NIFT Round 3 Counselling 2026: Willingness Submission & Fee Payment Window Opens Today at nift.ac.in/admission

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) has officially opened the online window for Willingness Submission and Admission Fee Payment for Round 3 today, July 15, 2026. Candidates who have been allotted seats in the third round of NIFT 2026 counselling can now confirm their seats, select their willingness options, or initiate a withdrawal from the admission portal at nift.admissions.nic.in.

This is a critical step for all design aspirants aiming to secure a seat in India’s premier fashion technology institute. The entire online window is active for a very brief period, closing on July 17, 2026, at 11:59 PM (12:00 Midnight).

NIFT Round 3 Counselling: Key Dates and Deadlines

To help you stay on track, here is the official timeline for the NIFT 2026 Round 3 seat allocation process:

How to Submit Your Willingness and Pay the Fee?

If you have been allotted a seat in Round 3, you must log in to the official admission portal to complete your formalities. Follow these quick steps to secure your seat:

1. Visit the Official Website: Go to nift.admissions.nic.in or follow the link on nift.ac.in/admission.

2. Login to Your Account: Enter your NIFT 2026 credentials (roll number/application number and password).

3. Check Allotment Status: View your Round 3 seat allotment results and download your Provisional Allotment Letter.

4. Submit Your Willingness: Choose whether you want to Freeze your seat (if you are fully satisfied) or opt for Slide/Float options (if you want to upgrade in subsequent rounds).

5. Pay the Admission Fee: Complete your fee payment online via credit card, debit card, net banking, or UPI. Make sure to download the receipt for future reference.

Important Note: If you fail to submit your willingness or do not complete the fee payment by July 17, 2026, your allotted seat will be automatically cancelled and passed on to the next eligible candidate in the next round.

Understanding the Withdrawal and Refund Rules

If you decide not to proceed with your allotted seat, NIFT offers a clear exit path. However, you must make up your mind before the July 17 deadline:

• Withdrawal Before July 17 (12:00 Midnight): If you submit your online withdrawal request by this deadline, you will receive a refund of your admission fees, minus a non-refundable registration/counselling fee of ₹9,300.

• Withdrawal After July 17: If you miss this deadline, your entire academic fee will be forfeited, and only your security deposit will be refunded.

• Mode of Withdrawal: Please note that all withdrawal requests must be submitted online through the admission portal. No emails or offline requests will be entertained.

What’s Next? The Stray Vacancy (Spot) Round

Once Round 3 concludes, NIFT will conduct a Stray Vacancy (Spot) Round to fill any remaining vacant seats across the campuses.

• Spot Round Registration: Fresh registrations and participation fee payments (non-refundable fee of ₹5,000) will open from July 19 to July 22, 2026.

• Seat Allotment: The Spot Round allotment result will be declared on July 24, 2026.

• Physical Reporting: All candidates must physically report to their designated NIFT campuses on July 29, 2026, for final document verification and the start of the academic term.

Avoid the last-minute server rush and complete your fee payment and willingness submission today!

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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