NIFT invites online applications from first-year students for the SARTHAK Financial Assistance Scheme 2026–27, based on annual parental income. Online applications will open on 1 September 2026, and the last date for submission is 30 September 2026. Eligible students are advised to complete the application within the stipulated timeline. Further stages include scrutiny, appeals, document verification, and final selection. Students are requested to carefully follow the application guidelines and timelines communicated through the official NIFT channels.