Don't miss out! The test centre selection for B.Des DAT Mains 2025 is now open, and seats are allotted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Read in detail to get more information.
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The National Institute of Design (NID) has opened the test centre selection process for the B.Des DAT Mains 2025. Shortlisted candidates can choose their preferred test centre through the official NID Admissions Portal. The selection window will remain open until 4:00 PM on Sunday, April 6, 2025.
Key Details for NID Test Centre Selection:
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The process is available only for shortlisted candidates of DAT Prelims 2025.
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Selection must be made via the candidate login on the official portal.
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Allotment is on a first-come, first-serve basis—once submitted, changes will not be allowed.
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Candidates who do not select a test centre by the deadline will be automatically assigned one based on availability.
Next Steps for Candidates:
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The DAT Mains Admit Card will be released on April 14, 2025.
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The DAT Mains Studio Test is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Candidates are advised to complete their test centre selection at the earliest and stay updated through the official NID website.
The NID DAT 2026 Studio Test and Interview for the M.Des program will be conducted from in the first week of March 2026. Candidates will be shortlisted for DAT Mains on the basis of their performance in DAT Prelims.
The Studio Test and Interview will be conducted programme-wise from. Candidates who have qualified DAT prelims are eligible to appear in DAT Mains, which comprise a Studio Test and Interview for the M.Des programme. The Studio Test is usually conducted from 9 am - 12 noon. The Interview will be conducted after the completion of the studio test.
The National Institute of Design will release schedule for NID DAT 2026 counseling on its admission portal soon after DAT Mains results are declared.
Eligible candidates seeking admission to the B.Des program has to submit campus preferences.
The 1st round of seat allotment for B.Des program will be announed around the last week of May 2026. Note that the seat allotment for the M.Des program will be announced in April 2026.
The counseling process will be conducted online and include one or more seat allotment rounds.
NID counseling notification will include information like the mode of the counseling, application process, fees, etc. The candidate needs to carefully go through the notification to learn about the process. The NID counseling will be conducted for admission to the B. Des and M.Des courses. For the current session, there ate 425 B. Des seats, and 247 M.Des seats.
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