NIFT 2026 has a total seat intake of 5,076 seats across 20 campuses, covering five programs — B.Des (3,423 seats), B.F.Tech (591 seats) and PG programs M.Des, M.F.Tech and MFM (1,062 seats combined).
The National Institute of Fashion Technology conducts centralised admissions to undergraduate and postgraduate design and technology programs. The NIFT 2026 seat matrix is divided into All-India seats (4,596) and State Domicile seats (480), with central government reservation norms applied across all programs and campuses. Supernumerary NRI seats are available at all 20 campuses over and above this count.
- Total seats in NIFT 2026: 5,076 across all programs and campuses
- B.Des is the largest program with 3,423 seats at all 20 NIFT campuses
- B.F.Tech offers 591 seats in Apparel Production and related streams
- PG intake stands at 1,062 seats combined across M.Des, M.F.Tech and MFM
- OBC-NCL students get 27% reservation; SC 15%, EWS 10%, ST 7.5%
- PwD students get 5% horizontal reservation applied within each vertical category
| Direct Link — NIFT 2026 Official Admissions Portal: nift.admissions.nic.in |
NIFT 2026 Seat Matrix Overview
NIFT offers seats under two broad categories — All-India and State Domicile — across five programs at 20 campuses. The table below gives the top-level seat count for 2026.
| Seat Category | Total Seats |
|---|---|
| All-India Regular Seats | 4,596 |
| State Domicile Seats | 480 |
| Total Regular Seats | 5,076 |
| NRI Supernumerary Seats | 3 to 5 per program per campus (over and above regular seats) |
NIFT 2026 Program-Wise Seat Distribution
B.Des accounts for 67% of the total NIFT 2026 intake and is offered at all 20 campuses. The three postgraduate programs — M.Des, M.F.Tech and MFM — together offer 1,062 seats at select campuses with higher capacity.
| Program | Level | Duration | All-India Seats | State Domicile Seats | Total Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Design (B.Des) | UG | 4 years | 3,088 | 335 | 3,423 |
| Bachelor of Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech) | UG | 4 years | 542 | 49 | 591 |
| Master of Design (M.Des) | PG | 2 years | Part of combined PG pool | — | |
| Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech) | PG | 2 years | Part of combined PG pool | — | |
| Master of Fashion Management (MFM) | PG | 2 years | Part of combined PG pool | — | |
| PG Combined (M.Des + M.F.Tech + MFM) | PG | — | — | 1,062 | |
| Grand Total | 4,596 | 480 | 5,076 | ||
NIFT 2026 Campus-Wise Seat Matrix
All 20 NIFT campuses offer B.Des and B.F.Tech. Postgraduate programs are concentrated at larger campuses. NIFT New Delhi has the highest B.Des intake at 228 seats and the widest PG portfolio — M.Des (41 seats), M.F.Tech (34 seats) and MFM (69 seats).
| NIFT Campus | B.Des Seats | B.F.Tech Seats | PG Seats (M.Des / M.F.Tech / MFM) |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIFT New Delhi | 228 | 38 | 41 / 34 / 69 |
| NIFT Bengaluru | 190 | 38 | As per official matrix |
| NIFT Mumbai | As per official NIFT Seat Matrix PDF | ||
| NIFT Chennai | As per official NIFT Seat Matrix PDF | ||
| NIFT Kolkata | As per official NIFT Seat Matrix PDF | ||
| NIFT Hyderabad | As per official NIFT Seat Matrix PDF | ||
| NIFT Gandhinagar | As per official NIFT Seat Matrix PDF | ||
| NIFT Raebareli | As per official NIFT Seat Matrix PDF | ||
| NIFT Bhopal | As per official NIFT Seat Matrix PDF | ||
| NIFT Bhubaneswar | As per official NIFT Seat Matrix PDF | ||
| NIFT Daman | As per official NIFT Seat Matrix PDF | ||
| NIFT Jodhpur | As per official NIFT Seat Matrix PDF | ||
| NIFT Kangra | As per official NIFT Seat Matrix PDF | ||
| NIFT Kannur | As per official NIFT Seat Matrix PDF | ||
| NIFT Nava Raipur | As per official NIFT Seat Matrix PDF | ||
| NIFT Panchkula | As per official NIFT Seat Matrix PDF | ||
| NIFT Patna | As per official NIFT Seat Matrix PDF | ||
| NIFT Shillong | As per official NIFT Seat Matrix PDF | ||
| NIFT Srinagar | As per official NIFT Seat Matrix PDF | ||
| NIFT Varanasi | As per official NIFT Seat Matrix PDF | ||
| Total | 3,423 | 591 | 1,062 |
The complete campus-wise and program-wise seat counts are published in the official NIFT Admission Seat Matrix PDF at nift.ac.in. Students should download this document and verify the exact seat count for their chosen campus and program before proceeding with choice filling.
NIFT 2026 Category-Wise Seat Reservation
NIFT follows central government reservation norms. OBC-NCL students get 27% of seats, SC gets 15%, EWS gets 10% and ST gets 7.5%. PwD reservation is 5% horizontal — applied within each vertical category separately, not as an additional pool.
| Category | Reservation % | Approx. B.Des Seats (of 3,423) | Approx. B.F.Tech Seats (of 591) |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR (Unreserved / Open) | 40.5% | 1,386 | 239 |
| OBC-NCL | 27% | 924 | 160 |
| SC | 15% | 513 | 89 |
| EWS | 10% | 342 | 59 |
| ST | 7.5% | 257 | 44 |
| PwD (horizontal) | 5% within each category above | Applicable across all categories | |
The seat counts above are indicative and calculated by applying the stated reservation percentages to total program seats. Actual allocation per campus may vary marginally due to rounding. The same reservation percentages apply within both the All-India and State Domicile pools.
NIFT 2026 All-India vs State Domicile Seats
State Domicile seats (480 in total) are reserved for students who hold a valid domicile certificate for the state where their chosen NIFT campus is located. To claim a State Domicile seat you must be a bonafide resident of the relevant state.
- State Domicile seats account for 480 of the 5,076 total seats nationally
- If State Domicile seats at a campus go unfilled they are transferred to the All-India pool for that campus
- OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS and PwD reservation applies within the State Domicile pool as well
- Students without a valid state domicile certificate must apply under the All-India category only
- Domicile eligibility is determined by the rules of the respective state government
NIFT 2026 NRI and Supernumerary Seats
NIFT offers supernumerary NRI seats at all 20 campuses over and above the 5,076 regular seats. These seats do not reduce the All-India or State Domicile pool.
- Larger campuses (New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Gandhinagar, Raebareli): 5 supernumerary NRI seats per program per campus
- Remaining 12 campuses: 3 supernumerary NRI seats per program per campus
- NRI/OCI/PIO proof of status is mandatory at admission; fee structure differs from regular seats
- Admission is on merit based on NIFT 2026 entrance test scores for the respective program
NIFT 2026 Seat Matrix FAQs
Ques. How many total seats are there in NIFT 2026?
Ans. NIFT 2026 has a total of 5,076 regular seats across 20 campuses — 4,596 All-India seats and 480 State Domicile seats — spread across B.Des, B.F.Tech, M.Des, M.F.Tech and MFM programs. Additional supernumerary NRI seats are offered over and above this count.
Ques. How many seats does NIFT B.Des have in 2026?
Ans. B.Des has 3,423 seats in NIFT 2026 — the largest program by intake. Of these, 3,088 are All-India seats and 335 are State Domicile seats spread across all 20 campuses.
Ques. Which NIFT campus has the most seats in 2026?
Ans. NIFT New Delhi has the highest confirmed campus intake with 228 B.Des seats and 38 B.F.Tech seats. It also offers the widest postgraduate range: M.Des (41 seats), M.F.Tech (34 seats) and MFM (69 seats).
Ques. What is the OBC-NCL seat share in NIFT 2026?
Ans. OBC-NCL students get 27% reservation in NIFT 2026. For B.Des this works out to approximately 924 seats and for B.F.Tech approximately 160 seats. The same 27% applies within both the All-India and State Domicile pools.
Ques. How does PwD reservation work in NIFT 2026?
Ans. PwD students get 5% horizontal reservation in NIFT 2026, applied within each vertical category — UR, OBC-NCL, SC, ST and EWS. This means 5% of seats in each vertical category are earmarked for eligible PwD students. PwD is not a separate vertical pool but a sub-quota within every category.
Ques. Where can I check the complete NIFT 2026 campus-wise seat matrix?
Ans. The complete campus-wise and program-wise NIFT 2026 Seat Matrix is published in the official NIFT Admission Seat Matrix PDF available at nift.ac.in. You can also access it through the NIFT Admissions portal at nift.admissions.nic.in.
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