How can I find details of NID DAT 2026 Exam center allocated to me?

Details of NID DAT 2026 Exam centre, name, address, and reporting time are given in the NID DAT 2026 Admit card. DAT Prelims admit card was available for download from December 11, 2025.

When will the results of NID DAT 2026 (Prelims) be declared?

The NID DAT exam is conducted in two stages. First, the candidate has to appear in DAT Prelims, and if shortlisted has to appear in DAT Mains. The results of DAT Prelims for B.Des will be declared on April 07, 2026, while results for the M.Des programme will be declared on February 17, 2026. The candidate will be able to check their results by logging into the result portal using their email ID and date of birth. Such candidates who get shortlisted have to next appear in DAT Mains.

How can I find details of NID DAT 2026 Exam center allocated to me?

Details of NID DAT 2026 Exam centre, name, address, and reporting time are given in the NID DAT 2026 Admit card. DAT Prelims admit card was available for download from December 11, 2025.

What is the reporting time at NID DAT Exam centre?

The reporting time for NID DAT will be mentioned in the Admit card, along with gate closing time, and exam timings and date. The candidate needs to report for the DAT Prelims exam at 8 am. The gates of the exam center will close at 9:30 AM (or 30 minutes before the commencement of the exam). After that no candidate will be allowed inside the exam hall. NID DAT Exam timings: B.Des - 10 am - 1 pm M.Des - 10 am - 12.30 pm

Will there be a baggage counter at NID DAT 2026 center?

No, National Institute of Design may not make any arrangements for a baggage counter. So, candidates must bear this in mind when packing for NID DAT Prelims exam. It is recommended that candidate only pack bare essentials and not bring unnecessary stuff to exam centre. Also, expensive items like smartphones, jewellery, gadgets, etc., should be better left at home.

In how many cities will the NID DAT 2026 (Prelims) exam be conducted?

The NID DAT 2026 (Prelims) exam will be conducted in the first week of January 2026. The exam will be conducted in the following 22 cities - Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Dehradun, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Kurukshetra, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Patna, Raipur, Ranchi, Thiruvananthapuram, Vijayawada. The candidate has to select their choice of exam city at the time of filling out the NID DAT 2026 Application form. Note that an exam city may have one or more test centres. The allotment of exam centres will be made considered available seats in respective centres and choice of the candidate.

What will be the mode of the NID DAT 2026 Entrance Exam?

The NID DAT 2025 Prelims exam will be conducted in a pen-and-paper based mode for B.Des and M.Des programmes. The NID DAT 2025 Mains exam for the B. Des programme comprise a Studio Test, which will also be conducted offline mode. Meanwhile, the DAT Mains exam for the M.Des programme comprises a Studio Test and Interview, which will also be conducted offline. The Studio Test may include multiple formats (Drawing/ Sketching/ Model Making). In case of the M.Des programme, candidates are shortlisted for the Interview based on the performance of the candidate in the Studio Test.

How can I select exam centers for NID DAT 2026 (Prelims)?

NID DAT Prelims 2026 exam will take place in 17 cities in India. Each of these exam cities may have one or more test centres. Candidate will have to select their choice of exam centres for the DAT Prelims exam when filling out the NID DAT 2026 Application form. Candidates must be careful when selecting the exam city, because they will not be allowed to change it after the Application edit window closes.

When will the results of NID DAT 2026 (Mains) be declared?

The NID DAT 2026 Exam will be conducted for admission to B. Des and M.Des courses. The NID DAT Mains results for the B. Des program is expected to be in the third week of May, 2026. Meanwhile, DAT Mains results for the M.Des programme will be announced in the first week of May, 2026. The NID DAT results will be declared online at admissions.nid.edu.To check your results, log-in using your email id and date of birth. Such candidates who qualify in DAT Mains will be shortlisted for counselling and seat allotment.

What is the seat intake for the Industrial Design programme at NIDs?

The NIDs have a combined intake of 425 seats for the B. Des programme. Of these, 45 seats are earmarked for the Industrial Design programme. The candidate can select from specializations like Ceramic and Glass Design, Furniture & Interior Design, and Product Design. The candidate will be able to select the programme of specialisation at the time of counselling.

When will the Studio Test and Interview be conducted for the M.Des programme?

The NID DAT 2026 Studio Test and Interview for the M.Des program will be conducted from in the first week of March 2026. Candidates will be shortlisted for DAT Mains on the basis of their performance in DAT Prelims. The Studio Test and Interview will be conducted programme-wise from. Candidates who have qualified DAT prelims are eligible to appear in DAT Mains, which comprise a Studio Test and Interview for the M.Des programme. The Studio Test is usually conducted from 9 am - 12 noon. The Interview will be conducted after the completion of the studio test.

In how many cities will NID DAT 2026 (Mains) exam be conducted?

NID DAT Mains 2026 exam for the B. Des and M.Des programme will be conducted in 17 cities. NID DAT 2026 exam was conducted on December 21, 2025 and application was closed on December 01, 2025.

What is the seat intake for the Industrial Design programme at NIDs?

The NIDs have a combined intake of 425 seats for the B. Des programme. Of these, 45 seats are earmarked for the Industrial Design programme. The candidate can select from specializations like Ceramic and Glass Design, Furniture & Interior Design, and Product Design. The candidate will be able to select the programme of specialisation at the time of counselling.

When will the results of NID DAT 2026 (Mains) be declared?

The NID DAT 2026 Exam will be conducted for admission to B. Des and M.Des courses. The NID DAT Mains results for the B. Des program is expected to be in the third week of May, 2026. Meanwhile, DAT Mains results for the M.Des programme will be announced in the first week of May, 2026. The NID DAT results will be declared online at admissions.nid.edu.To check your results, log-in using your email id and date of birth. Such candidates who qualify in DAT Mains will be shortlisted for counselling and seat allotment.

NID Exam Center 2026 (OUT): B.Des and M.Des Test City, Reporting Time, Exam-day Guidelines

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NID DAT Exam Centre 2026 - The list of NID DAT 2026 exam centers is published in the NID DAT 2026 Admission Handbooks. The candidate will have to select their choice of exam center when filling out the NID DAT 2026 Application form.

NID DAT Prelims 2026 Exam was conducted on December 21, 2025 for B.Des and M.Des. The exam was conducted at 10 AM. The Admit card for Prelims was released on December 11, 2025 for B.Des and M.Des.

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NID DAT 2026 Exam: Check Exam Pattern and Weightage

The name and address of the allotted exam center will be mentioned in the NID DAT 2026 Admit card. On the NID DAT exam day, the candidate must bring the admit card and a valid photo ID proof. When inside the exam center, one has to follow the NID DAT 2026 exam-day guidelines. NID DAT Mains Admit cards are expected to be out in the last week of February 2026.

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NID DAT 2026 Exam Centres: What is new?
NID Entrance Exam 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
List of NID DAT 2026 Exam Centers (DAT Prelims)
Will the exam centres be the same for DAT Prelims and DAT Mains?
Exam Day Guidelines for NID Admission Test 2026
NID DAT 2026 Exam Centre Reporting, Gate Closing Times
NID DAT Exam Centre - FAQs

NID DAT 2026 Exam Centres: What is new?

NID Entrance Exam 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NID Entrance Exam 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Feb ' 26	NID DAT 2026 (Mains) - Issue of Admit Cards for M.Des TENTATIVE
Apr ' 26	NID DAT 2026 (Mains) - Issue of Admit Cards for B.Des TENTATIVE
May ' 26	B.Des DAT Mains Studio Test TENTATIVE

Dates	Past Exam Dates
21 Dec ' 25	NID DAT 2026 (Prelims) Date: B.Des & M.Des
11 Dec ' 25	NID DAT 2026 (Prelims) - Issue of Admit Cards
02 Dec ' 25 - 04 Dec ' 25	NID DAT 2026 Application Correction Window
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