NIFT Admit Card 2026 – NTA will release admit cards of NIFT 2026 for the written exams in the 1st week of February 2026 (tentative). The direct link to download the call letter is given below.
Download the NIFT admit card 2026 using your application number and date of birth.
The NIFT 2026 city intimation slip will be released a few days before the release of the admit card. The NIFT city intimation slip will contain the name of the exam city allocated to the candidate.
Admit cards will be released to all candidates who successfully complete the NIFT 2026 application form filling process. On the day of the NIFT 2026 exam, the candidate must bring with them the admit card and a valid photo ID proof.
Note that NIFTEE 2026 admit cards for Stage 2 will be issued separately to candidates who qualify in the NIFT 2025 written exams; the qualifying status will be mentioned on the NIFT 2026 scorecard.
The NIFT 2026 admit card will contain details like roll number, name and address of the allotted NIFT 2026 exam center, and exam date & timings etc. It will also contain the NIFT 2026 exam-day guidelines.
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Timings of NIFT 2026 Written Exams
| Program | Test | Test Timings |
| Bachelor of Design | GAT | 9 am – 11 am |
| CAT | 2.30 pm – 5.30 pm | |
| Bachelor of Fashion Technology | GAT | 9 am – 12 noon |
| Bachelor of Fashion Technology & Bachelor of Design | GAT | 9 am – 12 noon |
| CAT | 2.30 pm – 5.30 pm | |
| Master of Design | GAT | 9 am – 11 am |
| CAT | 2.30 pm – 5.30 pm | |
| Master of Fashion Technology | GAT | 9 am – 12 noon |
| Master of Fashion Management | GAT | 9 am – 12 noon |
NIFTEE Admit Card 2026 – Highlights
| Events | Tentative Dates |
| NIFT 2026 application form start date | 3rd week of November 2025 |
| Last date to apply | 1st week of January 2026 With a late fee of INR 5000: 2nd week of January 2026 |
| Correction in particulars of NIFT 2026 application form | 2nd/ 3rd week of January 2026 |
| Issue of NIFT 2026 City Intimation Slip (OUT) | The city intimation slip will be released before the release of the admit card. The city intimation slip will contain the name of the exam city allocated to the candidate. However, it will not contain the name of the NIFT 2026 exam center. Requests for a change in the exam city will not be entertained. |
| Release of NIFT 2025 admit cards | 1st week of February 2026 |
| Conduct of NIFT 2025 exam | NTA will likely conduct the written exams in February 2026. The candidate must bring the following documents when reporting for the exam: Printout of the NIFT 2026 admit card A valid photo ID proof Self-declaration (Undertaking) downloaded from the NTA website (take a clear printout on A4 size paper) duly filled in TWO additional photographs. One photograph has to be attached on the attendance sheet, while you will need a second photo to paste on the admit card. Note: The intimation slip will not be accepted as an entry pass |
| NIFT 2025 admission portals | exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT nift.ac.in/admission |
| The admit card will have THREE Pages | Download and take printouts of all THREE pages of the NIFT 2025 admit card. Page 1 contains the exam center details and self-declaration (undertaking), Page 2 has “important instructions for candidates”, Page 3 has “Declaration from non-AADHAAR Candidate” |
| STAGE 2 | |
| Issue of NIFTEEE 2026 Interview Call Letter for PG Courses | 3rd week of May 2026 |
| NIFTEE 2026 (Stage 1) Exam for PG Courses | Last week of May 2026 1st week of June 2026. |
| Issue of NIFTEEE 2026 Admit Card for UG Courses | 1st week of June 2026 |
| NIFTEEE 2026 Exam for UG Courses | 2nd week of June 2026 |
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How to download NIFT 2025 admit card
The admit card for NIFT 2025 will be released online at the NIFT 2025 admission portal. To download the admit card, follow these steps:
- Go to the NIFT 2025 admission portal – Click Here
- Click on the admit card link
- A log-in window will open
- Enter – 1) application number, and 2) date of birth
- On successful login, the admit card will be displayed in downloadable pdf format
- Download and take a printout of the NIFT 2025 admit card
This is what the NIFT 2026 admit card download window will look like:
Sample NIFT admit card
A sample admit card of NIFT exam is given below for the reference of the candidate.
Details mentioned on NIFT Admit Card 2025
The NIFT 2025 hall ticket or admit card will carry the following information:
- Candidate’s name
- Test Center Address
- Center Code
- Photograph
- Test Schedule
- Roll number
- Application number
- Category
- Date of birth
- Program applied for admission
- Space for Candidate’s Signature (Sign in the presence of the invigilator)
- Space for the Invigilator’s signature
- The invigilator will tear off and retain Part A of the admit card. Part B will be handed over to the candidate.
- The candidate must retain Part B of the NIFT 2025 admit card and produce in subsequent stages of the admission process.
Discrepancies in the NIFT Admit Card 2025
After downloading the NIFT 2025 admit card, check that there are no discrepancies.
There may be instances where the name can be spelled incorrectly, or some information may be blurred or missing. If there are any discrepancies in the admit card, you must get them rectified asap.
Here is a list of common discrepancies that can be observed.
| Common Discrepancies | Description |
| Mistakes in particulars of the candidate | Here are some examples: Your name may be incorrectly spelled The date of birth is wrong Incorrect name of father/ mother You have been allocated a wrong exam center The admit card is displaying a wring |
| Blurred or unclear photograph or information | In some cases, the photograph, signature, or information may be blurred. Unless the information is totally incorrect, the candidate may be allowed to sit in the exam. However, to be on the safer side, it is recommended that candidates do connect exam officials. The admission officials in such cases will advice the candidate the right course of action |
| Admit card is not issued | In some rare cases, the admit card may not be issued at all This may typically happen if you have not duly completed the NIFT 2025 application form. |
How to Fix Discrepancies in NIFT 2025 Admit Card
NTA provides clear instructions for fixing discrepancies in the NIFT admit card 2025. Keep reading to learn the full details.
- Candidate credentials required – NIFT 2025 application number and date of birth
- NIFT Helpdesk – Call the NIFT NTA helpline number from 9.30 am – 5.30 pm (Monday to Friday). You also may email the helpdesk.
- Rules for drafting an email – Don’t forget to mention your application number in the email. Also, the issue must be expressed in clear, logical terms.
- The NTA helpdesk will provide the necessary assistance.
- NTA will not issue any fresh admit cards. This means, you have to appear in the exam with the same admit card. But if you have already raised the issue with the admission officials, you won’t face any issues on the day of the exam.
- When reporting to the NIFT 2025 exam, bring the ID proof, admit card, and a passport-size photograph.
- Corrections in particulars of the NIFT 2025 application form, if any, will be undertaken only after the conduct of the exam.
Image: NIFT Admit Card Discrepancy
NTA Helpdesk
NTA Helpdesk No. :(From Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM) 011-69227700, 011-40759000, Email ID: nift@nta.ac.in,
NIFT helpline number – (From Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM), 9310075593, 9310076577, 9310078175
Items allowed inside the NIFT 2025 exam center:
The candidate can bring the following items inside the NIFT 2025 exam venue.
- A transparent water bottle
- A simple transparent ballpoint pen, pencil, eraser, and ruler. The items must be carried in a transparent pouch.
- A-4 Transparent Acrylic board
- Printout of the filled in NIFT 2025 admit card taken on A4-sized paper.
- TWO additional photographs – 1) One to be attached on the admit card 2) the other to be pasted on the attendance sheet.
- A valid photo ID proof in the original
- Stationery for CAT candidates – If you are appearing for the B.Des and M.Des courses, you can carry additional stationery for the Creative Ability Test (CAT). Allowed items – Coloring (only Dry colors are allowed) and drawing materials.
NIFT 2025 Exam-day Guidelines
| Particular | Description |
| Document checklist | NIFT 2025 admit cardA valid photo ID proof YOU must attach a passport-size photograph on the admit card. |
| Left-hand thumb impression on the admit card | The thumb impression must be put in the designated space. |
| NIFT 2025 exam center reporting time | Entry inside the NIFT 2025 exam venue will be stopped 60 minutes before the commencement of the exam. So, make sure that you reach the exam center well before that. |
| Late entry? | Candidates who are late will not be allowed inside the exam center. So, be punctual. |
| Baggage counter | NTA will not make any provisions for a baggage counter. So, better not to carry unnecessary items to the exam center. |
| Capture of biometric information | The candidate’s biometric information will be captured upon arrival. This is done to ensure unauthorized candidates don’t sit in the exam. |
| Prohibited items | Electronic gadgets, eatables, books, written notes, scraps of paper, slide ruler, calculators, docu pen, log tables, geometry box, handbag, electronic watches, etc. are not allowed inside the exam hall |
| Items to bring to the exam center | Carry a simple transparent ballpoint pen, pencils, erasers, and rulers (in a transparent pouch). |
| Special allowance for CAT candidates | Candidates appearing in the CAT exam may carry colouring and drawing material in a transparent pencil box. |
| Diabetic patients | Are allowed to carry eatables like sugar tablets/fruits (like bananas/apples/oranges). However, packed foods like chocolate, candy, and sandwiches are not allowed. |
| ROUGH work | Rough sheets will be provided inside the exam. The candidate must write down their name and roll number at the top of each sheet. Once the exam is over, you need to return the rough sheets to the invigilator. |
| Frisking | Frisking will be done using a Handheld Metal Detector (HHMD). So, avoid carrying any electronic gadgets or barred items. |
Prohibited items inside NIFT 2025 exam centre:
The list of prohibited items as mentioned in the NIFT information brochure is given below.
NIFT 2025 – Acceptable ID Proofs
The candidate can carry any of the following documents in the original (and valid) as an acceptable ID proof:
- Aadhaar Card with photograph
- E-Aadhaar with photograph
- Voter ID
- Passport
- PAN Card
- Driving Licence
- College Identity Card with photograph
- Ration Card with photograph
Separate admit cards for NIFT 2025 Situation Test/ Personal Interview
The Situation Test/ Personal Interview will be conducted by the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT).
Admit cards for the Situation Test/ PI will be released soon after written exam results are declared. The candidate can download the admit cards here.
The download link will be given here.
Use your application number and date of birth to download the admit card.
The National Institute of Fashion Technology will release the detailed schedule for the Situation Test/ PI on its admission portal. As per the tentative schedule, the Situation Test will be held in April 2025.
NIFT City Intimation Slip 2025
The application form for NIFT 2025 is closed.
The NTA will next release the NIFT city intimation slip to all successfully registered candidates. The intimation slip will inform candidates about the exam city they have been allocated.
Stepwise process to download the NIFT 2025 City Intimation Slip
- Go to the NIFT 2025 admission portal – Click Here
- Click on the city intimation slip download link
- In the log-in window that opens, enter your 1) application number and 2) date or birth
- The Intimation slip will be displayed on the screen
- Download and take a printout
Since both the NIFT and JEE Main exams are conducted by the NTA, the JEE Main city intimation slip can be used by candidates for reference.
The log-in window to download the NIFT 2025 city intimation slip.
Sample NIFT City Intimation Slip 2025
This is what the city intimation slip looks like.
NIFT 2025 Admit Card Notification, Exam Update, and Test Timings
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NIFTEE 2025 UG Stage 2 Exam Notification
NIFTEE (Stage 2) Exam Schedule for UG Courses
| B.Des | B. Design (Lateral Entry) | B.F.Tech. (Lateral Entry) | Artisan Skill Test (B. Des.) |
| SITUATION TEST (10.00 AM TO 12.00 NOON) ON-THE-SPOT EVALUATION | STUDIO TEST (10.00 AM TO 12.00 NOON) ON-THE-SPOT EVALUATION | TECHNICAL ABILITY TEST (TAT) (10.00 AM TO 11.00 AM) OMR BASED TO BE EVALUATED LATER | ARTISAN SKILL TEST (10.00 AM TO 12.00 NOON) ON-THE-SPOT EVALUATION |
| INTERVIEWS – Not Applicable | INTERVIEWS (2.00 PM Onwards | INTERVIEWS (2.00 PM Onwards | INTERVIEWS (2.00 PM Onwards |