National Testing Agency has released the official public notice for NIFTEE 2026 on behalf of the National Institute of Fashion Technology. The entrance examination is conducted for admission to UG, PG, NLEA, Artisans and Ph.D. programmes for the academic session 2026–27.
Eligible candidates can apply online through the prescribed portal. The examination will be held across 100 cities in India through CBT and PBT modes, depending on the test component. Important dates, programme details and examination pattern are provided below.
Overview of NIFTEE 2026 Examination
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Institution | National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) |
| Examination Name | NIFTEE 2026 |
| Courses Offered | UG, PG, NLEA, Artisans, Ph.D. |
| Academic Session | 2026–27 |
| Examination Mode | CBT and PBT |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Examination Cities | 100 Cities Across India |
| Selection Process | Entrance Test and Subsequent Rounds |
All the important information related to NIFTEE 2026 is explained in detail below.
Important Dates
The registration process for NIFTEE 2026 has already begun. Candidates should refer to the table below for complete schedule.
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of Online Application | 08 December 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 06 January 2026 |
| Application with Late Fee | 07 January 2026 to 10 January 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 12 January 2026 to 14 January 2026 |
| Exam Date | 08 February 2026 |
| Admit Card | To be notified |
| Result Declaration | To be notified |
Programmes Covered Under NIFTEE 2026
| Level | Programme Name |
|---|---|
| UG | Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) |
| UG | Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech.) |
| UG | B.Des. (NLEA) |
| UG | B.F.Tech. (NLEA) |
| PG | Master of Design (M.Des.) |
| PG | Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M.) |
| PG | Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech.) |
| Other | Artisans Category (B.Des.) |
| Doctoral | Ph.D. Programme |
Eligibility Criteria for NIFTEE 2026
Candidates must meet the eligibility conditions as prescribed in the NIFT Admissions Guidelines 2026.
- Age limit, educational qualification and category-specific criteria must be fulfilled.
- Eligibility varies based on programme and category.
- Detailed eligibility conditions are available in the NIFT Admissions Guidelines 2026 and Information Bulletin.
Selection Process and Examination Pattern
| Programme | Entrance Test Components | Shortlisting Method |
|---|---|---|
| B.Des. | GAT and CAT | Entrance Test followed by Situation Test |
| B.F.Tech. | GAT | Based on GAT Score |
| M.Des. | GAT and CAT | GAT + CAT followed by Personal Interview |
| M.F.M. | GAT | GAT followed by Personal Interview |
| M.F.Tech. | GAT | GAT followed by Personal Interview |
| Ph.D. | Written Test | RPPI conducted by NIFT |
Examination Cities
The examination will be conducted in 100 cities across India including Jammu, Srinagar, Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Jaipur and many others as listed in Annexure-1.
NIFTEE 2026 Official Notification and Application Details
- Official Notification: DOWNLOAD PDF
- Official Websites: nta.ac.in, exams.nta.nic.in/niftee, nift.ac.in