NIFT Exam Centres 2026 List Out: Check Complete List of State & City Wise Centres here

Author : Vineeta Agrawal

November 19, 2025

Summary: Get ready for the NIFT 2026 examinations conducted at various centres across India. You can choose your preferred NIFT exam centres as per convenience. The CAT part of exam will be held offline and the GAT part of the exam will be computer-based, ensuring a smooth process. Check the list of cities hosting the NIFT exam, essential items to carry, and important instructions.

NIFT will soon begin its preparation for 2026 for the conduction of examinations at each centre available in Pan India. What advantages do you have from this?

Well, precisely now, you will be free to choose your centre, which could be another city (In case your city doesn't host a NIFT 2026 exam centre) or your home city (if there's a NIFT Exam Centre). You can choose either depending on your convenience and safety.

In 2025, the NIFT exam was conducted in both online and offline modes. CAT (Creative ability test) was offline paper & pen based, while the GAT (General Ability Test) was online computer-based. And the exam was scheduled was February first week.

We can expect a similar arrangement for NIFT 2026, unless notified otherwise by the institute on it's official website.

To organize this examination, various colleges in different cities are taken as NIFT exam centres to which candidates need to visit and appear for the NIFT examination.

NIFT Exam Centres in India 2026

For the last few years, the NIFT has been conducting the Examination online because of which you will not find an official NIFT 2026 exam centre list on the official website.

For 2022 and 2023, it was majorly a home-based Examination conducted through online mode to avoid any casualties in respect of candidates because of the Covid Situation across India However, for 2026, NIFT has sprung back to action and is set to conduct its entrance Examination in India as it used to do previously.

For the academic year 2026, the examination is to be conducted in 37 different cities across India, which demands a careful selection of NIFT exam centres by the candidates so that they can successfully appear and complete the examination without any significant unforeseen challenges. The NIFT situation test centre selection is crucial for candidates.

Ensure you choose a convenient location to ease travel. Timely selection can positively impact your performance.

Cities to Host NIFT Examination in India 2026

The NIFT Entrance Exam for the year 2026 will be conducted in various cities across India. Aspiring candidates have the option to choose their preferred exam center from a list of prospective exam centers. This choice allows candidates to select a center that is convenient and suitable for them.

The list of NIFT 2026 exam centres includes major cities like Kolkata, Patna, Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, and many others.

When applying for the NIFT exam, candidates can indicate their choice of exam center based on their location and preferences. It is essential to make a careful selection to ensure a smooth and successful examination experience. By choosing a suitable exam center, candidates can focus on their preparation and perform their best in the NIFT Entrance Exam.

In this table, you will find the name of all the prospective exam centres of NIFT. You can choose your preferred NIFT exam centres while submitting your NIFT exam application form for 2026.

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Let's have a look at the exam centres list for the NIFT Entrance Exam 2025. The centres for 2026 may or may not be similar to these, which can be confirmed only after the institute release the official notification regarding the same. It is expected to be released a few weeks before the NIFT 2026 exam, somewhere around January 2026.

NIFT Exam Centres in Kolkata	Patna	Ahmedabad
NIFT 2026 Exam Centres in Bhopal	Kannur	Varanasi
NIFT Test Centres in Bhubaneswar	Lucknow	Mumbai
NIFT Exam Centres in Nagpur	Madurai	Cochin
Chandigarh	Bengaluru	Coimbatore
Dehradun	Pune	Ranchi
Udaipur	Raipur	Surat
Hyderabad	Guwahati	Jaipur
Jodhpur	Srinagar	Vadodara
Visakhapatnam	Jammu	Chennai
Chennai	New Delhi	Noida
Daman	Faridabad	Ghaziabad
Rajkot	Gurugram

Things to carry at NIFT Exam Centres 2026

While setting off to your NIFT examination hall, you must look at the things you need to carry along with your NIFT hall ticket.

For this, you can create a checklist so that you don't miss on bringing your essentials along with you so that you don't ruin your examination because of missing tools or your papers. Let's have a look at the list :

ID Card (Voter/Adhaar)
PAN Card
Passport
Driving license
Adhar Card
Students id card

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Things allowed inside the NIFT Exam Centres 2026

You should not carry a few things inside the Examination Hall because of which you might face trouble if you carry these things. Here check out the list and make sure you have none of these with you while you appear for the examination:

Mobile
Water Bottle
Papers
Books
Calculator
Bag
Marker/Whitener
Bags and Backpack

Read more: CAT Questions with Solutions for NIFT exam

NIFT Exam Centres Instructions 2026

A set of guidelines are released for the students, which they need to adhere to for successful completion of the examination. Let's get to the list of Instructions here:

You must carry your admit card in the classroom.
You need to carry a ballpoint pen (black/White). Pencils, sharpeners, erasers, and colors.
The candidates are requested not to adopt any unfair means like cheating and foul play.

Read more: NIFT Exam Day Instructions

How to Download NIFT 2026 Admit Card

The Admit card for NIFT will be available online on the official website of NIFT, which will be available to download at the end of January 2026.

You can download these NIFT Admit Card from the official website once it is released on the website by using the Login Credentials and details once you submit the documents.

Read more: NIFT Preparation Tips

Conclusion

In conclusion, NIFT is preparing for the 2026 examinations, offering candidates the advantage of choosing their preferred NIFT exam centre. The exams will be conducted in both online and offline mode for different phases of the exam in various cities. Your choice of NIFT exam centres can significantly impact your exam experience and ultimately, your chances of success. By carefully considering factors such as accessibility, comfort, and logistical arrangements, you can choose an exam centre that best suits your needs and preferences.

Careful centre selection and adherence to guidelines are crucial for a successful experience at NIFT exam centres. Prepare well and approach the NIFT Entrance Exam with confidence for a successful future in fashion and design.

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