The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started the online application process for the National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Examination (NIFTEE) 2027. Candidates seeking admission to undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), lateral entry, artisan and PhD programmes at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) can submit their application forms through the official website, exams.nta.nic.in/niftee.The last date to submit the application form with the applicable fee is November 16, 2026. Candidates who miss the deadline can apply until November 21 by paying an additional late fee of Rs 5,000, apart from the applicable application fee.The NIFTEE 2027 entrance examination is scheduled to be held on January 10, 2027. The examination will be conducted for admission to the academic session 2027-28.
NIFTEE 2027: Important dates
The NTA has announced the following schedule for the entrance examination.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online registration begins | October 16, 2026 |
| Last date to apply with the regular fee | November 16, 2026 |
| Last date to apply with a late fee | November 21, 2026 |
| Application correction window | November 22 to 25, 2026 |
| Advance city intimation slip | December 21, 2026 |
| Admit card release | January 4, 2027 |
| NIFTEE 2027 entrance examination | January 10, 2027 |
| Display of recorded responses and answer keys | To be announced |
| Stage 1 result | To be notified |
Which courses are covered under NIFTEE 2027?
The first stage of NIFTEE 2027 will cover admissions to several undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, along with lateral entry, artisan category and PhD admissions.The programmes include:
- Bachelor of Design (B.Des.)
- Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech.)
- Master of Design (M.Des.)
- Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M.)
- Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech.)
- NIFT Lateral Entry Admissions (NLEA) for B.Des. and B.F.Tech.
- Artisan category admissions for B.Des.
- PhD programmes
PhD candidates will have to appear for a written test conducted by NIFT. Those who proceed further will have to take part in a Research Proposal Presentation and Interview (RPPI).The entrance examination is proposed to be conducted in 100 cities across India. Depending on the test component, the examination will be held in Computer Based Test (CBT) and Pen-and-Paper Based Test (PBT) modes.
NIFTEE 2027 eligibility criteria
Candidates should check the eligibility conditions before filling out the application form. These include age limits, educational qualifications, subject combinations, wherever applicable, and category-specific requirements.The NTA has advised applicants to read the NIFT Admissions Guidelines 2027 and the NIFTEE 2027 Information Bulletin carefully before applying.Candidates applying under the Non-Resident Indian (NRI), foreign national, Overseas Citizen of India (OCI), Person of Indian Origin (PIO) and South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) categories can apply according to the admission rules prescribed by NIFT.
How to apply for NIFTEE 2027
Candidates can follow these steps to submit their application forms:
- Visit the official website, exams.nta.nic.in/niftee.
- Open the
NIFTEE 2027 registration link. - Complete the online registration process.
- Fill out the application form with the required personal and educational details.
- Upload a recent photograph, signature and other required documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable application fee and submit the form.
- Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.
Candidates should ensure that all details entered in the application form are correct. Aadhaar-based electronic Know Your Customer (e-KYC) and a live photograph may be required during the application process. Candidates applying under the Persons with Disabilities (PwD) or Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) categories must upload a valid Unique Disability ID (UDID) card in the prescribed format.The application correction window will remain open from November 22 to November 25, 2026. Candidates should check the official notice for details about the fields that can be edited.