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The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) 2026 registration is closing tomorrow, January 19, 2026, for candidates who wish to apply with a late fee. Conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), the NIFT Entrance Examination (NIFTEE 2026) is the gateway for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate fashion and design programs, including BDes, BFTech, MDes, and MFM.Candidates who miss the deadline will not be able to register. Those applying with the late fee need to pay an additional ₹5,000. The NIFT exam is scheduled for February 8, 2026, in a hybrid mode across 102 test cities. Students must act quickly to secure their application.

Last date to apply for NIFTEE 2026

Candidates can submit their NIFT 2026 application forms with a late fee of ₹5,000 until January 19, 2026. After this, no new applications will be accepted.

The correction window for already submitted forms will open on January 20 and close on January 21, allowing students to make minor edits. It is essential to complete all steps before the deadline to avoid missing the exam.

How to apply

Here is how interested students can apply for NIFTEE 2026 online:

Visit the official NTA NIFTEE portal: exams.nta.nic.in/niftee
Fill in personal, academic, and program-related details.
Upload required documents and photograph.
Pay the application fee including the late fee.
Submit the form before the January 19 deadline.

Early application is recommended to avoid last-minute technical issues.

NIFT 2026 exam details

The exam will be held on February 8, 2026, in a hybrid mode combining Computer-Based Test (CBT) and Pen-and-Paper Test (PBT). It covers undergraduate, postgraduate, lateral entry, artisan, and PhD programs. NIFTEE evaluates candidates through:

CAT (Creative Ability Test): Tests design sense, observation skills, creativity, and drawing ability.
GAT (General Ability Test): Includes Communication Ability and English Comprehension, Quantitative Ability, Analytical and Logical Ability, and Current Affairs & General Knowledge.

Candidates are advised to practice sample papers and mock tests to improve their performance.

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