NMIMS DAT Exam Dates 2025 (OUT): Check Full Schedule Here

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

Yes, as part of the admission process, candidates have to upload their portfolios for Lot 1 by the given date. When uploading the portfolio, the candidate had to follow the guidelines outlined by the admission committee. It is mandatory for the candidate to duly complete all the stages of the admission process. Or else, the candidate 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 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: 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.

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: 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: 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.

Updated on Sep 22, 2025 14:07 IST

By Sayeba Naushad, Assistant Manager

NMIMS DAT 2025 important dates - SVKM’s NMIMS Deemed-to-be-University has released the important dates for the NMIMS DAT 2025 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 2025 was open for Phase 2. The last date to apply for the exam was June 01, 2025.

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

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

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

Table of content

NMIMS DAT 2025 application form
NMIMS DAT 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
NMIMS DAT 2025 admit card
NMIMS DAT 2025 Important Dates - FAQs

NMIMS DAT 2025 application form

The NMIMS DAT 2025 application form is open now for Phase 2. It is open from April 21, 2025, to May 20, 2025. The registration fee is INR 2000. Candidates can fill out the application form by following the steps given below.

Go to the official website – nmimsdat.in
On the homepage, click on the “Apply Now” button.
In the registration form that opens, provide the requested details in the given field and get registered.
Upon registration, log in using your email ID and password.
Fill in the application form by providing the necessary details.
Upload the necessary documents and pay the online registration fee.
Click on the “Submit” button.
Download the last confirmation page for later use.

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
21 Jul ' 25	Phase 1: Closure of Admission
21 Jul ' 25	Phase 2: Closure of Admission
05 Jul ' 25	Phase 1: Commencement of program
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NMIMS DAT 2025 admit card

SVKM’s NMIMS Deemed to be University issued the NMIMS DAT 2025 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 2025 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 2025 Important Dates ( B Des Phase 2)

The important dates for NMIMS DAT are as follows:

NMIMS DAT Event Phase 2	Date
Online Registration Begins	April 21, 2025
Last Date for Online Registration	June 01, 2025
Call Letter for Studio Test, Personal Interview & Portfolio Submission	June 03, 2025
Offline Studio Test, Personal Interview & Portfolio Submission	June 06, 2025
Merit List Available on Candidate Dashboard (After 5:00 PM)	June 13, 2025
Payment of Admission Fees & Document Upload	June 14, 2025 to June 23, 2025
Commencement of Program	July 05, 2025
Closure of Admission	July 21, 2025

Phase 1: The Call Letter for Offline Studio Test & Personal Interview & submission of Portfolio. (2nd lot of paid candidates upto 20th April 2025) were out on April 29, 2025 and the Studio Test & Personal Interview & submission of Portfolio (2nd lot of paid candidates up to 20th April 2025) will be on May 02, 03 and 05, 2025.

The NMIMS DAT 2025 exam (first lot) was held on March 22, 2025. 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 2025: Important Dates (Phase 1)

The following table has important dates for the NMIMS B.Des. (Humanising Technology) program for the 2025 batch:

Event	Date
Register online (www.nmims.edu)	December 3, 2024 (Tuesday)
Last Date of Online Registration	April 20, 2025 (Sunday)
Call Letter for Studio Test, PI & Portfolio (1st lot, paid up to March 15)	March 19, 2025 (Wednesday)
Studio Test, PI & Portfolio (1st lot, paid up to March 15)	March 22, 2025 (Saturday)
Call Letter for Studio Test, PI & Portfolio (2nd lot, paid up to April 20)	April 29, 2025 (Tuesday)
Studio Test, PI & Portfolio (2nd lot, paid up to April 20)	May 2, 3 & 5, 2025 (Friday, Saturday & Monday)
Merit List I on Candidate’s Dashboard (after 5:00 PM)	May 16, 2025 (Friday)
Payment of Admission Fees & Document Upload (I Merit List)	May 17 – May 23, 2025
Declaration of II Merit List (if necessary) on Candidate’s Dashboard (after 5:00 PM)	May 30, 2025 (Friday)
Payment of Admission Fees (II Merit List)	May 31 – June 7, 2025
Commencement of Program	July 5, 2025 (Saturday)
Admission Closure	July 21, 2025 (Monday)