NMIMS DAT Application Form 2026 : Step-wise Registration Process, Fees, Eligibility

Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies Design Aptitude Test 2026 ( NMIMS DAT )

Sayeba Naushad
Updated on Dec 26, 2025 10:28 IST

By Sayeba Naushad, Assistant Manager

NMIMS DAT Application Form 2026 - The NMIMS School of Design will start the applications form for NMIMS DAT 2026 soon in December-January. The application form will open online at the admission portal of the institute. The last date to apply for the exam will be in June 2026. The application fee for NMIMS DAT will be INR 2,000. The registration fee is non-refundable/ non-transferable. The direct application link is provided below.

Candidates meeting the NMIMS DAT eligibility criteria 2026 may fill out the application form. NMIMS School of Design will also release the NMIMS DAT eligibility 2026; ensure that you meet the requirements.  SVKM’s NMIMS Deemed-to-be-University conducted the NMIMS DAT 2026 exam in the last week of March (expected). Call letters for the online studio test will be available a few days before that.

Table of contents
  • How to Fill NMIMS DAT Application Form?
  • NMIMS DAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • NMIMS DAT Eligibility Criteria 2026
  • NMIMS DAT 2026 Admit Card
  • NMIMS DAT Application Form 2026- FAQs
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How to Fill NMIMS DAT Application Form?

DeskCalendarRegistration: Dec ' 25 - Apr ' 26

To fill Application process for NMIMS DAT 2026 exam 
  • Go to website - nmimsdat.in
  • Click on Apply Now button
  • Choose New Applicant option
  • Click on Click Here to go to Registration Form
  • Fill in all details in NMIMS DAT application form.

The dates for NMIMS DAT 2026 will be announced soon. The personal details that are required to fill the application forms are given below.

Personal Details

Name

Date of birth

Gender

Blood group

Age

Category

Aadhaar number

Nationality

Parents’ names

Parents’ mobile numbers

ID proof

Complete contact details

Academic Details

Class 10 month/year of completion

Class 10 board name

Class 10 exam state

Class 10 percentage

Class 12 month/year of completion

Class 12 passing status

Class 12 stream

Class 12 board name

Upload Document

Once all details are filled, upload a scanned photo as per the specifications below.

Particulars

Details

Format

JPG/PNG

Size

Less than 512 KB

Pay Application fee

Pay the NMIMS DAT 2026 application fee in online mode via credit card/debit card/internet banking.

Description

Fees

NMIMS DAT application fee

INR 2,000

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will the NMIMS DAT exam be conducted?
A: 

NMIMS DAT 2026 exam for Lot 1 will be conducted in March 2026. The exam includes a Studio Test and Personal Interview. Candidates should appear in all the stages of Admission process.

Q:   Who conducts the NMIMS DAT exam?
A: 

The NMIMS DAT entrance exam is conducted by SVKM’s NMIMS Deemed to be University. The scores of the exam is considered for admission to design courses offered by the institute.

The NMIMS DAT 2026 exam will be conducted for admission to the BDes (Humanising Technology) programme offered at the School of Design, NMIMS Mumbai.

The candidate needs to follow this page to be updated about all the latest events related to the NMIMS DAT entrance exam.

NMIMS DAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NMIMS DAT 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
Dec ' 25 - Apr ' 26

NMIMS DAT 2026 Online registrations

TENTATIVE
Mar ' 26

NMIMS DAT 2026 Conduct of Studio Test & Personal Interview & submission of Portfolio (Lot 1)

TENTATIVE
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NMIMS DAT Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must have following eligibility criteria for NMIMS DAT B.Des.

  • Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from any stream.
  • Must have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognized board.
  • Candidates with an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma are also eligible, if they have a minimum of 24 credits and 3 Higher Level (HL) subjects and 3 Standard Level (SL) subjects.
  • UCEED Score is also accepted for NMIMS 2026 Admission.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will the NMIMS DAT exam be conducted?
A: 

NMIMS DAT 2026 exam for Lot 1 was conducted in the second week of March 2026. The NMIMS DAT 2026 exam includes a Studio Test and Personal Interview.

Note that the NMIMS DAT exam is conducted in multiple rounds.

The NMIMS exam is conducted by SVKM’s NMIMS Deemed to be University for admission to design courses offered by the institute.

Q:   Do I need to upload a portfolio for admission through NMIMS DAT?
A: 

Yes, you need to upload portfolios for NMIMS DAT. When uploading portfolio, you have to follow guidelines given by admission committee.

Candidate must complete all stages of NMIMS admission process. Or else, candidate will not be considered for admission.

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NMIMS DAT 2026 Admit Card

NMIMS Admit Card will be issued to all the candidates who have filled NMIMS DAT application form. It will be available on website of institute. NMIMS DAT Admit card will include information such as timing, centre details, candidate details, etc. It will also contain guidelines about exam.

On examination day, candidates must carry their Admit cards.

 

Seat Offered at NMIMS DAT 2026

The expected seat intake at NMIMS DAT is 

Institute

Course Offered

Seat Intake

NMIMS School of Design, Mumbai

BDes (Humanising Technology)

30

 

 

 

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will the application form open for NMIMS DAT?
A: 

The online application process for NMIMS DAT 2026 will open in December 2026. The admission is activated on the admission portal of SVKM’s NMIMS Deemed to be University. Candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria can apply for admission.

As part of the application process, the candidate will have to fill in personal, academic, and contact details. Also, upload documents and pay the application fees.

Q:   What is the mode of NMIMS DAT exam?
A: 

The NMIMS DAT exam is conducted in an offline mode. Note that the exam includes a Studio Test and Personal Interview. Candidates had to appear in both the exams.

When preparing for the exam, the candidate must strictly follow the official pattern.

Also, along with the syllabus, also refer to the official exam syllabus.

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NMIMS DAT Application Form 2026- FAQs

Here are a few FAQs on NMIMS DAT 2026 application form.

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Q:   When will call letters be issued for NMIMS DAT?
A: 

SVKM’s NMIMS Deemed to be University will notify candidates about the release of call letters. It is expected that call letters for Lot 1 will be available for download from March 2026. The candidate will have to download the call letter using their candidate credentials.

Note that the call letter will be released separately for each lot.

Q:   How can I accept the NMIMS DAT allotted seat?
A: 

Candidates who are included in the NMIMS DAT 2026 selected candidates list need to pay the seat-acceptance fees to confirm their seats. First merit list candidates have to pay the fees within the given deadline.

Note that if the payment is not made within the given deadline, the allotment will be cancelled and offered to the candidate next in the order of merit.

 

Q:   When will NMIMS DAT merit list for selected candidates be released?
A: 

SVKM’s NMIMS Deemed to be University will release the Merit List I of selected candidates in May 2026. The merit list includes the names of candidates eligible for admission to the design course. 

The candidate can download the merit list from the admission portal of the institute. Use your candidate credentials to download the merit list.

If the candidate is not included in the merit list, he or she will not be considered for admission.

Q:   What are the design courses offered through NMIMS DAT?
A: 

The SVKM’s NMIMS Deemed to be University  offers a B. Des. (Humanising Technology at its School of Design (Mumbai Campus). Admission to the programme is based on merit of the NMIMS DAT exam.

Interested candidate need to fill out the NMIMS DAT application form. The application link will be given on this page. Note that only such candidate who qualify in the exam and meet the prescribed criteria will be considered for admission.

Q:   When will the NMIMS DAT classes commence for the B. Des. (Humanising Technology)?
A: 

Classes for NMIMS DAT new admission season will commence in July 2026. Candidates who have been selected for admission in the merit lists and paid the admission fees can join classes.

Q:   Do I need to upload a portfolio for admission through NMIMS DAT?
A: 

Yes, you need to upload portfolios for NMIMS DAT. When uploading portfolio, you have to follow guidelines given by admission committee.

Candidate must complete all stages of NMIMS admission process. Or else, candidate will not be considered for admission.

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The application fee for NMIMS DAT 2026 is INR 2000. The application form will be available at website of NMIMS.

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