NID DAT Notification 2026 (OUT): Download Official Notification PDF for B.Des & M.des
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:
Commonly asked questions
NID notification for 2026 has been released now. The official notification and applications are 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
National Institute of Design released the NID DAT 2026 Applications on September 11, 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 information, submitting documents, and paying the registration fees.
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.
NID Entrance Exam Exam
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 weeks ago
The result for NID DAT Prelims 2026 will be announced on April 07, 2026 around 4 PM.
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Answered 3 weeks ago
The details that cannot be modified in NID DAT 2026 Application window are programs applied, name of the candidate, date of birth, registered mobile number and registered email address.
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Contributor-Level 10
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NID DAT 2026 Application edit window will open from December 02, 2025 to December 04, 2025.
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The last date to fill the application form for NID DAT 2026 for B.Des and M.Des programme is December 01, 2025.
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33 Institutes accepting NID Entrance Exam
Vijay Patil School of Management
Navi Mumbai
- UCEED, NID Entrance Exam, AIEED, DAT
- 4 years
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- Full Time
National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad
Paldi, Ahmedabad • Public
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- 4 years
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- Full Time
LPU - Lovely Professional University
Jalandhar • Private
- ₹ 9.60 Lakh
- 4 years
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- Full Time
Dr. D.Y. Patil School of Design
Tathawade, Pune
- ₹ 12.00 Lakh
- 4 years
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- Full Time
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