NIFT Counselling: Physical Reporting for Round 3 Allotment Today; Spot Round Registrations Open Soon
NIFT 2025 candidates allotted seats in Round 3 must physically report today, July 30. Registrations for the final Spot Round will begin from August 1 to 4, 2025, for remaining vacancies NIFT Counselling: Round 3 Physical Reporting Today, Spot Round Registration Starts Aug 1.
Today, July 30, 2025, marks a pivotal day for thousands of aspiring fashion and design students as the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) conducts the physical reporting for candidates allotted seats in Round 3 of its 2025 counselling process. Simultaneously, NIFT has announced that registrations for the much-anticipated Spot Round counselling will commence on August 1, 2025, providing a final opportunity for candidates to secure admission to its prestigious undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
Candidates who were successfully allotted seats in the third round of NIFT's centralized counselling and submitted their willingness and admission fees by July 29, 2025, are required to report in person to their respective allotted NIFT campuses today. This physical reporting is a crucial step that involves comprehensive document verification and finalization of the admission process. Failure to report today could lead to the forfeiture of the allotted seat.
Crucial Steps for Today's Reporting:
Aspirants reporting today must ensure they carry all necessary original documents along with self-attested photocopies. The essential checklist typically includes:
- Class 10th Certificate and Marksheet
- Class 12th Marksheet (or equivalent)
- NIFT 2025 Scorecard
- Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS), if applicable, issued by a competent authority in the prescribed format (OBC-NCL and EWS certificates should be issued on or after April 1, 2025, for the current academic year).
- PwD Certificate / UDID Card, if applicable.
- Medical Fitness Certificate (as per NIFT format).
- Proof of Date of Birth.
- Income Certificate (for fee waiver/scholarship considerations).
- Bank passbook copy of the candidate’s parent for refund purposes.
- Undertakings for Anti-Ragging (Annexure-II) and Provisional Admission (if applicable).
- Proof of fee payment (admission fee and tuition fees, as applicable).
Spot Round: A Final Chance:
For candidates who have not yet secured a seat in the regular counselling rounds, or those looking for an opportunity in a different program or campus, the NIFT Spot Round offers a last window. Registrations for the Spot Round will open from August 1, 2025, and conclude on August 4, 2025 (till midnight). This round aims to fill any vacant seats remaining across NIFT campuses after the completion of the regular allotment rounds.
Key Dates for NIFT Spot Round 2025:
- Registration and Participation Fee Payment: August 1 to 4, 2025
- Document Verification (for newly registered candidates): August 1 to 5, 2025
- Choice Filling/Modifications and Locking: August 1 to 6, 2025
- Spot Round Seat Allotment Result: August 8, 2025
- Admission Fee Payment (for Spot Round Allotment): August 8 to 10, 2025
- Physical Reporting at Allotted Institute (Spot Round): August 11, 2025
Aspirants are highly advised to stay updated by regularly checking the official NIFT admissions website (nift.admissions.nic.in) for the latest announcements, detailed guidelines for the Spot Round, and any further instructions. This period is critical for thousands of students aiming to embark on their journey in the dynamic world of fashion and design education.