NMIMS DAT Application Form 2027 (Soon): Step-wise Registration Process, Fees, Eligibility

Updated on Oct 13, 2026 15:00 IST

By Sayeba Naushad, Assistant Manager

NMIMS DAT Application Form 2027 - The NMIMS School of Design will open the registration form for NMIMS DAT 2027. The application form will open online at the admission portal of the institute. The application fee for NMIMS DAT will be around INR 2,000. The registration fee is non-refundable/ non-transferable. The last date to fill the form will be mentioned on the website.

Candidates meeting the NMIMS DAT eligibility criteria 2027 may fill out the application form. NMIMS School of Design will also release the NMIMS DAT eligibility 2027. Ensure that you meet the requirements. SVKM’s NMIMS Deemed-to-be-University will conduct the NMIMS DAT 2027 exam.

Table of contents

Things required for NMIMS DAT 2027 Application
NMIMS DAT 2027 Exam Dates & Schedule
How to Fill NMIMS DAT Application Form?
NMIMS DAT 2027 Eligibility Criteria
Important Instructions while filling the NMIMS DAT Application form
NMIMS DAT Application Fee
NMIMS DAT Application Form 2027- FAQs

Things required for NMIMS DAT 2027 Application

To fill the NMIMS DAT Application form, candidates need a valid email ID and phone number.

Documents required to fill the NMIMS DAT Registration Form

Check out the documents required to fill the NMIMS DAT 2026 Application form.

Personal and Educational Qualification Details
Government ID Card number (Aadhar/Passport/PAN/Voter)
Caste / Tribe/ Class certificate (for SC / ST/ OBC(NC) candidate)
Disability Certificate for Persons with Disabilities
EWS Certificate if eligible
Image of scanned photograph in JPG/JPEG format and size
Image of scanned signature in JPG/JPEG format and size
Debit / Credit Card details for making online payment against the Application Fee

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NMIMS DAT 2027 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NMIMS DAT 2027 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Nov ' 26 - Dec ' 26	NMIMS DAT 2027 Online registrations TENTATIVE
Feb ' 27	NMIMS DAT 2027 Conduct of Studio Test & Personal Interview & submission of Portfolio (Lot 1) TENTATIVE
Mar ' 27	Call Letter for Offline Studio Test & Personal Interview & submission of Portfolio TENTATIVE

How to Fill NMIMS DAT Application Form?

DeskCalendar Registration: Nov ' 26 - Dec ' 26

To fill out the application for the NMIMS DAT 2027 exam.

Go to website - nmimsdat.in
Click on Apply Now button
Choose New Applicant option
Fill in all details in NMIMS DAT application form.
Upload the documents
Pay the registration fee.

NMIMS DAT 2027 Registration Link

The application will open for B.Des programme. Candidates can fill the application form here: NMIMS DAT Application Form.

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Commonly asked questions

Q: When will the NMIMS DAT exam be conducted?

NMIMS DAT 2026 exam for phase 2 was conducted on May 05, 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?

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.

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

SVKM's NMIMS Deemed to be University will notify candidates about the release of call letters.

Call letters for Phase 2 were available for download on April 27, 2026. The candidate could download the call letter using their candidate credentials.

NMIMS DAT 2027 Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria for NMIMS DAT

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

Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination in any stream from a recognized Board and should have obtained a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.
Mathematics/ Statistics not mandatory for this program.
If a candidate is found not eligible even after commencement of the program, he/she will be discontinued from program and fees will be paid in accordance with standard procedure.

Additional Criteria for NMIMS DAT Eligibility

Candidates should meet the following requirements in addition to the eligibility requirements listed above:

Details

Diploma awarded from the International Baccalaureate (IB) Board will be considered equivalent to 10+2 examination, provided they have confirmed 24 grades/credits compulsory and have passed 3 subjects at Higher Level (HL) and 3 subjects at Standard Level (SL) plus extended essay and Theory of Knowledge (TOK).

Baccalaureate (IB) Board will be considered equivalent to 10 +2 examination with 2 subjects at Higher Level (HL) and 2 subjects at Standard Level (SL) OR 3 subjects at Standard Level (SL) and 1 subject at Higher Level (HL).

IBCP equivalence for General Strand (Arts, Commerce, Science, Law): Candidates Career related Programme (CP) course awarded from International Baccalaureate (IB) Board will be considered 2 DP subjects with at least 1 subject at Higher Level (HL) and a minimum 3 points in each DP subject. Additionally, it is necessary to complete at least 03 Career Related Studies (CSR) courses given by IB-approved partners, such as the World Academy of Career Program.
IBCP equivalence for Engineering or Medicine Strand: Candidates' Career-related Programme (CP) course awarded from International Baccalaureate (IB) Board will be
considered 3 DP subjects (Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology or other similar subjects) with at least 1 subjects at Higher Level (HL) and minimum 03 points in each DP subject.

In the online registration or e-admission form (if selected) for the 10+2 or equivalent exam, candidates who have passed through any examining board (such as the State Board, CBSE,ICSE, etc.) should indicate the aggregate scores of all the subjects they have taken, opted, and for which appeared for (not the best of four, five, six, or seven subjects).
The aggregate percentage of all subjects the candidate has opted and appeared will be taken into consideration for confirming eligibility of the candidate for the program at the time of admission.
For A Level Examination (Cambridge Board) with minimum 3 subjects at advance level will be taken into consideration for calculation of aggregate percentage. Ungraded subjects/grades will not be taken into account.

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Commonly asked questions

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

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.

Q: When will the NMIMS DAT exam be conducted?

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: Is UCEED Score accpeted in NMIMS B.Des Admission?

Yes, UCEED Exam score is accepted for NMIMS DAT Admission. Such candidates have to submit their portfolios and appear for a Personal interview.

Important Instructions while filling the NMIMS DAT Application form

To fill NMIMS DAT Registration form, candidates need to keep the following points in mind.

Email and phone number provided should be valid and functional.
All the spellings of the name, address, school, etc., should be filled correctly.
Documents must be uploaded in the size given by the institute. It should be in JPG/PNG and Less than 512 KB.
All the information filled should be correct as documents will be verified later.
Candidates should also check the eligibility criteria before applying.

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Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the mode of NMIMS DAT exam?

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.

Q: Is it easy to crack DAT?

DAT entrance exam is considered to be moderate. IN NID DAT, more weightage is given to subjective, drawing related questions. Thus, candidates need to be extremely creative and have a clear understanding of their concepts when appearing for the DAT.

But note that difficulty level can also be subjective, as it may also depend on your level of preparation. For instance, if you prepare well, you may be able to solve even the so-called difficult questions easily.

Q: What is the application fee for NMIMS DAT 2026?

The application fee for NMIMS DAT 2026 is INR 2000. The application form are available on the website of NMIMS.

NMIMS DAT Application Fee

The NMIMS DAT 2027 application fee is required to be paid 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: What is the application fee for NMIMS DAT B.Des?

The application fee for NMIMS DAT is INR 2000.

Q: NMIMS DAT Portfolio should have how many pages?

NMIMS DAT Portfolio should have a minimum of 5 pages. It should be in hard copy.

Q: When will NMIMS DAT Admission close for 2026?

NMIMS DAT Admission closed on July 19, 2026.

NMIMS DAT Application Form 2027- FAQs

Here are a few FAQs on NMIMS DAT 2027 application form.

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

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 call letters be issued for NMIMS DAT?

SVKM's NMIMS Deemed to be University will notify candidates about the release of call letters.

Call letters for Phase 2 were available for download on April 27, 2026. The candidate could download the call letter using their candidate credentials.

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

SVKM's NMIMS Deemed to be University will release the Merit List I of selected candidates after exam. The merit list includes the names of candidates eligible for admission to the design course.

The candidate can download the merit list from the institute's admission portal. 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: When will the NMIMS DAT classes commence for the B. Des. (Humanising Technology)?

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

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

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.

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

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: What skills are tested in a Design Aptitude Test (DAT)?

Skills that are tested in DAT include Design ability, Observation skills, Illustration skills, Problem-solving skills, Imaginative skills, Space Visualization. To get a good score on DAT, candidate must work on each of these skills. Some of skills are natural and some of them are acquired.

Q: When will the NMIMS DAT exam be conducted?

NMIMS DAT 2026 exam for phase 2 was conducted on May 05, 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?

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.

Q: How do I download NMIMS DAT admit card?

To download NMIMS DAT 2026 admit card