UPES B.Des Admissions 2026
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NID DAT Admit Card Date:11 Dec' 25 - 21 Dec' 25
NID DAT 2025 prelims exam will be conducted on January 5 from 10 AM to 1 PM. The National Institute of Design issued the admit card on December 23 for students who registered for the NID entrance exam 2025. Aspirants have to carry the NID admit card 2025 mandatorily at the exam centre. However, along with the admit card, there are other documents that aspirants must take at the NID exam centre 2025.
National Institute of Design has released the NID exam day guidelines 2025 along with the admit card. The NID exam day instructions also include the list of documents required at the exam centre.
Any one valid original photo ID proof for verification such as Voter ID Card, PAN Card, Driving License, Passport, Aadhar Card, etc. to the examination centre.
Aspirants who do not have any of the photo ID proofs have to get both Part "A" and Part "B" of this Admit Card attested by the Principal of your current school/college or a Gazetted Officer.
Candidates without valid original photo id proof will not be permitted for the NID DAT.
Digital copy of NID exam admit card 2025 will not be accepted at the exam centre.
The invigilator will verify the original photo ID and admit card. Invigilator will retain Part A (Test centre copy) and candidate will retain Part B (Candidate's copy) of the admit card. Aspirants must retain the Part B of the admit card for any future references of the admission process.
Along with admit card and id proof, candidates should also carry the following items at the NID DAT exam centre 2025 for the purpose of examination.
Blue/black ball-point pen (for filling the OMR sheet)
Scissor
Glue stick
Lead pencil (of varying grades)
Colors (such as oil pastels/color pencils/sketch pens, etc.)
Eraser
Sharpeners
Ruler
Transparent writing pad etc.
In case the PwD candidate has opted for the Scribe facility during filling-up the online application form, he/she needs to bring the following documents at the time of the exam:
Duly filled in original "Certificate regarding physical limitation in an examinee to write- Appendix I Duly filled in original "Letter of Undertaking for using own Scribe" -Appendix II
Self Declaration by the PwD Candidate & Scribe as per the format available on the website Identification Proof of the Scribe (in original as well as self-attested photocopy)
Higher Educational Certificate of the Scribe (in original as well as self-attested photocopy)
EXAMS dates- 13-14 Dec | Leading Design College | Highest CTC: ₹12 LPA | Average CTC: ₹7.5 LPA | Scholarships for Deserving Students
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
No, digital copy of NID exam admit card 2025 will not be accepted at the exam centre.
Yes, candidates can carry scissors at the NID DAT exam centre.
NID DAT 2025 prelims exam will be held on January 5.
On Question asked by student community
Hello,
Yes, if you are in Class 12, you are eligible to sit for the NID DAT 2026 (BDes) exam. The National Institute of Design allows students who are in their final year of Class 12 or have already passed to apply.
To know more access below mentioned link:
https://design.careers360.com/articles/nid-admission-2026
Hope it helps.
You can get the NIT DAT SYLLABUS, updated version from careers 360 in detail from careers 360 article. Follow the link given from The link of the syllabus article is given below from careers 360
https://design.careers360.com/articles/nid-dat-syllabus-2026
Yes you are eligible to appear for NID DAT for the M.Des programme. Since you are in final make sure you will have completed your BA by the required deadline. Also go through the specific specializations you want to apply for, some may require certain specific backgrounds to be eligible to apply for them. You can find more details here design.careers360.com/articles/nid-dat-eligibility-criteria
Hello,
To prepare for M.des exams like CEED or NID DAT, here are some points which you can follow:
Understand the pattern – focus on creativity, design aptitude, and problem-solving.
Practice sketching daily and improve visualization.
Study basics of color, form, and design concepts.
Solve previous papers and build a strong portfolio.
Stay consistent and observe everyday designs for new ideas.
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Hi daksh
As 563 rank in nid dat exam cannot guarantee admission in designing college but it could be a good chance to explore some campus as if you are not from general category as category role plays an important role . But now you can do one thing focus on your strengthening your protofile or preparing for the studio test (bdes) or interview (mdes).
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