Application Process and Fees
NIFT Application Fee
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
Category | One programme | Two programmes (B.FTech + B.Des or MFM + M.Des) |
|---|---|---|
Open / OBC-NCL / Gen-EWS | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
SC / ST / PwD | ₹500 | ₹750 |
NRI / Foreign / OCI / PIO / SAARC | ₹11,100 | — |
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
What is the NIFT application fee?
In 2026: ₹2,000 for Open, OBC-NCL and Gen-EWS, and ₹500 for SC, ST and PwD candidates, for one programme.
How much is the fee for two NIFT programmes?
₹3,000 for Open/OBC/EWS and ₹750 for SC/ST/PwD in 2026.
What is the NIFT late fee?
₹5,000 extra in the 2026 late window.