NIFTEE 2026 Registration Closes Today: Final Chance for Aspirants
The registration window for the National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Examination (NIFTEE) 2026 will close today, January 16, 2026. Candidates who have not yet applied must complete the process before the deadline to avoid paying a late fee.
Deadline Extension and Key Updates
The National Testing Agency (NTA) granted an extension after a formal request from the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT). Previously, the last date to register was extended to January 13. Authorities further extended it to January 16, 2026.
The revised notification introduced several important updates:
- The application deadline without a late fee has been extended to January 16, 2026.
- The late fee window and the application correction window have been rescheduled.
- The number of exam cities has increased from 100 to 102.
Important Dates and Exam Details
Online registration and application submission without a late fee will remain open up to January 16, 2026. Applications with a late fee of ₹5,000 can be submitted from January 17 to January 19, 2026. The online correction window will be available from January 20 to January 21, 2026.
The Stage 1 examination will be held on February 8, 2026. The General Ability Test (GAT) will be conducted in Computer-Based Test mode, while the Creative Ability Test (CAT) will be held in Pen-and-Paper mode. Admit card and city intimation details will be announced later.
Programmes Offered Through NIFTEE 2026
NIFTEE 2026 covers a wide range of academic programmes. These include:
- Bachelor of Design: Requires GAT and CAT followed by a Situation Test.
- Bachelor of Fashion Technology: Based on GAT only.
Postgraduate programmes include:
- Master of Design
- Master of Fashion Management
- Master of Fashion Technology
Each postgraduate programme involves GAT and a personal interview. Admissions are also open for lateral entry, the artisans category, and PhD programmes.
NIFT Registration 2026: Steps to Register
Candidates can follow these steps to register for the NIFTEE exam 2026:
- Visit the official NIFT admissions website.
- Click on the NIFTEE registration link.
- Complete a new registration using basic personal details.
- Log in with the generated application number and password.
- Fill in personal, academic, and contact information.
- Upload photograph, signature, and required certificates.
- Select preferred examination cities.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Review details and submit the application.
- Download and save the confirmation page.
Candidates are advised to stay tuned to the official website to get the complete details of the NIFTEE exam.
