NIFT 2026 Exam Dates Released: The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) has released the exam dates for NIFT 2026. Registered candidates can check the NIFT 2026 Exam Dates to know when the exam will be conducted. According to the official website, the NIFT 2026 Exam will be conducted on February 8, 2026. The authorities will release the city intimation slip and admit card download date soon. Meanwhile, candidates must complete the ongoing registration process before January 6, 2026, by visiting the official portal - nift.ac.in.
The NIFT 2026 Exam will be conducted for UG and PG programmes in 100 cities in CBT and PBT mode in Hindi and English mediums. The exam consists of two components - CAT and GAT. Depending on their programme, candidates will have to appear in one or both. GAT will be conducted in a Computer-Based Test, whereas the CAT will be a Paper-Based Test.
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NIFT 2026 Exam Dates
Candidates can check the NIFT 2026 Exam Dates according to the official website:
| Particulars | Details |
| NIFT 2026 Exam Date | February 8, 2026 |
NIFT 2026 Exam Timings
Candidates can check the exam timing for NIFT 2025 UG and PG programmes:
| Programmes | Test and Examination Time |
| Bachelor of Design | GAT - 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon |
| Bachelor of Design | CAT - 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM |
| Bachelor of Design (NLEA) | GAT - 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon |
| Bachelor of Fashion Technology | GAT - 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM |
| Bachelor of Fashion Technology (NLEA) | GAT - 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM |
| Bachelor of Fashion Technology and Bachelor of Design | GAT - 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM |
| Bachelor of Fashion Technology and Bachelor of Design | CAT - 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM |
| Master of Design | GAT - 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon |
| Master of Design | CAT - 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM |
The GAT is mandatory for all programmes, while only B.Des and M.Des candidates need to take the CAT. The shortlisted UG programme candidates will have to appear in a situation test, and the PG candidates will appear for a personal interview. Candidates are advised to follow the official website for more details on NIFT 2026 Exam Dates and Guidelines.
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