NIFT 2026: Applications Are Open For UG And PG Courses

NIFT 2026 officially invites applications for Bachelor's (UG) and Master's (PG) programmes. The National Testing Agency (NTA) organizes the exam on behalf of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT).

 For more updates, visit the official website  www.nift.ac.in and NTA NIFT Admissions Portal exams.nta.nic.in/niftee/.

Important Dates to Apply

• Application Start Date: December 8, 2025

• Application Deadline: January 6, 2026

• Late Fee Application Window: January 7 – 10, 2026 (with INR 5,000 late fee)

• Correction Window: January 12 – 14, 2026

• Admit Card Release: 1st Week of February 2026

• NIFT Entrance Exam Date: February 8, 2026 

Eligibility Criteria

• Age Limit (UG): Maximum 24 years as of August 1, 2026. SC/ST/PwD categories get a 5-year relaxation.

• Age Limit (PG): No upper age limit for M.Des, M.F.M, and M.F.Tech programs.

• Educational Qualification:

• B.Des: 10+2 from a recognized board is mandatory.

• B.F.Tech: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics is required.

• M.Des / M.F.M: Graduation in any stream.

• M.F.Tech: NIFT B.F.Tech or BE/B. Tech from any recognized university is required.

Entrance Exam Syllabus:

The examination is composed of two primary segments: 

• General Ability Test (GAT): This is the common exam for every program. The test comprises Quantitative Ability, Communication Ability, English Comprehension, Analytical Ability, and General Knowledge/Current Affairs.

• Creative Ability Test (CAT): This is mainly for B.Des and M.Des programs. It tests the applicant's artistic and creative potential, such as drawing and working with materials.

Application Fees

• General / OBC (NCL) / GEN-EWS: INR 2,000 – INR 3,000 (depending on course selection).

• SC / ST / PwD: INR 500 – INR 1,500

The following are the most popular courses at NIFT 2026 among students:

• Fashion Design (FD): NIFT’s most prestigious course is focused on apparel design and haute couture.

• Fashion Communication (FC): Deals with branding, styling, fashion media, and visual communication.

• Accessory Design (AD): Specializes in jewelry, footwear, and lifestyle product design.

• Textile Design (TD): Focuses on fabric development, prints, embroidery, and surface design.

• Apparel Production (B.F.Tech): A technology-driven program centered on garment manufacturing and industrial engineering.

• Fashion Interiors: An emerging field blending interior design, fashion aesthetics, and sustainability.