BITS School of Design prescribes the BITS DAT 2026 eligibility criteria on its official website - bitsdesign.edu.in. Candidates must ensure they fulfill the eligibility criteria before submitting the BITS DAT 2026 application form. The eligibility criteria of BITS DAT 2026 include requirements regarding the minimum educational qualification, qualifying marks, and age limit (if any). In this article, get complete details of the BITS DAT eligibility criteria 2026.
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In addition to scores in the BITS DAT 2026, candidates with a valid score in NID DAT and UCEED can also apply for BITS Design admissions.
The details of the BITS DAT 2026 eligibility criteria, as notified by the BITS Design, are given below.
Particulars | Details |
Educational qualification | 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised board |
Minimum passing marks | 45% aggregate |
Accepted entrance exams | BITS DAT, NID and UCEED |
Age limit | No specified age limit |
Candidates who are shortlisted after the design entrance exam must attend an interview and portfolio evaluation round. The institute will evaluate the candidates for the following points -
Commitment to a career in design
Creative inclination and sense of aesthetics
Design aptitude and problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate clearly in writing, verbal, and other forms.
The admission process at BITS Design School involves the following steps
Ensure to meet the BITS eligibility criteria
Fill out the application form online
Submit score of BITS DAT/UCEED or NID DAT
Appear for the portfolio / interview round if shortlisted
Receive the offer letter if selected
Confirmation of the seat
BITS School of Design has opened the BITS DAT application form 2026 on October 16, 2025. Interested candidates can apply online from the official website till February 1, 2026. The application fee for BITS DAT 2026 is Rs 2500. Candidates can either appear for BITS DAT or in case they have a valid score in NID DAT or UCEED, they can quote their roll number at the time of BITS Design registration.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The minimum passing marks required in class 12 as per the BITS eligibility criteria is 45%
Candidates can check the BITS design eligibility criteria on the official website - bitsdesign.edu.in
Yes, BITS DAT 2026 application has been opened on October 16, 2025.
On Question asked by student community
Hello,
Getting admission in IITs or NID for BDes depends on a few things: your entrance exam score, portfolio, and sometimes your interview performance.
IITs (for BDes) : Admission is mainly through UCEED . You need a good rank in UCEED to get in.
NID : Admission is through NID DAT (Design Aptitude Test) . Your portfolio and DAT score matter a lot.
If your preparation and scores are strong, you have a chance. You can check previous years’ cut-offs to see where you stand.
Hope it helps !
Here are top BDes (Fashion Design) colleges in Bangalore:
National Institute of Fashion Technology , Bangalore – Top choice
JD Institute of Fashion Technology
Vogue Institute of Art and Design
IIFA Multimedia
Army Institute of Fashion and Design
Taking a second drop is not an issue if you clear the required entrance exams or meet the eligibility criteria.
FLAME University Pune is a good option for B.Des if you’re looking for a creative and interdisciplinary learning environment . The university offers a well-structured design program combined with liberal arts, allowing students to explore multiple interests It has a beautiful and modern campus with strong academic support and personalized attention due to smaller batch sizes. However, it is more know liberal arts and business programs, so if you want a purely design-focused education, you might also consider institutes like MIT-WPU or Shiv Nadar University. Overall, FLAME is suitable for students who want a broad, flexible design education and can afford the higher fees.
CUET qualifies BDes Fashion Designing students.
The basis for admission is the CUET score.
Hello,
No, for B.Des Fashion Designing , CUET is not always needed.
Some colleges take admission through CUET, but many top fashion institutes like NIFT have their own entrance exam. So, it depends on the college you are applying to. Always check the admission process of that particular college.
Hope it helps !
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