NIFTEE entrance exam 2026: Revised dates, final registration deadline and updates

National Testing Agency (NTA) has further revised the Application Schedule for Stage I of the National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Examination (NIFTEE) 2026.

NTA will be conducting NIFTEE 2026 Stage 1 on 8 February 2026 (Sunday) in 102 cities across India in Computer-Based Test (CBT) and Pen & Paper-Based Test (PBT) modes.

The online registration process for the NIFTEE 2026 is currently in progress, as per the Public Notice dated December 8, 2025.

NIFT has received a large number of representations and requests from students seeking additional time for submission of the online application form for NIFT Admissions 2026.

In view of the above, NIFT has formally requested the NTA to revise the schedule for submission of the online application form for UG, PG, and NLEA programmes, so as to provide one final opportunity to eligible candidates to apply for the examination.

Accordingly, on the request of NIFT and in the interest of students, the schedule for Stage 1 Examination of NIFTEE-2026 has been revised.

Online registration and submission of the Application Form at

https://exams.nta.nic.in/niftee/ can be done till January 16, 2026 (Friday).

Application Form can be submitted with a late fee of Rs. 5,000/, in addition to the application fee, from January 17, 2026 to 19 January 2026.

Correction in the particulars of the Application Form can be done online only, during January 20, 2026 and January 21, 2026.

Candidates should carefully go through the instructions available on the official website and ensure that all steps of the application process, including fee payment, are completed within the revised timelines. This is the final extension, and no further requests for extension shall be entertained under any circumstances.

Candidates should regularly visit www.nta.ac.in and https://exams.nta.nic.in/niftee/ for the latest updates and complete the application process well before the last date to avoid last-minute difficulties.

For further clarification related to NIFTEE 2026, the candidates can also contact 011-40759000 or can email at nift@nta.ac.in