NIFT 2026

NIFT Entrance Exam — dates, eligibility, syllabus & accepting colleges

Exam date

Feb 2026

Application deadline

Jan 2026

Mode

Online (CBT) + Situation Test

Conducted by

NTA

Applications closed

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About NIFT

NIFT Entrance Exam (NIFT) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by NTA for admission to design programmes. The 2026 exam is expected in Feb 2026; applications close around Jan 2026.

Eligibility

10+2 any stream

Syllabus / sections

CAT (Creative Ability)
GAT

Official website: nift.ac.in