NIFT Spot Round 2025: Check Important Schedule, Fee Payment

August 5, 2025 | New Delhi – The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) has officially extended the deadline for both Registration Fee and Academic Fee payment in the NIFT Spot Round 2025. Students now have until 10:00 PM on August 5, 2025, to complete the payment. The institute has made it clear that no further extension will be offered.

Students must make payments through the NIC E‑Counselling Portal only. Payments via any other method will not be accepted.

NIFT Spot Round 2025 Schedule

Here is the detailed timeline for Spot Round counselling:

These key steps help candidates complete the final chance to secure a seat in NIFT’s various design programs.

Read more: How to Become a Fashion Designer: The Complete Guide

Why This Extension Matters

• It gives students more time to register and pay, especially for those finalising documents.

• It ensures that eligible candidates who haven’t paid yet still get a chance.

• Admission process ends soon, so this small shift is crucial for many applicants.

Who Can Join the NIFT Spot Round 2025?

You are eligible if:

• You did not get admission in earlier rounds.

• You registered in earlier rounds but did not complete fee payment.

• You withdrew your seat earlier but want to rejoin.

• You now meet eligibility after completing required documents.

• You are an NRI candidate or eligible category candidate wanting admission.

If you’ve already been allotted and reported to a seat, then Spot Round may not apply. Statement by NIFT clarifies this is the final round via official portal, and no further chances will be given.

Spot Round Seat Allocation Process (Overview)

• After Round 3, all remaining seats become available for the Spot Round.

• Eligible candidates register and pay ₹5,000 registration fee (this amount is non-refundable).

• Document verification takes place; then candidates fill and lock choices.

• Seat allotment is strictly based on merit rank, category, and preferences.

• Once allotted, fee payment and physical reporting are mandatory.

Missed fee payment or reporting will lead to forfeiting the allotted seat.

Read more: What is BSc Fashion Technology Degree

Refund Rules and Withdrawals

• If you withdraw your seat before July 29, 2025 (12 midnight), you will get a full refund of the academic fee, except the ₹9,300 registration fee.

• If you withdraw after July 29, the entire fee is forfeited, and only the security deposit is returned.

• For Spot Round, once you pay and accept, you cannot withdraw. Only your security deposit will be refunded if you do.

What Candidates Must Do Right Now

• Complete the fee payment before 10 PM today, Aug 5.

• Ensure all your documents—marksheets, category certificates, ID proof—are ready for verification.

• Fill and lock your preferences by Aug 6.

• Check the allotment result on Aug 8.

• Pay admission fee by Aug 10 and report by Aug 11.

• Stay informed by tracking nift.admissions.nic.in and the NIC e-counselling portal for updates.

With the Spot Round fee deadline now extended, candidates have one final chance to grab seats in NIFT’s B.Des, M.Des, B.FTech, and MFM programs. Since this is the final extension, timely action is vital. Follow all steps carefully and complete your admission process by the given deadlines. Best wishes to all aspirants—this move could open the door to your dream design institute.