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NID DAT Application Date:11 Sep' 25 - 01 Dec' 25
The National Institute of Design (NID) will announce the NID DAT 2026 counselling dates online. The exact dates of NID DAT counselling schedule will be released at admissions.nid.edu. The NID counselling will be tentatively conducted in second/third week of June 2026 as per the official brochure. The candidates who qualify in both the stages of NID entrance exam (Prelims and Mains) will be eligible for NID DAT 2026 counselling. The NID DAT counselling 2026 includes registration, seat allotment, payment of admission fees and physical verification of documents. Read the complete article to know more about NID DAT 2026 counselling.
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The authorities will announce the NID DAT counselling dates 2026 at the official website, admissions.nid.edu. According to the previous year trends, the NID 2026 counselling registration will tentatively begin in May. Candidates can check the tentative dates of NID DAT counselling 2026 dates for MDes and BDes below.
Particulars | NID 2026 Dates |
Declaration of NID DAT Mains result MDes | May 2026 |
Seat allotment, payment of token fees and uploading of documents | May 2026 |
Provisional offer letter (Round 1) | May 2026 |
Payment of remaining semester fees | May 2026 |
NID seat allotment round | - |
Tuition fee payment for Sem-1 for confirmation of seat and uploading the documents | May to June 2026 |
Provisional offer letter (Round 2) | June 2026 |
Payment of remaining semester fees | June 2026 |
NID DAT spot admission dates for MDes (a) Display of vacant seats | July 2026 |
(b) Submission of required documents for online verification | July 2026 |
(c) Seat allotment and online payment of semester-1 fee | July 2026 |
Particulars | NID 2026 Dates |
Declaration of NID BDes Mains result | May 2026 |
NID counselling registration | May 2026 |
Submission of campus preference dates | May 2026 |
Seat allotment, payment of token fees, and uploading of documents | May 2026 |
Provisional offer letter round-1 | June 2026 |
Payment of remaining semester fees and uploading of documents round-1 | June 2026 |
NID seat allotment - Round 1 | June 2026 |
NID seat allotment - Round 2 | June 2026 |
Payment of remaining semester fees and uploading of documents round-2 | June 2026 |
Provisional offer letter round-2 | June 2026 |
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The National Institute of Design releases the NID DAT 2026 counselling schedule and the process at admissions.nid.edu. NID DAT counselling 2026 is the process of offering design admission to the aspirants in MDes and B.Des programmes at the NID campuses. Admission to the NIDs through NID DAT counselling 2026 depends on the merit obtained by the candidate, category, and seat availability.
Candidates who fail to report for the NID DAT counselling 2026 with the required documents as per the counselling schedule will forfeit their allotted seats. The authority will allot such seats to the next qualified candidate in the order of merit in the respective category. NID DAT 2026 counselling process includes the following steps:
The NID seat allotment result is based on the choices filled in by the students during NID DAT 2026 counselling registration. The NID 2026 seat allotment is based on the merit list, seat intake, candidate’s category and preference. Candidates who miss the NID 2026 Counselling or fail to submit the documents will not be eligible for seat allotment. The authority will release the NID DAT cutoff 2026 for all the campuses that differ based on each category.
Candidates need to obtain the minimum qualifying score to get admission across the NID campuses. The admission cell will release the NID DAT 2026 cutoff for all the campuses as per the schedule of the counselling session. The NID DAT cutoff 2026 varies for each category according to the institute and the NID Seat matrix.
NID campuses offer the seats in the B.Design programme mentioned below .
Department | B. Design Specialisation | Seats |
Faculty of Communication Design | 19 | |
13 | ||
13 | ||
19 | ||
Faculty of Industrial Design | 13 | |
13 | ||
19 | ||
Faculty of Textile, Apparel & Lifestyle Accessory Design | 19 |
NID Andhra Pradesh - BDes
Department | Seats |
Communication Design | 25 |
Industrial Design | 25 |
Textile and Apparel Design | 25 |
NID Haryana - BDes
Department | Seats |
Communication Design | 25 |
Industrial Design | 25 |
Textile and Apparel Design | 25 |
NID Madhya Pradesh - BDes
Department | Seats |
Communication Design | 25 + 4 (supernumerary seats) |
Industrial Design | 25 + 4 (supernumerary seats) |
Textile and Apparel Design | 25 + 3 (supernumerary seats) |
NID Assam - BDes
Department | Seats |
Communication Design | 25 |
Industrial Design | 25 |
Textile and Apparel Design | 25 |
Faculty of Communication Design | ||
Discipline | Campus | Seats |
Animation Film Design | Ahmedabad | 19 |
Film and Video Communication | Ahmedabad | 19 |
Graphic Design | Ahmedabad | 19 |
Gandhinagar | 19 |
Faculty of Industrial Design | ||
Discipline | Campus | Seats |
Ceramic and Glass Design | Ahmedabad | 12 |
Furniture & Interior Design | Ahmedabad | 19 |
Product Design | Ahmedabad | 19 |
Toy & Game Design | Gandhinagar | 12 |
Transportation & Automobile Design | Gandhinagar | 19 |
Universal Design | Bengaluru | 19 |
Faculty of Information Technology - Integrated Programmes | ||
Discipline | Campus | Seats |
Digital Game Design | Bengaluru | 19 |
Information Design | Bengaluru | 19 |
Interaction Design | Bengaluru | 19 |
New Media Design | Gandhinagar | 19 |
Faculty of Interdisciplinary Design Studies | ||
Discipline | Campus | Seats |
Design for Retail Experience | Bengaluru | 19 |
Strategic Design Management | Gandhinagar | 19 |
Faculty of Textile, Apparel & Lifestyle Accessory Design | ||
Discipline | Campus | Seats |
Apparel Design | Gandhinagar | 19 |
Lifestyle Accessory Design | Gandhinagar | 19 |
Textile Design | Ahmedabad | 19 |
B.Design - The NID category-wise reservation of seats for BDes programme is as follows.
Institute | Total no. of Seats | GEN-EWS (10%) | OBC-NCL (27%) | Scheduled Caste (15%) | Scheduled Tribe (7.5)% |
NID Ahmedabad | 128 | 13 | 35 | 19 | 10 |
NID Andhra Pradesh | 75 | 8 | 20 | 11 | 6 |
NID Haryana | 75 | 8 | 20 | 11 | 6 |
NID Madhya Pradesh | 75 | 8 | 20 | 11 | 6 |
NID Assam | 75 | 8 | 20 | 11 | 6 |
M.Design - The NID category-wise reservation of seats for MDes programme is as follows.
Institute | GEN-EWS (10%) | OBC-NCL (27%) | Scheduled Caste (15%) | Scheduled Tribe (7.5)% |
Disciplines with 19 seats each | 2 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
Disciplines with 12 seats each | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
NID DAT counselling 2026 is the final step of the admission process for the B.Des and M.Des courses at the National Institute of Design. Candidates who qualify in the prelims and mains exams will be called for the NID Counselling 2026 session, where they need to upload their documents and confirm the seat offered. The counselling will be held in offline mode at the NID Ahmedabad campus. NID DAT counselling 2026 fee details are available at NID official website. Candidates are advised to check the official website regularly for updates.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The applicants have to qualify in both the NID prelims and mains exam to participate in the NID DAT 2026 counselling session.
The NID 2026 counselling notification will be released at the official website - admissions.nid.edu.
NID DAT cutoff is prepared after considering the following factors:
No.of candidates appearing in the entrance test.
Total number of available seats
The difficulty level of the exam
Previous year cutoff trends
Candidate's category
Candidates need to first register, appear for NID counselling, upload the necessary documents and confirm their seat allotment by making fee payment for admission.
The NID counselling dates 2026 for the BDes and MDes programmes are yet to be released.
The documents required for NID DAT 2026 Counselling are:
NID DAT admit card
NID DAT scorecard
Class 10 and 12 mark sheets
Graduation mark sheets and certificates (for M.Des candidates)
Caste certificate (if applicable)
PwD certificate (if applicable)
Passport (for overseas candidates)
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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