When will NID notifications for 2027 be released?

NID notification for 2027 is expected to be out in the second week of September. The official notification and applications will be out on the official website of the NID and will contain details about the NID entrance examination. The NID notifications will include: General Information Important Dates Intake Capacity at Individual NIDs Eligibility Criteria Reservation of Seats How to Apply Design Aptitude Tests (DAT) Announcement of Results Other Information

When will the NID 2027 application be released?

National Institute of Design released the NID DAT 2027 Applications on September 10, 2026, for B.Des and M.Des programmes. Registration for NID DAT 2027 is on the official website of NID.

Where can I find the NID DAT 2027 notification?

NID DAT 2027 notifications will be available on the official website of NID at admissions.nid.edu. Official notification of the NID entrance exam is all set to be out by the first week of September 2027. The notifications will be out for UG and PG programmes.

What details will the NID DAT notification include?

The NID DAT notification will provide information about eligibility, application process, fees, exam dates, exam pattern, and selection process. The notification provides details of seat capacity at each NID campus for both B.Des and M.Des.

How to secure admission at NID?

Admission to the NIDs is conducted through the NID Entrance Examination. The NID exam has two stages - the candidate first appears in the DAT Prelims. Scores of the NID DAT Prelims are used to then shortlist candidates for DAT Mains. The final merit list for NID DAT will be prepared by giving weightage to Mains.

When will NID DAT (Prelims) admit card be released?

The National Institute of Design (NID) is expected to release the NID DAT 2027 admit card for DAT Prelims on December 11, 2026 (expected). Admit cards will be issued only to successfully registered candidates.

Will my application fee be refunded if I do not appear in NID exam but submit the application form?

No, NID application fee once paid is not refunded under any circumstances. So, before filling out the form, the candidate must be sure whether they want to appear in the exam or not.

Will unfilled SC/ST seats be de-reserved for NID DAT admission?

No, unfilled seats in SC/ ST category will not be de-reserved. Meaning, such seats will not be transferred to the open category. The same applies to GEN-EWS category seats. So, even if there are vacant seats left in SC, ST, and GEN-EWS category, such seats will lapse.

Which M.Des specialisations are offered through NID entrance exam?

A. The M.Des specialisations in which candidates can secure admission basis their performance in NID that are listed below: Animation Film Design Ceramic and Glass Design Furniture & Interior Design Film & Video Communication Graphic Design Product Design Textile Design Apparel Design Lifestyle Accessory Design Strategic Design Management New Media Design Photography Design Toy & Game Design Transportation & Automobile Design for Retail Experience Digital Game Design Information Design Interaction Design Universal Design There are a total of 347 seats available for the M.Des programme. The programme is offered at NID Ahmedabad, NID Bengaluru, and NID Gandhinagar campuses. Admission to the programme will be based on NID that 2023 merit rank.

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

NID DAT Notification 2027: Download Official Notification PDF for B.Des & M.des

NID DAT 2027 Registration Date

10 Sep '26 - 30 Nov '26

Updated on Sep 17, 2026 09:40 IST

By Sayeba Naushad, Assistant Manager

The NID DAT 2027 official notification has been released on the official website of NID. Candidates willing to appear for the NID 2027 exam should be aware of any latest updates on dates, pattern, and syllabus. The National Institute of Design released the NID DAT notification 2027. NID DAT Entrance Exam is expected to be conducted on December 20, 2026.

NID DAT notification 2027 details NID Programmes, dates, exam pattern, eligibility, reservation, application form, exam centres, and results. Candidates willing to appear for NID Entrance Exam 2027 must stay updated with the NID DAT dates and latest notifications.

Table of contents

NID Notification 2027 Overview
NID Entrance Exam 2027 Dates & Schedule
Download Official NID 2027 Notification PDF
FAQs on NID DAT Notification 2027

NID Notification 2027 Overview

Refer the table below to know the important highlights of NID 2027 exam:

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	NID Entrance Exam 2027
Full Form	National Institute of Design Entrance Exam
Conducting Body	National Institute of Design (NID)
Exam Level	Undergraduate (B.Des) & Postgraduate (M.Des)
Exam Frequency	Once a year
Courses Offered	B.Des, M.Des, GDPD
NID 2027 Registration Start Date	September 10, 2026
Last Date to Apply	November 30, 2026
Application Form Fee	INR 3000 (General/OBC), INR 1500 (SC/ST/PWD)
Admit Card Release Date	December 10, 2026
Exam Mode	DAT Prelims: Pen-and-Paper, DAT Mains: Studio Test/Interview
Exam Duration	3 Hours
Exam Centers	17 major cities in India
Counseling Process Start Date	June 2027
Expected Seat Intake	425 seats for B.Des and 347 seats for M.Des (Varies by course and campus)
Official Website	www.nid.edu

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NID Entrance Exam 2027 Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NID Entrance Exam 2027 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
10 Sep ' 26 - 30 Nov ' 26	NID DAT 2027 Registration Date ONGOING
01 Dec ' 26 - 03 Dec ' 26	NID DAT 2027 Application Correction Window
10 Dec ' 26	NID DAT 2027 (Prelims) - Issue of Admit Cards
20 Dec ' 26	NID DAT 2027 (Prelims) Date: B.Des & M.Des
16 Feb ' 27 - 28 Feb ' 27	NID DAT 2027 (Prelims) - One time Window to Edit Category Certificate
16 Mar ' 27	NID DAT 2027 (Prelims) - Results for B.Des
16 Mar ' 27 - 17 Mar ' 27	NID DAT 2027 B.Des: Retotalling of Prelims Answer Booklet

Dates	Past Exam Dates
16 Jun ' 26 - 18 Jun ' 26	NID B.Des Provisional Offer Letter of Round 01
09 Jun ' 26 - 11 Jun ' 26	NID B.Des Seat Allotment Round 1
Jun ' 26	NID M.Des Provisional Offer Letter: Round 2
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Download Official NID 2027 Notification PDF

NID released the NID DAT 2027 notification PDF on the official website. The link to download the PDF is given below.

NID DAT Year	B.Des	M.Des
NID DAT 2027	Admission Handbook B.Des 2027	Admission Handbook M.Des 2027
NID DAT 2026	B.Des Admission Handbook 2026	M.Des Admission Handbook 2026
NID DAT 2025	BDes_Admissions Handbook 2025-26	MDes_Admissions Handbook 2025-26
NID DAT 2024	BDes_Admissions Handbook 2023-24	MDes_Admissions Handbook 2023-24