NID DAT Application Date:11 Sep' 25 - 01 Dec' 25
The National Institute of Design (NID) has released the NID 2026 schedule for B.Des and MDes programmes at admissions.nid.edu. The NID DAT registration process 2026 started on September 11, 2025 for both BDes and MDes programmes. The NID DAT 2026 schedule has been notified through the NID 2026 notification. The NID admission handbook contains the NID 2026 schedule at the NID website for both B.Des and M.Des separately. Read the complete article to know about the National Institute of Design 2026 exam schedule, NID DAT 2026 exam dates, and more.
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The NID authorities conduct two phases, namely, Prelims and Mains, for both B.Des and M.Des programmes for NID Admission. The official announcement is made for the NID DAT 2026 important dates. Candidates can refer to the below NID 2026 application schedule, exam date, result, and counselling dates for both B.Des and M.Des.
Events | NID 2026 schedule for B.Des | NID 2026 schedule for M.Des |
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NID DAT application form 2026 | September 11, 2025 | September 11, 2025 |
NID DAT application form 2026 last date | December 1, 2025 | December 1, 2025 |
Correction window for NID DAT 2026 application form | December 2 to 4, 2025 | December 2 to 4, 2025 |
NID DAT admit card 2026 release date (Prelims) | December 11, 2025 | December 11, 2025 |
NID DAT 2026 exam date (Prelims) | December 21, 2025 | December 21, 2025 |
NID DAT result 2026 (Prelims) | April 7, 2026 | February 17, 2026 |
Rechecking request for NID DAT Prelims 2026 | April 7 to 8, 2026 | February 17 to 18, 2026 |
NID DAT Mains | ||
NID DAT admit card 2026 date (Mains) | April, 2026 | February, 2026 |
NID DAT 2026 exam date (Mains) | April, 2026 | March, 2026 |
NID DAT 2026 result (Mains) | May, 2026 | May, 2026 |
Rechecking request for NID DAT Mains 2026 | May, 2026 | May, 2026 |
The NID authorities released the NID 2026 application form online on September 11, 2025. The NID official brochure has been released separately for both B.Des and M.Des. Interested applicants need to fulfill the NID DAT 2026 eligibility criteria to apply for the NID DAT 2026 exam. The last date of application form submission is December 1, 2025.
The NID authorities will release the NID DAT 2026 admit card for both Prelims and Mains in online mode. Candidates who have successfully registered can download the NID DAT admit card 2026. The NID DAT admit card for prelims will be issued on December 11, 2025 for both BDes and MDes. To download the admit card, candidates must enter their login credentials, such as email ID and date of birth. Aspirants who qualify for NID DAT prelims can download the admit card for NID DAT mains. NID DAT mains admit cards will be released in February for MDes and in April for BDes.
The National Institute of Design (NID) released the NID DAT Exam Pattern 2026 at admissions.nid.edu. Before appearing for the NID DAT exam, candidates must refer to the NID DAT Syllabus 2026 to know what type of questions will be asked in the exam. Knowing the paper pattern and syllabus will help the candidates to score better.
The National Institute of Design conducts the NID entrance exam in two phases, namely Prelims and Mains, for both B.Des and M.Des. The NID DAT 2026 prelims exam for both B.Des and M.Des will be held on December 21, 2025. The candidates who qualify for the NID DAT Prelims are eligible to appear for the NID DAT Mains. The NID DAT 2026 mains exam will be held in March for M.Des and in April for B.Des. For M.Des the NID DAT mains consists of a studio test and an interview. Whereas for B.Des the NID DAT Mains 2026 consists of only the studio test.
The NID DAT results will be declared separately for B.Des and M.Des programmes. The NID DAT prelims results will be declared on February 17, 2026 for M.Des and April 7, 2026 for B.Des. After the declaration of the NID DAT result 2026 for Prelims, the shortlisted candidates must appear for the NID DAT Mains 2026. The NID DAT Mains result for B.Des and M.Des will be declared in May 2026. Candidates also can send the rechecking request for both NID DAT prelims and mains exams as per the schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The NID authorities released the DAT schedule 2026 at admissions.nid.edu along with the official notification.
The application for NID DAT 2026 began on September 11, 2025.
The National Institute of Design (NID) will conduct the DAT prelims and mains examinations.
On Question asked by student community
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).
Thanks.
No, IPU (Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University) does not accept NID DAT Prelims score for admission to the B.Des (Bachelor of Design) program.
Instead, IPU conducts its own entrance test or may consider CUET (UG) scores for B.Des admissions, depending on the latest admission guidelines. Always refer to the university's official prospectus for the year you're applying to for the final admission criteria.
NIT DAT (https://www.shiksha.com/design/articles/nid-admissions-2025-colleges-accepting-nid-entrance-exam-scores-for-bdes-mdes-courses-blogId-13097)
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Yes, it's possible to prepare for the NID DAT 2025 exam on your own, even with limited time, by following these steps:
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There are numerous websites which give free study material and classes to prepare for entrance exams NID DAT, UCEED, or NIFT. Here are a few popular ones:
YouTube: YouTube has many educators as well as institutes, which have been uploading free video lectures on important topics, on aptitude for design, and how to give these exams. Useful content can be found in the channels "Design Coach" and "NID Preparation".
You can download free courses offered on websites like Coursera, edX, and Khan Academy on the topics of design principles, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
Official Websites: Both NID and UCEED and also NIFT would usually release sample papers and previous question papers for self-preparation.
Study Groups: One can join online forums or social media groups which are dedicated to NID, UCEED, and NIFT preparation for peer-to-peer learning assistance.
The resource utilization would bring in good preparation for the exams and, therefore, increase in confidence.
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Preparing for the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) entrance exam involves focusing on several key areas. Here’s a structured approach to get you started:
Familiarize yourself with the NIFT entrance exam format:
Consider joining a coaching institute that specializes in NIFT preparation. They can provide structured guidance, practice tests, and expert feedback.
If you’re applying for design courses, develop a strong portfolio showcasing your creative work. Include sketches, designs, and any relevant projects.
Solving past years' question papers helps you understand the exam pattern and types of questions. It also aids in identifying important topics.
Engage in activities that boost your creativity, such as drawing, painting, or crafting. Keep experimenting with new ideas and techniques.
By focusing on these areas, you'll build a solid foundation for the NIFT entrance exam. Good luck with your preparation!
You can also refer to the following articles to better understand the NIFT examination and its preperation strategy :-
1. https://design.careers360.com/articles/how-prepare-for-nift-entrance-exam
2. https://design.careers360.com/exams/nift-entrance-exam
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