The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) has officially announced the date of the online counselling process for its 2025 admissions, starting from 24 June, 2025 and the last date to submit the NIFT counselling form is 1 July, 2025. Students who have qualified the NIFT 2025 entrance exam and made it to the final merit list can now register for counselling through their official website nift.ac.in. Eligible candidates are advised not to wait until the last moment. NIFT counselling registration is the first step for those candidates who are hoping to secure a seat in one of NIFT’s undergraduate (B. Des/ B.FTech) or postgraduate (M. Des/ M. FTech/MFM) courses across its 19 campuses.
Only candidates with a valid Common Merit Rank (CMR) which was released on June 22 are allowed to take part in the counselling. Candidates are required to enter roll number and password to log in and complete the process.
NIFT Counselling 2025: Steps and details
| Step | Action | Details |
| 1️⃣ | Visit Official Website | Go to nift.ac.in |
| 2️⃣ | Click on New Registration | Select “Counselling 2025” → Click “New Registration” for UG or PG |
| 3️⃣ | Login Details | Enter your NIFT Roll Number, Date of Birth, and Password |
| 4️⃣ | Enter Personal Information | Fill in your name, contact details, category, and academic info |
| 5️⃣ | Upload Documents | Upload scanned copies of: Class 10 & 12 certificates, Admit card & result, Category/PwD certificate (if applicable), Photo, medical certificate, etc. |
| 6️⃣ | Verify and Submit | Double-check your details before final submission |
| 7️⃣ | Choice Filling | Select your preferred NIFT campuses and courses in order of priority |
| 8️⃣ | Lock Choices | Confirm your selection by clicking ‘Lock Choices’ which cannot be changed after submitting the form |
| 9️⃣ | Check Allotment Result | First round seat allotment will be officially announced on July 7, 2025. Candidates can login by entering your credentials. |
NIFT Counselling 2025: List of Required Documents
Candidates should keep the following documents ready to fill the NIFT counselling form:
- Scanned Class 10th and 12th marksheet and certificates
- NIFT scorecard and admit card
- Caste or category certificate (if applicable)
- PwD certificate (if applicable)
- Passport-size photos
- Medical certificate
- Anti-ragging and fee refund undertakings
NIFT 2025 Upcoming Important Events
| Event | Dates |
| Registration & Document Upload | June 24 – July 1 |
| Document Verification | June 24 – July 2 (est. for Round 1) |
| Choice Filling & Locking | June 24 – July 4 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment | July 7 |
| Seat Acceptance & Fee Payment | July 7–10 |
| Rounds 2 & 3, Spot Round & Reporting | July – August 11 |
