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Counselling and Admission Process

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NIFT Counselling Process

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After the final result, NIFT allots seats through online counselling. Candidates fill campus and programme choices in order of preference, and seats are allotted round by round based on rank, category and seat availability. The process below follows the NIFT Admission Guidelines 2026.

NIFT counselling steps

Step-by-Step Counselling Process

  1. Register for counselling online within the given window (in 2026, from 15 June, as reported).

  2. Fill choices: List campus and programme combinations in order of preference.

  3. Seat allotment: Seats are allotted in multiple rounds by merit and category. In 2026, Round 1 results came on 27 June (as reported).

  4. Pay the admission fee online within the deadline. If you do not pay in time, the allotted seat is cancelled and you are out of later regular rounds.

  5. Later rounds: Seats that remain vacant are offered in subsequent rounds, as per the rules in the Admission Guidelines.

  6. Verification and reporting: Documents are verified, and you join the allotted campus.

Key Counselling Rules (2026)

  • The number of rounds is not fixed; NIFT announces it in the schedule.

  • In the last round, unfilled OBC and EWS seats are converted to Open.

  • Unfilled state domicile seats merge into the general pool in the final or spot round.

Key Takeaways

  • NIFT counselling is online, with choices of campus and programme.

  • Pay the admission fee by the deadline or lose the seat.

  • Seats are allotted over multiple rounds.

Pro Tip: Fill as many realistic campus–programme choices as you can. A short list increases the risk of not getting any seat in early rounds.

Source: NIFT Admission Guidelines 2026; 2026 counselling dates as reported by Careers360 (secondary)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is NIFT counselling online?

Yes. Registration, choice filling and seat allotment are online.

What happens if I do not pay the fee after seat allotment?

The allotted seat is cancelled and you cannot take part in later regular rounds.

How many rounds of NIFT counselling are there?

The number is not fixed; NIFT announces the rounds in its counselling schedule.

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NRI, Foreign and Domicile Seats

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Apart from regular seats, NIFT has supernumerary seats for state domicile candidates and for NRI, foreign, OCI, PIO and SAARC candidates. These are over and above the regular intake.

State Domicile Seats

  • Available at Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Daman, Jodhpur, Kangra, Kannur, Nava Raipur, Panchkula, Patna, Shillong and Varanasi (supernumerary), and domicile-preferential seats at Srinagar, as per the 2026 guidelines.

  • 480 state domicile seats were offered in 2026.

  • Candidates must hold a domicile certificate of the state where the campus is located.

  • Unfilled domicile seats go to the general pool in the final or spot round.

NRI / Foreign / OCI / PIO / SAARC Seats

Item

Rule (2026)

Basis of admission

SAT, GMAT or GRE score, with a minimum of 50%

Seats at older campuses

5 per programme at Bengaluru, Chennai, Gandhinagar, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi and Raebareli

Seats at newer campuses

3 per programme at the 11 newer campuses

Unfilled seats

Converted to NRI-sponsored seats and filled on merit at an enhanced fee

Application fee

₹11,100

Key Takeaways

  • Domicile seats are extra seats for home-state candidates at newer campuses.

  • NRI and foreign seats are filled on SAT/GMAT/GRE scores, not NIFTEE.

  • Unfilled NRI seats can become NRI-sponsored seats at a higher fee.

Pro Tip: If you are eligible for a domicile seat, mention it correctly in the form and keep the certificate ready — it can significantly improve your chances at your home-state campus.

Source: NIFT Admission Guidelines 2026; NIFT Admissions 2026 Information Bulletin

Frequently Asked Questions

Do NRI candidates need to write NIFTEE?

NRI, foreign, OCI, PIO and SAARC seats are filled on SAT, GMAT or GRE scores with a minimum of 50%, as per 2026 rules.

What is an NRI-sponsored seat at NIFT?

Unfilled NRI seats are converted to NRI-sponsored seats and filled on merit at an enhanced fee.

How many domicile seats did NIFT offer in 2026?

480 state domicile seats.

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NIFT Seat Allotment Rules and Refund

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The NIFT Admission Guidelines set clear rules for seat allotment, fee payment and withdrawal. Knowing them helps you avoid losing a seat or money.

Seat Allotment Rules (2026)

Rule

What it means

Merit-based allotment

Seats are allotted by rank, category and the order of your campus–programme choices

Fee deadline

The admission fee must be paid online within the deadline; otherwise the seat is cancelled

Missing the deadline

You are excluded from subsequent regular rounds

Last-round conversion

Unfilled OBC and EWS seats are converted to Open in the last round

Domicile seats

Unfilled domicile seats merge into the general pool in the final or spot round

Withdrawal and Refund

When you withdraw

Refund (as per 2026 guidelines)

Before the final round of counselling

Full fee refunded minus the registration fee

After the cutoff date

Only the security deposit is refunded

Fees at NIFT

NIFT’s programme fee is announced in the admission guidelines each year and is charged per semester. Check the official fee schedule on nift.ac.in for the year of admission before counselling.

Key Takeaways

  • Pay the admission fee on time or lose the seat.

  • Withdraw before the final round to get most of your fee back.

  • After the cutoff, only the security deposit is refunded.

Pro Tip: Before paying for a seat you are unsure about, read the refund rules and note the withdrawal deadlines in your calendar.

Source: NIFT Admission Guidelines 2026 (nift.ac.in)

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I withdraw from NIFT before the final round?

The full fee is refunded minus the registration fee, as per the 2026 guidelines.

Is the NIFT fee refundable after the cutoff?

Only the security deposit is refunded after the cutoff date.

Where can I find NIFT programme fees?

In the admission guidelines and fee schedule on nift.ac.in for the year of admission.

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