NIFT Exam Date 2027

Check your route first, because the NIFT exam date is not one date for every candidate. Regular UG, PG and NLEA candidates take the entrance exam on 10 January 2027, a Sunday. Artisan, NRI and Ph.D. candidates follow separate windows. The NTA bulletin marks every date as tentative.

This page lists the NIFT 2027 exam date and every other NIFT exam date in the cycle, route by route. The cycle runs as a chain. The steps are registration, correction, city slip, admit card, exam, answer key, Stage 1 result, Stage 2, final result and seat allocation. A missed step blocks the next one. Your NIFT registration date decides whether you reach the NIFT exam date at all. The NIFT 2027 registration page explains the form steps.

The NIFT 2027 exam dates start with registration on 16 October 2026. They end with seat allocation in May and June 2027. The NIFT exam date for Stage 1 is 10 January 2027. NTA conducts Stage 1, and NIFT runs Stage 2 and seat allocation. Each NIFT exam date below is as per the NIFTEE 2027 Information Bulletin.

What is the NIFT exam date 2027?

The NIFT exam date 2027 is 10 January 2027, a Sunday. The GAT is held in the morning on computer. The CAT is held in the afternoon on paper. Your admit card shows your exact shift and centre. Treat this NIFT 2027 exam date as tentative until NTA confirms it on the portal.

Where do I check the official NIFT exam date?

The official NIFT exam date 2027 is on the NTA NIFTEE portal and in the NIFTEE 2027 Information Bulletin. NIFT repeats it on its admissions page. Read the bulletin PDF for the schedule on page 4. If a site shows a different NIFT exam date, trust these two sources.

Can I choose my NIFT exam date or shift?

No. The bulletin sets one NIFT exam date, 10 January 2027, for the Regular and NLEA routes. Your shift is fixed by your programme, with the GAT in the morning and the CAT in the afternoon. The admit card prints the centre, date and shift. NTA may also change your chosen city for logistic reasons.

Which NIFT 2027 date applies to my route?

Your route decides your last date and your NIFT 2027 exam date or test. Use the row that matches the form you filled.

Are the NIFT 2027 dates final?

No. The bulletin states that the NIFT 2027 exam date and all other dates are tentative. Applicants will be informed of any change. NTA also says the admit card, results and seat allocation schedule appear on the NIFT website only. NIFT sends nothing by post. Treat every NIFT exam date here as tentative, and check exams.nta.nic.in/niftee and nift.ac.in every week.

How do the NIFT 2027 dates depend on each other?

Each NIFT exam date unlocks the next one. If you miss a step, the later steps do not open for you.

• If you miss 21 November 2026, you cannot apply on the Regular route. The NIFT exam date of 10 January 2027 is then out of reach.
• If the fee is not received, NTA does not confirm the form, and no admit card is issued.
• If you do not use the 22 to 25 November window, the form stays as submitted. No change is allowed at any later stage.
• If you apply for B.Des. and skip the CAT on 10 January 2027, you are not shortlisted for the Situation Test. The NIFT situation test date then does not apply to you.

NIFT Exam Date 2027: Frequently Asked Questions

The NIFT 2027 application dates for the Regular route are 16 October 2026 to 16 November 2026. Candidates who miss the last date can apply till 21 November 2026 with a late fee. The Artisan, Ph.D. and NRI routes stay open longer. Each route has its own NIFT registration date and correction window. The NIFT exam date of 10 January 2027 is open only to candidates who finish the Regular route on time.

What is the NIFT 2027 registration last date?

The NIFT 2027 registration last date is 16 November 2026 with the regular fee. With the ₹5,000 late fee, the final day is 21 November 2026. As of 20 October 2026, 27 days remain for the regular deadline. See the NIFT 2027 fees page for the amounts.

When should I apply for NIFT 2027?

Apply as early as you can after 16 October 2026, and well before 16 November 2026. The payment must reach NTA for the form to count. An early filing also leaves you time to use the 22 to 25 November correction window before the NIFT exam date 10 January 2027.

Can I apply after 16 November 2026?

Yes, until 21 November 2026. You pay ₹5,000 on top of the application fee in that window. In the 2026 cycle, NTA moved the last date from 6 to 16 January 2026. NTA has announced no such extension for 2027, so do not plan around one.

What are the Artisan, Ph.D. and NRI registration dates?

The NIFT registration date for these routes is 16 October 2026, like the Regular route. They close later.

NRI candidates must also get their SAT, GMAT or GRE score to NIFT by 31 March 2027. Artisan candidates take the Artisan Skill Test and interview in April 2027 instead.

When is the NIFT form correction date?

The NIFT form correction date for the Regular route is 22 to 25 November 2026. The window is online only. Each candidate gets one edit, and only the fields enabled in the window can change. Fix mistakes here, because no change is allowed after the window closes. Requests by post, email, WhatsApp or hand are not accepted. The NIFT registration process page lists what you can and cannot edit.

NIFT Application Dates: Frequently Asked Questions

The NIFT 2027 admit card date is 4 January 2027, as per the bulletin. The advance city intimation slip comes earlier, on 21 December 2026. Both dates are tentative, and the NIFT exam date follows six days after the admit card. NTA issues the admit card on the NIFTEE portal after it receives the fee and checks eligibility.

When is the NIFT admit card release date for Stage 1?

The NIFT admit card release date for Stage 1 is 4 January 2027. That is six days before the NIFT exam date. Log in with your application number and password to download it. NTA does not post admit cards, and no duplicate is issued at the centre. The NIFT admit card 2027 page lists the documents to carry.

Why does the city intimation slip come first?

The city intimation slip gives you time to plan travel before the admit card is out. NTA lets you choose four cities in the form. It may still allot a different city or merge cities. The city intimation slip on 21 December 2026 shows the city NTA has allotted. It is not an entry pass for the exam.

How early did NTA release the admit card in 2026?

The NIFT admit card release date in 2026 was 4 February 2026, four days before the 8 February exam. NTA issued the city slip notice on 29 January 2026. In 2027 the admit card gap is wider, at six days.

When are the NIFT Stage 2 admit cards released?

Artisan and Ph.D. admit cards are due in March 2027. NIFT has not yet announced the NIFT admit card release date for Stage 2 for Regular B.Des. and PG candidates. The bulletin says these cards are issued later and appear on the NIFT website only.

The NIFT exam date and timings for 2027 are fixed for one day, 10 January 2027. The NIFT exam date 2027 is the same for B.Des., B.F.Tech. and PG candidates. The GAT starts at 9:00 AM in every programme. The CAT, for candidates who sit it, runs from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Report two hours before your start time, as per the bulletin.

What time is the NIFT exam on 10 January 2027?

The NIFT exam date has two shifts. The GAT is at 9:00 AM and the CAT is at 3:00 PM. A B.Des. candidate sits both on the same day. Your admit card prints the final shift and the gate closing time for your NIFT exam date. Download it on the NIFT admit card release date, 4 January 2027, to see both. A candidate who reaches after the gate closes is not allowed to appear.

How long are the NIFT GAT and CAT papers?

The B.Des. GAT is 120 minutes with 100 questions, and the CAT is 180 minutes with 3 questions. B.F.Tech., M.F.M. and M.F.Tech. candidates get 180 minutes for the GAT. The M.Des. GAT is 120 minutes. The NIFT exam pattern 2027 page gives the section-wise split.

Is the reporting time two hours or 60 minutes?

Two hours. The NTA bulletin asks candidates to report two hours before the exam starts. The NIFT Prospectus says 60 minutes. NTA runs the exam, so follow the bulletin and the reporting time on your admit card. The 2026 exam started at 10:00 AM, but the 2027 GAT starts at 9:00 AM.

The NIFT 2027 answer key date is not yet announced, and it follows the NIFT exam date 2027. The bulletin says NTA will show recorded responses and answer keys later on the website. The NIFT Prospectus calendar places the GAT answer key in January 2027. Only the GAT, the computer-based test, has an answer key.

When will the NIFT answer key be released?

The NIFT answer key release date will come in an NTA public notice, with the challenge dates. The bulletin says NTA shows the recorded responses and question paper before the result. They stay up for about two to three days. Download them in that window.

Is there an answer key for the NIFT CAT?

No. The CAT is a paper test with drawing answers. NIFT scans and evaluates the answer sheets. The bulletin allows no grievance on CAT answer scripts after the result. A re-check only covers missed answers and totalling mistakes.

How long is the NIFT answer key challenge window?

The 2027 window is not announced. In the 2026 cycle, NTA released the provisional key on 17 February 2026. The challenge window ran from 17 to 19 February 2026, until 11:50 PM. The fee is ₹200 for each question. NTA changed no key in 2026. Read the NIFT answer key 2027 page for the challenge steps.

The NIFT 2027 result date has two parts. The Stage 1 result is expected in February or March 2027. The final result is expected in the first week of May 2027. Both windows are tentative, and neither exact day is announced. The NIFT result date for Stage 2 depends on the Stage 1 result.

When will the NIFT 2027 Stage 1 result be out?

The NIFT result date for Stage 1 falls in February or March 2027, after the NIFT exam date. NTA's own notice says only "to be notified". The result shows whether you are shortlisted for Stage 2. In 2026, NTA declared the Stage 1 result 40 days after the exam. The NIFT result 2027 page explains how to read it.

When is the NIFT Situation Test date 2027?

The NIFT Situation Test date is not yet announced. The bulletin gives March or April 2027 for it. It also says the Situation Test is held in 20 cities only, and it has not published the city list. In 2026, the UG Stage 2 test was on 26 April 2026, at 28 centres in 20 cities.

When is the PG Personal Interview in NIFT 2027?

NIFT has not announced the interview date. Like the NIFT situation test date, it follows the Stage 1 result. The prospectus says shortlisted PG candidates attend the interview in New Delhi. In 2026, the interviews ran from 6 to 11 April 2026, also in New Delhi.

Does B.F.Tech. have a Stage 2 date?

No. A Regular B.F.Tech. seat is decided on the GAT alone. The bulletin and prospectus both say the GAT is the final test for B.F.Tech. candidates. NIFT declared the B.F.Tech. result separately in 2026, so its NIFT result date can differ from the B.Des. date.

NIFT Result Date: Frequently Asked Questions

NIFT 2027 counselling dates are not yet announced. The bulletin gives May or June 2027 for seat allocation, which NIFT conducts. It follows the final result, so it moves if any earlier NIFT exam date moves. NIFT runs online counselling through the NIC portal, so the schedule appears on nift.ac.in. The 2026 schedule below is a guide only.

How does a candidate get a NIFT seat after the exam?

A seat follows a fixed chain. You clear Stage 1, then Stage 2 where it applies, and NIFT then publishes a Common Merit Rank (CMR). You register on the NIC e-counselling portal with a valid CMR. You then fill choices of campus and programme and get allotments in rounds. The NIFT cutoff page shows closing ranks.

What are the key NIFT admission dates after allotment?

Orientation for the 2027-28 session starts on 28 July 2027. Provisional admission is cancelled if final qualifying results do not reach the campus director on or before 30 September 2027. The exact reporting dates will be in the NIFT schedule.

Will NIFT hold a spot round in 2027?

Not yet announced. The 2026 cycle had a Spot Round on 24 July 2026. The 2027 seat allocation guidelines are not published, so treat a spot round as likely but unconfirmed. See the NIFT 2027 overview for the full selection process.