NIFT Admissions 2027 registration is open. The National Institute of Fashion Technology has announced that online applications began on 16 October 2026. The regular application deadline for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes is 16 November 2026, and the NIFT Entrance Examination is scheduled for Sunday, 10 January 2027.
If you are planning to apply, start by checking your course eligibility and preparing your documents. This guide brings together the registration schedule, application fees and practical steps to help you complete your form and organise your preparation.
| Admission activity | Scheduled date |
| Registration opens | 16 October 2026 |
| Regular application deadline | 16 November 2026 |
| Application deadline with late fee | 21 November 2026 |
| Application correction window | 22–25 November 2026 |
| Advance city intimation slip | 21 December 2026 |
| Admit card download | 4 January 2027 |
| UG and PG entrance examination | 10 January 2027 |
The late application fee is ₹5,000 in addition to the applicable application fee. These dates follow the official notices dated 16 October 2026; check the NIFT and NTA portals for subsequent changes.
NIFT offers B.Des. and B.F.Tech. at undergraduate level, and M.Des., M.F.M. and M.F.Tech. at postgraduate level. The announcement also covers the opening of Ph.D. registration. The UG and PG deadline above should not be assumed to apply to every admission category.
Choose your intended programme before filling the application. Read its educational qualification, age and subject requirements, along with the category rules that apply to you. Use the current prospectus and information bulletin linked on the official admissions page.
| Category | One programme | Two programmes* |
| Open / Open-EWS / OBC-NCL | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| SC / ST / PwD / PwBD | ₹500 | ₹750 |
*The listed two-programme combinations are B.F.Tech. with B.Des., or M.F.M. with M.Des. Payment gateway charges may apply. These are application fees, separate from course tuition. Other admission categories should check their applicable fee in the bulletin.
Apply through the official NTA NIFTEE portal. The application process is online. [2]
Before you submit, compare the entries with your records. Check the spelling of your name, date of birth, category and programme choice. Keep your application reference and payment acknowledgement together so that they are easy to find later.
Do not leave document preparation until the final evening. A blurred scan, missing certificate or unsuccessful payment can take time to resolve. Set yourself a personal submission target several days before the regular deadline.
Use an email address and mobile number that you can access throughout the admission cycle. Review each screen before moving ahead, especially when choosing programmes or entering academic details. After payment, return to the application dashboard and check the submission status.
The correction window is an opportunity to fix permitted details. Submit an accurate form at the first attempt and follow the correction instructions if a change becomes necessary.
Once you have organised your registration, build a study routine around the requirements of your chosen course. Begin with a practice paper to identify the topics and skills that need the most attention.
For creative preparation, use everyday objects as prompts. Sketch an object from different viewpoints, suggest a practical improvement, and explain the idea clearly. If your programme includes a Creative Ability Test, practise developing an original response within a time limit.
For aptitude practice, keep an error notebook. Record the question type, the reason for the mistake and the method you should use next time. Revisit these notes before each mock test instead of repeatedly attempting only familiar questions.
Set aside time each week to review completed work. Ask whether your response answers the brief, whether the main idea is clear and where you lost time. Small, consistent corrections make your next practice session more useful.
Use Pahal Design’s NIFT previous year question papers for practice and read our NIFT 2027 exam pattern and preparation guide alongside the current official bulletin.
At Pahal Design, students can explore classroom coaching, live online classes, study materials and mock tests. Speak with our team about a preparation plan that fits your current level, school or college schedule, and preferred learning mode. [5]
Book a free counselling session to discuss NIFT 2027 preparation and available batches.
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Yes. Online registration opened on 16 October 2026 through the official NTA NIFTEE portal. [1]
The regular UG and PG deadline is 16 November 2026. The late-fee deadline is 21 November 2026. [1, 2]
The UG and PG examination is scheduled for Sunday, 10 January 2027. [1]
The scheduled correction window is 22–25 November 2026. Follow the portal’s instructions on which details can be changed. [2]
No. Test components and later selection stages depend on the programme and admission category. Check the programme-specific scheme before planning your preparation. [2]
Explore classroom or live online learning, study materials and mock tests. A counselling conversation can help you choose a suitable preparation plan. [5]
NIFT Notification 01 dated 16 October 2026
NTA public notice for NIFTEE 2027 dated 16 October 2026
NIFTEE 2027 Information Bulletin
