NID DAT Exam 2026 LIVE: Notification Awaited @admissions.nid.edu, Check Expected Date and Time

The Application fees paid online (by Debit/Credit Card) DO NOT INCLUDE any bank transaction charges/convenience fee, and the same, as applicable, will have to be borne by the candidate.

The NID DAT 2026 registration window will open online after the official notification release.

Such candidates are required to appear in DAT Prelims comprising of two test papers, one for each discipline, the duration for which will be announced in the admit card.

Such candidates are required to appear in DAT Prelims comprising of the test paper for one discipline only, the duration for which will be announced in the admit card.

NID is expected to release the official DAT 2026 notification soon on its admissions portal. Aspirants should stay alert for updates.

NID DAT 2026 candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Final-year students can also apply.

NID DAT 2026 applicants must have completed 10+2 in any stream (Science, Commerce, Arts, Humanities) from a recognized board. Both Indian and overseas candidates are eligible.

NID DAT 2026 exam will be of:

• B.Des Prelims: 3 hours

• M.Des Prelims: 2.5 hours
  Questions will be a mix of MCQs and subjective design-based questions.

Final selection will be based on the combined scores of NID DAT 2026 Prelims & Mains.

• B.Des: Prelims 30%, Mains 70%

• M.Des: Prelims 20%, Studio Test 50%, Interview 30%

Portfolios should include diverse works like sketches, digital art, design projects, photography, and storytelling to reflect originality.

NID is preparing to open the online application window for NID DAT 2026. Aspirants should keep documents like ID proof, academic certificates, and photographs ready in advance.

Aspirants can check the detailed NID admission guidelines once released on the official website.

The NID notification 2026 will cover admissions for B.Des, M.Des, and PhD programmes across NID campuses.

Candidates will be able to register online once the NID DAT 2026 registration link goes live.

The upcoming NID DAT 2026 notification will provide updates on eligibility criteria, application procedure, exam patterns, and program details for B.Des and M.Des aspirants

Based on previous cycles, the NID DAT 2026 notification is likely to be released in September 2025, with the application window opening shortly thereafter.

The NID DAT application process is expected to begin in September 2025, continuing through December 2025.

Last year, the notification was released in September. This year, the NID DAT 2026 official notification is expected in the first week of September 2025. NID usually follows the same timeline annually.

NID is expected to release the official DAT 2026 notification anytime on its admissions portal. Aspirants should stay alert for updates.

The disciplines for NID DAT  (expected) are:

M.Des is offered at NID in five faculties:

1. The Faculty of Communication Design
2. The Faculty of Industrial Design
3. Faculty of Information Technology-Integrated Programmes
4. Faculty of Interdisciplinary Design Studies
5. Faculty of Textile, Apparel, and Lifestyle Accessory Design

The NID DAT seat intake for M.Des is: 

The institute-wise reservation (expected) at NIDs is:

The seat intake for NID B.Des 2026 programme is:

NID DAT 2026 exam is expected to be of:

• B.Des Prelims: 3 hours

• M.Des Prelims: 2.5 hours
  Questions will be a mix of MCQs and subjective design-based questions.

Final selection will be based on the combined scores of NID DAT 2026 Prelims & Mains.

• B.Des: Prelims 30%, Mains 70%

• M.Des: Prelims 20%, Studio Test 50%, Interview 30%

The NID DAT 2026 form is expected to be available from September 2025 and remain open till December 2025 (tentative).

Candidates must have the following documents to fill out the application form of NID:

• Recent passport-size photograph

• Signature in prescribed format

• Class 10 & 12 certificates (for B.Des) / Graduation proof (for M.Des)

• Caste / PwD certificate (if applicable)

Alongside the notification, NID is expected to publish the official information handbook, a complete guide covering:

• Programmes offered across NIDs

• Seat distribution

• Admission process step-by-step

• Exam syllabus & structure

• Fees and payment process

• Rules regarding reservation, age limits, and documents

Candidates missing the NID DAT 2026 application deadline may get a late fee option (based on previous trends). Details will be confirmed in the official notification.

The official NID Notification 2026 PDF will be accessible on the NID website once released.

The last date to fill out the NID DAT Application form will be in the first week of December 2025.;

The NID DAT Prelims Admit card for B.Des and M.Des is expected to be out in the last week of December 2025. Candidates will be able to download the admit card from the official website of NID.

The NID DAT exam for B.Des and M.Des is expected to be conducted in the first week of January 2026.

Details about the NID 2026 Prelims and Mains structure, marking scheme, and type of questions will be mentioned in the NID B.Des and M.Des handbook.

The notification will officially announce the start and end dates for NID DAT 2026 registration.

The handbook will cover exam dates, eligibility criteria, syllabus, application guidelines, and fee details for B.Des and M.Des aspirants.

The National Institute of Design (NID) is all set to release the official notification for DAT 2026 on its admission portal.

In case the candidate changes his/her applied category during the “Window to Edit” period, the applicable additional application form fees will have to be paid by the candidate. However, no refund of excess fees will be made in the case of any category change.

In case you forget the NID DAT 2026 Password, click on “Forgot Password”. You will receive a new auto-generated password at your registered email ID.

After NID 2026 registration, login credentials will be sent via email to the registered email address. Log in to your account using your Registered Email ID, Date of Birth, and Password to proceed further.

NID will provide an ‘Application Edit Window’ later for corrections, except for key details like name, DOB, registered email, and mobile number.

Candidates can access the registration link at admissions.nid.edu once the portal is activated.

The NID DAT 2026 registration process is expected to go live shortly on the official website.

The notification will confirm admissions for B.Des, M.Des, and PhD programmes offered across NID campuses.

Along with the notification, the NID Admission Handbook 2026 will also be released, carrying details on eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, and guidelines.

The notification will be published on the official website — admissions.nid.edu

The National Institute of Design (NID) is likely to release the official notification for NID DAT 2026 today for B.Des and M.Des programmes.

The weightages of the marks obtained in the NID B.Des DAT Prelims and DAT Mains, as under:

The NID DAT 2026 fees for the application can be paid only through Debit/Credit Card and net banking.

Category-wise Application Fees for Academic Year (expected) are

The documents required for NID DAT registration 2026 are:

The weightage for NID DAT M.Des 2026 is expected as:

The NID DAT 2026 Prelims is expected to be conducted in the following cities across India: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Dehradun, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Kurukshetra, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Patna, Raipur, Ranchi, Thiruvananthapuram and Vijayawada.

Candidates will soon be able to register online for NID DAT 2026 once the portal goes live.

NID DAT 2026 window will open for B.Des and M.Des in the first week of December 2025 for 5-6 days.

Students cannot edit the following in the NID DAT 2026 Application form:

• Programme Applied in

• Name of the Candidate

• Date of Birth

• Registered Mobile Number

• Registered Email ID

The NID 2026 application form for the edit window is expected to open in December 2025. It will open for 2-3 days only on the official website. Candidates could use the edit option to make corrections to the application form. However, only certain information using the correction window could be edited.

The step-wise process to apply for NID is explained below:

1. Get Registered - Register for the exam by entering your email ID, mobile number, etc. 
2. Fill in the application form. Next, enter personal, academic, and contact details.
3. Upload necessary documents - Photographs, signatures, and academic documents must be uploaded in the prescribed format.
4.  Pay the exam fee - The application fee must be paid online using a debit card, credit card, or net banking.

NID DAT 2026 will be conducted by the National Institute of Design.

NID B.Des is offered in five NID institutes: NID Ahmedabad, NID Andhra Pradesh, NID Haryana, NID Madhya Pradesh, and NID Assam. NID M.Des is offered at three institutions: NID Ahmedabad (Main Campus), NID Bengaluru (Extension Campus), and NID Gandhinagar (Extension Campus).

Candidates who meet the NID DAT (Prelims) cut-off must next appear for NID DAT (Mains), including a Studio Test; M.Des candidates must also appear in a Personal Interview round.

The first stage of the NID admission process is DAT (Prelims). The exam is likely to be conducted in the first week of January 2026. The written test comprises objective as well as subjective questions. 

The National Institute of Design is expected to release the NID DAT 2026 notification soon on its official admissions portal—admissions.nid.edu.

Yes, students will be able to edit the application form with the help of the NID 2026 Edit Application Form window.

The NID Design Aptitude Tests 2026 will be conducted in two stages:
Stage 1: Design Aptitude Test (DAT) Prelims
Stage 2: Design Aptitude Test (DAT) Mains

For NID DAT 2026 M.Des, a candidate should have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree of minimum 4-year duration in any specialization, after 12^th standard or equivalent to 12^th standard from any university and/or institute recognised by the law in India. OR
• Full-time Diploma of minimum 4-year duration in Design/Fine Arts/Applied Arts/ Architecture, after 12^th standard or equivalent to 12^th standard, from a university and/or institute recognised by the law in India. OR
• Bachelor's Degree of minimum 3-year duration in any specialization, after 12^th standard or equivalent to 12^th standard from a university and/or institute recognised by the law in India. 

Candidates missing the NID DAT 2026 application deadline may get a late fee option (based on previous trends). Details will be confirmed in the official notification.

The National Institute of Design (NID) is set to open NID DAT 2026 registration shortly on its official website admissions.nid.edu.

A correction window will be available after NID DAT 2026 registration closes. However, details like Programme, Candidate’s Name, Date of Birth, Mobile Number, and Email ID cannot be edited.

Candidates must have the following documents to fill out the application form of NID:

• Recent passport-size photograph

• Signature in prescribed format

• Class 10 & 12 certificates (for B.Des) / Graduation proof (for M.Des)

• Caste / PwD certificate (if applicable)

The expected registration fees for NID 2026 for B.Des and M.Des are:

• General / EWS / OBC-NCL: ₹3,000

• SC / ST / PwD: ₹1,500

• Overseas: ₹5,000

The application process for NID DAT 2026 will be conducted online through the official admissions portal. Candidates will need to:

1. Sign Up: Register for NID DAT 2026.

2. Fill Application Form: Provide personal, educational, and other required details.

3. Upload Documents: Submit the necessary documents, including photographs, signatures, and certificates.

4. Pay Application Fee: Complete the payment process.

5. Submit Application: Finalize and submit the application form.

NID M.Des is offered at three institutions: NID Ahmedabad (Main Campus), NID Bengaluru (Extension Campus), and NID Gandhinagar (Extension Campus).

NID B.Des is offered in five NID institutes: NID Ahmedabad, NID Andhra Pradesh, NID Haryana, NID Madhya Pradesh, and NID Assam. 

The NID Application process 2026 for B.Des and M.Des is expected to start in the first week of September 2025.

The NID DAT 2026 admission handbook will be released along with the official notification. The handbook will include complete details on eligibility, syllabus, exam pattern, and marking scheme.

Candidates are advised to check the official website of NID regularly to avoid missing updates.

The NID 2026 handbook for B.Des and M.Des will provide clarity on the application schedule, correction window, and exam timelines.

NID DAT 2026 registration for international candidates will also open simultaneously with the NID DAT non-NRI registration.

Once the official notification 2026 is released by NID, candidates can register, fill out the form, upload documents, pay fees, and download their application summary for future reference.

NID DAT 2026 will be conducted for UG and PG programmes. The notification will include details for both the Bachelor of Design (B.Des) and Master of Design (M.Des) programs across NID campuses.

NID registration 2026 will be in online mode. NID will open its application window only on the official portal (admissions.nid.edu). No offline forms will be accepted.

Registration for B.Des. and M.Des. programmes will begin soon through the NID DAT 2026 application portal. It is expected to open in the first week of September 2025.

NID DAT 2026 notification is expected to provide comprehensive details on eligibility criteria, application process, fees, exam pattern, and academic programmes (B.Des & M.Des).

Following the NID DAT 2026 notification, the online registration for both B.Des and M.Des programmes is expected to commence soon on the NID admissions portal.

The National Institute of Design is set to release the official NID DAT 2026 notification within the first week of September 2025.