NIFT 2027 stage 1 exam on January 10; application begins, apply by November 16
Vaishnavi Shukla | October 16, 2026 | 06:53 PM IST | 2 mins read
NTA: NIFTEE 2027 application process open on exams.nta.nic.in/niftee/; Stage 1 admit card on January 4
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Download NowThe National Testing Agency (NTA) has started accepting online applications for the National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Examination (NIFTEE 2027) exam. NTA will conduct the NIFT 2027 stage 1 exam on January 10. The deadline for filling the NIFTEE 2027 application form without late fee payment is November 16.
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Eligible candidates can apply for NIFTEE 2027 on the official website at exams.nta.nic.in/niftee/.
Candidates applying for the NIFTEE 2027 must upload their recent photograph, signature and other applicable documents in the prescribed format and size.
NIFTEE 2027 dates
The important dates for NIFTEE 2027 are shown in the table below.
|
Particulars |
Dates |
|
Last date for submission of online application with late fees of Rs 5000 (in addition to the applicable application fee) |
November 21 |
|
Correction in particulars of application |
November 22 to 25 |
|
Advance City Intimation Slip |
December 21 |
|
Admit card download |
January 4 |
|
Mode of examination |
Computer Based Test (CBT) - GAT Paper Based Test (PBT) - CAT |
|
Date of Entrance Examination |
January 10 |
|
Centre, date and shift of examination |
As mentioned on the Admit Card |
|
Display of recorded responses and answer keys |
To be announced |
|
Declaration of Stage 1 result on NTA and NIFT websites |
To be notified |
Additionally, Aadhaar-based e-KYC and a live photograph will be required during the application process, and physically disabled candidates applying for the exam must upload a valid UDID Card in the prescribed format for verification purposes.
NTA: NIFT 2027 application fees
The category-wise fees for NIFT 2027 undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD applicants are given in the table below.
| Category | Application Fee (in ₹) |
|---|---|
| Open, Open-EWS, OBC(NCL) | Rs 2,000 |
| SC, ST, PwD, PwBD | Rs 500 |
| Open, Open-EWS, OBC NCL (for two programmes) | Rs 3,000 |
| SC, ST, PwD, PwBD (for two programmes) | Rs 750 |
| NRI, Foreign National, OCI, PIO, SAARC | Rs 11,100 |
For detailed NIFT 2027 eligibility criteria, candidates can download the NIFT 2027 brochure from the official website.
NIFT 2027: How to apply?
The steps to apply for NIFT 2027 are as follows.
- Visit the official website
- Create registration login details
- Fill out the application form
- Upload the scanned documents
- Pay the required fee
- Submit the application form
- Save for future use.
NTA conducts NIFTEE for admission to undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), NIFT lateral entry admissions (NLEA), artisans, and PhD programmes.
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