NIFT 2026 Entrance Exam Centers: City-Wise Test Centers & Key Guidelines

The NIFT 2026 entrance exam will be conducted in 80+ cities across India, including major hubs like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Bengaluru. After clearing the written test, shortlisted candidates must appear for the Situation Test & Interview in 18 selected centers. Choosing the right exam center early ensures a smooth test day experience.

NIFT 2026 Exam Centers: City-Wise List
The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) conducts its Entrance Exam in major cities across all states and union territories. Here’s a breakdown of expected centers based on previous trends:

Key States & Cities:
Andhra Pradesh: Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Tirupathi
Delhi NCR: Delhi, Gurugram, Noida
Karnataka: Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangalore
Maharashtra: Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur
Tamil Nadu: Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai
Uttar Pradesh: Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi
West Bengal: Kolkata
(Full list available in the section below.)

Why Knowing Your NIFT Exam Center Matters
Avoid Last-Minute Confusion: Selecting a nearby center reduces travel stress.
Early Planning: Book accommodations in advance if your center is in another city.
Admit Card Details: Your exact test location will be on your admit card.
Second Round (Situation Test): Only 18 centers are allotted, so prepare accordingly.

How to Select Your NIFT 2026 Exam Center?
During the application process, you must:
Choose 4 preferred centers in order of priority.
Pick cities closest to you for convenience.
No changes allowed after submission.
Final allocation depends on seat availability.

What to Carry to the NIFT Exam Center?
Mandatory:
Printed NIFT admit card
Valid photo ID (Aadhaar, Passport, Voter ID, etc.)
Recommended:
HB pencils, erasers, sharpeners
Dry colors (for CAT – pastels, color pencils)

NIFT Entrance Exam Strictly Prohibited Items
Mobile phones, smartwatches
Bags, notes, books
Water bottles, correction fluid
Calculators, electronic gadgets

NIFT 2026 Exam Day Guidelines
Arrive 60-90 minutes early for verification.
No entry without admit card & ID proof.
Follow invigilator instructions strictly.
Stationery for CAT must be as per guidelines.

FAQs: NIFT 2026 Exam Centers
1. How many NIFT exam centers are there in 2026?
NIFT 2026 will be conducted in 80+ cities for the written test and 18 cities for the Situation Test.
2. Can I change my NIFT exam center after submitting the form?
No, once selected, your exam center cannot be changed.
3. Is the NIFT exam center first-come-first-serve?
No, but seats are limited, so choose wisely.
4. What if my preferred NIFT center is not available?
NTA will allocate the nearest available center.
5. Can I take the NIFT exam from any state?
Yes, but choose centers wisely to avoid travel hassles.
6. Will NIFT exam centers be the same for all rounds?
No, the Situation Test is held in only 18 major cities.
7. What ID proofs are accepted at NIFT exam centers?
Aadhaar, Passport, Voter ID, PAN, or College ID.
8. Are bags allowed inside the NIFT exam hall?
No, only admit card, ID, and permitted stationery are allowed.
9. Can I carry a water bottle to the NIFT exam?
No, water bottles are not permitted inside the hall.
10. When will the exact NIFT exam center be announced?
Your admit card (released before the exam) will mention the exact center.

NIFT 2026 Entrance Exam Centres – State-Wise List
Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Port Blair
Andhra Pradesh
Kurnool
Vijayawada
Visakhapatnam
Rajahmundry
Tirupathi
Arunachal Pradesh
Naharlagun
Assam
Guwahati
Bihar
Muzaffarpur
Patna
Chandigarh
Chandigarh/Mohali
Chhattisgarh
Raipur
Jagdalpur
Dadra & Nagar Haveli
Silvassa
Delhi
Delhi NCR
Goa
Mapusa
Gujarat
Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar
Rajkot
Surat
Anand
Mehsana
Haryana
Hisar
Kurukshetra
Himachal Pradesh
Bilaspur (HP)
Kangra
Jammu & Kashmir
Jammu
Srinagar
Jharkhand
Dhanbad
Ranchi
Karnataka
Bengaluru
Mysuru (Mysore)
Mangalore
Kerala
Ernakulam
Kannur
Kozhikode
Kollam
Kottayam
Thiruvananthapuram
Thrissur
Ladakh
Leh / Kargil
Lakshadweep
Kavaratti
Madhya Pradesh
Bhopal
Jabalpur
Gwalior
Satna
Ujjain
Maharashtra
Mumbai / Thane
Nagpur
Pune
Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad)
Amravati
Kolhapur
Nanded
Manipur
Imphal
Meghalaya
Shillong
Mizoram
Aizawl
Nagaland
Kohima
Odisha
Berhampur (Ganjam)
Bhubaneswar
Puducherry
Pondicherry
Punjab
Ludhiana
Rajasthan
Jaipur
Jodhpur
Udaipur
Sikkim
Gangtok
Tamil Nadu
Chennai
Coimbatore
Madurai
Salem
Tiruchirappalli
Vellore
Telangana
Hyderabad
Tripura
Agartala
Uttar Pradesh
Meerut
Muzaffarnagar
Kanpur
Lucknow
Varanasi
Uttarakhand
Dehradun
Haldwani
West Bengal
Kolkata

Final Tips:
Verify your center location a day before.
Reach early to avoid delays.
Follow all NIFT guidelines strictly.
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