NIFT Application Form 2026 – NTA is expected to START the online application form of NIFT 2026 in 3rd week of November 2025. The direct link to fill out the application form will be provided here.
Candidates who meet NIFT 2025 eligibility criteria could apply before the last date. The application fee for NIFT 2026 is INR 3000. Once regular application closes, candidate can apply with a late fee.
The NIFT 2026 application form edit window will open a few days after the application closes.
The important dates of NIFT 2026, including application start and last dates, and exam date will be OUTLINED in the Information Brochure.
YOU can select the program of study at the time of filling out the application form. Keep reading to learn more about NIFT 2026 application process.
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NIFT Application Form 2026 – Important Dates
NTA will conduct the NIFT 2025 written exam in February 2026.
The application schedule for NIFT 2026 can be checked at the NTA portal – exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT/.
| Event | Tentative Dates |
| NIFT 2026 application form START date | 3rd week of November 2025 |
| Last date to submit applications | 1st week of January 2026 |
| Last date to submit applications with late fees | 2nd week of January 2026 |
| NIFT 2026 application form edit window | 2nd to 3rd week of January 2026 |
| Conduct of NIFT 2026 exam | 1st week of February 2026 |
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How to apply for NIFT 2026
The application form for NIFT 2026 will have to be submitted online. To fill out the form, follow these steps:
- Enter Aadhaar details and create an applicant account – YOU will need an Aadhaar number to register for the exam. Then fill in name, parent details, email ID, and mobile number to create an applicant account.
- Fill in the application form – You will have to log in to the candidate account and select an EXAM CITY. Continue and enter personal information – gender, nationality, and domicile. Also, enter contact and academic details.
- Upload documents – The list of documents is outlined in the NTA Information Brochure. Also, follow the prescribed specifications when uploading the documents.
- Pay the application fees – Finally pay the category-specific application fees to complete the NIFT 2026 application process.
NIFT 2026 Application Form – Document Checklist and Format
The candidate needs to upload the following documents when applying for NIFT 2026.
| Document | Size | Format |
| Photograph | 10-200 KB | JPG |
| Signature | 04-30 KB | JPG |
| Duly verified Result Awaited Attestation Form, if applicable | 50KB to 500KB | |
| Category Certificate, if applicable | 50KB to 300 KB | |
| PwD Certificate and UDID, if applicable | 50KB to 300 KB |
NIFT application fees 2026
The application fee is non-refundable and has to be paid online using credit card, debit card, or online banking.
| Category | NIFT 2026 Application Fee (non-refundable) |
| General/OBC (Non-Creamy)/GEN-EWS Category | INR 3,000 |
| SC/ ST/ PwD Category | INR 1,500 |
NIFT 2026 Application Correction Window
The candidate was also allowed to edit the submitted NIFT application form 2026.
In the previous edition of the exam, the edit window was open from January 10-16, 2025. The edit window typically opens after the late application submission window closes.
Using the edit window, you can edit all the particulars in the NIFT 2026 application form, except for the mobile number and email ID.
So, be careful when entering your mobile number and email ID.
Also, once the edit window closes, no further opportunity to edit the application form will be provided.
Details that can be edited using NIFT 2026 application correction window
| Name | Mother’s Name | Father’s Name |
| Date of Birth | Gender | Nationality |
| State Domicile | Category | Present Address |
| Exam Center | Qualification | Update Photograph/ Signature |
| Fee Payment | ||
How to make corrections in NIFT Application Form 2026?
To edit the application form, follow the steps mentioned below.
- Click on the application correction link (will be provided here)
- Log in to the portal using your application number, email ID, and DOB
- Once you log in, you can access the application form.
- Edit the particulars and save them
- Submit the application form after making the corrections.
NIFT Application Form 2026 – Selection of Exam Center
The candidate has to select their choice of exam city at the time of filling out the application form. In the previous edition, NIFT exam was conducted in 82 cities across India.
The name and address of the NIFT 2025 exam center allocated to the candidate will be mentioned on the NIFT 2026 admit card.
On the day of the exam, the candidate must report to the exam center on time, with the admit card and a valid photo ID proof.
Also, when reporting at the NIFT 2026 exam center, be mindful of the list of barred and allowed items. For instance, the candidate is not allowed to bring any textual, electronic gadgets, log tables, etc., inside the exam hall.
Do read NIFT 2026 exam-day guidelines to learn more.