NTA NIFT Stage-I Admit Card 2026 – OUT

Current Status: Admit Card Released | Last Updated: 05 February 2026 | Authority: National Testing Agency (NTA)

About NTA NIFT Stage‑I Admit Card 2026

This page provides detailed information about the Stage‑I admit card for the NIFT 2026 admission process conducted by the National Testing Agency. It is intended for candidates who have applied for the NIFT online form and need guidance on accessing their admit card, important dates, and subsequent steps.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Date	08 December 2025
Application Start Date	08 December 2025
Last Date (Extended)	13 January 2026
Late Fee Payment	14‑16 January 2026
Online Correction	18‑19 January 2026
Exam Date	08 February 2026
Admit Card Release	05 February 2026

Application Fee

Programme	General/OBC/EWS	SC/ST/PwD	NRI/OCI/SAARC
Single Programme	Rs. 2000/-	Rs. 500/-	‑
Both Programmes	Rs. 3000/-	Rs. 750/-	Rs. 11100/-
Late Fee Charge	Rs. 5000/-

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit (as of 01 August 2026)

B.Des & B.F.Tech: Maximum 24 years
M.Des, M.F.M, M.F.Tech, PhD: No age limit
Age relaxation as per NTA NIFT rules

Exam Details

Exam Name: B.Des, B.F.Tech, M.Des, M.F.M, M.F.Tech, PhD
Selection based on Online Examination

Educational Qualification

Exam	Eligibility
B.Des & B.F.Tech	Passed 10+2 Intermediate from any recognized board Appearing candidates are eligible
M.Des, M.F.M, M.F.Tech, PhD	Graduation from any recognized university Appearing candidates are eligible

Who Should Apply and Who Should Not

Who Should Apply: Candidates who have completed the required educational qualification and meet the age criteria, and wish to pursue undergraduate or postgraduate fashion programmes.

Who Should Not Apply: Candidates who have not yet met the qualification, those exceeding the age limit for specific programmes, or those who are not prepared for an online examination.

Common Mistakes Candidates Make

1. Missing the admit‑card download window – the card is available only for a limited period.

2. Submitting incomplete or incorrect personal details during login.

3. Ignoring the late‑fee payment deadline, resulting in extra charges.

4. Not reviewing the exam‑city intimation notice before the exam day.

Steps to Download Admit Card

Visit the official NTA website: https://exams.nta.nic.in/niftee/
Click on the link titled “Stage‑I Admit Card – NTA NIFT Online Form 2026”.
Enter your Registration Number and password/DOB.
Click the ‘Login’ button to view the admit card.
Download and save the PDF; keep a printed copy for exam day.

Useful Official Links

Update Note: This information is valid for the current recruitment cycle. Once the admission process concludes, candidates should refer to the official NTA website for future notifications. Outdated content will be archived and replaced with newer announcements.

Conclusion

Candidates who have successfully downloaded their Stage‑I admit card should prepare for the online examination scheduled on 08 February 2026. Keep the admit card handy, follow the instructions on the exam day, and monitor official channels for any further updates.