Through the NxtWave Admission-counselling Test, the NIAT Admission-counselling team evaluates your abilities, interests, and aptitude through counselling sessions and tests. A university offering an NIAT Industry-ready Upskilling Program will be recommended to you based on your NAT results and preferences discussed during the one-on-one counselling session. Students must fulfil the requirements set forth by the universities for admission and eligibility. The university has the last say over admissions following AICTE and UGC guidelines.
| Event | Date |
| NAT (NxtWave Assessment Test) 2026 Exam Date | 17th Jan 2026 |
NIAT Hyderabad enrollment process follows the standard NxtWave NIAT admission procedure for 2026, offered in collaboration with UGC and AICTE-approved universities in Hyderabad (such as Aurora Deemed University, Chaitanya (Deemed to be University), St. Mary's University Hyderabad, and others). The process relies entirely on the NxtWave Assessment Test (NAT) for skill evaluation and program alignment.
NIAT Admission Process Hyderabad 2026 – Complete 4-Step Guide:
Step 1: Register for the NxtWave Assessment Test (NAT)
Begin your NIAT Hyderabad admission by registering for the NAT 2026. This is the first step to enroll in the NIAT upskilling program at collaborating universities in Hyderabad. Submit your details and complete the registration to secure your spot for the assessment.
Step 2: Take the NxtWave Assessment Test (NAT)
The NAT is a 90-minute skill and readiness assessment that evaluates your aptitude for technology upskilling and readiness for NIAT Hyderabad programs.
Assessment Structure:
Qualifying in the NAT is essential for proceeding to the next stages of NIAT admission in Hyderabad.
Step 3: NIAT Guidance & Program Alignment Session
After qualifying in the NAT, you will be invited for a one-on-one NIAT counselling session (guidance session). This personalised session helps assess your interests, career goals, and suitable upskilling tracks.
Based on your NAT performance and preferences shared during the counselling, you will be recommended a collaborating university in Hyderabad that offers the NIAT upskilling program and best matches your needs.
Step 4: Apply to the Collaborating University
Apply to your preferred collaborating university in Hyderabad where the NIAT upskilling program is offered.