NIFT Admit Card 2026 (OUT) LIVE Updates: Download link activated, exam day instructionsNIFT Admit Card 2026 LIVE: The National Testing Agency has scheduled the NIFT 2026 exam to be held on February 8, 2026. The NIFT admit card 2026 has been released online through the official website and is available to download through the login portal. You must enter your login details to access your admit card and download it in PDF format. Before downloading, it is advisable to cross-check all the details mentioned on the admit card. Follow the instructions mentioned on the admit card on the exam day. The admit card will include all exam day information, including timing, centre details, medium, application number, reporting time, etc. Candidates must consult their admit card for test-specific information if they are applying for more than one program or exam (CAT or GAT).
NIFT Admit Card 2026 Link
Access the direct link to download the NIFT Admit Card 2026 here, as activated on the official website:| NIFT Admit Card 2026 Link |
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To access the admit card, candidates must enter their application number and password. The link above will directly lead the official website for NIFT 2026 for candidates to click on the appropriate link and access the admit card.
NIFT Admit Card 2026: Exam Day Instructions
Note the exam day instructions to be followed by the candidates on the NIFT 2026 exam day:- Carry a hardcopy of the NIFT Admit Card 2026, along with an ID proof.
- Reach the exam centre as mentioned on the admit card, 30 minutes before the reporting time.
- Follow the dresscode to avoid disqualification.
- Do not attempt any malpractices during the examination.
NIFT Admit Card 2026 LIVE Updates
06 00 PM IST - 06 Feb'26
NIFT Admit Card 2026: Shortlisting Criteria (6)
The detailed shortlisting criteria as per the NIFT 2026 is provoided here:
Programme
Entrance Examination Components
Shortlisting Criteria
M.F.Tech.
General Ability Test (GAT)
Shortlisted based on the GAT, followed by a Personal Interview (PI)
Ph.D.
Written test
Research Proposal Presentation and Interview (RPPI)
05 00 PM IST - 06 Feb'26
NIFT Admit Card 2026: Shortlisting Criteria (5)
The detailed shortlisting criteria as per the NIFT 2026 is provoided here:
Programme
Entrance Examination Components
Shortlisting Criteria
M.F.M & M.
Des.
General Ability Test (GAT), Creative Ability Test (CAT)
Separate Common Merit Ranks (CMRs) will be generated for:
M.F.M: Based on GAT (Sections A & B) + PI
M.Des: Based on GAT (Section A) + CAT + PI
04 00 PM IST - 06 Feb'26
NIFT Admit Card 2026: Shortlisting Criteria (4)
The detailed shortlisting criteria as per the NIFT 2026 is provoided here:
Programme
Entrance Examination Components
Shortlisting Criteria
M.Des.
General Ability Test (GAT), Creative Ability Test (CAT)
Shortlisted based on GAT + CAT, followed by a Personal Interview (PI)
M.F.M.
General Ability Test (GAT)
Shortlisted based on the GAT, followed by a Personal Interview (PI)
03 00 PM IST - 06 Feb'26
NIFT Admit Card 2026: Shortlisting Criteria (3)
The detailed shortlisting criteria as per the NIFT 2026 is provoided here:
Programme
Entrance Examination Components
Shortlisting Criteria
B.F. Tech & B. Des
General Ability Test (GAT), Creative Ability Test (CAT)
Candidates applying for B.F. Tech with Maths can also enrol for B. Des by taking CAT along with GAT (not applicable for NLEA).
02 00 PM IST - 06 Feb'26
NIFT Admit Card 2026: Shortlisting Criteria (2)
The detailed shortlisting criteria as per the NIFT 2026 is provoided here:
Programme
Entrance Examination Components
Shortlisting Criteria
B.F. Tech & B. Des
General Ability Test (GAT), Creative Ability Test (CAT)
Separate Common Merit Ranks (CMRs) will be generated for:
- B. Des: Based on entrance exam results + Situation Test
- B.F.Tech: Based on GAT
01 00 PM IST - 06 Feb'26
NIFT Admit Card 2026: Shortlisting Criteria (1)
The detailed shortlisting criteria as per the NIFT 2026 is provoided here:
Programme
Entrance Examination Components
Shortlisting Criteria
B.Des.
General Ability Test (GAT), Creative Ability Test (CAT)
A Situation Test is administered after being shortlisted based on the entrance exam. B.F.Tech.
General Ability Test (GAT)
Shortlisted based on the GAT
12 00 PM IST - 06 Feb'26
NIFT Admit Card 2026: Things Not To Carry on Exam Day
Here is a list of the items that are prohibited from being carried along on the exam day:
- Mobile phones or smartphones
- Smartwatches or digital watches
- Bluetooth devices, earphones
- Notes, Books, pages or any writing material
- Calculator
- Food and drinks
- Bags or wallets
11 00 AM IST - 06 Feb'26
NIFT Admit Card 2026: Things To Carry on Exam day (2)
The following is required of candidates to carry along on the NIFT 2026 exam day:
- Any one of the following approved photo IDs, which must be authentic, current, and unexpired:
- College ID cards with photos,
- PAN cards
- Driver's licenses
- Voter IDs
- Passports
- Aadhaar cards with photos
- E-Aadhaar cards with photos
- Ration cards with photos
- Bank passbooks with photos.
- If applicable, the approved medical officer's PwD certificate and UDID.
- Any one of the following approved photo IDs, which must be authentic, current, and unexpired:
10 00 AM IST - 06 Feb'26
NIFT Admit Card 2026: Things To Carry on Exam day (1)
The following is required of candidates to carry along on the NIFT 2026 exam day:
- Bring your admit card.
- A basic translucent ballpoint
- The attendance sheet at the test room or hall should have an additional photo (the same one that was supplied on the online application form) pasted on it.
09 00 AM IST - 06 Feb'26
NIFT Admit Card 2026: Marking Pattern (3)
Detailed marking pattern for the NIFT 2026 exam is provided here:
- Only candidates who correctly completed the questions using the updated answer key will receive marks; nevertheless, if there are several valid answers or a change in the key following the Answer Key Challenges procedure.
08 00 AM IST - 06 Feb'26
NIFT Admit Card 2026: Marking Pattern (2)
Detailed marking pattern for the NIFT 2026 exam is provided here:
- The candidate must select one option as the right response to a question.
- All candidates, regardless of whether they attempted the question or not, will receive full marks if it is dropped due to a technological fault.
07 00 AM IST - 06 Feb'26
NIFT Admit Card 2026: Marking Pattern (1)
Detailed marking pattern for the NIFT 2026 exam is provided here:
- Every question is worth 01 (One) point.
- The contestant will receive one mark for each right answer.
- The final score will be reduced by -0.25 points for each wrong answer.
- No marks will be awarded for unanswered or unattempted questions.
06 00 AM IST - 06 Feb'26
NIFT Admit Card 2026: Important Topics for GAT (4)
Section
Important Topics
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Culture
Sports
History
Economy
General Politics
Geography
Scientific Research
Countries & Capitals
Indian Constitution
Knowledge of Current Events
Countries & Capitals
India and its neighbouring countries
Current Affairs – National & International
05 00 AM IST - 06 Feb'26
NIFT Admit Card 2026: Important Topics for GAT (3)
Section
Important Topics
Quantitative Ability
Multiplication
Addition
Fractions
Division
Percentage
Work and Task
Rate of Interest
Ratio and Proportion
Time, Speed & Distance
Simplification
Interest
Number Series
Mensuration
Average
Ratio & Proportion
Profit & Loss
Data Interpretation
Algebra
Permutation & Combination / Probability
Data Sufficiency
Number System
04 00 AM IST - 06 Feb'26
NIFT Admit Card 2026: Important Topics for GAT (2)
Section
Important Topics
Analytical Ability and Logical Ability
Analytical Ability and Logical Ability
Classification
Analogy
Coded Inequalities or Mathematical Inequalities
Coding-Decoding
Directions & Distances
Order & Ranking
Blood Relations
Linear Seating Arrangement
Circular Seating Arrangement
Syllogisms
Analytical Decision Making
Double Line-Up
Data Sufficiency
Grouping & Selection Problems
Verbal Reasoning
Series
Scheduling
03 00 AM IST - 06 Feb'26
NIFT Admit Card 2026: Important Topics for GAT (1)
Section
Important Topics
Communication Ability and English Comprehension
Antonyms
Synonyms
Singular
Plural
Words with corresponding meanings
Idioms and phrases
One word substitutes
Comprehend a situation from the passage
Correct spellings
Passage
Error Spotting
Sentence Correction
Fill in the blanks
Phrase Replacement
Para Jumbles
Grammar
Vocabulary
Verbal Ability
02 00 AM IST - 06 Feb'26
NIFT Admit Card 2026: Important Topics for CAT (4)
Here are some of the important topics to be covered for NIFT 2026 CAT:
- Creative Thinking & Writing
- Imagination & Doodling
- Graphics & Pictograms
- Innovation in Design
- Theme Development
- Mood, Theme & Colour Inter-Relationship
- Design Theory
- Usage of Colour in Compositions
- Innovation & Creation
01 00 AM IST - 06 Feb'26
NIFT Admit Card 2026: Important Topics for CAT (3)
Here are some of the important topics to be covered for NIFT 2026 CAT:
- Expression & Emotion
- Inspiration & Creativity
- Principles of Composition
- Memory Drawing
- Story Pictures
- Foreshortening & Perspective
- Lateral Thinking
- Form & Function
- Understanding Light & Shade
- Colour, Pattern & Texture
- Use of Measurements, Scale & Proportions
12 00 AM IST - 06 Feb'26
NIFT Admit Card 2026: Important Topics for CAT (2)
Here are some of the important topics to be covered for NIFT 2026 CAT:
- Natural & Geometrical Form
- Inspiration & Design Development
- Exercises on Imagination
- Optical Illusion
- Visual Logic
- Elements & Principles Of Design
- Developing Themes & Colour Associations
- Drawing Fundamentals
- Presentation Technique
- Design Awareness
- 3D Visualisation
- Picture Analysis
11 00 PM IST - 05 Feb'26
NIFT Admit Card 2026: Important Topics for CAT (1)
To assess an applicant's illustrative and creative abilities, NIFT administers the CAT, or creative ability test. Enlisted below are topics that a candidate needs to go through to prepare for the NIFT CAT 2026 examination.
- Ornaments & motifs
- Colour Terminology
- Colour Psychology & Optical Illusions
- Optical Illusion
10 00 PM IST - 05 Feb'26
NIFT 2026 Exam Syllabus: BFTech/ MFM/ MDes/ MFTech (3)
- Current Affairs and General Knowledge: The exam's goal is to assess the candidate's general knowledge and current affairs.
- Case Study: An industry environment serves as the basis for the scenario employed in this subtest. In this case, evaluating the candidate's managerial competence is advantageous.
- In MFTech, there will also be some inquiries from the technical community.
09 00 PM IST - 05 Feb'26
NIFT 2026 Exam Syllabus: BFTech/ MFM/ MDes/ MFTech (2)
Analytical Ability and Logical Ability: This subtest evaluates the candidate's capacity to recognise the given problem and use reasoning to address its underlying issues, as well as to draw inferences and apply logic from the offered information. Concepts and methods of creative and lateral thinking need to be advantageous.
08 00 PM IST - 05 Feb'26
NIFT 2026 Exam Syllabus: BFTech/ MFM/ MDes/ MFTech (1)
- Quantitative Ability: This subtest covers addition, multiplication, work and task, ratio and proportion, division, fractions, percentage, rate of interest, and distance.
- Communication Skills and English Comprehension: This exam includes a variety of themes, including matching words, synonyms, antonyms, single plural, idioms, phrases, one-word replacements, proper spelling, comprehending a scenario from a text, and more.
07 00 PM IST - 05 Feb'26
NIFT 2026 Exam Syllabus: BDes/ MDes (2)
- English Comprehension: This subtest assesses the candidate's foundational knowledge of the English language as well as their capacity to comprehend a passage's scenario.
- Analytical Ability: This subtest's objective is to assess the test-taker's capacity for inference and reasoning from the given facts.
- Current Affairs and General Knowledge: The purpose of this subtest is to assess the applicant's awareness of current affairs and general knowledge.
06 00 PM IST - 05 Feb'26
NIFT 2026 Exam Syllabus: BDes/ MDes (1)
- Quantitative Ability: Division, fractions, rate of interest, multiplication, addition, work and task, ratio and proportion, and distance are among the subjects covered in the test.
- Communication Ability: It questions about idioms and phrases, synonyms, antonyms, words with comparable meanings in both plural and singular forms, one-word replacements, correct spelling, and more.
05 00 PM IST - 05 Feb'26
Preparation Tips for NIFT 2026 Exam (2)
Here are some pro-tips for the NIFT 2026 exam that will help you score well:
- Recognise the NIFT pattern and syllabus for the upcoming rounds.
- Use a range of tools and materials to practice drawing and sketching for at least three to four hours per day.
- Complete the NIFT question papers from the prior year.
- Continue to be dependable and have a positive outlook while taking care of your well-being.
04 00 PM IST - 05 Feb'26
Preparation Tips for NIFT 2026 Exam (1)
Here are some pro-tips for the NIFT 2026 exam that will help you score well:
- Give original, creative responses and back them up with arguments and examples.
- Maintain a consistent, methodical study regimen.
- Learn more about current affairs and broad topics, especially those related to fashion, art, design, and culture.
03 00 PM IST - 05 Feb'26
NIFT Admit Card 2026: Can you change exam venue?
No. No request to modify the exam location, regardless of the cause, will be considered once the admit card has been issued. Every student must show up at the designated testing locations. So, make arrangements to reach the exam centre accordingly for the exam day to avoid late arrivals.
02 00 PM IST - 05 Feb'26
NIFT Admit Card 2026: Course-wise exam timings (4)
Check the detailed course-wise exam timings for the NIFT 2026 exam to be held on February 8, 2026, here for all the courses:
Programs
Test
Exam Timings
Mode of the Exam
Master of Fashion Management
GAT
10 AM to 1 PM
CBT
Master of Design & Master of Fashion Management
GAT
10 AM to 1 PM
CBT
CAT
3 PM to 6 PM
CBT
01 00 PM IST - 05 Feb'26
NIFT Admit Card 2026: Course-wise exam timings (3)
Check the detailed course-wise exam timings for the NIFT 2026 exam to be held on February 8, 2026, here for all the courses:
Programs
Test
Exam Timings
Mode of the Exam
Bachelor of Fashion Technology & Bachelor of Design
GAT
10 AM to 1 PM
CBT
CAT
3 PM to 6 PM
PBT
Bachelor of Design (NLEA)
GAT
10 AM to 12 PM
PBT
Bachelor of Fashion Technology (NLEA)
GAT
10 AM to 1 PM
CBT
12 00 PM IST - 05 Feb'26
NIFT Admit Card 2026: Course-wise exam timings (2)
Check the detailed course-wise exam timings for the NIFT 2026 exam to be held on February 8, 2026, here for all the courses:
Programs
Test
Exam Timings
Mode of the Exam
Master of Design
GAT
10 AM to 12 PM
CBT
CAT
3 PM to 6 PM
PBT
Master of Fashion Technology
GAT
10 AM to 1 PM
CBT
11 00 AM IST - 05 Feb'26
NIFT Admit Card 2026: Course-wise exam timings (1)
Check the detailed course-wise exam timings for the NIFT 2026 exam to be held on February 8, 2026, here for all the courses:
Programs
Test
Exam Timings
Mode of the Exam
Bachelor of Design
GAT
10 AM to 12 PM
CBT
CAT
3 PM to 6 PM
PBT
Bachelor of Fashion Technology
GAT
10 AM to 1 PM
CBT
10 00 AM IST - 05 Feb'26
NIFT Admit Card 2026: NIFT GAT Exam Pattern 2026 for MFM
Check the exam pattern for NIFT 2026 here for the MFM program, and be prepared for the exam day:
Program
MFM
Paper
GAT
Language of the written test
English/Hindi
Duration
180 minutes
Communication Ability & English Comprehension
50
Case Study
40
Quantitative Ability
10
Analytical & Logical Ability
25
General Knowledge And Current Affairs
25
TOTAL
150
09 00 AM IST - 05 Feb'26
NIFT Admit Card 2026: NIFT GAT Exam Pattern 2026 for M.F.Tech
Check the exam pattern for NIFT 2026 here for the M.F.Tech program, and be prepared for the exam day:
ProgramM.F.TechPaperGATLanguage of the written testEnglish/HindiDuration180 minutesCommunication Ability & English Comprehension45Case Study25Quantitative Ability30Analytical & Logical Ability25General Knowledge And Current Affairs25TOTAL15008 00 AM IST - 05 Feb'26
NIFT Admit Card 2026: NIFT GAT Exam Pattern 2026 for B.F.Tech
Check the exam pattern for NIFT 2026 here for the B.F.Tech program, and be prepared for the exam day:
Program
B.F.Tech
Paper Name
GAT - Section A (CBT)
GAT - Section B (CBT)
Language of the written test
English/Hindi
English/Hindi
Test Duration
180 minutes
Communication Ability and English Comprehension
40
NIL
Quantitative Ability
20
15
Analytical & Logical Ability
15
15
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
25
NIL
Case Study
NIL
20
Total
100
50
07 00 AM IST - 05 Feb'26
NIFT Admit Card 2026: M.Des Exam Pattern
Check the exam pattern for NIFT 2026 here for the M.Des program, and be prepared for the exam day:
Program
M.Des
Paper
GAT
Mode of exam
Computer-based exam
Language
English/ Hindi
Test Duration
120 minutes
Communication Ability
30
English Comprehension
30
Quantitative Ability
20
Analytical Ability
25
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
15
TOTAL
120
06 00 AM IST - 05 Feb'26
NIFT Admit Card 2026: B.Des Exam Pattern
Check the exam pattern for NIFT 2026 here for the B.Des program, and be prepared for the exam day:
Program
B.Des
Paper
GAT
Mode of exam
Computer-based exam
Language
English/ Hindi
Test Duration
120 minutes
Communication Ability
40
English Comprehension
Quantitative Ability
20
Analytical Ability
15
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
25
TOTAL
100
05 00 AM IST - 05 Feb'26
NIFT Admit Card 2026: Subject-wise distribution of Questions (9)
Programme
Total Qs (GAT)
Communication Ability and English Comprehension
Quantitative Ability (Sec A)
Analytical and Logical Ability (Sec A)
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Quantitative Ability (Sec B)
Analytical and Logical Ability (Sec B)
Case Study (Sec B)
CAT (PBT)
(Sec A)
(Sec B)
Master of Fashion Technology
150
45
30
25
25
NA
NA
25
NA
04 00 AM IST - 05 Feb'26
NIFT Admit Card 2026: Subject-wise distribution of Questions (8)
Programme
Total Qs (GAT)
Communication Ability and English Comprehension
Quantitative Ability (Sec A)
Analytical and Logical Ability (Sec A)
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Quantitative Ability (Sec B)
Analytical and Logical Ability (Sec B)
Case Study (Sec B)
CAT (PBT)
(Sec A)
(Sec B)
Master of Fashion Management and Master of Design
150
50
20
25
25
NA
NA
30
3
03 00 AM IST - 05 Feb'26
NIFT Admit Card 2026: Subject-wise distribution of Questions (7)
Programme
Total Qs (GAT)
Communication Ability and English Comprehension
Quantitative Ability (Sec A)
Analytical and Logical Ability (Sec A)
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Quantitative Ability (Sec B)
Analytical and Logical Ability (Sec B)
Case Study (Sec B)
CAT (PBT)
(Sec A)
(Sec B)
Master of Fashion Management
150
50
20
25
25
NA
NA
30
NA
02 00 AM IST - 05 Feb'26
NIFT Admit Card 2026: Subject-wise distribution of Questions (6)
Programme
Total Qs (GAT)
Communication Ability and English Comprehension
Quantitative Ability (Sec A)
Analytical and Logical Ability (Sec A)
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Quantitative Ability (Sec B)
Analytical and Logical Ability (Sec B)
Case Study (Sec B)
CAT (PBT)
(Sec A)
(Sec B)
Master of Design
120
50
20
25
25
NA
NA
NA
3
01 00 AM IST - 05 Feb'26
NIFT Admit Card 2026: Subject-wise distribution of Questions (5)
Programme
Total Qs (GAT)
Communication Ability and English Comprehension
Quantitative Ability (Sec A)
Analytical and Logical Ability (Sec A)
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Quantitative Ability (Sec B)
Analytical and Logical Ability (Sec B)
Case Study (Sec B)
CAT (PBT)
(Sec A)
(Sec B)
Bachelor of Fashion Technology (NLEA)
150
40
20
15
25
15
15
20
NA
12 00 AM IST - 05 Feb'26
NIFT Admit Card 2026: Subject-wise distribution of Questions (4)
Programme
Total Qs (GAT)
Communication Ability and English Comprehension
Quantitative Ability (Sec A)
Analytical and Logical Ability (Sec A)
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Quantitative Ability (Sec B)
Analytical and Logical Ability (Sec B)
Case Study (Sec B)
CAT (PBT)
(Sec A)
(Sec B)
Bachelor of Design (NLEA)
100
40
20
15
25
NA
NA
NA
NA
11 00 PM IST - 04 Feb'26
NIFT Admit Card 2026: Subject-wise distribution of Questions (3)
Programme
Total Qs (GAT)
Communication Ability and English Comprehension
Quantitative Ability (Sec A)
Analytical and Logical Ability (Sec A)
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Quantitative Ability (Sec B)
Analytical and Logical Ability (Sec B)
Case Study (Sec B)
CAT (PBT)
(Sec A)
(Sec B)
Bachelor of Fashion Technology and Bachelor of Design
150
40
20
15
25
15
15
20
3
10 00 PM IST - 04 Feb'26
NIFT Admit Card 2026: Subject-wise distribution of Questions (2)
Programme
Total Qs (GAT)
Communication Ability and English Comprehension
Quantitative Ability (Sec A)
Analytical and Logical Ability (Sec A)
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Quantitative Ability (Sec B)
Analytical and Logical Ability (Sec B)
Case Study (Sec B)
CAT (PBT)
(Sec A)
(Sec B)
Bachelor of Fashion Technology
150
40
20
15
25
15
15
20
NA
09 00 PM IST - 04 Feb'26
NIFT Admit Card 2026: Subject-wise distribution of Questions (1)
Programme
Total Qs (GAT)
Communication Ability and English Comprehension
Quantitative Ability (Sec A)
Analytical and Logical Ability (Sec A)
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Quantitative Ability (Sec B)
Analytical and Logical Ability (Sec B)
Case Study (Sec B)
CAT (PBT)
(Sec A)
(Sec B)
Bachelor of Design
100
40
20
15
25
NA
NA
NA
3
08 00 PM IST - 04 Feb'26
NIFT Admit Card 2026: Exam Instructions (2/2)
- Candidates should be aware that the GAT is only open to individuals who are eligible to take the CAT. Students who pass both tests are required to take the Situation Test, which is followed by final rounds of in-person interviews.
- The Bachelor of Fashion Technology, Master of Fashion Management, and Master of Fashion Technology programs are all eligible for GAT.
07 40 PM IST - 04 Feb'26
NIFT Admit Card 2026: Exam Instructions (1/2)
- The Creativity Ability Test (CAT) comes after the General Ability Test (GAT) in NIFT 2026.
- The GAT administers the written portion of the NIFT admission exam for each of the five courses.
- The NIFT 2026 entrance exam does not have negative marking. It is recommended that students try every question.
07 20 PM IST - 04 Feb'26
NIFT 2026 Exam Weightage
To secure admissions through NIFT 2026, note the exam weighatge for each programme below:
ProgramExamWeightageB. Des.GAT30%CAT50%Situation Test20%B.F. Tech.GAT (Sec-A)30%GAT (Sec-B)70%B.F. Tech. Opting for B. Des.GAT (Sec-A)30%CAT50%Situation Test20%07 00 PM IST - 04 Feb'26
What if errors in NIFT Admit Card 2026?
Before downloading the NIFT 2026 Admit Card, candidates must notify NTA via the official Help Desk right away if there are any inconsistencies or errors in their city allocation or candidate details. Candidates can write to NTA at nift @nta.ac.in or call the NTA Help Desk at 011-40759000 or 69227700.
06 40 PM IST - 04 Feb'26
NIFT Admit Card 2026: Exam Highlights
The major highlights for the upcoming NIFT 2026 exam are listed here:
Particulars
Details
Exam Mode
Online proctored examination and offline interview
Duration of Exam
General Ability Test (GAT) - Two hours
Creativity Ability Test (CAT) - Three hours
Total Number of Questions
100 questions for GAT
Drawing questions for CAT
Type of Question
MCQ
Total Seats Offered (Combined)
5,289 seats Participating NIFTs 18
Number of Exam Centres
37 cities across India
06 20 PM IST - 04 Feb'26
Release Time for NIFT Admit Card 2026
Since an official release date and time have not been declared, the NIFT Admit Card 2026 is likely to be released tomorrow, February 5, 2026. Check the expected release time here:
Particulars Details Expected Release Time 1 By 2 PM Expected Release Time 2 By 6 PM Expected Release Time 3 By 9 PM (If Delayed) 06 00 PM IST - 04 Feb'26
Documents to carry on NIFT 2026 exam day
Here is the list of the documents to be carried along on the exam day:
- NIFT admit card 2026
- One passport-sized picture
- A valid photo identity card, such as an Aadhaar enrollment number, PAN card, voter ID card, driver's license, passport, or ration card
- The authorised medical officer's PwBD certificate, if appropriate
05 40 PM IST - 04 Feb'26
Details mentioned on NIFT Admit Card 2026
Check these details on the NIFT Admit Card 2026 as soon as available:
- Student name
- NIFT 2026 roll number
- NIFT 2026 application number
- Programme
- Signature
- Photograph
- Exam name
- Medium
- Exam date and
- Reporting time
- NIFT exam centre address
- Exam day instructions
05 20 PM IST - 04 Feb'26
Steps to download NIFT Admit Card 2026
Follow these steps to download NIFT Admit Card 2026:
- On the NTA NIFT website, click the link for the admission card.
- Enter the application number and password.
- The admit card will appear on the screen after a successful login.
- Save the NIFT admit card after downloading it.
05 00 PM IST - 04 Feb'26
NIFT Admit Card 2026 Soon!
The NTA will be releasing the NIFT Admit Card 2026 through its official website anytime soon, as the exam is scheduled to be held on February 8, 2026. The direct link to download the admit card will be available on the official website for candidates to access using their login details.
