NTA NIFT 2027: Syllabus, Exam Date – Apply by 16 Nov
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NTA NIFT (National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Examination · राष्ट्रीय फैशन प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान प्रवेश परीक्षा (NIFT Entrance Examination)) is conducted by National Testing Agency. As of , applications for NTA NIFT 2027 are open until . The exam is on . Source: nta.ac.in.
Entrance exam for admission to NIFT's B.Des., B.F.Tech., M.Des., M.F.M. and M.F.Tech. programmes, lateral entry (NLEA), the Artisan category and Ph.D. for the 2027-28 session; Stage 1 is the General Ability Test (CBT) and/or Creative Ability Test (pen-and-paper).
Apply by 16 Nov 2026 (15 days left).
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NTA NIFT Exam Date 2027
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Online application (UG/PG regular and NLEA) | 16 Oct – 16 Nov 2026 With a late fee of ₹5000: up to 21 November 2026. PDF p.1 | Ongoing |
| Correction in application form | 22 Nov – 25 Nov 2026 PDF p.5 | Scheduled |
| City Intimation Slip | 21 Dec 2026 PDF p.5 | Scheduled |
| Admit Card | 4 Jan 2027 PDF p.5 | Scheduled |
| Stage 1 exam (GAT and CAT) | 10 Jan 2027 PDF p.5 | Scheduled |
| Stage 1 Result | Not announced Tentatively February / March 2027; Situation Test, Studio Test and interviews in March / April 2027 and the final result in the first week of May 2027. | Not yet |
NTA NIFT Result 2027 and result date
No 2027 result on nta.ac.in yet.
In the last 2 cycles, the result came 40–74 days after the last exam day. Applied to 10 Jan 2027, that points to 19 Feb 2027 – 25 Mar 2027.
| Cycle | Last exam | Result | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 Feb 2026 | 20 Mar 2026 | 40 days |
| 2025 | 9 Feb 2025 | 24 Apr 2025 | 74 days |
Looking for an earlier result? Result 2024
NTA NIFT Age Limit and Eligibility 2027
Qualification: B.Des.: 10+2 passed (or NIOS senior secondary with five subjects, or a 3/4-year AICTE/State-board diploma after Class 10). B.F.Tech.: the same with Mathematics (diploma in any branch of engineering). Master's programmes: see the NIFT Prospectus. Age: under 24 years as on 1 August 2027 for B.Des. and B.F.Tech. (5 years' relaxation for SC/ST/PwD/PwBD); no age limit for Master's programmes and Ph.D. Fee: One programme: Open/Open-EWS/OBC-NCL ₹2000, SC/ST/PwD/PwBD ₹500. Two programmes (B.F.Tech. + B.Des. or M.F.M. + M.Des.): ₹3000 / ₹750. NRI/Foreign National/OCI/PIO/SAARC (UG/PG): ₹11,100. Late application (up to 21 November 2026): extra ₹5000. Bank charges extra. PDF p.13
NTA NIFT Syllabus 2027 and Exam Pattern
| Subject | Qs / Marks |
|---|---|
| Communication Ability and English Comprehension | 40 / — |
| Quantitative Ability | 20 / — |
| Analytical and Logical Ability | 15 / — |
| General Knowledge and Current Affairs | 25 / — |
| Creative Ability Test (CAT) | 3 / — |
| Subject | Qs / Marks |
|---|---|
| Section A: Communication Ability and English Comprehension | 40 / — |
| Section A: Quantitative Ability | 20 / — |
| Section A: Analytical and Logical Ability | 15 / — |
| Section A: General Knowledge and Current Affairs | 25 / — |
| Section B: Quantitative Ability | 15 / — |
| Section B: Analytical and Logical Ability | 15 / — |
| Section B: Case Study | 20 / — |
| Subject | Qs / Marks |
|---|---|
| Communication Ability and English Comprehension | 50 / — |
| Quantitative Ability | 20 / — |
| Analytical and Logical Ability | 25 / — |
| General Knowledge and Current Affairs | 25 / — |
| Case Study | 30 / — |
Selection process: Stage 1: General Ability Test (CBT) and/or Creative Ability Test (pen-and-paper) → Stage 2: Situation Test / Studio Test / Personal Interview (as applicable).
NTA NIFT Answer Key 2027
No 2027 answer key on nta.ac.in yet.
NTA official website and login
NTA’s only official website is nta.ac.in (old address: exams.nta.ac.in). Every PDF link here opens there directly.
NTA NIFT 2027: questions people ask
Is the NTA NIFT 2027 notification out?
Yes, the NTA NIFT 2027 cycle is under way. Latest: Apply by 16 Nov 2026 (15 days left).
When will the NTA NIFT 2027 result come?
There is no official date yet. In the last 2 cycles the result came 40–74 days after the last exam day, which points to 19 Feb 2027 – 25 Mar 2027 — an estimate, not an official date.
When was the latest NTA NIFT Result released?
The latest NTA NIFT Result is dated on site by May 2024 on nta.ac.in: "public notice nift 24 declaration of results pg courses". Its official PDF is linked on this page.
What is the full form of NTA NIFT?
NTA NIFT stands for National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Examination, conducted by National Testing Agency.
What is the official website of NTA?
The only official website of NTA is nta.ac.in. Always apply and download there; other sites asking for money are not official.
Apply only on the commission’s official portal. Sites charging to fill forms are scams.