NTA NIFTEE 2027: Candidates wishing to seek admission are informed that the application process began on 16 October 2026, and will conclude on 16 November 2026. You are advised to submit your application within this timeframe. Detailed information is provided below. All types of recruitment updates, total vacancies, important dates, application fees, eligibility criteria, age limits, the selection process, salary, exam pattern, admit cards, answer keys, results, and more.
Last Date to Apply(Without Late Fee): 16 November 2026
Last Date to Apply (With Late Fee of ₹ 5000/-): 21 November 2026
Application Correction: 22 to 25 November 2026
Exam City Intimation Slip Release: 21 December 2026
Admit Card Release: 04 January 2027
CBT & PBT Exam Date: 10 January 2027
Stage-1 Exam Result: February / March 2027
Situation Test / Studio Test / Personal Interview: March / April 2027
Declaration of Final Results: First week of May 2027
NIFT Counselling & Seat Allocation: May / June 2027
Single Programme
Open / Gen-EWS / OBC NCL: Rs.2000/-
SC / ST / PwD / PwBD: Rs.500/-
Two Programmes
Open / Gen-EWS / OBC NCL: Rs.3000/-
SC / ST / PwD / PwBD: Rs.750/-
Payment Mode: Online only through Net Banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card. Non-refundable.
NTA NIFTEE 2027: Age Limit
Age Limit As par on 01 August 2027
B.Des. And B.F.Tech.: Maximum 24 Age
M.Des., M.F.M. & M.F.Tech.:No upper age limit.
Age as per Government Rules.
NTA NIFTEE 2027: Eligibility Criteria
NIFT Course Name
Eligibility Criteria
Bachelor of Design (B.Des. – 4 Years)
Passed Class 12th (10+2 pattern) from any recognized Central/State Board OR a 3 or 4-year Diploma recognized by AICTE or State Technical Board after Class 10th.
Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech. – 4 Years)
Master of Design (M.Des. – 2 Years)
Undergraduate Degree in any discipline OR Undergraduate Diploma of minimum 3 years duration from NIFT/NID.
Master of Fashion Management (M.F.M. – 2 Years)
Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech. – 2 Years)
B.F.Tech. from NIFT OR B.E. / B.Tech. degree in any discipline
NTA NIFTEE 2027: Exam Components
General Ability Test (GAT): Administered as a Computer-Based Test (CBT) for all candidates.
Creative Ability Test (CAT): Administered as a Paper-Based Test (PBT) for B.Des. and M.Des. candidates to assess intuitive ability, design observation, and coloring/drawing skills.
How to Apply Online for NTA NIFTEE 2027
Go to the official website.
Use the unified MeriPehchaan login or click on New Registration.
Enter your personal credentials (Full Name, Date of Birth, Email ID, Active Mobile Number) and set a secure password. Note down the generated Application Number.
Log in with your application number and password. Provide academic qualifications, choose desired programmes, and select four examination cities in order of preference.
Q1. When will the NIFTEE 2027 entrance exam take place?
The entrance examination will be conducted on 10 January 2027 (Sunday) across designated test cities in India.
Q2. What is the last date to submit the NIFTEE 2027 application?
The regular application window closes on 16 November 2026. Applications with a late fee of ₹ 5,000/- will be accepted until 21 November 2026.
Q3. Can a candidate apply for both B.F.Tech. and B.Des. programmes?
Yes. Candidates who have studied Mathematics in 10+2 can apply for both B.F.Tech. and B.Des. through a single application form by selecting the dual-programme option and taking both GAT and CAT papers.
Q4. Is there negative marking in the NIFT entrance examination?
Yes. For the General Ability Test (GAT), each correct answer receives +1 mark, while 0.25 marks are deducted for every incorrect response.
