Applications for the National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Examination (NIFTEE 2026) Stage 1 with a late fee close tonight, January 19, 2026 . The National Testing Agency (NTA) will stop accepting forms via its official website,exams.nta.nic.in/niftee/. This is the final opportunity to apply for admission to NIFT’s fashion technology programs for the 2026 academic year.
Key Dates and Application Details
Candidates must submit their NIFTEE 2026 application forms by the end of today. A late fee of Rs 5,000 applies to all submissions made today. The application window for forms with a regular fee closed earlier this month.
Following the application closure, the correction window for submitted forms opens tomorrow, January 20 . Applicants can make changes to their application details until January 21 . Corrections can be made through the same official NTA NIFTEE website.
NIFTEE 2026 Examination
The NIFTEE 2026 entrance examination will be conducted on February 8 . The exam will take place in 102 cities across India. Candidates can choose between two test modes: a Computer-Based Test (CBT) or a Pen-and-Paper Test (PBT). NTA introduced two new exam cities this year for improved access: Vapi in Gujarat and Daman in the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. Candidates who previously applied can update their city preferences during the correction period.
Application Fees Structure
The NIFTEE 2026 application fees vary by candidate category. Standard fees apply for candidates applying for all program options, while a single-paper option fee exists for specific categories.
| Category | Application Fee (All Programs) | Application Fee (Single-Paper Option) |
|---|---|---|
| General | Rs 3,000 | — |
| OBC-NCL, EWS | — | Rs 2,000 |
| SC, ST, Female | Rs 750 | — |
| SC, ST, PwD | — | Rs 500 |
Selection Process Overview
Admission to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programs at NIFT is a multi-stage process. Candidates must first clear the General Ability Test (GAT) and the Creative Ability Test (CAT). Following these written examinations, specific additional assessments apply based on the program level.
For undergraduate programs, successful candidates from the GAT and CAT stages proceed to a situation test. Postgraduate program candidates, after clearing GAT and CAT, undergo a personal interview. Final selection depends on performance across all assessment stages.