NIFTEE 2027 (NIFT Entrance): Apply by 16 November 2026, Exam on 10 January 2027
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Applications for the NIFT entrance test for 2027-28 opened on 16 October 2026 and close on 16 November 2026. The entrance exam is on 10 January 2027 and the admit card is due on 4 January.
At a glance
| Organisation | National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), exam run by the National Testing Agency |
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| Last date | 16 November 2026 |
| Status | Open |
| Conducted by | National Testing Agency for NIFT |
| Session | 2027-28 |
| Programmes | B.Des., B.F.Tech., M.Des., M.F.M., M.F.Tech., NLEA, Artisans, PhD |
| Mode | Computer based test (GAT) and paper based test (CAT) |
| Fee (one programme) | Rs 2,000 Open/EWS/OBC-NCL; Rs 500 SC/ST/PwD |
| Fee (two programmes) | Rs 3,000 Open/EWS/OBC-NCL; Rs 750 SC/ST/PwD |
Important dates
| Application opened | 16 October 2026 |
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| Last date to apply | 16 November 2026 |
| Last date with Rs 5,000 late fee | 21 November 2026 |
| Correction window | 22 to 25 November 2026 |
| Advance city slip | 21 December 2026 |
| Admit card | 4 January 2027 |
| Entrance exam | 10 January 2027 |
Details
NIFT admits students to its design and fashion technology programmes through NIFTEE, and the National Testing Agency takes the applications and holds the test. The 2027 round is for the academic session 2027-28 and covers B.Des. and B.F.Tech. (UG), M.Des., M.F.M. and M.F.Tech. (PG), lateral entry (NLEA), the Artisans category and PhD admissions.
Per the NTA notice of 16 October 2026, the form opened that day and can be filed until 16 November 2026 at the normal fee. With a late fee of Rs 5,000 on top it is accepted until 21 November 2026. Corrections are allowed online from 22 to 25 November 2026.
The city slip is due on 21 December 2026 and the admit card on 4 January 2027. The test is on 10 January 2027, with a computer-based part (GAT) and a paper-based part (CAT). It is planned across 100 cities.
The bulletin lists an application fee of Rs 2,000 for Open, Open-EWS and OBC-NCL candidates and Rs 500 for SC, ST and PwD candidates, for a single programme. Applying for two programmes together (B.F.Tech. with B.Des., or M.F.M. with M.Des.) costs Rs 3,000 or Rs 750. NRI, foreign national, OCI, PIO and SAARC applicants have a separate fee. PhD applicants also sit a written test and a research proposal interview run by NIFT. Check eligibility in the NIFT admission guidelines 2027 and the bulletin.
How to apply
- Read the NIFTEE 2027 information bulletin and the NIFT admission guidelines 2027.
- Pick the right application form on the NTA NIFTEE page (UG and PG, NLEA, Artisans, NRI or PhD).
- Register and fill in your details; keep Aadhaar details handy for e-KYC and take a live photograph if asked.
- Upload photograph, signature and any certificates, such as the UDID card for PwD candidates.
- Pay the fee and submit before 16 November 2026.
- Use the 22 to 25 November window to correct mistakes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date for NIFTEE 2027?
16 November 2026 at the normal fee, and 21 November 2026 with an extra Rs 5,000 late fee, as per the NTA notice of 16 October 2026.
When is the NIFT entrance exam?
10 January 2027, with the admit card due on 4 January 2027.
Do I need two forms to apply for B.Des. and B.F.Tech.?
The bulletin treats this as applying for two programmes at a combined fee of Rs 3,000 (Rs 750 for SC, ST and PwD). Read the bulletin for how to fill it in.
This post is a plain-language summary prepared by Pratiyogita Kosh from public information. We are not the conducting body. Please verify all dates, eligibility and fees on the official website before you apply.