NIFT 2027 registration opened on October 16, 2026. The last date to apply without a late fee is November 16, 2026. The National Testing Agency will hold the NIFT entrance exam on January 10, 2027.
The National Testing Agency opened the form on exams.nta.nic.in/niftee. NTA runs the entrance test for NIFT. NIFT, the National Institute of Fashion Technology, is a group of design institutes run by the Union government.
The window is short. Students get 31 days to apply. The exam follows on January 10, 2027.
When does NIFT 2027 registration close?
NIFT 2027 registration closes on November 16, 2026. That is the last date for the regular fee. A late fee of Rs 5,000 applies after it, until November 21, 2026.
The form can be corrected from November 22 to 25, 2026.
NTA will release the admit card on January 4, 2027.
| What | Date (IST) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Registration opens | October 16, 2026 | Open |
| Last date, regular fee | November 16, 2026 | Awaited |
| Last date with Rs 5,000 late fee | November 21, 2026 | Awaited |
| Correction window | November 22 to 25, 2026 | Awaited |
| Admit card | January 4, 2027 | Awaited |
| Written exam | January 10, 2027 | Awaited |
Only one date is done. Registration is open now. Every other date is still ahead.
How to apply for NIFT 2027 on the NTA portal
You apply for NIFT 2027 online at exams.nta.nic.in/niftee. The steps are short.
- Create an account with your email and phone number.
- Fill the form with your Class 10 and Class 12 marks.
- Upload your photo and signature.
- Pay the fee by card or net banking.
- Submit the form and save a copy.
What does the NIFT 2027 application cost?
The NIFT 2027 application fee is Rs 2,000 for general candidates for one programme. SC, ST and PwD candidates pay Rs 500. A second programme costs more.
| Category | One programme | Two programmes |
|---|---|---|
| General, OBC-NCL, EWS | Rs 2,000 | Rs 3,000 |
| SC, ST, PwD | Rs 500 | Rs 750 |
A late payment adds Rs 5,000, whatever the category. NIFT sets the final fee in its information bulletin.
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Who can apply for NIFT 2027?
NIFT 2027 is open to Class 12 students and graduates. The course you pick decides the rule.
For the Bachelor of Design, you need Class 12 in any stream. Students sitting Class 12 this year can also apply.
The Bachelor of Fashion Technology needs maths in Class 12. It also asks for physics and chemistry.
The master’s courses are open to any graduate. They carry no upper age limit.
For the two bachelor courses, the age limit was 24 years last cycle. SC, ST and PwD students get extra years.
Can a commerce or arts student apply for NIFT B.Des 2027?
Yes. The Bachelor of Design is open to any Class 12 stream. A commerce or arts student can apply. Only the Bachelor of Fashion Technology needs maths.
What is the NIFT entrance exam pattern?
The NIFT exam has two stages. Stage one is a written test on January 10, 2027. Stage two is a situation test or an interview.
The written test has two papers. One is the General Ability Test. The other is the Creative Ability Test.
The General Ability Test checks maths and English. It also has reasoning questions. The Creative Ability Test checks drawing and design sense.
Design students then sit a situation test. They build a model from given material. Fashion management students face an interview instead.
NTA can still revise the exam date.
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Last verified: October 17, 2026
Disclaimer: Dates, fees, cutoffs and eligibility can change without notice. Check with NIFT before you act.
