NIFTEE 2027 registration begins: Nov 16 deadline for design, fashion and PhD seats

By TUF News Desk · Published 19 October 2026 · 3 min read

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The National Testing Agency opened NIFTEE 2027 registration on October 16, 2026. Candidates have until November 16 to apply without a late fee. The written test for the National Institute of Fashion Technology’s undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes is on January 10, 2027.

Applications go through the official NIFTEE portal, which the NTA runs on NIFT’s behalf.

Which programmes are covered

Stage 1 of NIFTEE 2027 covers B.Des. and B.F.Tech. at the undergraduate level, and M.Des., M.F.M. and M.F.Tech. at the postgraduate level. NIFT has also opened the NIFT Lateral Entry route (NLEA) for B.Des. and B.F.Tech., admissions under the artisan category, and its PhD programmes. PhD candidates who clear the written test face a research proposal presentation and interview before the final selection.

Read the NIFT Admissions Guidelines 2027 and the NIFTEE 2027 information bulletin before you start. Eligibility rules differ by programme. The bulletin carries the programme-wise age limits, qualifications and subject combinations.

Dates to note

The regular application window closes on November 16, 2026. Candidates who miss it can still apply till November 21 by paying a late fee of Rs 5,000. NTA will open a correction window from November 22 to 25 for edits to submitted forms.

The city intimation slip will be out on December 21, 2026, and the admit card on January 4, 2027. The Stage 1 exam follows on January 10, 2027.

What it costs

For one programme, the fee is Rs 2,000 for Open, Open-EWS and OBC-NCL candidates, and Rs 500 for SC, ST and PwD/PwBD candidates. Applying for two programmes costs Rs 3,000 and Rs 750 for the same groups. The fee is paid online along with the form.

How to apply

The process is one online form on the NTA portal. Register with your name, email and mobile number, log in with the credentials you receive, fill the form, upload the documents in the prescribed format, pay the fee, and download the confirmation page.

Keep scanned copies of your photograph, signature and qualifying-exam marksheets ready before you open the form. Our admission documents checklist runs through the standard paperwork most entrance applications ask for, and the how to choose university in India guide helps if you are still comparing institutes.

What the Stage 1 test looks like

The January 10 exam runs in computer-based and pen-and-paper modes, depending on the test component, across around 100 cities in India. Papers are set in Hindi and English, as applicable to each component.

Frequently asked questions

What is the last date to apply for NIFTEE 2027?

November 16, 2026, without a late fee. NTA will accept applications till November 21 with a late fee of Rs 5,000.

When is the NIFTEE 2027 exam?

The Stage 1 written test is on January 10, 2027, in computer-based and pen-and-paper modes across about 100 cities in India.

What is the NIFTEE 2027 application fee?

Rs 2,000 for one programme (Rs 500 for SC, ST and PwD candidates) and Rs 3,000 for two programmes (Rs 750 for the concession categories). Open, Open-EWS and OBC-NCL candidates pay the higher slab.

Can I correct my NIFTEE 2027 form after submitting it?

Yes. NTA will open the correction window from November 22 to 25, 2026, for edits to the submitted form.

Frequently asked questions

Sources: The Times of India, NDTV, Jagran Josh