NIFT 2026: Stage-I Admit Card Released by NTA
Post Date: February 5, 2026
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the release of the Stage-I Admit Card for admission to the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) 2026. The application window for the NTA NIFT Online Form 2026 was open from December 8, 2025, to January 13, 2026. The online examination is scheduled to take place on February 8, 2026. Candidates who successfully submitted their applications can now download their NTA NIFT Stage-I Admit Card 2026.
Important Dates
- Notification Release: December 8, 2025
- Application Start Date: December 8, 2025
- Application Last Date: January 13, 2026 (Extended)
- Application with Late Fee: January 14-16, 2026
- Online Correction Window: January 18-19, 2026
- Exam City Intimation: January 29, 2026
- Stage-I Admit Card Release: February 5, 2026
- Examination Date: February 8, 2026
Application Fee
For Single Programmes
- General, OBC, EWS: Rs. 2000/-
- SC, ST, PwD: Rs. 500/-
For Both Programmes
- General, OBC, EWS: Rs. 3000/-
- SC, ST, PwD: Rs. 750/-
- NRI, OCI, Foreign National / SAARC: Rs. 11100/-
Late Fee Charge
- Late Fee: Rs. 5000/-
Payment Mode: Candidates are required to pay their examination fee through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or other available online payment methods.
NTA NIFT 2026: Age Limit
Age Calculation Date: As of August 1, 2026
- B.Des & B.F.Tech: Maximum Age – 24 Years
- M.Des, M.F.M, M.F.Tech, and PhD Courses: No Age Limit
Age relaxation will be provided as per NTA NIFT Online Form rules.
To calculate your age accurately for eligibility, you can use the Age Calculator.
NTA NIFT Online Form 2026: Exam Details
- Exam Name: B.Des & B.F.Tech & M.Des, M.F.M and M.F.Tech and PhD
NTA NIFT Online Form 2026: Educational Qualification
| Exam Name | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| B.Des & B.F.Tech | Candidates must have successfully completed their 10+2 (Intermediate) examination from any recognized board in India. |
| M.Des, M.F.M and M.F.Tech and PhD | Candidates must possess an undergraduate degree from any recognized university or institute in India. |
| Appearing Candidates: Candidates who are appearing for their qualifying examination are also eligible to apply. |
NIFT Online Form 2026: Mode of Selection
Selection of candidates will be based on the Online Examination.
How to Download NTA NIFT Stage-I Admit Card 2026
To download your NTA NIFT Stage-I Admit Card 2026, follow these steps:
- Access the direct download link provided below.
- Click on the link to navigate to the admit card download page.
- On the login page, enter your required credentials:
- Registration Number
- Password or Date of Birth (DOB)
- Click on the ‘Login’ button.
- Your NTA NIFT Stage-I Admit Card 2026 will be displayed. Download and print it for future reference.
Alternatively, you can also download the admit card from the official website of NTA.
Important Links
- Download Stage-I Admit Card: Click Here (Note: This is a placeholder. Please use the actual link if available from NTA.)
- Download Exam City Details: Click Here (Note: This is a placeholder. Please use the actual link if available from NTA.)
- Download Exam City Details Notice: Click Here (Note: This is a placeholder. Please use the actual link if available from NTA.)
- Apply Online (UG/ PG / NIFT-PHD): Click Here (Note: This is a placeholder. Please use the actual link if available from NTA.)
- Download Date Extend Notice: Click Here (Note: This is a placeholder. Please use the actual link if available from NTA.)
- Download Notification: Click Here (Note: This is a placeholder. Please use the actual link if available from NTA.)
- Sarkari Exam Mobile App: Click Here
- Join WhatsApp Channel: Click Here
- Join Telegram Channel: Click Here
- Official Website: Click Here
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. Has the NTA NIFT Stage-I Admit Card 2026 been released?
A. Yes, the NTA NIFT Stage-I Admit Card 2026 has been released.
Q. When was the NTA NIFT Stage-I Admit Card 2026 officially announced?
A. The NTA NIFT Stage-I Admit Card 2026 was issued on February 5, 2026, by NTA.
Q. When will the NTA NIFT Recruitment 2026 exam be held?
A. The NTA NIFT examination will be conducted on February 8, 2026.
Q. Where can I check the NTA NIFT Stage-I Admit Card 2026?
A. You can check it on the official NTA website: https://exams.nta.nic.in/niftee/ (Note: This is a placeholder. Please use the actual link if available from NTA.)
Q. What should I search on the website to find the NTA NIFT Stage-I Admit Card 2026?
A. Look for “Stage-I Admit Card – NTA NIFT Online Form 2026” in the notifications list.
Q. What is the NTA Official Website?
A. The Official Website of NTA is https://exams.nta.nic.in/niftee/ (Note: This is a placeholder. Please use the actual link if available from NTA.)