The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the registration deadline for the National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Examination (NIFTEE) 2027, giving design aspirants eight extra days to submit their forms. Candidates can now apply online till November 24, 2026, instead of the earlier deadline of November 16, which falls today.
The extension was announced through a public notice issued by the NTA on November 14. It applies to admissions for undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), NIFT Lateral Entry Admissions (NLEA), artisan and PhD programmes for the academic session 2027-28. The application form is available on the official website, exams.nta.nic.in/niftee/.
For thousands of students eyeing a seat at one of India’s premier design institutes, the extra window comes as a relief. Many aspirants were racing against today’s original cut-off, and the extension now gives them time to arrange documents, pay the fee and double-check their details before submitting.
Revised NIFTEE 2027 schedule
Along with the deadline extension, the NTA has revised the full registration calendar. Here is the updated schedule candidates should note:
- Online application submission: October 16 to November 24, 2026
- Application with late fee: November 25 to November 29, 2026
- Application correction window: November 30 to December 2, 2026
- NIFTEE 2027 exam date: January 10, 2027
Candidates who miss the November 24 deadline will get one final chance to apply by paying a late fee between November 25 and November 29. The correction window, from November 30 to December 2, will let applicants fix mistakes in their submitted forms.
Who can apply and what it costs
NIFTEE 2027 is the gateway to NIFT’s design and fashion technology programmes, including B.Des, M.Des, B.F.Tech, M.F.Tech and M.F.M. courses. The entrance test will be held on January 10, 2027, in Computer-Based Test (CBT) and Pen-and-Paper Based Test (PBT) modes across 100 cities in India.
The regular application fee is Rs 2,000 for General, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and GEN-EWS candidates, and Rs 500 for SC, ST and PwD candidates. Applicants who use the late-fee window will have to pay an additional late fee of Rs 5,000.
Candidates should keep their photograph, signature, educational certificates and category certificate, if applicable, ready before starting the application. The form must be filled and the fee paid within the given timeframe, as the portal will not accept incomplete applications after the window closes.
How to apply for NIFTEE 2027
- Visit the official website, exams.nta.nic.in/niftee/.
- Click on the NIFTEE 2027 registration link and create an account with a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in personal, academic and programme details carefully.
- Upload the photograph, signature and required documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee online and submit the form.
- Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.
Applicants are advised to use only the official NTA portal for registration and to ignore links shared on social media or messaging apps. The NTA has said the detailed exam schedule, admit card release date and other instructions will be published on the same website in due course.
What aspirants should do next
With the exam now less than two months away, the extended deadline is best used for preparation rather than delay. Candidates who have already applied should use the correction window, if needed, to fix errors in their name, category or programme choice, since such mistakes can cause trouble at the admit card stage.
Those yet to apply should not wait till November 24. The portal often slows down in the final hours as last-minute applications pile up, and a payment failure on the last day leaves no room to recover. Submitting the form early, well before the late-fee window begins, is the safest option.
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for NIFTEE 2027?
The last date to submit the NIFTEE 2027 application form without a late fee is November 24, 2026. The earlier deadline was November 16.
Can I still apply after November 24?
Yes, candidates can apply with a late fee of Rs 5,000 from November 25 to November 29, 2026.
When will the NIFTEE 2027 exam be held?
The exam is scheduled for January 10, 2027, in CBT and PBT modes across 100 cities.
Where do I apply for NIFTEE 2027?
Applications must be submitted online at exams.nta.nic.in/niftee/, the official NTA portal for the exam.
Is there a correction window for the application form?
Yes, the application correction window will remain open from November 30 to December 2, 2026.
Aspirants should keep checking the official NTA website for updates on the admit card and exam-day instructions as January 10 approaches.
