NIFT Delhi 2026 Round 2 Seat Allotment will be released on July 7, 2026 at nift.admissions.nic.in, offering 228 B.Des seats and 41 M.Des seats across six specialisations.

Students who participated in Round 2 choice filling between July 3 and July 5, 2026 can check their allotment result on the official NIFT admissions portal. The allotment is based on NIFT 2026 Common Merit Rank (CMR) and the programme and campus preferences submitted during choice filling. Students not allotted a seat in Round 1, or those who withdrew from Round 1, were eligible to participate in Round 2 choice filling.

  • Round 2 seat allotment date: July 7, 2026 at nift.admissions.nic.in
  • NIFT Delhi B.Des total seats: 228 across Fashion Design, Textile Design, Accessory Design, Fashion Communication, Knitwear Design and Leather Design
  • NIFT Delhi M.Des total seats: 41 across six specialisations
  • After allotment, accept the seat and pay the admission fee within the specified deadline
  • Seat withdrawal deadline: July 17, 2026
  • Spot counselling for remaining vacant seats begins: July 19, 2026
  • Final reporting to NIFT Delhi campus: July 29, 2026
Direct Link to NIFT 2026 Round 2 Seat Allotment at nift.admissions.nic.in (RELEASING SOON)

NIFT Delhi Round 2 Seat Allotment 2026: Key Dates

Keep track of all important dates for NIFT Delhi 2026 Round 2 counselling and seat allotment:

Event Date
Round 2 Choice Filling July 3 to 5, 2026
Round 2 Seat Allotment Result July 7, 2026
Seat Withdrawal Deadline July 17, 2026
Spot Counselling Round Begins July 19, 2026
Final Reporting to NIFT Campus July 29, 2026

B.Des Seats Available at NIFT Delhi 2026

NIFT Delhi offers a total of 228 B.Des seats in 2026 distributed across six specialisations. Round 2 seats include those that remained unfilled or were withdrawn after Round 1:

Specialisation Programme Duration
Fashion Design B.Des 4 Years
Textile Design B.Des 4 Years
Accessory Design B.Des 4 Years
Fashion Communication B.Des 4 Years
Knitwear Design B.Des 4 Years
Leather Design B.Des 4 Years

The exact seat count per specialisation available in Round 2, after accounting for Round 1 acceptances and withdrawals, is published in the official NIFT 2026 Seat Matrix at nift.admissions.nic.in.


M.Des Seats Available at NIFT Delhi 2026

NIFT Delhi offers 41 M.Des seats for the 2026 admissions cycle across six specialisations for postgraduate students:

Specialisation Programme Duration
Fashion Design M.Des 2 Years
Textile Design M.Des 2 Years
Accessory Design M.Des 2 Years
Leather Design M.Des 2 Years
Knitwear Design M.Des 2 Years
Fashion Communication M.Des 2 Years

Students allotted NIFT Delhi under M.Des in Round 2 must pay the seat acceptance fee within the specified deadline and report to the campus by July 29, 2026.


How to Check NIFT Delhi Round 2 Seat Allotment 2026

Follow these steps to check and download the NIFT 2026 Round 2 seat allotment result from the official portal:

  1. Visit the official NIFT admissions portal at nift.admissions.nic.in.
  2. Click the Round 2 Seat Allotment Result link on the homepage.
  3. Enter your Application Number and Password in the login fields.
  4. Click the Login button to access your allotment dashboard.
  5. Your allotted institute, programme and specialisation will be displayed on screen.
  6. Download the Allotment Letter in PDF format and save a copy.
  7. Print the allotment letter for use at document verification and campus reporting.

If you cannot log in, click the Forgot Password link on the login page and enter your registered email ID to receive a reset link. Use the same Application Number you registered with during NIFT 2026 registration.


Steps After NIFT Delhi Round 2 Seat Allotment

Students allotted a seat at NIFT Delhi in Round 2 must complete the following steps without delay:

  1. Accept the Seat: Log in to nift.admissions.nic.in and click the seat acceptance option on your dashboard.
  2. Pay the Admission Fee: Pay online through the portal using a debit card, credit card or net banking within the deadline specified in your allotment letter.
  3. Complete Document Verification: The NIFT admission cell will verify your uploaded documents and fee payment. If any document is incorrect, you will receive a remark and must re-upload the corrected version within the stipulated time. Failure to do so within the deadline will result in cancellation of your counselling registration.
  4. Download the Confirmed Allotment Letter: Save and print the allotment letter from the portal after fee payment is confirmed.
  5. Report to NIFT Delhi Campus: Appear in person at the NIFT Delhi campus by July 29, 2026 with all original documents and photocopies for final verification and admission confirmation.

Students who do not pay the seat acceptance fee within the deadline will forfeit their allotted seat. Such seats will move to the spot counselling round beginning July 19, 2026.


Category-wise Seat Distribution at NIFT Delhi

NIFT follows Government of India reservation norms for all seat allotments. The table below shows the category-wise distribution applicable to NIFT Delhi 2026 B.Des seats based on official reservation percentages:

Category Reservation Percentage Approx. B.Des Seats (of 228)
General (Unreserved) 40.5% ~92
OBC-NCL 27% ~62
SC 15% ~34
GEN-EWS 10% ~23
ST 7.5% ~17
PwD (Horizontal) 5% ~11

Seat counts shown are approximate and based on total intake. The verified category-wise seat breakdown for each specialisation is available in the official NIFT 2026 Seat Matrix at nift.admissions.nic.in. Students must carry valid category certificates at the time of document verification and campus reporting.

NIFT Delhi Round 2 Seat Allotment 2026 FAQs

Ques. When will NIFT Delhi 2026 Round 2 Seat Allotment be released?

Ans. NIFT Delhi 2026 Round 2 Seat Allotment will be released on July 7, 2026 at the official portal nift.admissions.nic.in.

Ques. How many B.Des seats are available at NIFT Delhi in Round 2 2026?

Ans. NIFT Delhi offers 228 B.Des seats in total across six specialisations: Fashion Design, Textile Design, Accessory Design, Fashion Communication, Knitwear Design and Leather Design. Round 2 seats include those that remained unfilled or were withdrawn after Round 1.

Ques. How many M.Des seats are available at NIFT Delhi in 2026?

Ans. NIFT Delhi offers 41 M.Des seats in 2026 across six specialisations including Fashion Design, Textile Design, Accessory Design, Leather Design, Knitwear Design and Fashion Communication.

Ques. What should I do after NIFT Delhi Round 2 seat allotment?

Ans. After the Round 2 seat allotment, log in to nift.admissions.nic.in, accept the allotted seat and pay the admission fee online. Complete document verification and report to the NIFT Delhi campus by July 29, 2026.

Ques. What happens if I miss the seat acceptance deadline in Round 2?

Ans. If you do not accept the seat and pay the admission fee within the deadline, your allotted seat will be cancelled and made available in the spot counselling round beginning July 19, 2026.

Ques. Can I withdraw from the NIFT Delhi Round 2 allotment?

Ans. Yes, you can withdraw from the Round 2 allotment before the seat withdrawal deadline of July 17, 2026. Withdrawn seats are made available in the spot counselling round beginning July 19, 2026.