counselling scheduled to begin immediately after the completion of the Round 1 admission process, candidates are advised to stay updated with the official notifications and be prepared for the next stages of counselling.

Written by Simran

Simran is currently working as a Senior Content Writer at Findmycollege , where she creates engaging and research-driven learning resources for students. She has completed her Graduation in Journalism from Delhi University. With 4 years of experience in the EdTech industry, she has previously contributed to leading platforms like Leverage Edu and Aakash. Her expertise lies in simplifying Engineering and Medical entrance exam content to guide aspirants in their preparation journey. Beyond writing, Simran enjoys sketching, watching movies, and finding creative inspiration in everyday life.

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