NIFT 2026 Round 2 seat allotment will be declared on July 7, 2026 at nift.admissions.nic.in. Students allotted a seat must pay the seat acceptance fee of Rs 1,91,700 and submit their willingness to confirm admission by July 9, 2026 (12:00 Midnight).

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) conducts its entire admission process online through the official e-Counselling portal. Round 2 of NIFT 2026 seat allotment follows Round 1, giving students who were allotted seats earlier a chance to upgrade their campus or course, while also opening fresh seats for students who missed out in Round 1. Choice filling and modification for Round 2 was open from July 3 to July 5, 2026. Once the allotment is declared, students must act fast — the seat is cancelled if the acceptance fee is not paid within the deadline.

  • NIFT 2026 Round 2 seat allotment result date: July 7, 2026
  • Willingness submission and fee payment deadline: July 9, 2026, 12:00 Midnight
  • Seat acceptance fee (Round 2): Rs 1,91,700 (first semester fee for regular students)
  • Round 2 choice filling registration fee (new participants): Rs 5,000 (non-refundable)
  • Fees are accepted online only through nift.admissions.nic.in — no offline payment is allowed
Direct Link: NIFT 2026 Round 2 Seat Allotment and Fee Payment Portal (Check Here)nift.admissions.nic.in

NIFT 2026 Round 2 Counselling Schedule

NIFT 2026 counselling consists of three rounds and one Spot Round, all conducted online. The table below lists the key events and deadlines for Round 2. Missing any deadline — especially the fee payment window — results in automatic cancellation of the allotted seat.

Event Date
Choice filling and modification for Round 2 July 3 to July 5, 2026 (11:59 PM)
NIFT 2026 Round 2 seat allotment declaration July 7, 2026
Willingness submission and seat acceptance fee payment July 7 to July 9, 2026 (12:00 Midnight)
Seat withdrawal window (Round 2) July 7 to July 9, 2026
Spot Round counselling Last week of July 2026 (tentative)

How to Check NIFT 2026 Round 2 Seat Allotment

The Round 2 seat allotment result will be published on the NIFT admissions portal. Students must log in with their enrollment credentials to view their allotment. Follow the steps below.

  1. Visit the official NIFT admissions portal at nift.admissions.nic.in.
  2. Click on the Login button and enter your enrollment number and password.
  3. On your dashboard, click the Round 2 Seat Allotment Result link once it is available.
  4. Your allotment details — including the campus, course, and category — will be displayed on the screen.
  5. Download and save the allotment letter for your records.
  6. Note the fee payment deadline mentioned in the allotment letter and proceed to pay immediately.

Students who were allotted a seat in Round 1 and participated in Round 2 for an upgrade will receive a new allotment letter only if they are assigned a better preference. If no upgrade is available, their Round 1 seat remains unchanged.


Steps to Pay NIFT 2026 Seat Acceptance Fee (Round 2)

The seat acceptance fee for NIFT 2026 Round 2 is Rs 1,91,700 and must be paid online at nift.admissions.nic.in by July 9, 2026 (12:00 Midnight). Not paying within this window leads to automatic cancellation of the allotted seat. Follow the steps below to complete fee payment and confirm your admission.

  1. Go to nift.admissions.nic.in and log in using your enrollment number and password.
  2. On your dashboard, click on Submit Willingness or the Seat Acceptance option for Round 2.
  3. Review your allotted seat details — programme, campus, and category — carefully.
  4. Select "Accept Seat" to indicate your willingness and proceed.
  5. Click Proceed to Pay to be redirected to the payment gateway.
  6. Choose your preferred payment mode: debit card, credit card, or net banking.
  7. Enter your payment details and complete the transaction.
  8. Once the payment is successful, download the payment confirmation receipt and save it for future reference.

Your admission is provisionally confirmed after successful fee payment. Final confirmation happens after document verification during the online reporting process. Students who fail to pay by the deadline will have their allotment cancelled automatically.


NIFT 2026 Seat Acceptance Fee — Amount and Payment Mode

The seat acceptance fee collected during counselling is the first semester fee. It varies slightly between rounds. Below is a summary of applicable fees for Round 2.

Fee Component Amount
Seat acceptance fee — Round 2 (regular students, first semester) Rs 1,91,700
Round 2 choice filling registration fee (for new participants joining Round 2) Rs 5,000 (non-refundable)
Accepted payment modes Debit card, credit card, net banking (online only)
Payment platform nift.admissions.nic.in (official portal only)

Fees paid through any mode other than the official online portal are not accepted. If a payment transaction fails, students should wait for the amount to be credited back to their account before attempting a fresh payment.


Seat Withdrawal in NIFT 2026 Round 2

Students who receive a seat in Round 2 but choose not to join may withdraw their allotment through the portal between July 7 and July 9, 2026. Refund of the seat acceptance fee, if already paid, will be governed by the NIFT 2026 refund policy. Students who voluntarily withdraw will not be considered for further seat upgrades in subsequent rounds.

  • Log in to nift.admissions.nic.in and navigate to the Seat Withdrawal section.
  • Submit the withdrawal form before the deadline of July 9, 2026.
  • Refund (if applicable) will be credited to the original payment source as per NIFT’s policy.

NIFT 2026 Round 2 Seat Allotment FAQs

Ques. When will NIFT 2026 Round 2 seat allotment be declared?

Ans. NIFT 2026 Round 2 seat allotment will be declared on July 7, 2026 on the official admissions portal at nift.admissions.nic.in.

Ques. What is the seat acceptance fee for NIFT 2026 Round 2?

Ans. The seat acceptance fee for NIFT 2026 Round 2 is Rs 1,91,700, which represents the first semester fee for regular students. This fee must be paid online at nift.admissions.nic.in by July 9, 2026 (12:00 Midnight).

Ques. Can the seat acceptance fee be paid through offline mode?

Ans. No. The seat acceptance fee must be paid exclusively through the official NIFT admissions portal at nift.admissions.nic.in. Payments made through any offline or other online mode are not accepted.

Ques. What happens if the seat acceptance fee is not paid by the deadline?

Ans. If the seat acceptance fee is not paid by July 9, 2026 (12:00 Midnight), the Round 2 seat allotment will be automatically cancelled and the student will lose the allotted seat.

Ques. Can Round 1 allottees participate in Round 2 for a seat upgrade?

Ans. Yes. Students who received a seat in Round 1 can participate in Round 2 to try for a better campus or course. If an upgrade is available, a new allotment letter is issued. If no upgrade is possible, the Round 1 seat remains intact. A non-refundable registration fee of Rs 5,000 applies for Round 2 participation.

Ques. How many rounds are there in NIFT 2026 counselling?

Ans. NIFT 2026 counselling has three rounds — Round 1, Round 2, and a Spot Round. The Spot Round is held for filling remaining vacant seats and is expected in the last week of July 2026 (tentative).