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The National Institute of Design (NID) will publish the NID DAT MDes exam dates on its official website nid.edu. Candidates can check the NID 2026 schedule for M.Des in the admission handbook published by the institute. The NID MDes admission dates will inform candidates about the registration window, exam date, result, and counselling dates. The NID Design Aptitude Test M.Des entrance exam consists of two parts - prelims and mains. The authorities will notify the NID MDes exam dates for both components. NID will conduct the NID DAT 2026 prelims tentatively in the first week of January 2026 and NID DAT M.Des mains in March/April. The exams for all disciplines will be conducted on the same day. In this article, get the complete NID M.Des tentative dates based on previous year trends.
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Through the NID entrance exam, candidates will be admitted into the two and a half year's M.Des programmes of NID Ahmedabad, NID Bengaluru, and NID Gandhinagar.
The table below provides the tentative NID M.Des dates for prelims and mains based on the trends observed in the previous year.
MDes Events | Dates (tentative) |
NID DAT MDes registration start date | First week of September 2025 |
NID DAT application form last date | First week of December 2025 |
Window to edit the application forms | Second week of December 2025 |
Download admit cards for DAT Prelims | Fourth week of December 2025 |
DAT Prelims exam | First week of January 2026 |
DAT Prelims result | Third week of February 2026 |
Rechecking request for DAT Prelims | Third week of February 2026 |
Particulars | Dates |
Download admit card for DAT Mains | Fourth week of February 2026 |
DAT Mains exam | March/April 2026 |
DAT Mains result | First week of May 2026 |
Rechecking request for DAT Mains | Shortly after the result |
Seat allotment, payment of token fees & uploading of documents | Shortly after the result |
Provisional offer letter round-1 release date | Third week of May 2026 |
Payment of remaining semester fees | Fourth week of May 2026 |
Provisional offer letter round-2 release date | June 2026 |
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The NID DAT MDes 2026 registration will tentatively open in September 2025. Candidates can submit the NID application form 2026 online from the official website - admissions.nid.edu. It was important to check the NID DAT eligibility criteria for M.Des before filling out the registration form so as not to face any disqualification.
The National Institute of Design will notify the NID DAT M.Des admit card date 2026 at admissions.nid.edu. The institute will issue a separate NID DAT admit card for prelims and mains. All registered candidates will be able to download the NID DAT MDes prelims admit card through their login to appear for the exam. Shortlisted candidates from the prelims have to download the NID DAT M.Des mains admit card to appear for the mains exam.
The NID DAT M.Des 2026 exam date will be notified on NID's official website. The NID M.Des prelims will tentatively be conducted in the second week of January 2026. The NID DAT M.Des mains which consist of studio test and interview will tentatively be conducted in March/April 2026.
The authorities will declare the NID DAT results for MDes Prelims tentatively in the third week of February 2026. Only those candidates who qualify in the NID DAT 2026 M.Des prelims result will be called to appear for the NID DAT M.Des mains. The NID DAT M.Des mains result will be declared tentatively in the first week of May 2026.
NID will notify the NID DAT 2026 counselling dates on its official website - nid.edu. Shortlisted candidates from the NID DAT result after prelims and mains will be eligible to participate in the NID DAT counselling process to secure admission into M.Des programmes of participating institutes.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The NID DAT MDes application form 2026 will be released tentatively in September 2025.
The last date to submit the MDes application form is December 2025.
The NID Prelims exam will be conducted for 3 hours.
The NID DAT MDes prelims will tentatively be conducted in the first week of January 2025 and the NID DAT MDes mains will tentatively be conducted in March/April.
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).
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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.
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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