NIFT 2026 applications are now available for all programmes at nift.ac.in/admission. Candidates can apply for B.Des, B.F.Tech, M.Des, M.F.Tech, and MFM programmes. Applicants must review the eligibility criteria for their chosen programme before submitting the form. The expected NIFT application fee is INR 2,000 for Open categories and INR 500 for SC, ST, and PwD categories.
The last date to apply for NIFTEE Stage 1 with the regular fee is January 06, 2026, while applications with late fees will be accepted from January 07 to January 10, 2026.
The NIFT Entrance Exam 2026 is scheduled for February 08, 2026. The NIFT 2026 Information Bulletin and official guidelines have also been released.
How to Fill the NIFT 2026 Application Form?
Candidates meeting the prescribed eligibility criteria can complete the application process by following these steps:
1. Register for the exam – Enter your Aadhaar number, then provide your name, email ID, and mobile number. Upon successful registration, an applicant account will be generated.
2. Fill in the form – Log in to the applicant account and enter personal, academic, and contact information. Select your preferred exam centre for NIFT 2026.
3. Upload documents – Upload your photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
4. Pay the application fee – Complete the process by paying the applicable examination fee.
Fee Payable for NIFT Entrance Examination – 2026
(Debit / Credit Card / UPI or Internet Banking through any of the payment gateway of Canara)
| Category | Application Fee |
| Open / Open-EWS/OBC(NCL)* (for either B.Des. or B.F. Tech. or MFM or M.Des. or M.F.Tech. or Ph.D.) | INR 2000 |
| SC / ST / PwD (for either B. Des. or B.F. Tech. or MFM or M. Des. or M.F.Tech. Ph.D.)) | INR 500 |
| Open/Open-EWS/OBC (NCL) applying for two programmes i.e. B.F.Tech. and B.Des. or M.F.M. and M.Des. | INR 3000 |
| SC / ST / PwD applying for two programmes i.e. B.F. Tech. and B. Des. or MFM and M. Des. | INR 750 |
| NRI/Foreign National/OCI/PIO/SAARC (for UG / PG Programmes) | INR 11100 |
NIFT 2026: Reservation of Seats
NIFT 2026 reserves seats for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/GEN-EWS/Persons with Disabilities (PwD) in each programme.
| Category | Reservation |
| SC | 15% |
| ST | 7.5% |
| OBC (NON-CREAMY LAYER) | 27% |
| GEN-EWS | 10% |
| Person with Disability (PwD) | 5% |
Who Can Apply for Master's Programmes (M.Des, M.F.M, and M.F.Tech) at NIFT 2026?
Any candidate who meets the prescribed educational qualification requirements for the respective Master's programme is eligible to apply for NIFT 2026. There is no age limit for candidates applying to postgraduate programmes.