NIFTEE 2027 Registration Begins: Check Exam Date, Last Date and Eligibility
New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened the online registration for the National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Examination (NIFTEE) 2027. The exam will offer admissions to undergraduate, postgraduate, lateral-entry, artisan-category and PhD courses at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT).
As per the NTA notification dated October 16, applications without a late fee will be accepted until November 16, 2026. The entrance examination will take place on January 10, 2027, for the 2027-28 academic session. The test will be conducted in 100 cities across the country in Computer-Based Test (CBT) and Pen-and-Paper-Based Test (PBT) modes, as applicable for the examination components.
Candidates aspiring for fashion design, fashion technology and management courses should go through the eligibility criteria prescribed by the examination conducting body prior to filling the application forms.
NIFTEE 2027: Important Dates
The NTA has released the dates for online registration, correction period and the upcoming examination in its public notice.
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Event |
Date |
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Online registration begins |
October 16, 2026 |
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Last date to apply without a late fee |
November 16, 2026 |
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Application deadline with late fee |
November 21, 2026 |
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Application correction window |
November 22–25, 2026 |
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Advance city intimation slip |
December 21, 2026 |
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Admit card release |
January 4, 2027 |
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NIFTEE 2027 entrance examination |
January 10, 2027 |
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Recorded responses and answer keys |
To be announced |
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Stage 1 result |
To be notified |
Those applying after the last date can submit their applications till November 21, if they pay an extra fee of ₹5,000, in addition to the regular application fee. The correction facility will open on November 22 and close on November 25, 2026.
Which Programmes Are Covered Under NIFTEE 2027?
The first stage of NIFTEE 2027 will cover admissions to various undergraduate, postgraduate, lateral-entry, artisan-category and PhD programmes.
- Undergraduate programmes: The Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) and Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech.) courses will accept applications from eligible candidates.
- Postgraduate programmes: The concerned notification mentions Master of Design (M.Des.), Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M.) and Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech.) courses.
- Lateral Entry admissions: NIFT is accepting applications for B.Des. and B.F.Tech. lateral-entry admissions under the NIFT Lateral Entry Admissions (NLEA) category.
- Artisan Category admissions: The first stage also covers the artisan category for B.Des. admissions, as applicable.
- PhD programmes: Those applying for doctoral admission will have to appear for a written test conducted by NIFT. The shortlisted candidates will then appear for a Research Proposal Presentation and Interview (RPPI), also conducted by NIFT.
Eligible candidates, in accordance with the applicable test components, will be selected as per NIFT Admissions Guidelines 2027.
What Should Candidates Do Next?
With the NIFTEE 2027 entrance examination date out, candidates have a timeline to complete the application process and start preparation. First and foremost, aspirants should identify the course they wish to enrol in, and assess the eligibility and syllabus for the same. The advance city intimation slip will be released on December 21, and the admit card will be issued on January 4, 2027. The notification mentions that “the details regarding Centre, Date and Shift of Examination will be given in the admit card.”
No information has been provided about the release of recorded responses, answer keys and Stage 1 results. Hence, students should track the NTA and NIFT websites for the further instructions, rather than rely on the given tentative dates. For any questions or concerns, applicants can contact the nift@nta.ac.in email address or the NTA helpline numbers 011-40759000 and 011-69227700.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Has NIFTEE 2027 registration started?
Yes. The NTA notification dated October 16, 2026, mentions the commencement of online application forms for NIFTEE 2027.
2. What is the last date to apply for NIFTEE 2027?
The last date to apply without a late fee is November 16, 2026. Candidates can submit the application with an additional late fee until November 21, 2026.
3. What is the NIFTEE 2027 examination date?
The entrance examination will be held on January 10, 2027.
4. How much is the NIFTEE 2027 late fee?
An extra late fee of ₹5,000 will be charged, over and above the regular application fee.
5. Which courses are covered under NIFTEE 2027?
The first stage covers the B.Des., B.F.Tech., M.Des., M.F.M., M.F.Tech., B.Des. and B.F.Tech. lateral-entry, artisan-category B.Des. and PhD admissions.
6. What are the examination modes for NIFTEE 2027?
The notification mentions CBT for GAT and PBT for CAT. The modes will vary for different courses and their requirements.
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