Important Dates
NIFT 2027 Important Dates
Status (as of 16 October 2026): Only the exam date is known so far: NTA’s tentative calendar (public notice of 16 September 2026) lists the NIFT Entrance Examination on 10 January 2027. The NIFT 2027 notification, application window, fee and other dates have not been announced.
NIFT 2027 Important Dates (Tracker)
Event | NIFT 2027 | 2026 cycle (reference) |
|---|---|---|
Notification and registration | Not yet announced | 8 December 2025 |
Last date to apply | Not yet announced | 6 January 2026 |
Late fee window | Not yet announced | 7 – 10 January 2026 (₹5,000 late fee) |
Correction window | Not yet announced | 12 – 14 January 2026 |
City slip / admit card | Not yet announced | 29 January / 4 February 2026 (as reported) |
Stage 1 exam (GAT + CAT) | 10 January 2027 (tentative) | 8 February 2026 |
Stage 1 result | Not yet announced | 20 March 2026 |
Stage 2 (Situation Test / Interview) | Not yet announced | April 2026 |
Final result | Not yet announced | June 2026 |
Counselling | Not yet announced | From June 2026 |
What the Earlier Exam Date Means
The tentative 2027 exam date is about four weeks earlier than the 2026 exam (8 February 2026). If the pattern of 2026 holds, the application window could open in November or December 2026 — but this is an expectation, not an official date. Keep checking the NTA NIFTEE portal and nift.ac.in.
Key Takeaways
NIFT 2027 exam: 10 January 2027 (tentative, NTA calendar).
Registration dates are not announced yet.
In 2026, registration opened about two months before the exam.
Pro Tip: With an exam in early January, your CAT and GAT preparation should be in full swing by November. Do not wait for the notification to start.
Source: NTA Examination Calendar notice (16.09.2026); NTA public notice for NIFT 2026 (08.12.2025)
Frequently Asked Questions
When will NIFT 2027 registration start?
It has not been announced. In the 2026 cycle, registration opened on 8 December 2025, about two months before the exam.
Is the NIFT 2027 exam date final?
No. 10 January 2027 is a tentative date from NTA’s calendar and may change.
Will NIFT 2027 have a late fee window?
The 2027 rules are awaited. In 2026, a late window ran from 7 to 10 January with a ₹5,000 late fee.