Counselling and Admission Process
NIFT Seat Allotment Rules and Refund
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.