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National Institute of Design has released the NID DAT 2026 updates on its official website - admissions.nid.edu. The NID DAT admissions will be done for B.Des programmes at NID Ahmedabad, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, and Assam. The NID Application form 2026 will be closing soon on December 1, 2025 with the Application correction window opening shortly after between December 2 and December 4, 2025. The NID admissions for MDes will be done for NID campuses at Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, and Gandhinagar. The institute has notified the complete NID 2026 schedule on its website. In this article, get the latest updates about the NID DAT 2026, including the latest notifications about admission, dates, and more.
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The NID DAT entrance exam consists of the prelims and a main exam. The institute has released the NID exam date for BDes and MDes separately. Candidates desirous of appearing for NID DAT 2026 must keep themselves informed about the NID 2026 latest news and updates.
All the latest NID 2026 latest news and updates are given in this section. The latest updates include all the relevant details about the NID DAT 2026 notification, NID DAT dates, and more.
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NID has notified an amendment in the admission handbook regarding the NID DAT application editing window. The amendment reads as follows -
"The candidates can modify the details filled in the application form (except the Programme Applied In, Name of the Candidate, Date of Birth, Registered Mobile Number and Registered Email ID) at the time when 'Window to edit application form' opens. In case the candidate changes his/her applied category or gender during the window to edit application form period, the applicable additional application form fees will have to be paid by the candidate. However, no refund of excess fees will be made in the case of any category or gender change.
No requests for change in ctegory or gender (after the window to edit application form closes) will be permitted during the subsequent stages of the admission process."
The complete NID 2026 schedule is available in the handbook published by the institute. The schedule is separately notified for the NID B.Des and NID M.Des programmes. The table below provides the schedule of NID 2026 registration date, NID exam date 2026 and more.
NID will conduct the NID DAT 2026 prelims paper on December 21, 2025 at the same time and on the same day across all the test centres. The exam will be conducted in offline mode. The table below provides the NID 2026 prelims schedule. In case of NID 2026 MDes Prelims for candidates applying for more than one discipline, the duration of the exam will be notified in the admit card.
Particulars | NID Exam dates 2026 |
Availability of NID 2026 exam application form | September 11, 2025 |
NID application form 2026 last date | December 1, 2025 |
NID DAT 2026 form correction date | December 2 to 4, 2025 |
NID DAT prelims admit card date | December 11, 2025 |
NID exam 2026 date prelims | December 21, 2025 |
NID result 2026 date | BDes - April 7, 2026 MDes - February 17, 2026 |
NID DAT result rechecking window | BDes - April 7 to 8, 2026 MDes - February 17 to 18, 2026 |
The NID 2026 dates for NID DAT Mains will be notified by the institute on its official website. Only those candidates who are shortlisted from the prelims will be called to attend the NID Mains 2026 exam. The NID BDes Mains consists of a studio test to be held in multiple formats. The NID MDes Mains consists of a studio test held in multiple formats as well as a personal interview.
Particulars | NID exam dates 2026 |
NID DAT Mains admit card date 2026 | Two weeks before the exam |
NID exam 2026 date for Mains | April/May 2026 |
NID Mains result date 2026 | May 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
NID DAT prelims 2026 will be held on December 21, 2025. The NID Mains 2026 will tentatively be held in April/May 2026.
Admit card of NID DAT 2026 prelims will be available on December 11, 2025.
Candidates can visit admissions.nid.edu to check the latest news and updates on NID 2026 entrance exam.
On Question asked by student community
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
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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 to apply for them. You can find more details here design.careers360.com/articles/nid-dat-eligibility-criteria
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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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