National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Examination 2027

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is conducting the National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Examination for the 2027 admission cycle. The application process covers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in design, fashion technology and fashion management, alongside a separate B.Des. eligibility route for the Artisan Category.

Applicants need to match their qualifications to the specific programme rather than treat all NIFT courses as having a common entry requirement. Programme choice also determines the selection components, while the application fee depends on the applicant’s category and whether they choose one or two programmes.

NTA NIFTEE 2027: Application Schedule, Eligibility and Selection Structure

This admission cycle combines an online application process with programme-specific assessment requirements. Candidates should resolve their qualification eligibility and programme choices before submitting the form, because those decisions affect both the fee payable and the assessment route.

The schedule separates the no-late-fee deadline, late-fee payment deadline and correction window, making each a distinct administrative milestone.

Application Deadlines and Correction Window

Online applications opened on 16 October 2026, and the deadline to apply without a late fee is 16 November 2026. The subsequent late-fee payment deadline should not be confused with the standard application deadline.

The correction window follows the late-fee payment deadline, so candidates should complete their initial submission carefully rather than rely on later rectification.

Complete the online application through the official NTA NIFTEE website. Check the selected programme, qualifying credentials and applicant category before submission, as these determine the applicable eligibility and fee requirements.

Programme-Wise Educational Eligibility and Age Rules

The maximum age limit is 24 years as of 01 August 2027, while M.Des, M.F.M and M.F.Tech have no age limit. Indian citizenship is required across the listed programme routes.

Educational eligibility differs substantially between design, management and technology courses, and the Artisan Category adds a specific card requirement.

The diploma alternatives are not interchangeable across programmes: B.F.Tech specifies an Engineering Diploma, while the postgraduate diploma route for M.Des and M.F.M specifies NIFT or NID. Similarly, the Artisan Category requires both the qualifying education and a valid Artisan Card; the card does not replace the educational requirement.

Application Fees for One or Two Programmes

The application fee uses two variables: applicant category and the number of programmes selected. Candidates choosing two programmes must use the corresponding two-programme amount rather than the single-programme fee.

A separate late fee is listed, making timely submission relevant to the overall application cost.

The listed late fee is ₹5,000. Candidates should distinguish this charge from the category-based programme application fees shown above.

Selection Components by Programme

NIFTEE does not use an identical selection structure for every course. The design programmes include CAT alongside GAT, but their additional assessment differs between undergraduate and postgraduate study.

The technology and management routes have their own combinations, so candidates should prepare against the components attached to their chosen programme rather than a single general NIFT selection model.

This structure makes programme selection a preparation decision as well as an eligibility decision. In particular, the Situation Test belongs to the listed B.Des route, whereas the listed postgraduate routes include a Personal Interview.

Marking Scheme and Answering Implications

The stated marking scheme awards 1 mark for each correct answer and deducts 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. Unattempted questions receive no marks.

This creates a clear distinction between leaving a question unanswered and submitting an incorrect response: only the latter attracts a deduction.

Four wrong answers produce a total deduction of one mark, equal to the credit earned from one correct answer. Accuracy therefore matters alongside the number of questions attempted.

Examination, City Details and Admit-Card Schedule

The examination schedule places the city-details milestone before the admit-card date. Candidates should treat these as separate events rather than assume that city information and the admit card become available together.

The answer key is scheduled after the examination, while a result declaration date has not been specified.

Important Links

• Apply Online Link
• Information Bulletin
• Check Official Notification
• Official Website

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