Application Process and Fees
How to Apply for NIFT
Status (as of 16 October 2026): The NIFT 2027 application form has not opened yet. The steps below follow the official NIFT 2026 process on the NTA portal.
The NIFT application is filled online only on the NTA NIFTEE portal (exams.nta.nic.in/niftee). Here is how the process worked in 2026.
Step-by-Step: How to Fill the NIFT Application Form
Register: Visit the NTA NIFTEE portal and register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
Choose programme(s): Select one programme or a combination. In 2026, candidates could apply for B.FTech + B.Des together, or MFM + M.Des together, at a combined fee.
Fill details: Personal, academic and category details, plus your preferred exam cities.
Upload documents: Photograph, signature and any certificate the form asks for, in the specified format.
Pay the fee online (₹2,000 / ₹500 for one programme in 2026).
Download the confirmation page and keep it for future reference.
Correction Window
In 2026, NTA allowed corrections from 12 to 14 January 2026. Only fields enabled by NTA could be edited.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Applying for only one programme when you are eligible and interested in two — the combined option costs less than two separate forms.
Entering a wrong date of birth — it decides UG age eligibility.
Missing the regular deadline — the 2026 late fee was ₹5,000 extra.
Key Takeaways
Apply online only on the NTA NIFTEE portal.
You can apply for B.FTech + B.Des or MFM + M.Des together.
2026 correction window: 12–14 January 2026.
Pro Tip: If you are eligible for B.FTech (Maths in Class 12), consider applying for B.FTech + B.Des together — it keeps both options open for a small extra fee.
Source: NIFT Admissions 2026 Information Bulletin; NTA public notice (08.12.2025)