- By Swati Kumar
- Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:34 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
NIFT Counselling 2026: The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) will likely start the online registration for the NIFT counselling process 2026 during the second week of June 2026. While the official confirmation is still awaited, shortlisted candidates must note that registration is mandatory to participate in the Counselling/Seat Allocation Process. The NIFT e-counselling will take place in multiple rounds via the official website. Candidates with a valid Common Merit Rank (CMR) in the NIFT final result must register online at nift.admissions.nic.in before the deadline. NIFT Spot rounds will also be held if seats remain vacant in the counselling rounds.
How To Register For NIFT Counselling 2026?
The key steps involved in registering for the NIFT Seat Allotment process are as follows:
Step 1: Open the NIFT official portal at nift.ac.in.
Step 2: Select the registration link for the NIFT e-counselling process.
Step 3: Fill in all the mandatory fields.
Step 4: Upload all the documents in the prescribed format.
Step 5: Pay the registration fee through online payment modes.
Step 6: Verify all details carefully before the final submission.
NIFT Counselling 2026: Document Checklist
Depending on the course, candidates must keep the following documents ready for the counseling registration.
1. 10/12th Marksheets And Certificates
2. UG/Diploma Result
3. NIFT 2026 Admit Card
4. Recently clicked passport-size photograph
5. Category Certificates
6. Valid Photo ID Proof, including Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Passport, PAN Card, or Driving License
Factors Affecting NIFT Seat Allotment Process 2026
The final seat allotment across various colleges under UG and PG courses will be done based on the following parameters:
1. College preferences filled by candidates
2: Candidate’s Category
3. Seat Availability across institutions
4: Candidate’s Overall Merit