NTA NIFTEE 2026 Stage 2 Personal Interview
NTA NIFTEE 2026 Stage 2 Personal Interview has been announced for shortlisted candidates for MDes, BDes and MFTech admissions. The Stage 2 round is the PI (Personal Interview) for candidates who cleared Stage 1.
The Stage 2 process includes the PI for UG and PG design courses and will cover MDes, BDes and MFTech programmes. Shortlisting for the PI is based on performance in Stage 1 of NIFTEE.
NTA NIFTEE 2026 Stage 2 Personal Interview: What the notice says
The official NTA notification confirms that Stage 2 is a PI round for shortlisted candidates. Candidates must register for the PI as per NTA instructions and appear with required documents.
Many specifics — including exact PI dates, registration deadlines, fee details, seat matrix and document lists — are not available in the public notice. You should follow the official NTA updates for those details.
Important dates (as per current NTA notice)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Announcement of Stage 2 PI and exam dates | Not available |
| Stage 2: Personal Interview for shortlisted candidates | Not available |
| Application/registration deadlines for PI | Not available |
NTA NIFTEE 2026 Stage 2 Personal Interview: Eligibility and shortlisting
Shortlisting to Stage 2 is based on Stage 1 (entrance test) performance. Candidates who are shortlisted must follow NTA instructions to register for the PI.
Specific eligibility criteria for MDes, BDes and MFTech, the number of shortlisted candidates, and seat counts were not published in the notice. Check the official NTA notification for programme-wise eligibility.
How you should act now
Keep an eye on the official NTA notifications and the NIFTEE admission portal for updates on exact PI dates, registration windows and document checklists. Prepare your portfolio and interview responses while waiting for the schedule.
If you were shortlisted, ensure your contact details and email are active so you receive registration instructions promptly. Do not delay registration once the portal opens.
FAQs
Q: What is Stage 2 of NIFTEE 2026? A: Stage 2 is the Personal Interview (PI) round for shortlisted candidates.
Q: Which programmes are covered by Stage 2? A: MDes, BDes, MFTech and other UG/PG design courses are covered.
Q: How are candidates shortlisted for the PI? A: Shortlisting is based on performance in Stage 1 (the entrance test).
Q: Where will official dates and instructions appear? A: On official NTA/NIFTEE notifications and the NTA admission portal.
Q: Are PI dates and fees available now? A: The current notice does not publish exact PI dates or fee details; check official updates.
Q: What documents are required for the PI? A: The official notice did not list documents; await the NTA instruction for a complete list.
Q: Can the PI be online or offline? A: The mode (online/offline) was not specified; watch the NTA notification for this information.