NIFT Registration 2027

NIFT exam registration counts only after NTA receives your fee. A form that is filled but unpaid is not a confirmed candidature. NTA issues no admit card for it. Regular UG, PG and NLEA registration for 2027 is open on the NTA portal from 16 October to 16 November 2026. With a late fee of ₹5,000, you can still apply till 21 November 2026.

The NIFT exam registration process has four steps, and each step feeds the next. Sign-in creates your application number. The form fixes your fee. The fee unlocks the confirmation page. The confirmation page leads to your admit card on 4 January 2027. The NIFT 2027 overview covers the programmes and selection stages. Check the NIFT 2027 exam date page for the full timeline. The NIFT exam fees page has the amounts.

NIFT exam registration 2027 runs on the NTA portal, and NTA accepts no other mode. The NIFTEE 2027 Information Bulletin says an application in any other mode will not be accepted. The table shows the key points for the Regular route.

How many NIFT application forms are there for 2027?

There are five forms: UG and PG, NLEA UG, Artisans, NRI and Ph.D. Each route has its own NIFT application form on the NTA portal. Pick the NIFT application form that matches the programme you want. A B.Des. candidate and a Ph.D. candidate do not use the same form.

Can I apply for two programmes in one NIFT application form?

Yes, in two fixed pairs. You can apply for B.F.Tech. with B.Des., or M.F.M. with M.Des. You fill one NIFT application form for both programmes. The bulletin says there is only one application form for both. NIFT exam registration for the second programme costs less, as the fee section shows.

Is there an offline NIFT application form?

No. NIFT exam registration is online only, and the NIFT application form has no offline copy. The bulletin does not accept an application by post, hand or any other mode. It also does not accept corrections by post, fax, WhatsApp or email.

The NIFT 2027 registration dates for the Regular route are 16 October to 16 November 2026. The NIFT registration date for the late-fee window ends on 21 November 2026. NIFT exam registration for Artisan, NRI and Ph.D. follows later dates, listed below. All dates are as per the NIFTEE 2027 Information Bulletin and are tentative.

What is the NIFT 2027 registration last date?

The NIFT 2027 registration last date is 16 November 2026 with the regular fee. The NIFT 2027 registration last date with the late fee is 21 November 2026. As of 20 October 2026, 27 days remain for the regular deadline. The NIFT dates page tracks any change.

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

The NIFT registration date for these routes is 16 October 2026, and they close later. Artisan B.Des. and Ph.D. close on 31 January 2027. NRI, Foreign National, OCI, PIO and SAARC applications close on 31 March 2027. NRI candidates must also get their SAT, GMAT or GRE score to NIFT by 31 March 2027.

NIFT Registration Dates: Frequently Asked Questions

Eligibility for NIFT exam registration depends on the programme. For NIFT exam registration, a UG candidate must be younger than 24 years on 1 August 2027. A PG candidate has no age limit for NIFT exam registration. The qualification rule differs for B.Des., B.F.Tech., M.Des., M.F.M. and M.F.Tech.

The equal routes for B.Des. are listed here. NIOS Senior Secondary with at least five subjects counts. So does a 3 or 4-year AICTE or State Board diploma after Class 10. An AIU-equivalent 10+2, or GCE A-level or IB, also counts. For B.F.Tech., the same routes need Mathematics. The diploma route needs an engineering diploma.

What is the age limit for NIFT 2027?

For UG, the age limit is under 24 years on 1 August 2027. The upper limit is relaxed by five years for SC, ST, PwD and PwBD candidates. Worked out from the rule, a general candidate must be born on or after 2 August 2003. An SC, ST or PwD candidate must be born on or after 2 August 1998.

Is Mathematics compulsory for NIFT registration?

Only for B.F.Tech. NIFT exam registration for B.Des. accepts 10+2 in any stream. A candidate without Mathematics cannot register for B.F.Tech., but can register for B.Des. The NIFT colleges page shows which campuses offer each programme. A B.F.Tech. candidate with Mathematics can also take the CAT to be considered for B.Des.

Can I register while my Class 12 result is pending?

Yes. NIFT exam registration is open to a candidate who is appearing in the qualifying exam. You must show proof at seat allocation. Your final result must reach the campus director on or before 30 September 2027. Otherwise NIFT cancels provisional admission and forfeits the fee. A candidate who has not appeared for the qualifying exam before seat allocation is not eligible.

What are the eligibility rules for NLEA, Artisan, NRI and Ph.D.?

These routes follow their own rules for NIFT exam registration. Open the tab for your route.

NIFT Eligibility: Frequently Asked Questions

NIFT exam registration 2027 has four steps on the NTA portal: registration, application form, fee payment and confirmation page. You sign in once with MeriPehchaan. The portal then guides you through the rest. Keep your own mobile number and email ready, because NTA sends all communication there.

1. Open exams.nta.nic.in/niftee and start NIFT exam registration with the form for your route.
2. Sign in with MeriPehchaan, the National Single Sign-On service. Create the account if you are new.
3. Enter your mobile number and email. Use your own, as the portal allows one mobile and one email for each form.
4. Take the live photograph with your camera, or scan the QR code on your mobile. Complete Aadhaar-based e-KYC if the portal asks for it.
5. Note the application number the portal generates. Set a password.
6. Fill the application form. Enter personal details, programme, category, qualification and your four exam cities.
7. Upload the photo, signature and any certificate the form asks for.
8. Pay the NIFT registration fee online. The form is complete only after NTA receives the payment.
9. Download the confirmation page and keep a printed copy.

What is the NIFT exam registration process in short?

The NIFT exam registration process is sign-in, application number, form, fee and confirmation page. Each step creates the data the next step needs. You use the same application number and password later. They open the admit card, the answer key and the result. The NIFT admit card page explains the download.

How do I choose NIFT exam cities in the form?

You choose four cities in order of preference during NIFT exam registration. The list has 100 cities. Your choices are limited to the state of your permanent or present address. NTA may allot a different city or merge cities. It may also change your city later for logistic reasons. The Bulletin Annexure III lists all cities, and the bulletin PDF carries it on pages 44 to 46.

What are the password rules for NIFT registration?

The NIFT exam registration password must have 8 to 13 characters. It needs at least one capital letter, one small letter, one number and one special character from! @ # $ % ^ & * -. You can reset it with a security question, an SMS code or an email link.

Can I submit more than one NIFT application?

No. NIFT exam registration allows one application for each candidate. If you file two by mistake in good faith, NTA keeps the form with the successful payment. A candidate who appears in the exam under more than one application number faces action for unfair means. Use one mobile number and one email for each form.

Who do I contact if the NIFT portal does not work?

If NIFT exam registration fails on the portal, call the NTA helpdesk on 011-40759000 or 011-69227700. It works Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. You can also write to nift@nta.ac.in. NIFT's own helpline numbers are 9310075593, 9310076577 and 9310078175.

NIFT Registration Process: Frequently Asked Questions

The NIFT registration fee for 2027 is ₹2,000 for one programme for Open, Open-EWS and OBC-NCL candidates. SC, ST, PwD and PwBD candidates pay ₹500. NIFT exam registration for two programmes costs ₹3,000 or ₹750. NRI, Foreign National, OCI, PIO and SAARC candidates pay ₹11,100.

How much is the late fee for NIFT exam registration?

The late fee for NIFT exam registration is ₹5,000, added to the NIFT registration fee. It applies from 17 to 21 November 2026. After 21 November 2026, the Regular route is closed.

How do I pay the NIFT registration fee?

The NIFT registration fee is paid online. Use a debit card, credit card, UPI or net banking. The gateway is Canara Bank or Union Bank of India. The candidate pays the bank or gateway charges and GST on top of the NIFT registration fee. NTA refunds the fee only for a duplicate payment against the same application. The full rules sit on the NIFT 2027 fees page.

NIFT exam registration 2027 needs a small set of files at the time of application. The bigger set of papers comes later, at seat allocation. You upload the photo, signature and certificates now. You show the original marksheets and certificates at the NIFT campus.

Which certificates do OBC-NCL and EWS candidates need?

NIFT exam registration for reserved seats needs the right certificate. An OBC-NCL certificate must be from the central list. An EWS certificate is also needed for the EWS seat. Both must be dated not earlier than 1 April 2026. A State-list OBC candidate who is not in the central list must choose General.

What should a PwD or PwBD candidate upload?

For NIFT exam registration, upload the disability or UDID certificate as a PDF of 50 to 300 KB. NTA checks the UDID on the UDID portal. If details do not match, you can fix them only in the correction window. Reservation needs a disability of 40% or more. A PwD candidate must also appear before NIFT's Evaluation Committee before seat allocation.

Do Artisan and NRI candidates need extra documents?

Yes. NIFT exam registration on the Artisan route needs a valid Artisan Card issued to self, father or mother. NRI candidates need SAT, GMAT or GRE scores that were not declared before 1 January 2025. NIFT must receive them by 31 March 2027. The NIFT institution code for SAT is 7258. Ph.D. candidates submit a research proposal of up to 2,000 words.

The NIFT 2027 photo must be a JPG or JPEG file of 10 to 200 KB. The live photo is separate, and you take it on the portal. The signature must be a JPG or JPEG file of 10 to 50 KB. NIFT exam registration needs both, apart from the live photo.

What should the NIFT passport photo look like?

Follow these rules for NIFT exam registration. Use a recent colour photo against a white background. The face, including the ears, must take up 80% of the photo. Do not wear a mask. Keep two printed copies of the same photo for exam day. The centre asks for two additional passport photographs.

Why does NTA ask for a live photo?

NTA asks for a live photo during registration. You take the live photo on the portal with a camera, or through a QR code on your mobile. NTA may also ask for Aadhaar-based e-KYC. The portal tells you at the time if it is needed.

What was the signature size in the 2026 cycle?

The 2026 NTA FAQ gave 10 to 30 KB for the signature. The 2027 bulletin allows 10 to 50 KB. Use the 2027 limit. A file between 30 and 50 KB is valid for NIFT exam registration this cycle.