NID Application 2026 (OPEN): B.Des/M.Des DAT Registration LINK, Fees, Apply Online Form

National Institute of Design Entrance Exam 2026 ( NID Entrance Exam )

DeskCalelnderRegistration - 11 Sep '25 - 1 Dec '25

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Sayeba Naushad
Updated on Oct 9, 2025 17:33 IST

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The NID Application for B.Des and M.Des 2026 is out now. The last date to submit the application form is December 1, 2025. To apply for the NID DAT 2026, candidates had to register and create an applicant account. Next, they have to log in to the candidate account, fill in all required fields, upload documents, and pay the exam fee. The application fee for NID DAT 2026 is INR 3,000 for the General category. The Window to edit the Application form will open on December 02, 2025, till December 04, 2025, for B.Des and M.Des. 

Apply Here: admissions.nid.edu

The application fee for NID DAT 2026 for B.Des and M.Des is:

  • General, Gen EWS and OBC: INR 3,000
  • Female Candidates (except ST, SC and PwD): INR 2,000
  • SC and ST Candidates: INR 1,500
  • PwD Candidates: INR 500
  • Third Gender: INR: 500
  • Overseas candidates: UD$125

The NID application form is for admission to the B.Des and M.Des courses offered by NID-participating colleges. The NID DAT 2026 exam will be conducted on December 21, 2025.

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Table of content
  • Document checklist for NID DAT 2026 application form
  • NID Entrance Exam 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • NID DAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria
  • Steps to Fill NID Entrance Exam Application Form 2026
  • NID DAT 2026 Application Form Filling Process - Watch VIDEO
  • NID DAT 2026 Application Correction
  • NID DAT Exam Centres 2026
  • NID DAT 2026 Application Form - FAQs
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Document checklist for NID DAT 2026 application form

NID Entrance Exam 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

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

DatesUpcoming 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

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
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NID DAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria

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Steps to Fill NID Entrance Exam Application Form 2026

DeskCalendarRegistration: 11 Sep ' 25 - 01 Dec ' 25

NID Entrance Exam Logo

NID DAT 2026 Application Form Filling Process - Watch VIDEO

NID Entrance Exam Logo

NID DAT 2026 Application Correction

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NID DAT Exam Centres 2026

NID Entrance Exam Logo

NID DAT 2026 Application Form - FAQs

32 Institutes accepting NID Entrance Exam

National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad

Paldi, Ahmedabad Public

National I
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  • 4 years
  • |
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FLAME University

Lavale Village, Pune Private

FLAME Univ
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    • 4 years
    • |
    • Full Time
    • 12.00 Lakh
    • 4 years
    • |
    • Full Time

    Woxsen University

    Hyderabad Private

    Woxsen Uni
      • 13.00 Lakh
      • 4 years
      • |
      • Full Time

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