
NMIMS DAT 2026 important dates - SVKM’s NMIMS Deemed-to-be-University will release the important dates for the NMIMS DAT 2026 exam on its admission portal. The important dates cover events like registration date, admit card date, exam date, dates for the conduct of the Studio Test, Personal Interview, and Portfolio submission.
The application form for NMIMS DAT 2026 is open UG and PG programmes. The last date to apply for the exam will be announced soon.
- NMIMS DAT 2026 application form
- NMIMS DAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- NMIMS DAT 2026 admit card
- NMIMS DAT 2026 Important Dates - FAQs
NMIMS DAT 2026 application form
Registration: Dec ' 25 - Apr ' 26
NMIMS DAT 2026 application form is open. The registration fee is INR 2000. Candidates can fill application form by
- Go to website - nmimsdat.in
- Click on Apply Now button.
- In registration form, fill details.
- Log in using your email ID and password.
- Complete application form by adding details.
- Upload required documents and pay online application fee.
- Click on Submit button.
- Download the form.
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
NMIMS DAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NMIMS DAT 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming 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 |
| Apr ' 26 | Phase 1: Call Letter for Offline Studio Test & Personal Interview & submission of Portfolio. (2nd lot of paid candidates upto 20 th April 2025) TENTATIVE |
| May ' 26 | Phase 1: Merit List 1 (after 5:00pm) TENTATIVE |
NMIMS DAT 2026 admit card
SVKM’s NMIMS Deemed to be University issued the NMIMS DAT 2026 admit card cum call letter to all candidates who successfully complete the online application process. The admit card is an essential document for appearing in the NMIMS DAT 2026 exam and will include details like the date and time of the exam, roll number, reporting time, and exam-day guidelines.
On the day of the exam, the candidate needs to bring with them the admit card and a valid photo ID proof.
NMIMS DAT 2026 Important Dates ( B Des Phase 2)
The important dates for NMIMS DAT are as follows:
| NMIMS DAT Event Phase 2 | Date (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Begins | April 21, 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Registration | June 01, 2026 |
| Call Letter for Studio Test, Personal Interview & Portfolio Submission | June 03, 2026 |
| Offline Studio Test, Personal Interview & Portfolio Submission | June 06, 2026 |
| Merit List Available on Candidate Dashboard (After 5:00 PM) | June 13, 2026 |
| Payment of Admission Fees & Document Upload | June 14, 2026 to June 23, 2026 |
| Commencement of Program | July 05, 2026 |
| Closure of Admission | July 21, 2026 |
Phase 1: The Call Letter for Offline Studio Test & Personal Interview & submission of Portfolio. (2nd lot of paid candidates upto 20th April 2026) were out on April 29, 2026 and the Studio Test & Personal Interview & submission of Portfolio (2nd lot of paid candidates up to 20th April 2026) will be on May 02, 03 and 05, 2026.
The NMIMS DAT 2026 exam (first lot) was held on March 22, 2026. The design entrance exam will be conducted online. The exam is conducted in multiple cycles or lots. The candidate can select any lot to apply to.
NMIMS DAT 2026: Important Dates (Phase 1)
The following table has important dates for the NMIMS B.Des. (Humanising Technology) program for the 2026 batch:
| Event | Date (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Register online (www.nmims.edu) | December 3, 2024 (Tuesday) |
| Last Date of Online Registration | April 20, 2026 (Sunday) |
| Call Letter for Studio Test, PI & Portfolio (1st lot, paid up to March 15) | March 19, 2026 (Wednesday) |
| Studio Test, PI & Portfolio (1st lot, paid up to March 15) | March 22, 2026 (Saturday) |
| Call Letter for Studio Test, PI & Portfolio (2nd lot, paid up to April 20) | April 29, 2026 (Tuesday) |
| Studio Test, PI & Portfolio (2nd lot, paid up to April 20) | May 2, 3 & 5, 2026 (Friday, Saturday & Monday) |
| Merit List I on Candidate’s Dashboard (after 5:00 PM) | May 16, 2026 (Friday) |
| Payment of Admission Fees & Document Upload (I Merit List) | May 17 – May 23, 2026 |
| Declaration of II Merit List (if necessary) on Candidate’s Dashboard (after 5:00 PM) | May 30, 2026 (Friday) |
| Payment of Admission Fees (II Merit List) | May 31 – June 7, 2026 |
| Commencement of Program | July 5, 2026 (Saturday) |
| Admission Closure | July 21, 2026 (Monday) |
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
NMIMS DAT 2026 Important Dates - FAQs
Here are a few FAQs on NMIMS DAT Important Dates 2026.
Commonly asked questions
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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