The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Examination (NIFTEE) for 2026. Candidates can start applying from 08/12/2025 and must submit their applications by 13/01/2026, with fee payment also due on the same day and a late‑fee deadline of 16/01/2026. The exam is scheduled for 08/02/2026, and the admit card will be available from 01/02/2026. Fee structures differ for UG and PG courses and for various categories, while UG candidates must be below 24 years of age as of 01/08/2026. Detailed eligibility criteria are provided for B.Des., B.F.Tech., M.Des., M.F.M., M.F.Tech., and doctoral programmes. Important links for downloading the exam city list, exam date notice, application form, and official notifications are also available.
Fee Information
course
category
fee
UG
General / UR / OBC / EWS
2000/-
UG
SC / ST / PH
500/-
PG
General / UR / OBC / EWS
3000/-
PG
SC / ST / PH
750/-
course
fee
Late Fees
5000/-
Important Dates
Application Start Date
08/12/2025
Last Date
13/01/2026
Admit Card Date
01/02/2026
Exam Date
08/02/2026
examCityAvailable
30/01/2026
lateFeeDeadline
16/01/2026
formCorrection
19-20/01/2026
Age Limit Details
UG Course
Less than 24 Years as on 01/08/2026
PG Course
No Age Limit
Eligibility Details
B.Des./B.F.Tech.
10+2 Intermediate Exam from any recognized board in India
M.Des./M.F.M./M.F.Tech.
Bachelor Degree in any stream from any recognized university in India
Doctoral PhD Course
Refer to the official notification for detailed eligibility