NID DAT Exam Day Guidelines 2026: Timings, Know Things to Carry at Exam Centre

NID DAT Exam Day Guidelines 2026: Timings, Know Things to Carry at Exam Centre

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NID DAT Application Date:11 Sep' 25 - 01 Dec' 25

Ankita SinhaUpdated on 13 May 2025, 03:21 PM IST

The National Institute of Design has not released the NID DAT exam day guidelines 2026 along with the admit card, which will be released in December 2025, tentatively. Aspirants appearing for the NID 2026 exam need to read all instructions carefully and adhere to them. As per NID exam day instructions, candidates have to carry the NID admit card and a valid ID proof to the exam centre. Further, there is no NID dress code.

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NID DAT Exam Day Guidelines 2026: Timings, Know Things to Carry at Exam Centre
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NID DAT exam is to be conducted in January 2026, tentatively. The students must ensure that they reach the exam centre on the given time and do not carry any prohibited items inside the exam hall. To understand the exam day guidelines for NID 2026 read the complete article.

NID DAT Exam Day Instructions 2026

The dates for NID DAT Prelims will be tentatively in January 2026. Candidates will be able to check the detailed NID exam day guidelines 2026 on the hall ticket. It is mandatory for aspirants to adhere to every instruction that is laid down by the authorities. Since the NID 2026 instructions have not been released yet, aspirants are provided with the guidelines as per the previous year.

  • Candidates should reach the NID exam centre at least an hour before the commencement of the entrance exam. The students will be given to option to choose their city centre during the NID DAT application form filling process.

  • Aspirants seeking/receiving assistance during the test will be disqualified.

  • Calculator, mobile phone, digital watch or any electronic device will not be allowed inside the NID DAT exam centre.

  • Aspirants are not allowed to carry NID question paper outside the exam centre.

  • Students should carry an identity proof that contains their date of birth along with the admit card.

  • The students must refrain from talking inside the examination hall, and if found s,o they might be disqualified for using unfair practices in the exam hall.

  • Students must check the centre and time of reporting before the exam. They must sit on the seat allotted to them and follow the instructions of the invigilator.

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NID Exam Day Instructions: Things to be carried to the exam hall

The candidates appearing the NID DAT exam must follow the NID exam day guidelines, which include things that can be carried to the exam hall. The students should note that the following things are allowed to be carried to the NID DAT exam.

Admit card: A proper printout of the NID DAT 2026 admit card on an A4-size sheet must be carried by the students. Failure to bring the admit card may result in the student being prohibited from appearing for the exam.

Identity Proof: The students must carry a valid identification proof that is mentioned in the admit card. The common form of identification includes

  • passport
  • voter ID card
  • pan card
  • driving licence
  • Aadhar Card, etc.
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NID Exam Day Instructions: Things not to be carried inside the exam hall

The candidates must ensure that they read the exam day guidelines for NID entrance exam mentioned in the admit card. The NID exam day instructions 2026 will also include the things that are prohibited from the exam. The things that are prohibited from the exam hall are mentioned below.

  • Study Material - printed or handwritten
  • Electronic devices - phones, watches, earphones, etc.
  • Calculators
  • Xerox copies
  • Blank sheets of paper
  • Markers etc.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Is a calculator allowed in the NID Entrance Exam?
A:

No. Carrying any electronic devices including calculators is prohibited to the exam halls.

Q: What is the dress code for NID exam?
A:

There is no prescribed dress code for NID exam.

Q: What should I carry for NID exam?
A:

The students must carry their printed admit card, original photo identification proof, stationary and any other thing mentioned in the admit card.

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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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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.

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