Welcome to NIFT Counselling 2026

Welcome to the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Counselling Process 2026! This document provides essential information and guidance for candidates seeking admission to NIFT for the academic year 2026.

About NIFT:

NIFT, established in 1986, is India's premier institute for fashion education and research. With campuses across major cities, NIFT offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various disciplines related to fashion design, technology, and management. Students aspiring to get in should begin their preparation early — SILICA's dedicated NIFT Entrance Exam Coaching helps candidates build the skills needed to clear the selection process.

Importance of Counselling:

Counselling plays a crucial role in the admission process, helping candidates make informed decisions about their academic journey at NIFT. Through counselling, candidates can explore program options, understand admission procedures, and receive guidance on campus selection. Candidates who have cleared the NIFT exam and are now checking NIFT Results 2026 should pay close attention to the counselling timeline below.

Schedule Overview

Below is an overview of the key dates and milestones in the NIFT 2025 Round 1 schedule, counselling process (Procedure which is expected to repeat in 2026): Refer:- https://shorturl.at/6jsjk

NIFT Counselling 2026 Process Steps

Refer to the section below for detailed 2025 NIFT counselling 2026 Procedure which is expected to repeat in 2026

• 1
  Registration:

  • Visit the official NIFT website and complete the online registration process within the specified dates.
  • Provide accurate details and upload necessary documents as per the instructions provided.
• 2
  Document Verification:

  • After successful registration, candidates need to attend the document verification process as per the scheduled dates.
  • Carry original documents along with photocopies for verification.
• 3
  Choice Filling:

  • Once documents are verified, candidates can fill their choices / preferences for NIFT campuses and programs.
  • Prioritise choices based on personal interests, career goals, and campus locations.
• 4
  Seat Matrix 2026: Refer - Pg 124-125 - Official NIFT Seat Matrix PDF

  Programme	Total Seats in NIFT (2026)
  B.Des.	3423
  B.F.Tech	591
  M.Des.	275
  M.F.Tech.	68
  M.F.Management	719
  Total	5076

  Seat allotment is done based on merit rank, category and availability of seats. Candidates can check their allotment status online and proceed with the next steps accordingly. The seat reservations are listed below each category:

  	Gen.	OBC-NC	SC	ST	Total
  Reservation	50.5%	27%*	15%	7.5%	100%
  B.Des.	1729	924	513	257	3423
  B.F.Tech.	298	160	89	44	591
  M.Des.	139	74	41	21	275
  M.F.Tech.	34	18	10	5	68
  M.F.M.	363	194	108	54	719

  Within General category reservation-

  GEN-EWS	10%
  Person with Disability (PWD)	5%*

• 5
  Seat Allotment:

  • Seat allotment is done based on merit rank, category and availability of seats.
  • Candidates can check their allotment status online and proceed with the next steps accordingly.
• 6
  Fee Payment and Seat Acceptance:

  • Candidates need to pay the prescribed fee to confirm their allotted seat within the stipulated time.
  • Failure to pay the fee on time may lead to the cancellation of the allotted seat.
  • The fee structure for Indian nationals and NRIs at various NIFT campuses is shown below.

  A) AT NIFT BENGALURU, CHENNAI, GANDHINAGAR, HYDERABAD, KOLKATA, MUMBAI & NEW DELHI (As per Last year), NAVA RAIPUR (LATEST)

  Fee Component	Indian (₹)	NRI (₹)
  Tuition Fee (Non-Refundable)	3,00,000/-	9,07,000/-
  Library Fee (per year)	10,000/-	52,500/-
  Mediclaim & Dev Fee (per year)	4,900/-	33,600/-
  Exam Fee (per year)	4,900/-	4,900/-
  Security Deposit (Refundable)	12,600/-	12,600/-
  Registration Fee (One Time)	9,300/-	9,300/-
  TOTAL	3,41,700/-	10,19,900/-

  P.S.-Fees increase at 10% every year.

  B) AT NIFT PANCHKULA, PATNA, KANGRA, BHOPAL, KANNUR, SHILLONG, JODHPUR, BHUBANESWAR, RAEBARELI & SRINAGAR (As per Last year)

  Fee Component	Indian (₹)	NRI (₹)
  Tuition Fee (Non-Refundable)	3,00,000/-	6,35,000/-
  Library Fee (per year)	10,000/-	36,800/-
  Mediclaim & Dev Fee (per year)	4,900/-	23,500/-
  Exam Fee (per year)	4,900/-	4,900/-
  Security Deposit (Refundable)	12,600/-	12,600/-
  Registration Fee (One Time)	9,300/-	9,300/-
  TOTAL	3,41,700/-	7,22,100/-

  P.S.-Fees increase at 10% every year.

• 7
  Reporting to Allotted Campus:

  • After fee payment and seat acceptance, candidates must report to the allotted campus on the specified date.
  • Attend the orientation program and complete the admission formalities as per the instructions provided.

List of Documents and Annexures Required: