NIFT 2026 B.FTech Round 2 seat allotment is scheduled for July 7, 2026, and will be published at nift.admissions.nic.in after Round 2 choice filling closed on July 5.
Round 2 redistributes B.FTech seats vacated by students who rejected their Round 1 offer or missed the July 2 admission fee deadline. All 591 B.FTech seats are spread across 20 NIFT campuses; newer campuses in smaller cities typically carry the largest number of vacancies into Round 2. Students who received a lower-preference campus in Round 1 also get an automatic upgrade if a seat at a better-ranked campus opens up in this round.
- Round 2 seat allotment for NIFT 2026 B.FTech is scheduled for July 7, 2026 at nift.admissions.nic.in.
- Choice filling for Round 2 was open from July 3 to July 5, 2026.
- Campuses such as NIFT Nava Raipur, NIFT Varanasi, NIFT Kangra, and NIFT Srinagar are expected to carry the most B.FTech vacancies based on previous year trends.
- Students must pay the admission fee of Rs 1,83,200 within the deadline to confirm the Round 2 seat.
- Campus upgrades are automatic — no separate application is needed if a higher-preference seat opens in Round 2.
- A Spot Round is expected with choice filling from July 19–23, 2026 for any seats still unfilled after Round 2.
| Direct Link to NIFT 2026 B.FTech Round 2 Seat Allotment at nift.admissions.nic.in |
NIFT 2026 B.FTech Round 2 Seat Allotment Overview
NIFT conducts B.FTech seat allotment in multiple rounds to fill all 591 available seats across 20 campuses. After Round 1 allotment on June 27, students who did not accept their offer or missed the July 2 fee deadline freed up their seats. These vacancies, combined with any seats that went unallotted in Round 1, form the Round 2 pool that will be distributed on July 7, 2026.
Allotment in Round 2 follows the same merit-and-preference logic as Round 1. Students with higher merit ranks and unfilled higher campus preferences are upgraded automatically. Students who received no allotment in Round 1 are considered for any available seat they listed in their preference form.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Programme | B.FTech (Bachelor of Fashion Technology) |
| Total B.FTech Seats Across All Campuses | 591 |
| Number of NIFT Campuses Offering B.FTech | 20 |
| Round 2 Choice Filling | July 3–5, 2026 (completed) |
| Round 2 Seat Allotment Date | July 7, 2026 |
| Admission Fee | Rs 1,83,200 |
| Official Portal | nift.admissions.nic.in |
Campus-wise Expected Seat Vacancy After Round 1
The table below shows the expected Round 2 vacancy level for B.FTech at each NIFT campus, based on historical allotment patterns. Established campuses in metro cities fill up fastest, while newer campuses in smaller cities tend to carry more seats into Round 2. Exact seat counts will be published on the portal when the Round 2 allotment goes live on July 7, 2026.
| NIFT Campus | State / UT | Expected Round 2 Vacancy Level |
|---|---|---|
| NIFT New Delhi | Delhi | Very Low |
| NIFT Mumbai | Maharashtra | Very Low |
| NIFT Chennai | Tamil Nadu | Low |
| NIFT Kolkata | West Bengal | Low |
| NIFT Hyderabad | Telangana | Low |
| NIFT Bengaluru | Karnataka | Low |
| NIFT Gandhinagar | Gujarat | Moderate |
| NIFT Jodhpur | Rajasthan | Moderate |
| NIFT Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh | Moderate |
| NIFT Patna | Bihar | Moderate to High |
| NIFT Raebareli | Uttar Pradesh | Moderate to High |
| NIFT Bhubaneswar | Odisha | Moderate to High |
| NIFT Panchkula | Haryana | Moderate to High |
| NIFT Shillong | Meghalaya | High |
| NIFT Daman | Daman and Diu | High |
| NIFT Srinagar | Jammu and Kashmir | High |
| NIFT Kannur | Kerala | High |
| NIFT Kangra | Himachal Pradesh | High |
| NIFT Varanasi | Uttar Pradesh | High |
| NIFT Nava Raipur | Chhattisgarh | High |
Vacancy levels are expected estimates based on previous allotment cycles. Actual seat counts for each campus in Round 2 will be confirmed at nift.admissions.nic.in on July 7, 2026.
Category-wise Reservation in Round 2
NIFT follows central government reservation norms for all programmes including B.FTech. Reserved category seats that went unfilled in Round 1 carry forward to Round 2 within the same category pool before any de-reservation is applied.
| Category | Reservation Percentage | Round 2 Seat Status |
|---|---|---|
| General (Unreserved) | 40.5% | Unfilled General seats move to Round 2 pool |
| EWS | 10% | Unfilled EWS seats remain in EWS pool |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 27% | Unfilled OBC seats remain in OBC pool |
| SC | 15% | Unfilled SC seats remain in SC pool |
| ST | 7.5% | May be de-reserved if still vacant after Round 2 |
| PwD (horizontal reservation) | 5% | Distributed horizontally across all categories |
Students must ensure their category certificate is valid and already uploaded on the portal before the Round 2 acceptance deadline. No document changes are permitted after seat acceptance is confirmed.
How to Check and Accept Round 2 Allotment
Follow these steps to view and secure your NIFT 2026 B.FTech Round 2 seat from July 7, 2026:
- Visit nift.admissions.nic.in.
- Click Candidate Login on the homepage.
- Enter your Application Number and Password.
- Open the Seat Allotment section in your dashboard.
- Check your Round 2 allotted campus, programme, and category.
- Click Accept Seat to proceed, or Reject Seat if you do not wish to join that campus.
- Pay the admission fee of Rs 1,83,200 online via net banking, debit card, or credit card before the stated deadline.
- Download and save the seat allotment letter from the portal once payment is confirmed.
If you neither accept nor reject within the response window, the system automatically treats this as a rejection and releases the seat to the next eligible student. You will not be offered the same seat in Round 3 or the Spot Round.
Important Dates and Deadlines
Keep track of these key dates for the NIFT 2026 B.FTech counselling process. Spot Round dates are expected based on the official 2026 counselling schedule.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Round 1 Seat Allotment | June 27, 2026 (completed) |
| Round 1 Admission Fee Deadline | July 2, 2026 (completed) |
| Round 2 Choice Filling | July 3–5, 2026 (completed) |
| Round 2 Seat Allotment | July 7, 2026 |
| Round 2 Admission Fee Deadline | To be announced at nift.admissions.nic.in |
| Spot Round Choice Filling | July 19–23, 2026 (expected) |
| Spot Round Seat Allotment | July 24, 2026 (expected) |
| Classes Begin | August 2026 (expected) |
NIFT 2026 B.FTech Round 2 Seat Allotment FAQs
Ques. When will NIFT 2026 B.FTech Round 2 seat allotment be released?
Ans. NIFT 2026 B.FTech Round 2 seat allotment is scheduled for July 7, 2026. Students can log in at nift.admissions.nic.in with their application number and password to check their allotment status once it is published.
Ques. Which NIFT campuses are expected to have B.FTech seats available in Round 2?
Ans. Based on previous allotment trends, NIFT campuses at Nava Raipur, Varanasi, Kangra, Srinagar, and Kannur are expected to carry the highest number of B.FTech vacancies into Round 2. Established metro campuses such as NIFT New Delhi and NIFT Mumbai typically have very low vacancy by this stage.
Ques. What is the admission fee for NIFT 2026 B.FTech after Round 2 allotment?
Ans. The admission fee for NIFT 2026 B.FTech is Rs 1,83,200. This amount must be paid online within the deadline after accepting a Round 2 seat to confirm admission. Failure to pay within the window results in cancellation of the allotment.
Ques. Can I get an upgrade to a better campus in NIFT B.FTech Round 2?
Ans. Yes. The NIFT allotment system automatically checks your preference list and upgrades you to the best available campus that your merit rank can secure in Round 2. No separate application is needed — the upgrade happens based on your existing preference form submitted during Round 2 choice filling.
Ques. What happens if I do not respond to my NIFT B.FTech Round 2 allotment?
Ans. If you do not accept the seat and pay the fee within the Round 2 window, the system treats your non-response as a rejection. The seat is released to the next eligible student and you will not be reconsidered for that allotment in subsequent rounds.
Ques. Is there a Spot Round for NIFT 2026 B.FTech after Round 2?
Ans. Yes. A Spot Round is expected for NIFT 2026 B.FTech with choice filling from July 19 to 23, 2026, and allotment on July 24, 2026. The Spot Round fills any remaining seats after all regular allotment rounds are completed. Students must check nift.admissions.nic.in for confirmation of these dates.
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