NID Entrance Exam MDes Notification 2026: Exam Dates, Registration, Vacancy, Results
National Institute of Design Entrance Exam 2026 ( NID Entrance Exam )
Registration - 11 Sep '25 - 1 Dec '25
NID DAT 2026 official notification is released on the official website of NID. Candidates willing to appear for the NID 2026 exam should be aware of any latest updates on dates, pattern, and syllabus. The National Institute of Design released the NID DAT notification 2026 on September 11, 2025.
NID DAT notification 2026 details NID Programmes, dates, exam pattern, eligibility, reservation, application form, exam centres, and results. Candidates willing to appear for NID Entrance Exam 2026 must stay updated with the NID DAT dates and latest notifications.
NID DAT is one of the largest Design entrance examinations for admission to NIDs offering UG and PG programmes.
- NID Notification 2026 Overview
- NID Entrance Exam 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- Download Official NID 2026 Notification PDF
- FAQs on NID DAT Notification 2026
NID Notification 2026 Overview
Refer the table below to know the important highlights of NID 2026 exam:
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name |
NID Entrance Exam 2026 |
| 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 2026 Registration Start Date |
September 11, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply |
December 01, 2025 |
| Application Form Fee |
Around INR 3000 (General/OBC), INR 1500 (SC/ST/PWD) |
| Admit Card Release Date |
December 11, 2025 |
| Exam Mode |
DAT Prelims: Pen-and-Paper, DAT Mains: Studio Test/Interview |
| Exam Duration |
3 Hours |
| Exam Centers |
Across major cities in India |
| Counseling Process Start Date |
June 2026 |
| Expected Seat Intake |
425 seats for B.Des and 347 seats for M.Des (Varies by course and campus) |
| Official Website |
www.nid.edu |
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 |
|---|---|
| 11 Sep ' 25 - 01 Dec ' 25 | NID DAT 2026 Registration Date ONGOING |
| 02 Dec ' 25 - 04 Dec ' 25 | NID DAT 2026 Application Correction Window |
| 11 Dec ' 25 | NID DAT 2026 (Prelims) - Issue of Admit Cards |
| 21 Dec ' 25 | NID DAT 2026 (Prelims) Date: B.Des & M.Des |
| 17 Feb ' 26 | NID DAT 2026 (Prelims) - Results for M.Des |
| 17 Feb ' 26 - 18 Feb ' 26 | NID DAT 2026 (Prelims) - Results Recheck for M.Des |
| Feb ' 26 | NID DAT 2026 (Mains) - Issue of Admit Cards for M.Des TENTATIVE |
Download Official NID 2026 Notification PDF
NID will release the NID DAT 2026 notification PDF on the official website. The link to download the PDF will be updated as soon as the authorities release it.
| NID DAT Year | B.Des | M.Des |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
FAQs on NID DAT Notification 2026
Check out frequently asked questions on the NID Entrance Exam 2026:
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 months ago
The NID DAT 2026 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.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
NID DAT 2026 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 2025. The notifications will be out for UG and PG programmes.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
National Institute of Design is expected to release the NID DAT 2026 Applications by the first week of September 2025 for B.Des and M.Des programmes. The registration for NID DAT 2026 will be on the official website of NID. Candidates can fill out the application form by registering, filling in info
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
One can follow these tips for NID 2026 preparations:
- Know your NID Syllabus.
- Understand the exam pattern of NID DAT.
- Make the NID DAT 2026 preparation plan.
- Books to refer.
- Practice till you are perfect using mock tests and previous year's papers.
- NID DAT Exam Day Strategy.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, there are placements in NID campuses. NID has separate Placement cells for the placement process. Placement in NID completely depends on the performance of the student during the selection interview. Some of the top recruiters of NID are:
- Malabar Gold & Diamonds
- J.P.Morgan
- Tcs
- The Asian Heritage F
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
NID Ahmedabad has a good record of placements. NID Ahmedabad consistently leads in placement outcomes among NID campuses. In 2025, the average package was around ?21.3 LPA and the highest package was around ?30 LPA. The Total offers made were 620.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, there are a multitude of benefits of solving previous years’ question papers and sample papers. For one, they will help the candidate get an idea of the types of questions asked, difficulty level, weightage, etc. This exercise of solving a sample paper is a must for NID candidates. Past years’
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
It is not at all necessary to take coaching to get a good rank in NID DAT. It is because the entrance exam will test the creative, drawing, and innovative skills of the candidate. Now, a coaching institute can’t teach you to be creative or become innovative; instead, with a little effort these skill
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
If the candidate prepares well and with the correct strategy, then the NID DAT exam can be cracked. Among the first things the candidate needs to do is prepare a practical study timetable, get familiar with the syllabus and pattern, and get the book combination right.
When studying, make it a habit t
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41 Institutes accepting NID Entrance Exam
National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad
Paldi, Ahmedabad • Public
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- 4 years
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Lavale Village, Pune • Private
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Dr. D.Y. Patil School of Design
Tathawade, Pune
- ₹ 12.00 Lakh
- 4 years
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- Full Time
Hyderabad • Private
- Woxsen Design Test (WDT), NID Entrance Exam, NIFT Entrance Exam, UCEED, SAT India, CUET
- ₹ 13.00 Lakh
- 4 years
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- Full Time
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