## NIFT Entrance Examination

`exam/nift` · Exam · From Campus Binge's data, as of 2026-10-14 · estimate

National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Examination (B.Des / B.F.Tech) · National Testing Agency for NIFT · 2027

Stage 1: General Ability Test (GAT) on computer, 1 mark per question, -0.25 for a wrong answer; B.Des also takes the Creative Ability Test (CAT) on paper. B.Des is then shortlisted for a Situation Test: weight GAT 30%, CAT 50%, Situation Test 20%. B.F.Tech is ranked on GAT only (2026 bulletin and guidelines).

| Fact | Value | Trust |
|---|---|---|
| Conducted by | National Testing Agency for NIFT | verified |
| Eligibility | 2026 bulletin: B.Des needs Class 12 (any stream), or NIOS with five subjects, or a 3-4 year diploma after Class 10. B.F.Tech needs Class 12 with Mathematics (or an engineering diploma). Age must be u… | as listed, not verified yet |
| Fee | 2026 bulletin: Rupees 2,000 for general, EWS and OBC-NCL applying to one programme (B.Des or B.F.Tech); Rupees 3,000 for both; Rupees 500 for SC/ST/PwD for one, Rupees 750 for both. Late fee Rupees 5… | as listed, not verified yet |
| Attempts | One sitting a year; the 2026 bulletin sets an age limit and we found no cap on attempts in it. | as listed, not verified yet |
| Application opens (on the NTA NIFT site) | 2026-11-09 | estimate |
| NIFT Entrance Examination | 2027-01-10 | as listed, not verified yet |
| Stage 1 result (GAT and CAT) | 2027-02-19 | estimate |

Sources:
1. [National Testing Agency for NIFT (official site)](https://nift.ac.in/)
2. [NIFTEE 2026 Information Bulletin](https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s388a839f2f6f1427879fc33ee4acf4f66/uploads/2025/12/202512081380584374.pdf), 2026-10-13
3. [Admission Guidelines for NIFTEE-2026](https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s388a839f2f6f1427879fc33ee4acf4f66/uploads/2025/12/20251211838753519.pdf), 2026-10-13
4. [NIFTEE 2026 Information Bulletin](https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s388a839f2f6f1427879fc33ee4acf4f66/uploads/2025/12/202512081380584374.pdf), 2026-10-13
5. [NTA Examination Calendar, December 2026 cycle onwards (up to March 2027)](https://nta.ac.in/Download/Notice/Examcalendar.pdf), 2026-10-13
6. [Public Notice, 27 March 2026: Conduct of Stage-2 of NIFTEE-2026 for Shortlisted Candidates](https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s388a839f2f6f1427879fc33ee4acf4f66/uploads/2026/03/20260327321533409.pdf), 2026-10-13