NIFTEE 2027 application: The National Testing Agency (NTA), on behalf of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), is accepting applications for the 2027–28 admission cycle. For Stage 1, the regular-fee deadline is 16 November 2026; a late-fee window runs to 21 November under the official schedule.
NIFTEE 2027 Stage 1 dates
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration opened | 16 October 2026 |
| Regular application deadline | 16 November 2026 |
| Late application (₹5,000 extra) | 21 November 2026 |
| Correction window | 22–25 November 2026 |
| City intimation | 21 December 2026 |
| Admit card | 4 January 2027 |
| Stage 1 examination | 10 January 2027 |
The test is proposed in 100 cities using CBT and paper-based components as applicable. A candidate’s final centre, date and shift are shown on the admit card.
Programmes covered
Stage 1 covers UG B.Des. and B.F.Tech.; PG M.Des., M.F.M. and M.F.Tech.; notified NIFT Lateral Entry Admissions (NLEA) B.Des./B.F.Tech. routes; Artisans-category B.Des.; and PhD admissions. Programme-wise eligibility, test components and later selection stages differ. PhD applicants have a written test followed by Research Proposal Presentation and Interview under NIFT’s guidelines.
Artisans and PhD categories have separate application schedules in the NTA notice/bulletin, including a later January 2027 registration timeline. Do not apply the November Stage 1 deadline or 10 January test date automatically to those routes; select the programme-specific form on the official portal.
Eligibility and application precautions
- Read NIFT’s Admissions Guidelines 2027 and the NIFTEE Information Bulletin.
- Check programme-specific age, qualification, subject combination and category requirements. A general summary is not a substitute for the chosen programme’s rules.
- Apply online only through the official NTA NIFTEE portal.
- Upload photograph, signature and documents in the prescribed format. Aadhaar e-KYC/live photo may be required; PwD/PwBD candidates should check UDID/certificate instructions.
- Review all entries and retain the application number, payment receipt and confirmation page.
- Use the correction window only for fields NTA enables; not every eligibility detail can be changed.
What is NIFT and why NIFTEE matters?
The National Institute of Fashion Technology is an institute under the Ministry of Textiles with campuses across India. Its programmes span fashion design, technology, management and creative/technical disciplines. NIFTEE is the entrance route for notified admissions; NTA handles application and examination administration, while NIFT’s admission guidelines specify programme eligibility and selection stages.
Preparation should begin with the syllabus and pattern for the chosen programme. Confirm whether the route includes GAT, CAT or another component and practise accordingly. B.Des., B.F.Tech., M.F.M. and lateral-entry applicants should not assume identical papers or selection procedures.
Official NIFTEE portal: NTA NIFTEE 2027. Official notice: NTA schedule dated 16 October 2026. NIFT: Programme and admission guidelines. See DailyGKUpdate’s University Entrance Exams Hub and Latest Articles.
