The National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Examination (NIFTEE) 2026 notification has been officially released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to UG, PG, Lateral Entry, Artisan and PhD programmes at NIFT campuses across India.
Online applications are already open, and the entrance exam will be held on 8 February 2026.
🔎 Quick Overview
- Exam Name: NIFT Entrance Examination 2026 (NIFTEE)
- Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA)
- Institute: National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)
- Courses: UG, PG, NLEA, Artisan & PhD
- Application Mode: Online only
- Last Date to Apply: 6 January 2026
- Exam Date: 8 February 2026 (Sunday)
- Exam Centres: 100 cities across India
- Official Website: exams.nta.nic.in/niftee
📅 NIFTEE 2026 Important Dates
- Online Registration Starts: 8 December 2025
- Last Date to Apply (Normal Fee): 6 January 2026
- Late Fee Window (₹5000 extra): 7 to 10 January 2026
- Correction Window: 12 to 14 January 2026
- Admit Card: To be announced
- Entrance Exam Date: 8 February 2026
- Result Declaration: To be announced
🎓 Courses Offered Through NIFTEE 2026
Undergraduate (UG)
- Bachelor of Design (B.Des)
- Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech)
Postgraduate (PG)
- Master of Design (M.Des)
- Master of Fashion Management (MFM)
- Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech)
Other Modes
- NIFT Lateral Entry Admission (NLEA)
- B.Des (Artisan Category)
- PhD Programmes
✅ Eligibility Criteria (Course-wise)
Age Limit
- UG Courses: Maximum age below 24 years as on 1 August 2026
- SC / ST / PwD: 5 years relaxation
- PG & PhD: No age limit
Educational Qualification – UG
Bachelor of Design (B.Des)
- 10+2 from any recognized board
- OR 3/4 year diploma after 10th
- OR equivalent foreign qualification
Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech)
- 10+2 with Mathematics
- OR Engineering diploma after 10th
- OR equivalent qualification with Maths
Educational Qualification – PG
M.Des / MFM
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
- OR 3-year diploma from NIFT / NID
M.F.Tech
- B.F.Tech from NIFT
- OR B.E / B.Tech from recognized university
PhD Eligibility (Brief)
- Master’s degree with required CGPA/marks
- Some categories require 10 years of professional experience
(Detailed PhD eligibility is as per official bulletin)
📝 Application Fee
- Open / EWS / OBC-NCL: ₹2000
- SC / ST / PwD: ₹500
- Applying for Two Programs:
- Open: ₹3000
- SC/ST/PwD: ₹750
- NRI / Foreign / OCI / PIO / SAARC: ₹11,100
Payment mode: Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI / Net Banking
🧪 NIFTEE 2026 Exam Pattern
Tests Conducted
- GAT (General Ability Test): Computer Based Test (CBT)
- CAT (Creative Ability Test): Pen & Paper Based Test
Exam Date
- 8 February 2026
Negative Marking
- +1 for correct answer
- –0.25 for wrong answer
- No marks for unattempted questions
📊 Weightage (Key Programs)
B.Des
- GAT: 30%
- CAT: 50%
- Situation Test: 20%
B.F.Tech
- GAT Section A: 30%
- GAT Section B: 70%
M.Des
- GAT: 30%
- CAT: 40%
- Personal Interview: 30%
MFM / M.F.Tech
- GAT: 70%
- Personal Interview: 30%
🎫 Admit Card & Exam City
- Admit card will be released online only
- Exam city, date & shift will be mentioned on admit card
- No physical admit card will be sent
📌 Reservation Policy
Reservation is applicable as per Government of India norms:
- SC, ST, OBC (NCL)
- EWS
- 5% horizontal reservation for PwD candidates
Valid certificates are mandatory.
🌐 Official Websites
- Official Website : exams.nta.nic.in/niftee
- Official Noification Pdf Download : Notification Pdf
- Online Apply : Official Apply Link
✅ Candidates can also check All Admission Updates here
📢 Final Note for Applicants
- Apply before 6 January 2026 to avoid late fee
- Read eligibility carefully before applying
- Use a valid email ID & mobile number
- All updates will be published only on official websites
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