NID Design Aptitude Test is a design aptitude test for admission to design courses offered by the NIDs. The NID DAT 2026 exam will be conducted by the National Institute of Design. NID will conduct the NID DAT 2026 for UG and PG on December 21, 2025. The NID DAT exam will include two stages: NID DAT Prelims and NID DAT Mains exams. Click on the links below to get the latest updates on the NID exam 2026 and check tips and tricks.
- NID DAT 2026 Latest News & Updates
- NID DAT 2026 Preparation Articles
- NID DAT 2025 and 2024 Latest News & Updates
NID DAT 2026 Latest News & Updates
Read key updates about the NID DAT 2026 exam below.
- NID DAT 2026 Registration to be Out Soon; Check details here
- NID DAT Exam 2026 LIVE: Notification Awaited @admissions.nid.edu, Check Expected Date and Time
- NID DAT Exam 2026 LIVE: Notification to be Out Soon @admissions.nid.edu, Check Expected Date and Time
- NID DAT 2026 Exam on December 21: Check Exam Pattern and Weightage
- NID DAT 2026 Prelims Admit Card Released for B.Des and M.Des @admissions.nid.edu
NID DAT 2026 Preparation Articles
Check out some of the prep articles for NID DAT.
- Prep Tips for NID Entrance Exam 2026
- NID Entrance Exam 2026: Last minute Tips & Important Documents to carry for DAT
- NID Preparation Books 2026 (B.des/M.des): Study Material, Recommended Books for DAT Prelims & Mains
- Last week Preparation Tips for NID Entrance Exam 2026
- How to Prepare for NID DAT 2026 in 3 months (B.Des/M.Des Prelims & Mains)
- Common Mistakes to Avoid while Preparing for NID DAT 2026
- NID DAT 2026 Drawing Section: Tips, Tricks and Study Material
- What is NID Studio Test: Format, Marking, Components and Previous Year Questions
- How to Prepare for NID Studio Test 2026: Topics, Questions and Practice Videos
- What to expect in NID 2026 Interview round: Tips and Interview Questions
- NID Admissions 2026: Colleges Accepting NID Entrance Exam Scores for BDes & MDes Courses
- NID DAT Eligibility Criteria 2026 (B.Des & M.Des): Category-wise Age limit & Qualification
- List of NIDs in India 2026: Courses, Fee, Eligibility, Seat Matrix & Admission Process
NID DAT 2025 and 2024 Latest News & Updates
The NID DAT updates for NID DAT 2025 and 2024 are
NID DAT 2025
- DNID DAT Admit Card 2025 (Soon): Direct Link, DAT Prelims Hall Ticket @admissions.nid.edu, Reporting Time
- NID DAT 2025 Application Edit Window Opens TODAY (2 PM)
- NID DAT 2025 application last date extended; check details
- NID 2025 application form edit window opens on Dec 4; check details
- NID DAT 2025 application closing tomorrow; apply here
- NID DAT 2025 application released; DAT Prelims to be conducted on Jan 5
- NID DAT 2025 application form starting soon; check key details
NID 2024 Updates
- NID DAT Mains Admit Card 2024 OUT @admissions.nid.edu Tomorrow! Check steps to download
- NID DAT 2024 Exam on Dec 24; Important exam-day guidelines out
- NID DAT Admit Card 2024 Live Updates: DAT Prelims Hall Ticket (OUT) at admissions.nid.edu
- NID DAT 2024 Admit Card OUT tomorrow; Steps to download NID DAT Prelims Hall Ticket
- NID DAT 2024 Admit Card to be released on Dec 12; Know how to download NID DAT Prelims Hall Ticket
- NID DAT 2024 application form correction window open from December 8 to 10; Know what can be edited
- NID DAT application 2024 now open with late fees at admissions.nid.edu
- NID DAT 2024 (Prelims) exam to be held on Dec 24; application form open
- NID DAT Eligibility Criteria 2024: B.Des & M.Des Eligibility, Age limit & Qualifying exams
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a month ago
Both institutions offer the BDes course but with completely different admission processes. IIT Indore accepts admission based on the UCEED entrance exam, while BITS Pilani considers the NID Entrance exam/ BITSAT exam result.
See the table below to compare both insttutions on different factors:
| Institution | NIRF Ranking | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|---|
| BITS Pilani | 11 | ₹ 30.8L |
| IIT Indore | 12 | ₹ 8.5L |
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40 Institutes accepting NID Entrance Exam
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- ₹ 17.00 Lakh
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Which is better for BDes course, Bits Pilani or IIT Indore?