NIFTEE 2026 Registration Extended Till January 13: Late Fee Dates, Correction Window, What’s Next

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the registration deadline for the National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Examination (NIFTEE) 2026. This decision has been taken to give more students a fair chance to apply and to encourage wider participation, especially after the addition of new exam cities. NIFTEE is conducted for admission to design and fashion-related programs at NIFT campuses across India.

As per the latest public notice dated December 30, 2025, candidates can now submit the online application form for Stage 1 of NIFTEE 2026 without a late fee till January 13, 2026 (Tuesday). Students who miss this deadline will still get an opportunity to apply by paying a late fee of ₹5,000, from January 14 to January 16, 2026 (in addition to the regular application fee).

The application correction window will be open in online mode only from January 18 to January 19, 2026, allowing candidates to make necessary changes in their submitted forms. Applicants are advised to carefully review their details during this period to avoid issues later.

NIFTEE 2026 Important Dates (Stage 1) – Revised Schedule

Here is the revised schedule for the NIFTEE 2026 Stage 1 application process:

For more information, students can visit the official website, nta.nic.in. For easy access, the link is given below.

Direct Link: NIFTEE 2026 Application Portal

Who Can Apply for NIFTEE 2026

Candidates who meet the NIFTEE 2026 Eligibility criteria prescribed by the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) can apply. Applicants must have passed or be appearing in the qualifying examination as mentioned in the official NIFTEE 2026 Information Bulletin. The eligibility conditions, age limit, and academic requirements remain unchanged as per earlier public notices.

NIFTEE 2026 Application Fee

Candidates are required to pay the prescribed application fee while submitting the form online.

• Applicants applying after the regular deadline must pay an additional late fee of ₹5,000, over and above the application fee.
• The exact category-wise application fee details are available in the official information bulletin on the NTA website.

What Is the Next Step After Registration

After successfully submitting the application form, candidates should:

• Download and save the confirmation page for future reference
• Use the correction window (January 18-19, 2026) to make changes, if required
• Regularly check the official websites nta.ac.in and exams.nta.nic.in/niftee for updates on
  • Admit card release.
  • Exam date and exam city details.
  • Further stages of the admission process.

NTA has also informed that the number of NIFTEE 2026 exam cities has been increased from 100 to 102, making the exam more accessible to students from different regions. Apart from the revised dates, all other details such as eligibility criteria, exam pattern, and rules remain unchanged, as mentioned in the official information bulletin.

Students are strongly advised to complete the application process well before the last date to avoid last-minute technical problems.

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