NMIMS DAT Application Form 2025 (OPEN for 2nd Round): Step-wise Registration Process, Fees, Eligibility

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

SVKM’s NMIMS Deemed to be University will notify candidates about the release of the call letters. It is expected that the call letters for Lot 1 will be available for download from March 2025. 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?

Candidates who are included in the NMIMS DAT 2025 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?

SVKM’s NMIMS Deemed to be University will release the Merit List I of selected candidates in May 2025. 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?

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 2024 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)?

Classes for the new admission season will commence in July 2025. Candidates who have been selected for admission in the merit lists and paid the admission fees can join classes. Note that the merit list will be prepared based on the performance of the candidate in the written exam and portfolio uploaded. If a candidate doesn't appear in an admission round, he or she will be disqualified.

Q: When will the NMIMS DAT exam be conducted?

NMIMS DAT 2025 exam for Lot 1 will be conducted in March 2025. The NMIMS DAT 2025 exam includes a Studio Test and Personal Interview. It is mandatory for the candidate to appear in all the stages of the entrance exam. Note that if the candidate doesn't appear in any stage of the exam, he or she will not be considered for admission.

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 2025 exam will be conucted for admission to the BDes (Humanising Technology) programme offered at the School of Design, NMIMS Mumbai. The candidate needs to follow this page to updated about all the latest events related to the NMIMS DAT entrance exam.

Q: When will the NMIMS DAT exam be conducted?

NMIMS DAT 2024 exam for Lot 1 was conducted on March 16, 2024. The NMIMS DAT 2024 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: When will the application form open for NMIMS DAT?

The online application process for NMIMS DAT 2025 will open in the 1st week of December 2025. 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?

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.

Updated on Sep 22, 2025 14:01 IST

By Sayeba Naushad, Assistant Manager

NMIMS DAT Application Form 2025 - The NMIMS School of Design started the application form for NMIMS DAT 2025 Phase 2 on April 21, 2025. The application form was open online at the admission portal of the institute. The last date to apply for the exam was June 01, 2025. The application fee for NMIMS DAT is 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 2025 may fill out the application form. NMIMS School of Design will also release the NMIMS DAT eligibility 2025; ensure that you meet the requirements. SVKM’s NMIMS Deemed-to-be-University conducted the NMIMS DAT 2025 exam on March 22, 2025. Call letters for the online studio test will be available a few days before that.

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How to Fill NMIMS DAT Application Form?
NMIMS DAT 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
NMIMS DAT 2025 Admit Card
NMIMS DAT Application Form 2025 - FAQs

How to Fill NMIMS DAT Application Form?

The application process for the NMIMS DAT 2025 exam can be completed through the steps mentioned below:

Step 1: Fill NMIMS DAT application form

To fill out the NMIMS DAT 2025 application form, follow the steps mentioned below:

Visit the official website - nmimsdat.in
Click on the Apply Now button
Choose the ‘New Applicant’ option
Click on ‘Click Here to go to Registration Form’
Read the instructions on the page
Fill in all details in the NMIMS DAT application form, such as:

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

Step 2: Upload Document

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

Particulars	Details
Format	JPG/PNG
Size	Less than 512 KB

Step 3: Pay the NMIMS DAT application fee

Lastly, candidates need to pay the NMIMS DAT 2025 application fee in online mode via credit card/debit card/internet banking.

Description	Fees
NMIMS DAT application fee	INR 2,000

Commonly asked questions

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NMIMS DAT 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NMIMS DAT 2025 exam

Dates	Past Exam Dates
11 Jun ' 25 - 17 Jun ' 25	Phase 2: Payment of admission fees & Document Upload
31 May ' 25 - 07 Jun ' 25	Phase 1: Payment of admission fees (II Merit List)
23 May ' 25	Phase 2: Call Letter for Offline Studio Test & Personal Interview & submission of Portfolio
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NMIMS DAT 2025 Admit Card

The NMIMS Admit Card will be issued to all students who have submitted their application form before the entrance exam. The Admit card will be available on the official website of the institute. The Admit card will include information related to timing, centre details, candidate details, etc. The admit card will also contain guidelines. On the examination day, the candidate is required to appear with the admit card.