NIFT Entrance Exam 2026 | NIFTEE 2026 Apply Online for UG, PG & Ph.D.
NIFT Entrance Examination (NIFTEE) 2026 – Online Applications Open for UG, PG & Ph.D. Admissions
National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the official notification for the NIFT Entrance Examination – NIFTEE 2026 for admissions into Undergraduate (B.Des, B.F.Tech), Postgraduate (M.Des, MFM, M.F.Tech) and Ph.D. Programmes at the National Institute of Fashion Technology.
The entrance exam will be held on 8 February 2026 across 100 exam cities in India.
Eligible candidates can apply online from 8 December 2025 to 6 January 2026 at the official portal.
📅 Important Dates
- Online Application Start: 8 December 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 6 January 2026
- Apply with Late Fee (₹5000): 7–10 January 2026
- Application Correction: 12–14 January 2026
- Entrance Examination (UG/PG): 8 February 2026
- City Intimation / Admit Card: To be announced
- Result Declaration: To be announced
🎂 Age Limit
For UG Programmes (B.Des/B.F.Tech)
- Maximum age: Less than 24 years as on 1 August 2026
- 5 years relaxation for SC / ST / PwD
For PG & Ph.D.
📚 Programmes Offered
Undergraduate (4-Year Programmes)
- B.Des: Fashion Design, Textile Design, Accessory Design, Knitwear Design, Leather Design, Fashion Communication, Fashion Interiors
- B.F.Tech: Apparel Production
Postgraduate Programmes
Ph.D. Programmes
- Full-time and Part-time in Design, Management & Technology streams
🎓 Educational Qualifications
For B.Des
- 10+2 from any recognized board
OR
- Senior Secondary (NIOS – 5 subjects)
OR
- 3 or 4-year diploma from AICTE/State Board
OR
- GCE A-Level / IB / equivalent
For B.F.Tech
- 10+2 with Mathematics
OR
- 3–4 year Engineering Diploma
For PG Programmes
- M.Des / MFM: Any UG degree OR 3-year Diploma from NIFT/NID
- M.F.Tech: B.F.Tech or B.E./B.Tech
For Ph.D.
- Master’s degree with required CGPA/percentage
OR
- Bachelor’s degree with 10 years’ industry/teaching experience
💰 Application Fee
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Category
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Fee for 1 Programme
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Fee for 2 Programmes
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General / EWS / OBC-NCL
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₹2000
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₹3000
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SC / ST / PwD
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₹500
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₹750
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NRI / Foreign / OCI / PIO / SAARC
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₹11100
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📝 Selection Process & Exam Pattern
For B.Des
- GAT (CBT) – 2 hours
- CAT (PBT) – 3 hours
- Situation Test for shortlisted candidates
For B.F.Tech
For PG Courses
- M.Des: GAT + CAT + Personal Interview
- MFM: GAT + Personal Interview
- M.F.Tech: GAT + Personal Interview
For Ph.D.
- Written Test:
- Set I (MCQ): Research Aptitude, Communication Skills, Logical Reasoning
- Set II (Descriptive): Research Disposition
🏛 Reservation Policy
- SC – 15%
- ST – 7.5%
- OBC-NCL – 27%
- GEN-EWS – 10%
- PwD – 5% (Horizontal)
Valid caste/ category certificates are mandatory. Otherwise, the candidate will be treated under General Category.
🖥 How to Apply
1. Visit https://exams.nta.nic.in/niftee/
2. Register → Generate Application Number
3. Fill Application Form (personal, academic, programme selection, exam city)
4. Upload required documents:
o Photograph (10–200 kb, 80% face visible)
o Signature (10–30 kb)
o ID proof / PwD certificate (if applicable)
5. Pay the Application Fee via Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI
6. Download and print the Confirmation Page
⚠️ Important Instructions
- Only one application per candidate is allowed
- Details once submitted cannot be changed after the correction period
- Incomplete/incorrect forms will be rejected
- Keep the registered mobile number and email active
- Follow the exam-day instructions strictly (no electronic gadgets allowed)
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