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    NID 2027: Registration, Exam Date, Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus, Preparation Books, Question Papers

    NID 2027: Registration, Exam Date, Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus, Preparation Books, Question Papers

    Achyuth NambiarUpdated on 15 Jan 2026, 03:13 PM IST

    The National Institute of Design will conduct NID 2027 to commence with the admissions to design programmes at the Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels. The NID 2027 Notification and admission handbook, which contains the details of the NID entrance exam, will be released on the official website - admissions.nid.edu. Candidates can appear for the NID entrance exam by filling out the NID 2027 Application form, which will open in September 2026, tentatively, along with the admission handbook and NID 2027 Notification. Candidates who complete the application process can then download the NID DAT admit card 2027 and appear for the prelims entrance exam in December 2026.

    This Story also Contains

    1. NID DAT 2027: An Overview
    2. NID DAT Exam Date 2027
    3. NID 2027 Eligibility Criteria
    4. NID DAT Application Form 2027
    5. NID DAT 2027 Syllabus
    6. NID DAT 2027 Exam Pattern
    7. NID DAT 2027 Admit Card
    8. NID DAT 2027 Answer Key
    9. NID DAT 2027 Result
    10. Best Books for NID DAT 2027 Preparation
    NID 2027: Registration, Exam Date, Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus, Preparation Books, Question Papers
    NID 2027

    The NID DAT entrance exam is divided into two phases. The NID Prelims 2027 will be conducted offline in December 2026 and will be used only to shortlist candidates for DAT Mains. Only the DAT Mains scores will be considered for the final selection of candidates in the NID admission process. Candidates can check out the article below to learn about the application process, the exam pattern and syllabus, exam dates, and more.

    NID DAT 2027: An Overview

    Particulars

    Details

    NID DAT 2027 Full Form

    NID Design Aptitude Test

    NID 2027 Conducting Body

    National Institute of Design

    NID DAT 2027 Frequency

    Once a year

    NID Exam Level

    National-level exam

    NID DAT Mode of Exam

    DAT Prelims - Offline

    DAT Mains - Offline

    NID Exam Duration

    3 Hours

    NID DAT official website

    admissions.nid.edu

    NID DAT Exam Date 2027

    The NID DAT exam date will be specified in the Admissions Handbook for B.Des and M.Des, which will be released in September 2026, tentatively. Candidates need to keep track of the NID DAT 2027 Schedule to avoid missing any deadlines.

    NID DAT 2027 Exam Date

    NID Events

    NID B.Des Exam Dates

    NID M.Des Exam Dates

    NID DAT 2027 Application Form Date

    September 2026

    September 2026

    NID Application Form 2027 Last Date

    December 2026

    December 2026

    Correction of NID DAT 2027 Application Form

    December 2026

    December 2026

    NID DAT Admit Card 2027

    December 2026

    December 2026

    NID DAT 2027 exam date for prelims

    End of December 2026

    End of December 2026

    NID DAT Result 2027 Prelims

    April 2027

    February 2027

    Rechecking request for DAT Prelims

    April 2027

    February 2027

    Download admit card for NID DAT mains

    April 2027

    February 2027

    NID DAT 2026 exam date for mains

    April 2027

    March 2026

    NID DAT 2026 mains result

    May 2027

    May 2027

    Rechecking request for DAT mains 2026

    May 2027

    May 2027

    Admission Counselling, Fee Payment, and Document Verification

    Second/Third week of June 2027

    Second/Third week of June 2027

    NID 2027 Eligibility Criteria

    Checking out the NID DAT eligibility criteria 2027 is necessary to ensure whether candidates can appear for the NID DAT exam 2027. Candidates can avoid having their application considered void by verifying the NID eligibility criteria in advance. The NID DAT eligibility criteria vary for B.Des and M.Des. The details for both programme levels have been specified below.

    NID DAT 2027 Eligibility Criteria

    Programme

    Educational Qualification

    Age Limit

    BDes

    • The candidates who have completed or appeared for the 10+2 examination in any discipline (Science, Arts, Commerce, Humanities, etc) from any recognised board such as CBSE, IB, ICSE, or its equivalent will be eligible for NID DAT 2027.


    • For Indian Nationals in General Category and General EWS Category: Candidates born on or after 1 July 2006.

    • For Indian Nationals in Reserved Category (Other Backward Class-Non Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL), Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST): Candidates born on or after 1 July 2003.

    • For Indian Nationals in PwD Reserved Category: Candidates born on or after 1 July 2001.

    • For Foreign Nationals in Overseas (Supernumerary) Category: Candidates born on or after 1 July 2006.

    MDes

    • Bachelor's Degree of minimum 4-year duration in any specialisation, after 12th standard or equivalent to 12th 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 12th standard or equivalent to 12th standard

    Or

    • Bachelor's Degree of minimum 3-year duration in any specialisation, after 12th standard or equivalent to 12th standard

    • For Indian Nationals in General Category & General EWS Category: Candidates born on or after 1 July 1995.

    • For Indian Nationals in Reserved Category (Other Backward Class-Non Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL), Scheduled Caste (SC) & Scheduled Tribe (ST): Candidates born on or after 1 July 1992.

    • For Indian Nationals in Person with Disabilities (PwD) Reserved Category: Candidates born on or after 1 July 1990.

    • For Foreign Nationals in Overseas (Supernumerary) Category: Candidates born on or after 1 July 1995.

    NID DAT Application Form 2027

    Candidates can fill out the NID 2027 Application form for both B.Des and M.Des when it is released in September 2026. The NID Application Form 2027 will accept applications till December 2026 first week tentatively. Candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria and then fill out the NID DAT application form 2026. If there are any errors in the NID DAT application form, candidates will be given a short correction window in December 2026.

    Steps to fill out the NID DAT 2027 Application Form

    • Candidates need to visit the official website—admissions.nid.edu

    • Click on the NID DAT registration link and register by filling in the necessary details.

    • Candidates will receive their login credentials after registration

    • Go to the NID DAT application form link and enter the login credentials to access the application form.

    • Fill up the personal details, such as

    UPES B.Des Admissions 2026

    Last Date to Apply: 26th March | Ranked #45 amongst Universities in India by NIRF | Ranked #1 in Academic Reputation in India by QS World University Rankings

    Pearl Academy B.Des Admissions 2026

    No. 1 Design & Fashion Institute by ASSOCHAM, India Today, Outlook and The Week rankings

    1. Name of the candidate

    2. Father’s name

    3. Mother’s name

    4. Gender

    5. Qualification

    6. Email ID & Mobile number

    7. Communication address

    8. Date of birth

    9. Course name

    10. Category

    11. Nationality

    NID DAT 2026 Full Study Material
    Students preparing for NID 2026 can access this study material for both prelims and mains. Download now to strengthen your preparation and boost your chances of success.
    Download EBook
    • Select the preferred NID DAT 2027 exam centre

    • Upload the latest photograph of the candidate within the specified size limits

    • Upload the required documents

    • Click on the submit button

    • Make the payment of the application fee based on the category

    • Download and take a printout of the NID DAT application form 2027 for future reference.

    ITM Institute of Design and Media Admissions 2026

    Faculty from A+ Design schools of India and Abroad | 100% Placement Assistance

    IIAD Admissions 2026

    Leading Design College | Highest CTC: ₹12 LPA | Average CTC: ₹7.5 LPA | Scholarships for Deserving Students

    NID DAT 2027 Application Form Correction Window

    Candidates will be given a short window to edit their application during the NID Application form correction window. Candidates will not be allowed to edit details such as registered email ID, mobile number, name, category, and date of birth.

    NID 2026 Registration Fees

    Category

    NID form fees (BDes)

    NID form fees (MDes)


    Single Discipline

    Two Disciplines

    General/ General- EWS/ OBC-NCL

    Rs 3000

    Rs 3000

    Rs 6000

    Female candidates (except SC,ST,PwD)

    Rs 2000

    Rs 2000

    Rs 4000

    SC/ ST

    Rs 1500

    Rs 1500

    Rs 3000

    PwD

    Rs 500

    Rs 500

    Rs 1000

    Third gender

    Rs 500

    Rs 500

    Rs 1000

    Overseas (Supernumerary)

    125 USD

    125 USD

    250 USD

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    NID DAT 2027 Syllabus

    Referring to the NID DAT 2027 syllabus will give candidates the much-needed edge in preparing for the NID DAT exam. The NID exam authorities have not released the syllabus for previous exams. However, candidates can refer to the table below for important topics based on last year's sample paper for the NID DAT Prelims.

    NID Entrance Exam Syllabus 2027

    Innovation in design

    Theme development

    Exercises on imagination

    Graphics & pictograms

    Principles of composition

    Design Theory

    Optical illusion

    Form & function

    Inspiration & design development

    Natural & geometrical form

    Colour, pattern & texture

    Drawing fundamentals

    Lateral thinking

    Design Awareness

    Creative thinking & writing

    Ornaments & motifs

    Imagination & doodling

    Understanding light & shade

    Elements & Principles of Design

    Colour psychology & optical illusions

    3D visualization

    Lettering

    Developing observation

    Good design vs. bad design

    Optical illusion

    Outline for beginners

    Memory drawing

    Innovation & Creation

    Mood, theme & colour inter-relationship

    Visual logic

    Colour terminology

    Presentation techniques

    Picture analysis

    Story pictures

    Usage of colour in compositions

    Natural & geometrical form

    Use of measurements, scale & proportions

    Expression & emotion

    Developing themes & colour associations

    Foreshortening & perspective

    NID DAT 2027 Exam Pattern

    Candidates can refer to the NID DAT 2027 exam pattern to gain an understanding of the total marks, time duration, the number of questions, and the types of questions. Check out the table given below to learn about the NID DAT 2027 exam pattern.

    NID DAT Prelims Exam Pattern

    Particulars

    B.Des

    M.Des

    Mode of Exam

    Offline

    Offline

    No. of Sections

    2

    2

    NID Prelims Questions

    • Section A: 15-21 questions (Objective)

    • Section B: 4 (Subjective)

    • Section A: 12-17 (Objective)

    • Section B: 2-5 (Subjective)

    Negative Marking

    None

    None

    NID DAT Mains Exam Pattern

    Particular

    Details

    Mode of exam

    Offline

    Exam Duration

    3 hours

    NID DAT Total marks

    100

    Mode of Language

    English

    NID Mains Weightage

    B.Des

    • Studio Sensitivity Test: 60%

    • In-person sensitivity Test: 40%


    M.Des

    • Studio Sensitivity Test: 40%

    • Interviews: 60%

    NID DAT 2027 Admit Card

    The institute will release the NID DAT admit card 2027 in December 2026, for NID Prelims. Candidates can download the NID admit card 2027 on the official website. Candidates who are shortlisted for NID DAT 2027 mains will be issued the NID DAT 2027 mains admit card separately. The NID admit card will be issued online and candidates can download the admit card using their login credentials.

    Steps to Download the NID Admit Card 2027

    • Visit the official website- admissions.nid.edu

    • Open the link for the NID Admit card 2027

    • Enter the login credentials

    • Click on the 'Proceed to download admit card' button.

    • The NID DAT admit card 2027 will appear on the screen.

    • Download the admit card and take a printout or a PDF copy

    NID DAT 2027 Answer Key

    NID will not officially release the NID DAT answer key 2027. However, the unofficial NID answer key will be released by the coaching institute for the candidates' sake as per the memory-based questions. Candidates will be able to download the answer key online as per its release.

    NID DAT 2027 Result

    The NID DAT 2027 result will be declared online on the official website. Candidates will receive the NID DAT prelims result 2027 in April 2027. The NID M.Des prelims result 2027 will be declared in February 2027. Candidates who are shortlisted in the prelims will be called to attend the NID DAT 2027 mains. The number of candidates who will be selected for Mains will be 1.5 times the number of seats. There will be a final NID DAT result based on the scores of the candidates in the mains exam.

    Steps to Download the NID Result 2027

    Candidates can download the results of NID DAT 2027 by following the steps given below

    • Visit the official website - admissions.nid.edu

    • Click on the NID DAT Result link

    • Log in with your email ID and date of birth

    • NID DAT 2027 result will be displayed on the screen

    • Download and take a printout of the result for future reference

    Best Books for NID DAT 2027 Preparation

    Appearing for the NID DAT 2027 requires candidates to be well-prepared for the entrance exam. To this end, we have curated a list of best books for NID 2027 preparation that candidates can use to ace the exam.

    Section

    Name of Book

    Authors Name

    1. Quantitative Aptitude

    Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations

    R.S. Aggarwal

    Objective Quantitative Aptitude

    OSWAL Books

    Mathematics for Class X

    NCERT

    Fast Track Objective Arithmetic

    Rajesh Verma

    1. Logical and Analytical Reasoning

    A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning

    R.S. Aggarwal

    Analytical Reasoning by Magical Book Series

    Arihant Publications,

    M.K Pandey

    Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning

    R.S. Aggarwal

    1. Design Aptitude

    Design of Everyday Things

    Don Norman

    Design Drawing

    Francis D. K. Ching

    Basic Rendering

    Robert W.Gill

    NIFT/ NID/ IIFT entrance exam guide

    Surendra

    1. General Knowledge

    General Knowledge Digest

    OSWAL books

    Manorama Yearbook

    General Knowledge

    Manohar Pandey

    1. Sketching and modelling

    The Fundamentals of Figure Drawing (Dover Art Instruction)

    Charles Oliver

    Profit From The Psychology of Color: Discover the Meaning and Effects of Color: 2

    Richard G. Lewis

    Aside from the books recommended above, candidates should also try practising with the NID DAT Sample Paper. This will give candidates much-needed direction in exam format, types of questions, and more. Check out some of the recommended papers below.

    NID B.Des Question Paper with Solution PDF by Silica Institute

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: When is the NID 2027 entrance exam?
    A:

    The NID entrance exam will be conducted in December 2026, tentatively.

    Q: When will authorities release the NID DAT 2027 dates?
    A:

    The NID DAT 2027 dates will be released in September, tentatively on the official website.

    Q: What is the NID DAT exam duration?
    A:

    The NID DAT exam will be conducted for 3 hours.

    Q: What is the pattern of NID 2027?
    A:

    The NID 2027 exam pattern consists of prelims as well as mains. Candidates who qualify the prelims will be called to attend the mains exam.

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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