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

1. Register: Visit the NTA NIFTEE portal and register with a valid email ID and mobile number.

2. 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.

3. Fill details: Personal, academic and category details, plus your preferred exam cities.

4. Upload documents: Photograph, signature and any certificate the form asks for, in the specified format.

5. Pay the fee online (₹2,000 / ₹500 for one programme in 2026).

6. 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)

Frequently Asked Questions

Status (as of 16 October 2026): The NIFT 2027 fee has not been announced. The table shows the official 2026 fee, which NIFT reduced from earlier years.

NIFT 2026 Application Fee

Late Fee

Candidates who applied in the late window (7 – 10 January 2026) paid an additional ₹5,000.

Payment Tips

• Pay only through the payment gateway on the NTA portal.

• Keep the transaction ID and confirmation page.

• The fee is generally non-refundable — check your programme choice before paying.

Key Takeaways

• 2026 fee: ₹2,000 (Open/OBC/EWS) and ₹500 (SC/ST/PwD) for one programme.

• Two programmes: ₹3,000 or ₹750.

• Late fee: ₹5,000 extra.

Pro Tip: Apply before the regular deadline — the late fee is more than double the application fee itself.

Source: NIFT Admissions 2026 Information Bulletin and Admission Guidelines; NIFT Notification-01 (08.12.2025)

Frequently Asked Questions

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