| Recruiting Authority: | National Testing Agency (NTA), Ministry of Education, Government of India |
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| Name of Examination: | B.Des., B.F.Tech., M.Des., M.F.M., M.F.Tech. & Ph.D. Admission 2026 |
| Session | 2026-27 |
| About Recruiting Agency: | The National Testing Agency (NTA) is an autonomous and specialized testing organization established by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. NTA is responsible for conducting transparent, efficient, and standardized entrance examinations across the country. For the academic session 2026, NTA is conducting the National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Examination (NIFTEE) 2026 for admission to various UG, PG, and Ph.D. programmes offered by NIFT campuses across India. |
| About Recruitment: | NIFT has invited applications through the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to various Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), and Ph.D. Programmes for the academic session 2026-27. Eligible candidates can appear in the NIFTEE 2026 Entrance Examination for admission to NIFT campuses located across India. Selection will be based on the prescribed entrance examination, situation test, and/or personal interview as applicable for the respective course. |
National Testing Agency (NTA)
National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Examination (NIFTEE) 2026-27
| Important Dates | Application Fee |
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| • Application Start Date: 08 December 2025 • Last Date: 16 January 2026 • Last Date With Late Fee: 19 January 2026 • Correction Date: 21-22 January 2026 • Exam City Intimation Slip: 29 January 2026 • Exam Date: 08 February 2026 • Answer Key Released: 17 February 2026 • Answer Key Objection Last Date: 19 February 2026 (11:50 PM) • Final Answer Key: 23 March 202 • Stage-I Result: 20 March 2026 • PG Stage-II Interview: 06–11 April 2026 • Stage-II Admit Card Released: 22 April 2026 • UG Stage-II Situation Test: 26 April 2026 • Stage-II Result: 03 June 2026 | Single Programmes: • General / OBC (NCL) / EWS: ₹2,000/- • SC / ST / PwBD: ₹500/- Two Programmes: • General / OBC (NCL) / EWS: ₹3,000/- • SC / ST / PwD: ₹750/- • NRI / Foreign National / OCI / PIO / SAARC: ₹11,100/- • Late Fee (If Applicable): ₹5,000/- Extra Fee can be paid through online modes such as Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, UPI, and Mobile Wallet. |
| Age Limit (As on 01 August 2026) |
| Programme | Category | Age Limit / DOB Between |
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| B.Des. / B.F.Tech. | General / OBC (NCL) / EWS | Below 24 Years (DOB Between 02-08-2002 & 31-07-2026) |
| B.Des. / B.F.Tech. | SC / ST / PwD | Below 29 Years (DOB Between 02-08-1997 & 31-07-2026) |
| M.Des. / M.F.M. / M.F.Tech. | All Categories | No Age Limit |
| Ph.D. Programme | All Categories | No Age Limit |
| Total Programme Seats: 5076 |
| Course | Total Seats | UR (50.5%) | OBC-NCL (27%) | SC (15%) | ST (7.5%) | EWS (10%) |
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| B.Des. | 2,895 | 1,462 | 782 | 434 | 217 | 290 |
| B.F.Tech. | 630 | 318 | 170 | 95 | 47 | 63 |
| M.Des. | 760 | 384 | 205 | 114 | 57 | 76 |
| M.F.M. | 719 | 363 | 194 | 108 | 54 | 72 |
| M.F.Tech. | 72 | 36 | 19 | 11 | 5 | 7 |
| Total | 5076 | 2563 | 1370 | 762 | 380 | 508 |
| Note: PwBD 5% Horizontal Reservation | ||||||
| Essential Educational Qualification |
| Post Name | Essential |
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| B.Des. | • Passed 10+2 examination from any recognized Central / State Board. |
| B.F.Tech. | • Passed 10+2 examination with Physics and Mathematics from any recognized Central / State Board. |
| M.Des. | • Bachelor Degree in any discipline from any Institute / University recognized by law in India • Undergraduate Diploma of minimum three years duration from NIFT / NID. |
| M.F.M. | • Bachelor Degree in any discipline from any Institute / University recognized by law in India. • Undergraduate Diploma of minimum three years duration from NIFT / NID. |
| M.F.Tech. | • B.F.Tech. from NIFT.• OR B.E. / B.Tech. from any Institute / University recognized by law in India. •B.F.Tech. (4 Years) from any Institute / University recognized by law in India. |
| Ph.D. Programme | • Master’s Degree from a recognized University / Institution in the relevant discipline. |
| Required Docs to ‘Fill Your Forms‘ |
| Documents List | 1. 10th Marksheet & Certificate 2. 12th Marksheet & Certificate 3. Graduation Marksheet / Degree (For PG Courses) 4. Post Graduation Marksheet / Degree (For Ph.D. Programme) 5. Aadhaar Card / PAN Card / Passport / Other Valid Photo ID 6. Recent Passport Size Photograph (Upload) 7. Candidate Signature (Upload) 8. Active Email ID & Mobile Number Note: OBC (NCL) & EWS candidates should keep a fresh certificate issued on or after 01-04-2025. SC/ST/PwBD candidates must possess valid certificates issued by the competent authority. |
| Don’t Forget to See (Help Yourself) | |
| Special Comment |
| Photo | • Recent Passport Size Colour Photograph.• JPG / JPEG Format.• File Size: 10 KB – 200 KB.• Face should occupy 80% of the image, both ears clearly visible against a white background (without mask). |
| Signature | • Candidate’s Own Signature Only.• JPG / JPEG Format.• File Size: 10 KB – 30 KB.• Signature should be clear and legible. |
| Identity Proof | • Required only if identity verification is done through methods other than Aadhaar / DigiLocker.• JPG / JPEG Format.• File Size: 10 KB – 200 KB.• Document should be clear and readable. |
| PwD / UDID Certificate | • Applicable for PwD / PwBD Candidates Only.• PDF Format.• File Size: 50 KB – 300 KB.• Certificate should be clear and readable. |
| Important Upload Instructions | • Verify all details before final submission.• Download and keep the Confirmation Page for future reference.• Ensure all uploaded files are clear and as per the prescribed format. |
| Salary (Basic pay / Pay scale / Compensation / Emoluments) |
| Programme | Stipend / Scholarship / Salary |
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| B.Des., B.F.Tech., M.Des., M.F.M., M.F.Tech. & Ph.D. | Not Applicable (Admission Programme – No Salary / Pay Scale Mentioned in Official Information Bulletin) |
| Steps to Apply the Form | |
| • Visit the official NIFTEE 2026 application portal. • Complete the online registration process using a valid E-mail ID and Mobile Number. • Login using the generated Application Number and Password. • Fill the online application form carefully. • Enter personal, academic and category details as applicable. • Upload photograph, signature and other required documents in the prescribed format. • Pay the application fee through Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI. • Verify all details carefully before final submission. • Submit the application form and download the confirmation page. • Keep a printed copy of the Confirmation Page for future reference. |
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