NIFT 2027 Registration Started: Last Date, Fees & Exam Date
NIFT 2027 registration has started. The National Testing Agency (NTA) opened applications on 16 October 2026 for the National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Examination, or NIFTEE 2027. The regular application deadline is 16 November 2026, and the entrance examination is scheduled for 10 January 2027. The notification concerns admission for the 2027–28 academic session.
Applicants can begin at the official NTA NIFTEE portal. This guide brings together the announced schedule, eligibility summary, application charges and practical checks to help students complete their forms carefully.
NIFT Entrance Exam 2027: Key Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Institute | National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) |
| Exam agency | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Regular undergraduate programmes | B.Des. and B.F.Tech. |
| Regular postgraduate programmes | M.Des., M.F.M. and M.F.Tech. |
| Other admission routes | NLEA, Artisan, international and Ph.D. |
| Application mode | Online |
Sources: NTA public notice and NIFT commencement notification.
NIFT 2027 Registration Dates and Exam Schedule
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration opens | 16 October 2026 |
| Regular application deadline | 16 November 2026 |
| Deadline with additional ₹5,000 late fee | 21 November 2026 |
| Online correction window | 22–25 November 2026 |
| Advance exam-city information | 21 December 2026 |
| Admit-card download | 4 January 2027 |
| Entrance examination | 10 January 2027 |
The public notice leaves answer-key publication and the Stage 1 result date for later announcements. Check subsequent notices for changes. The examination centre and shift will be stated on the admit card.
Source: NTA public notice dated 16 October 2026.
Planning tip: Set your own submission target several days before the regular deadline. Use the remaining time to resolve a photograph, certificate or payment problem. A correction window is a limited facility; review the original form as though you will need to rely on every entry later.
NIFT 2027 Eligibility: Qualifications and Age
| Programme | Qualification summary |
|---|---|
| B.Des. | Recognised 10+2; specified equivalent and diploma routes also accepted. |
| B.F.Tech. | Recognised 10+2 with Mathematics; specified engineering-diploma and equivalent routes also accepted. |
| M.Des. / M.F.M. | Recognised undergraduate degree in any discipline, or a minimum three-year undergraduate diploma from NIFT/NID. |
| M.F.Tech. | Eligible B.F.Tech., or a recognised B.E./B.Tech.; check the exact degree route. |
For regular bachelor's programmes, applicants must be under 24 on 1 August 2027. The guidelines provide five years' upper-age relaxation for eligible SC/ST/PwD applicants. Regular master's programmes have no age limit.
Qualifying-examination candidates may apply subject to the prescribed provisional-admission and qualification-proof conditions. NLEA, Artisan, international and Ph.D. applicants must use their separate eligibility provisions.
Source: Admissions Guidelines 2027, printed pages 113–114. This summary does not replace the detailed conditions.
Decide which course fits your interests
Before paying, read the course descriptions on the NIFT admissions page. B.F.Tech. Apparel Production covers apparel engineering, manufacturing and management. Compare that curriculum with the design programme you are considering. Write down what attracts you to each course and which skills you would like to develop. This makes the programme choice more deliberate than selecting a familiar course name.
NIFT 2027 Application Fee
| Category | One programme | Allowed two-programme combination |
|---|---|---|
| Open / Open-EWS / OBC-NCL | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| SC / ST / PwD / PwBD | ₹500 | ₹750 |
Allowed combinations are B.F.Tech. + B.Des. or M.F.M. + M.Des. Applicable payment-gateway charges are additional.
Budget separately for studying. The application payment is one item in a longer education budget. Before making a final campus choice, prepare an estimate covering tuition, hostel or accommodation, meals, travel, materials and equipment. Ask the institute which charges are compulsory and when they become payable. Discuss that estimate with your family while there is time to consider the options.
Entrance Test Components and Selection Stages
| Programme | Initial test | Subsequent stage |
|---|---|---|
| B.Des. | GAT + CAT | Situation Test for shortlisted candidates |
| B.F.Tech. | GAT | Merit through prescribed GAT components |
| M.Des. | GAT + CAT | Personal Interview |
| M.F.M. / M.F.Tech. | GAT | Personal Interview |
GAT means General Ability Test and uses computer-based testing. CAT means Creative Ability Test and uses pen-and-paper testing.
Photograph, Signature and Document Checklist
| Upload | Format and size |
|---|---|
| Recent photograph | JPG/JPEG, 10–200 KB |
| Signature | JPG/JPEG, 10–50 KB |
| Disability/UDID certificate, where applicable | PDF, 50–300 KB |
Source for application charges, test components and upload limits: NIFTEE 2027 Information Bulletin, pages 6, 8 and 18–20.
Prepare a clearly named folder containing your academic records, identity details and applicable supporting certificates. Open each upload after resizing it: the name, photograph or signature should remain easy to recognise. Keep the originals safely and make a separate note of documents that need renewal or clarification.
How to Apply for NIFTEE 2027
- Open the official portal. Visit exams.nta.nic.in/niftee and choose the application route that matches your admission category.
- Read before registering. Keep the current bulletin and admission guidelines available while checking your qualification and age.
- Complete the displayed sign-in and registration steps. The UG/PG application replica includes MeriPehchaan/DigiLocker authentication. Follow the options and consent screens presented by the live portal.
- Enter details from your records. Compare your name, date of birth and academic entries with the relevant certificates before continuing.
- Review the programme and other choices. Make your selections after checking the applicable requirements. Complete the requested identity and photograph steps.
- Upload the requested files. Preview the images and confirm that the correct person's documents appear in the correct fields.
- Check the full form and pay. Read each declaration, confirm the payable amount and use the payment method offered by the portal.
- Retain the final records. Save the confirmation page and payment evidence together. Keep your registration details accessible for the next stage.
Application route: official UG/PG application page. Authentication preview: 2027 UG/PG application replica.
If someone helps you fill the form: sit with them during the final review. Read back your personal details, programme choices and declarations yourself. Retain copies in an account or device that you can access later, and keep passwords and OTPs private.
A Practical First-Week Preparation Plan
The following is a suggested study routine, separate from the official examination rules. Adapt it to your course's current syllabus and the time available alongside school or college work.
| When | Task | What to record |
|---|---|---|
| Days 1–2 | Read your programme's syllabus and attempt a short practice set without rushing. | Topics you understand and questions you cannot yet explain. |
| Days 3–4 | Work on two weak areas. Design applicants can add an observation-and-sketch exercise. | The method used, the mistake made and one improvement to try. |
| Days 5–6 | Repeat a similar task with a time limit appropriate to the exercise. | Accuracy, completion time and where attention was lost. |
| Day 7 | Review your work and plan the next week. | Two priorities that follow from your actual performance. |
For a drawing exercise, begin with an everyday object such as a bottle, bag or chair. Make several observations before sketching: shape, proportion, texture and how the object is used. Compare your drawing with the object and write one specific correction. A dated folder of such work helps you see progress more clearly than simply counting hours spent practising.
Important Official NIFT 2027 Links
- NTA NIFTEE portal — notices and application categories
- Regular UG/PG application entry page
- NTA public notice, 16 October 2026 — PDF
- NIFTEE 2027 Information Bulletin — PDF
- NIFT Admissions Guidelines 2027 — PDF
- 2027 UG/PG application replica — PDF
- NIFT notification announcing registration — PDF
- NIFT admissions — prospectus, programmes and updates
If a PDF does not open on your phone, use the main NIFT admissions or NTA portal link above and select the document there.
Application helpdesk
NTA application assistance: 011-40759000 / 011-69227700; email: nift@nta.ac.in. Current details appear on the official contact page. When reporting a problem, note the affected step and error message. Remove passwords and OTPs from any screenshot you share.
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- RRB NTPC undergraduate recruitment guide — a career option for eligible Class 12 candidates to compare.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the regular NIFT 2027 application deadline?
The announced regular deadline is 16 November 2026. Check the NTA portal for any subsequent amendment.
Can Arts or Commerce students consider B.Des.?
Yes. The recognised 10+2 route does not restrict applicants to Science; all other eligibility conditions still apply.
Can I apply while awaiting my qualifying examination?
The guidelines allow appearing candidates subject to the stated provisional-admission and qualification-proof conditions.
Will paying the application fee confirm a seat?
Seat admission depends on the applicable selection and allocation process. Keep following the official announcements after submitting your form.
Where should I verify a changed date or instruction?
Use the NTA NIFTEE portal and NIFT admissions page linked above. Open the current notice and check its date and the admission category it covers.
Before You Submit
Finish with a short personal review: the right admission route, a qualification you can document, accurate entries, readable uploads and saved submission records. Then return to a regular study routine and check official updates at a fixed time each week.
Editorial note: Daily Jobs Updates is an independent information website. This article uses the official 2027 documents linked above and includes an original application checklist and suggested preparation routine. Official notifications, detailed eligibility provisions and later amendments govern admission.
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