NIFT Entrance Exam 2026 NTA Online Application Form
Updated On : 01 January 2026 10:20 AMNational Testing Agency (NTA) invites online applications for admission to various UG & PG NLEA (Lateral Entry), Artisans, and Ph.D. programmes for the Academic Session 2026-27 through NIFT Entrance Examination 2025. All eligible and interested candidates can apply online at NTA NIFT official website at exams.nta.nic.in/niftee from 08th December 2025 to till the registration last date 13th January 2026 for NIFT Entrance Examination (NIFTEE) 2026.
Interested candidates read the full notification carefully, before applying online.
Important Dates
- Registration Start Date: 08-12-2025
- Registration Last Date: 13-01-2026 (Extended)
- Correction Window: 18 to 19 Jan 2026
- Exam Date: 08-02-2026 (Sunday)
Application Fee
| Category | One Prog. | Two Prog. |
|---|---|---|
| UR/ OBC/ EWS | 2000 | 3000 |
| SC/ ST/ PWD | 500 | 750 |
- Pay Fee Through Online.
NIFT 2026 Eligibility Criteria
UG Programmes
A. Bachelor of Design (B.Des) Programmes (Fashion Design/ Leather Design /Accessory Design/Textile Design/Knitwear Design/ Fashion Communication/ Fashion Interiors) :
- 10+2 or equivalent examination passed OR
- A pass grade in the Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Open School with a minimum of five subjects. OR
- 3 or 4-years diploma after secondary school examination. OR
- Any Public School/ Board/ University Examination in India or in foreign countries recognized by the Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to 10+2 system. and
- Artisan/ Ward of Artisan can seek admission under this category on submission of a valid Artisan Card issued to Self/ Father/ Mother by the Development Commissioner (Handicraft), or Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India or have applied for the Artisan card before the launch of Admission prospectus 2026 i.e 8th December 2025.
B. Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F. Tech) Programme :
- 10+2 or equivalent examination passed with Physics and Mathematics.
- A pass grade in the Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Open School with a minimum of five subjects with Physics and Mathematics. OR
- 3 or 4-years diploma after secondary school examination. OR
- Any Public School/ Board/ University Examination in India or in foreign countries recognized by the Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to 10+2 system with Physics and Mathematics. OR
- General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London/ Cambridge/ Sri-Lanka) at the advanced (A) level with Physics and Mathematics/ International Baccalaureate (IB).
Upper Age limit:
For Bachelor's Programmes (B.Des & B.F.Tech), the maximum age should be less than 24 years as on 1st August of the year of admission. The upper age limit may be relaxed by a period of 5 (five) years for candidates of Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe/ Person with Disability (PWD) categories.
PG Programmes
Master of Design (M.Des)
- Undergraduate Degree in any discipline from any Institute/ University recognized by law in India. OR
- Undergraduate Diploma of minimum three years duration from NIFT/ NID.
Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M)
- Undergraduate Degree in any discipline from any Institute/ University recognized by law in India. OR
- Undergraduate Diploma of minimum three years duration from NIFT/ NID.
Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech)
- B.F.Tech. from National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT). OR
- B.E/ B.Tech. from any Institute/ University recognized by law in India.
Upper Age limit:
For Master's Programmes (M.Des, M.F.M and M.F.Tech) and Ph.D, there is No age limit
