Nift Application Form 2026 Out

NIFT Application Form 2027 Out : Check Exam Date, Schedule, Eligibility & Pattern 

National Testing Agency (NTA) ने National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) की ओर से NIFTEE-2027 के लिए Online Application Form और Exam Schedule Officially जारी कर दिया है। NIFTEE देश का सबसे Prestigious Design और Fashion Technology Entrance Examination है। इसके माध्यम से Academic Session 2027–28 के लिए भारत भर के NIFT Campuses में Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), Lateral Entry (NLEA), Artisans और Ph.D. Programmes में Admission दिया जाएगा।

NIFTEE-2027 Stage 1 Entrance Exam का आयोजन 10th January 2027 को देश के 100 Cities में CBT और PBT Mode में किया जाएगा। Online Registration Process 16th October 2026 से शुरू हो चुकी है और Apply करने की Last Date 16th November 2026 निर्धारित की गई है। 

NTA NIFT Online Form 2027 : Overview 

नीचे दी गई Table में NIFTEE-2027 से जुड़ी सभी प्रमुख जानकारियों का Overview दिया गया है: 

Particulars Details
Exam Conducting Body National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of NIFT
Exam Name National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Examination (NIFTEE-2027)
Academic Session 2027–2028
Application Fee
  • Open / Open-EWS*/OBC(NCL)** (For either B.Des. or B.F.Tech. or M.F.M. or M.Des. or M.F.Tech. or Ph.D.) -₹ 2000 
  • SC / ST / PwD/ PwBD (for either B.Des. or B.F.Tech. or M.F.M. or M.Des. or M.F.Tech. or Ph.D.) – ₹ 500 
  • Open/Open-EWS*/OBC (NCL)** applying for two programmes i.e. B.F.Tech. and B.Des. or M.F.M. and M.Des. – ₹ 3000 
  • SC / ST / PwD/ PwBD applying for two programmes i.e. B.F.Tech. and B.Des. or M.F.M. and M.Des. – ₹ 750
  • NRI/Foreign National/OCI/PIO/SAARC (for UG / PG Programmes) – ₹ 11,100  
Age Limit
  • B.Des. and B.F.Tech – 24 (as on 1 st August )
  • M.Des., M.F.M. and M.F.Tech and Ph.D – No age limit 
  • Ph.D. under NTF criteria- 30 years 
Programmes Covered
  • UG (B.Des, B.F.Tech)
  • PG (M.Des, M.F.M, M.F.Tech)
  • NLEA
  • Artisans &Ph.D.
Exam Modes Computer Based Test (CBT – GAT) & Paper Based Test (PBT – CAT)
NIFTEE-2027 Exam Date 10th January 2027
Medium of Examination Hindi and English
Official Website Link https://exams.nta.nic.in/niftee/

NTA NIFT Online Form 2027 : Important Dates

NIFTEE-2027 के Application Schedule और Exam Activities का पूरा विवरण नीचे Table में दिया गया है

Event  Important Dates
Online Application Form Submission Start Date 16th October 2026
Last Date for Submission of Online Application 16th November 2026
Last Date with Late Fee (₹5,000/-) 21st November 2026
Application Correction Window (Online Only) 22nd to 25th November 2026
Advance City Intimation Slip Date 21st December 2026
Downloading of Admit Card 4th January 2027
Date of Entrance Examination 10th January 2027
Display of Recorded Responses & Answer Keys To be announced later 
Declaration of Stage 1 Result To be notified

What Is NIFT Exam 2027 ?

NIFTEE कोई सरकारी नौकरी की भर्ती परीक्षा नहीं है, बल्कि यह National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) के विभिन्न Campuses में Admission के लिए आयोजित होने वाला National-Level Entrance Exam है। NIFT से पढ़ाई पूरी करने के बाद Graduates और Postgraduates को Fashion, Lifestyle, Retail और E-Commerce सेक्टर में बेहतरीन Career Opportunities मिलती हैं। 

Available Courses:

  • UG Programmes: Bachelor of Design (B.Des – Fashion Design, Textile Design, Accessory Design, Knitwear Design, Leather Design, Fashion Communication) और Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech – Apparel Production)
  • PG Programmes: Master of Design (M.Des), Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M), और Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech)
  • Other Admissions: NIFT Lateral Entry Admissions (NLEA), Artisans Category, एवं Ph.D. Programmes

Career Profiles After NIFT:

  • Fashion & Costume Designer: Designing garments and collections for major design houses, boutiques, and the film industry.
  • Fashion Stylist & Visual Merchandiser: Managing styling and store layouts for media, celebrities, and large retail stores.
  • Accessory & Footwear Designer: Designing handbags, footwear, and lifestyle products.
  • Garment Production Manager: Managing production quality and manufacturing in textile mills and export houses. 
  • Fashion Merchandiser & Buyer: Determining the procurement and sale of clothing and merchandise for retail brands and e-commerce companies, based on market trends.

Click Here To Download Notification PDF

NTA NIFT Online Form 2027 : Eligibility 

Various Programmes के लिए आवश्यक Educational Qualification नीचे Table में दी गई है: 

Programme Minimum Educational Qualification Mandatory Subject / Criteria
B.Des (Bachelor of Design) 10+2 Passed from a recognized Board Students from any stream (Arts, Science, Commerce) are eligible.
B.F.Tech (Bachelor of Fashion Technology) 10+2 Passed from a recognized Board Physics and Mathematics are compulsory subjects.
M.Des / M.F.M Undergraduate Degree in any discipline A graduation degree from any recognized university
M.F.Tech B.F.Tech from NIFT or B.E./B.Tech (Textile/Apparel) An engineering degree in a relevant technical field is mandatory.
NLEA (Lateral Entry) 3-Year Recognized Diploma in relevant discipline Direct Lateral Entry Admission into the 3rd Semester
Ph.D. Programmes Master’s Degree in relevant field with minimum 55% marks Written Test + Research Proposal Presentation & Interview (RPPI)

Click Here To Check Eligibility In Detail

 Age Relaxation 

NIFT के नियमों के अनुसार UG और PG Programmes के लिए आयु सीमा व छूट इस प्रकार है:

Category Age Limit (UG Courses) Age Relaxation Age Limit (PG & Ph.D.)
General / General-EWS Maximum 24 Years (as on 1st August 2027) No No Upper Age Limit
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Maximum 24 Years Exemptions apply as per the rules No Upper Age Limit
SC / ST Candidates Up to 29 Years 5 Years Relaxation No Upper Age Limit
PwBD Candidates Up to 29 Years 5 Years Relaxation No Upper Age Limit

NTA NIFT Online Form 2027 : Exam Pattern

NIFTEE-2027 Stage 1 परीक्षा दो प्रमुख टेस्ट घटकों (GAT और CAT) के आधार पर आयोजित की जाएगी: 

Test Component Exam Mode Applicable Programmes Nature of Questions Core Evaluation Areas
GAT (General Ability Test) CBT (Computer Based Test) B.Des, B.F.Tech, M.Des, M.F.M, M.F.Tech Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) Quantitative Ability, English Comprehension, Reasoning Ability, GK & Current Affairs
CAT (Creative Ability Test) PBT (Paper Based Test) B.Des & M.Des Drawing & Design Prompts Observation power, concept development, illustration skills, colour psychology
  • Exam Languages: English और Hindi
  • Ph.D. Pattern: Ph.D. के लिए NIFT द्वारा अलग से Written Test और उसके बाद RPPI (Research Proposal Presentation and Interview) आयोजित किया जाएगा। 

NIFT Negative Marking

The NIFT Negative Marking policy applies only to objective questions asked in the General Ability Test (GAT).

Response

Marks

Correct Answer

+1

Incorrect Answer

–0.25

Unattempted

0

Exam Weightage for UG Programs

Program PNG Exam PNG Weightage PNG
B.Des.

 

GAT 30%
CAT 50%
Situation Test 20%
B.F.Tech.

 

GAT (Sec-A) 30%
GAT (Sec-B) 70%
B.F.Tech. Opting for B.Des.

 

GAT (Sec-A) 30%
CAT 50%
Situation Test 20%

Exam Weightage for PG Programs

Programme

Weightage

M.Des

GAT – 30%

CAT – 40%

Personal Interview – 30%

MFM

GAT – 70%

Personal Interview – 30%

MFM (Opting for M.Des)

GAT – 30%

CAT – 40%

Personal Interview – 30%

M.FTech

GAT – 70%

Personal Interview – 30%

NTA NIFTEE Online Form 2027 : Application Process

Candidates NTA के परीक्षा पोर्टल के माध्यम से Online Application Form भर सकते हैं: 

  1. Official Portal: सबसे पहले NTA की वेबसाइट exams.nta.nic.in/niftee/ पर जाएं। 
  2. Registration: “New Registration” पर क्लिक करके अपनी Basic Details, Valid Email ID और Mobile Number दर्ज करें। 
  3. e-KYC & Live Photo: Aadhaar-based e-KYC पूरा करें तथा निर्देशानुसार Live Photograph कैप्चर करें। 
  4. Form Filling: Educational qualification, चुने गए Course, Permanent Address और पसंदीदा Exam Cities का चयन करें। 
  5. Document Upload: हाल ही की Passport Size Photo, Signature और यदि लागू हो तो UDID Card (PwBD हेतु) निर्धारित प्रारूप में Upload करें। 
  6. Fee Payment: Online Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card या UPI के माध्यम से निर्धारित Application Fee का भुगतान करें। 
  7. Confirmation Page: Payment सफल होने के बाद Confirmation Page को Download करके उसका Printout सुरक्षित रख लें।
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FAQs

Q1. When will the NIFTEE-2027 Stage 1 Entrance Examination be conducted?
Ans. According to the official notice released by NTA, the NIFTEE-2027 Stage 1 Entrance Examination will be conducted on 10th January 2027 across 100 cities nationwide.
Q2. What is the last date to submit the NIFTEE-2027 online application form?
Ans. Online registration started on 16th October 2026, and the last date to submit the online application form with the regular fee is 16th November 2026. With a late fee of ₹5,000/-, candidates can apply until 21st November 2026.
Q3. When will the Advance City Intimation Slip and Admit Card be released?
Ans. The Advance City Intimation Slip will be made available on 21st December 2026, while Admit Cards can be downloaded starting from 4th January 2027 from the official NTA website.
Q4. What is the mode and question format of the NIFTEE Entrance Examination?
Ans. The exam will be conducted in two modes: the General Ability Test (GAT) will be held as a Computer Based Test (CBT), while the Creative Ability Test (CAT) will be conducted as a Paper Based Test (PBT). The question paper will be available in both English and Hindi.
Q5. Is there any age relaxation for UG programmes in NIFTEE-2027?
Ans. Yes, candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwBD categories receive a relaxation of 5 years in the maximum age limit of 24 years (as of 1st August 2027), whereas there is no upper age limit for PG and Ph.D. programmes.

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