NIFTEE 2027 applications are now open for admission to the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT). The National Testing Agency (NTA) released the information bulletin on 16-10-2026 and started online registration the same day for the 2027-28 academic session. Through this single entrance examination, candidates can seek admission to B.Des, B.F.Tech, M.Des, M.F.M and M.F.Tech programmes, along with lateral entry (NLEA), artisan category and PhD routes, across 20 NIFT campuses in India. The regular application window closes on 16-11-2026, and the Stage 1 examination is scheduled for 10-01-2027.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification and application start | 16-10-2026 |
| Last date to apply online (regular fee) | 16-11-2026 |
| Last date to apply with late fee of Rs 5,000 | 21-11-2026 |
| Application correction window | 22-11-2026 to 25-11-2026 |
| Advance city intimation slip | 21-12-2026 |
| Admit card available | 04-01-2027 |
| NIFTEE 2027 entrance exam (Stage 1) | 10-01-2027 |
| Course | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| B.Des | Passed or appearing in 10+2 from a recognised board |
| B.F.Tech | Passed or appearing in 10+2 with Mathematics from a recognised board |
| M.Des | Passed or appearing in any undergraduate degree from a recognised university or institute |
| M.F.M | Passed or appearing in any undergraduate degree from a recognised university or institute |
| M.F.Tech | Passed or appearing in any undergraduate degree from a recognised university or institute |
| PhD | As per the NIFT admission guidelines; written test followed by research proposal presentation and interview |
Apart from the regular programmes, admissions are also open through NIFT Lateral Entry Admission (NLEA) for B.Des and B.F.Tech, and the artisan category for B.Des. Around 5,076 regular seats are tentatively available across the 20 campuses.
For undergraduate programmes, the candidate must have passed or be appearing in the 10+2 intermediate examination of a recognised board in India; Mathematics in Class 12 is compulsory for B.F.Tech. For postgraduate programmes (M.Des, M.F.M, M.F.Tech) and PhD, a passed or appearing undergraduate degree from a recognised university or institute is required. Course-wise conditions are given in the official information bulletin, and candidates should confirm their eligibility there before applying.
The maximum age for B.Des and B.F.Tech is 24 years as on 01-08-2027. There is no age limit for M.Des, M.F.M, M.F.Tech and PhD courses. Age relaxation applies to reserved categories as per NIFT admission rules.
| Programmes | General / OBC-NCL / EWS | SC / ST / PwD |
|---|---|---|
| One programme | Rs 2,000 | Rs 500 |
| Two programmes | Rs 3,000 | Rs 750 |
Applications submitted after 16-11-2026 and up to 21-11-2026 attract an additional late fee of Rs 5,000. The fee can be paid online through debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.
Admission is through the two-stage NIFTEE selection process. Stage 1, on 10-01-2027, combines the General Ability Test (GAT), held as a computer-based test, and the Creative Ability Test (CAT), held in pen-and-paper mode, in around 100 cities. Shortlisted candidates then face Stage 2 — a situation test for B.Des and interviews for postgraduate programmes — expected in March or April 2027, before the final result.
1. Open the official NTA NIFTEE portal at exams.nta.nic.in/niftee.
2. Register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
3. Log in and fill the application form with personal and academic details.
4. Upload the photograph, signature and other documents in the prescribed format.
5. Pay the application fee online and submit the form.
6. Download and keep the confirmation page for future reference.
The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) is India's premier institute for fashion design, technology and management education, functioning under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the NIFTEE entrance examination on NIFT's behalf for admissions across its 20 campuses.
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Apply Online (NTA NIFTEE portal) | exams.nta.nic.in/niftee |
| NIFT Official Website | www.nift.ac.in |
| NTA Official Website | nta.ac.in |
Q. What is the last date to apply for NIFTEE 2027?
The last date to submit the NIFTEE 2027 application form without a late fee is 16-11-2026. Applications are also accepted with an additional late fee of Rs 5,000 up to 21-11-2026 on the NTA portal exams.nta.nic.in/niftee.
Q. When will the NIFTEE 2027 entrance exam be held?
The NIFTEE 2027 Stage 1 examination (GAT and CAT) will be held on 10-01-2027 in around 100 cities across India. The General Ability Test is computer-based, while the Creative Ability Test is a pen-and-paper test.
Q. What is the application fee for NIFTEE 2027?
For one programme, the fee is Rs 2,000 for General, OBC-NCL and EWS candidates and Rs 500 for SC, ST and PwD candidates. For two programmes, the fee is Rs 3,000 and Rs 750 respectively.
Q. Who can apply for NIFT B.Des and B.F.Tech 2027?
Candidates who have passed or are appearing in the 10+2 intermediate examination from a recognised board can apply. B.F.Tech additionally requires Mathematics in Class 12. The maximum age for UG programmes is 24 years as on 01-08-2027, with relaxation for reserved categories as per rules.
Q. How can I apply for NIFT admission 2027?
Visit exams.nta.nic.in/niftee, register with your details, fill the application form, upload the required documents and pay the fee online through debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI. Keep the confirmation page saved for future reference.