NIFTEE 2027 registration starts: apply by 16 November without late fee

The National Testing Agency (NTA) today, October 16, 2026, initiated the online registration process for NIFTEE 2027, the entrance examination for admission to academic programmes at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT). Aspiring candidates for Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) courses across all 19 NIFT campuses can now submit their application forms through the official portal, exams.nta.nic.in/niftee.

This registration marks the beginning of the admission cycle for various NIFT programmes, including B.Des., B.F.Tech., M.Des., M.F.M., M.F.Tech., NLEA (Lateral Entry), Artisan Category, and PhD courses. The NTA, established by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has been entrusted by NIFT to conduct this entrance examination.

NIFTEE 2027 Application and Examination Schedule

The online application window for NIFTEE 2027 is open for a month, with the last date to submit applications without a late fee set for November 16, 2026. Candidates who miss this deadline will have a final opportunity to apply with a late fee of ₹5,000 until November 21, 2026. Following the application period, a correction window will be available for applicants to modify their forms between November 22 and November 25, 2026.

The NIFTEE 2027 entrance examination is scheduled for January 10, 2027. The test will be conducted in 100 cities across India, utilising both Computer-Based Test (CBT) and Pen-and-Paper-Based Test (PBT) modes, as applicable to different sections of the examination. The advance city intimation slip will be released on December 21, 2026, and admit cards will be available from January 4, 2027.

Eligibility Criteria for NIFT Programmes

Specific age and academic qualifications apply to various NIFT programmes. For Undergraduate Programs (B.Des & B.F.Tech), candidates must be less than 24 years of age as of August 1, 2027. A relaxation of 5 years in the upper age limit is provided for SC/ST/PwD candidates. In addition, for the B.F.Tech programme, candidates must have passed the 12th examination with Mathematics as a compulsory subject.

There is no upper age limit for applying for Master’s degrees at NIFT. For the M.F.Tech Program, applicants are required to hold a B.F.Tech degree from NIFT, or a B.E./B.Tech degree from a recognized Institute/University. NIFT, a Statutory Institute governed by the NIFT Act 2006, was established in 1986 under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, and provides education in Design, Management, and Technology.

Support and Further Information

For any queries or assistance regarding the NIFTEE 2027 application process, applicants can contact the National Testing Agency (NTA) via email at nift@nta.ac.in. Also, NTA helpline numbers 011-40759000 and 011-69227700 are available for support. These contact channels are provided to help candidates with their application-related questions.

Candidates are advised to regularly check the NTA and National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) websites for further instructions. These updates will concern important information such as recorded responses, answer keys, and Stage 1 results for the NIFTEE 2027 examination.

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

Written by Nishit Kumar

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