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    NID 2026 B.Des Round 2 Date Out, Check Complete Schedule Here

    NID 2026 B.Des Round 2 Date Out, Check Complete Schedule Here

    Sumeet SudarshanUpdated on 10 Apr 2026, 12:46 PM IST

    The National Institute of Design has notified the NID BDes round 2 dates 2026 for the studio sensitivity test through the admit card. The NID BDes mains studio test will be conducted on April 19, 2026, from 9:30 am to 12 pm. The NID BDes mains 2026 admit card for the studio test was released on April 9, 2026. Candidates who have been shortlisted in the NID DAT 2026 prelims can appear for the NID mains. The NID 2026 round for BDes consists of the studio sensitivity test and the in-person sensitivity test. In this article, get the NID round 2 dates for BDes.

    NID 2026 B.Des Round 2 Date Out, Check Complete Schedule Here
    NID 2026 B.Des Round 2 Date Out

    Candidates must appear for all components of the NID entrance exam to be considered for selection. As per the NID 2026 selection criteria, only marks obtained in the NID mains will be considered for final selection.

    NID Round 2 Dates for BDes

    The authorities issued a separate NID admit card to the shortlisted candidates to appear for the second round, known as the NID mains. The table below provides the important dates for the NID 2026 mains exam for BDes.

    NID BDes Mains Dates 2026

    Particulars

    Dates

    NID BDes 2026 prelims result

    April 7, 2026

    NID BDes studio sensitivity test admit card

    April 9, 2026

    NID BDes studio sensitivity test

    April 19, 2026 (9:30 am to 12 pm)

    NID BDes in-person sensitivity test

    Will be notified separately

    How Many Students Will Appear for NID 2026 Round 2?

    The authorities have notified that the number of students selected for NID BDes round 2 is 1.5 times the number of seats. Estimates suggest that around 650+ candidates are expected to appear for the NID BDes mains. The data for last year indicates that around 990+ candidates appeared for NID BDes 2025 mains.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: When is NID Round 2 for BDes?
    A:

    The NID round 2 for BDes will be conducted on April 19, 2026, for the studio sensitivity test.

    Q: Is it mandatory to appear for NID round 2?
    A:

    Yes, it is compulsory to appear for NID mains.

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    Questions related to NID DAT

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    Have a question related to NID DAT ?

    No specific stream is required in Class 11 for BDes admissions. You can join B.Des (Bachelor of Design) with any stream in Class 11th (Science, Commerce, or Arts/Humanities). Top design institutes like NID ( NID DAT scores) and NIFT ( NIFT Entrance Exam ), as well as IITs (via UCEED),

    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

    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

    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