The counselling process will include an opportunity for candidates to edit their application forms, complete document verification, modify course and campus preferences, and participate in the Round 2 seat allotment process.

Candidates can access all counselling-related activities through the official admission portal, www.nift.admissions.nic.in.

NIFT Round 2 Counselling 2026 Starts on July 3

The National Institute of Fashion Technology has announced that the Round 2 counselling process will commence on July 3, 2026, offering eligible candidates another opportunity to secure admission into various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes offered by NIFT campuses across India.

Candidates who wish to make corrections in their counselling application forms will be able to do so on July 3 until 5:00 PM. Those making changes in their applications will undergo document verification on the same day until 8:00 PM.

Furthermore, candidates can fill fresh choices or modify previously submitted preferences until July 5, 2026, midnight.

The Round 2 seat allotment results will be declared on July 7, 2026.

NIFT 2026 Round 2 Counselling Schedule

What Happens After NIFT Round 2 Seat Allotment?

Candidates allotted seats in Round 2 will be required to complete the subsequent admission formalities within the stipulated timeline.

The post-allotment process includes:

• Accepting the allotted seat

• Submitting willingness for admission

• Paying the prescribed admission fee

• Completing document verification

• Downloading the allotment letter

• Reporting as per institute instructions

Failure to complete these steps within the specified deadline may result in the cancellation of the allotted seat.

NIFT 2026 Counselling Process: Step-by-Step

Candidates participating in the NIFT admission process must follow the counselling procedure given below:

Step 1: Registration and Choice Filling

Candidates must register on the counselling portal and select their preferred NIFT campuses and programmes.

Step 2: Upload Documents

Applicants are required to upload all necessary academic and personal documents in the prescribed format.

Step 3: Seat Acceptance Fee Payment

Candidates allotted seats must pay the prescribed Seat Acceptance Fee to confirm their admission.

Step 4: Document and Fee Verification

The institute will verify the uploaded documents and payment details before confirming admission.

Step 5: Download Allotment Letter

After successful verification, candidates can download their NIFT 2026 Allotment Letter from the official portal.

Documents Candidates Should Keep Ready

Candidates participating in Round 2 counselling should keep the following documents readily available:

• NIFT 2026 Admit Card

• NIFT 2026 Scorecard/Rank Card

• Class 10 Certificate and Mark Sheet

• Class 12 Certificate and Mark Sheet

• Graduation Certificates (for PG programmes)

• Category Certificate, if applicable

• PwD Certificate, if applicable

• Valid Photo Identity Proof

• Passport-size Photographs

• Fee Payment Documents

Choice Filling and Modification Window Closes on July 5

Candidates are advised to carefully review their preferences before the July 5 midnight deadline, as seat allotment will be conducted based on:

• NIFT Rank

• Category

• Availability of Seats

• Order of Choices Submitted by Candidates

Making informed choices during this stage is crucial for securing admission to preferred campuses and programmes.

Seat Allotment Result on July 7

The Round 2 seat allotment results will be announced on July 7, 2026 through the official counselling portal. Candidates who receive allotments must submit their willingness and pay the admission fee between July 7 and July 9, 2026.

Candidates who do not wish to continue with the allotted seat may also exercise the withdrawal optionduring the same period.

Students are advised to regularly visit www.nift.admissions.nic.in for the latest updates regarding counselling schedules, seat allotment results, admission fee payment and subsequent rounds of counselling.