NIFT 2027 Registration and Admission Guide

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened registration for the National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Examination (NIFTEE) 2027, which is used for admission to NIFT programmes in the 2027–28 academic session. Applicants interested in undergraduate, postgraduate, lateral-entry, artisan-category or doctoral study should review the course-specific requirements and apply through the NTA portal.

Online registration began on 16 October 2026. The regular application deadline is 16 November 2026, with applications accepted until 21 November 2026 on payment of a late fee. The process includes online registration, form completion, document upload and fee payment; the entrance examination is scheduled for 10 January 2027. The notification lists the exam as CBT or PBT, depending on the test component, and states that it will be offered in Hindi and English.

Important Dates

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

For undergraduate programmes, candidates must have passed Class 12 from a recognised board or be appearing in the Class 12 examination. Applicants for B.F.Tech. must have studied Mathematics as one of their Class 12 subjects. For postgraduate programmes, applicants need a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or a minimum three-year undergraduate diploma from NIFT or NID. The notification advises candidates to consult the full official notice for any additional course-specific requirements.

Age Limit

For UG programmes, the maximum age is 24 years as of 1 August 2027, subject to the applicable rules. The notification states that there is no age limit for PG programmes. It does not provide further age-relaxation details in the information supplied, so candidates should verify any applicable provisions in the official notification.

Programmes Covered

Registration is available for undergraduate, postgraduate, lateral-entry, artisan-category and doctoral programmes. The listed courses and programme codes are:

Application Fee

The application charge depends on the applicant category and whether one or two programmes are selected. The notification separately lists a fee for NRI and specified international applicants.

Applicants submitting after the regular deadline must pay an additional late fee of INR 5,000. Check the category and programme selection carefully before paying, and retain the payment confirmation.

How to Apply

Applications are submitted online through the NTA NIFTEE portal. Have your personal and educational information, photograph, signature and other required documents ready before starting.

1. Open the official application portal at exams.nta.nic.in/niftee.
2. Locate and open the NIFT 2027 registration link.
3. Register with the required details and create your login credentials.
4. Log in and complete the application form with your personal and educational information.
5. Select the programme for which you are applying.
6. Upload your photograph, signature and other required documents.
7. Pay the applicable fee based on your category and the number of programmes selected. If applying after 16 November, include the late fee.
8. Review the form, including your name, date of birth, education details and programme choice, before submitting it.
9. Submit the application, download the confirmation page and keep it, along with your payment record and login details, for future reference.

Selection Process

Admission applications are made through NIFTEE 2027, the entrance examination conducted by NTA. The exam is scheduled for 10 January 2027 and is listed as computer-based or paper-based depending on the test component; the stated examination languages are Hindi and English. The supplied notification information does not specify further selection stages or the detailed admission process. Candidates should follow the official NIFT and NTA websites for subsequent examination and admission instructions. The application correction window is scheduled for 22–25 November 2026.

Examination Centres

The notification lists examination centres in 100 cities across India and asks candidates to select four city preferences in order of priority. Centre allotment is described as first-come, first-served, and the final centre depends on allotment. The listed locations are:

Eligible applicants should submit the form by 16 November 2026 to avoid the late fee, or complete the late-fee application by 21 November 2026 if needed. Check the official NIFT and NTA websites for updates before submitting and while preparing for the examination.