NIFT Shillong Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Cutoff & Application Form

NIFT Shillong offers admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses through the NIFT entrance exam. The exam is conducted by the National Institute of Fashion Technology Delhi for all its 18 campuses. NIFT Shillong applications start typically in the month of November-December, and the entrance exam is held in February. 

• NIFT Shillong admissions 2026 are offered in programmes like B.Des and MFM.
• Admission criteria of National Institute of Fashion Technology Shillong - Students gets NIFT Shillong admission on the basis of their admissions in NIFT Entrance Exam 2026.
• Students who have passed class 12th with qualifying marks from a recognised board can apply for the B.Des admissions at NIFT Shillong.
• National Institute of Fashion Technology Shillong seat matrix 2026 - There are a total of 136 seats available for the B.Des programme at the NIFT Shillong.

Eligible candidates desirous of getting admission to NIFT Shillong must meet the eligibility criteria for the institute and appear for the exam. Interested candidates must follow the step-wise process for NIFT Shillong admission 2026.

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Mentioned below are the details of the National Institute of Fashion Technology Shillong selection criteria for UG and PG programme including B.Des and MFM. 

Entrance Exams Accepted for NIFT Shillong 2026 Admissions

• Visit the official website of NIFT.

• Register for the NIFT exam.

• Fill out the application form by entering all relevant details.

• Upload documents including photograph and signature.

• Pay the registration fee and submit the application form.

• Candidates can check the NIFT Shillong fees structure by visiting the official website.

National Institute of Fashion Technology Shillong seat matrix 2026 has been released. NIFT Shillong has a total seat intake of 170 for regular candidates and 35 seats for state domicile candidates. Regular and Domicile (State Domicile) seats include Open, SC, ST, OBC(NCL), GEN-EWS, PwD (Open, SC, ST, OBC (NCL). Details of NIFT Shillong seat matrix 2026 for B.Des and MFM courses are given below. 

NIFT Shillong B.Des Seat Matrix 2026

NIFT Shillong MFM Seat Matrix 2026 

National Institute of Fashion Technology Shillong offers four undergraduate courses. The course duration for undergraduate courses is four years. 

NIFT Shillong B.Des Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates have to appear for NIFT Entrance Exam for B.Des.

• The entrance exam has three stages -  Creative Ability Test (CAT), General Ability Test (GAT) and Situation Test (ST).

• Candidates clearing CAT and GAT will be eligible for the Situation test.

• Obtain a NIFT score that meets the NIFT Shillong cut-offs.

• Candidates who meet the cut-offs will have to register for NIFT counselling.

• Seats at NIFT Shillong will be allotted on the basis of the candidate’s performance in the exam and preference for the institute.

• Once the seats are allocated, pay the course fee and complete the admission formalities.

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NIFT Shillong started the Master of Fashion Management course in 2013. Admission to this course is offered through the NIFT Shillong PG entrance examination.

NIFT Shillong MFM Eligibility Criteria

NIFT Shillong MFM Admission Process 

• Candidates have to appear for the NIFT entrance exam for MFM.

• The entrance exam consists of General Ability Test (GAT) only.

• Candidates have to obtain qualifying marks in GAT and appear for the group discussion interview round.

• Qualifying candidates can register for NIFT Shillong counselling.

• Upon successful allotment, they can complete the admission process by submitting the fees.

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• Passport-size photographs
• The class 10th mark sheet and certificate
• The class 12th mark sheet and certificate.
• Original certificate (mark sheet and certificate) of the qualifying degree examination. (In case of admission to PG courses).
• Caste Certificate
• Parent’s Income Certificate
• Identity Proof
• Transfer Certificate
• Certificate of Medical Fitness to be signed by a Registered Medical Practitioner in the prescribed format in original.

Note - Students are required to submit the correct copies of all the above-mentioned documents during the National Institute of Fashion Technology Shillong admission process.