UPES B.Des Admissions 2026
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The National Institute of Design conducted the NID DAT BDes Mains exam on May 3 and for MDes the NID DAT mains exam was conducted from March 1 to April 4, 2025. The NID entrance exam 2025 Prelims was conducted on January 5 for both BDes and MDes. Candidates appeared for the exam had carried their NID DAT admit card 2025 and a valid photo ID proof to the exam centre. The authorities will declare the NID DAT Mains result for BDes on May 16 and for MDes on May 6, 2025.
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Aspirants who wish to know “when will NID 2025 be conducted” should note that the NID entrance exam is a design entrance test which consisted of prelims and main exams. The shortlisted candidates after the prelims exam had appeared for the mains exam.
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NID DAT exam date 2025 | January 5, 2025 |
NID DAT timings BDes | 10 am to 1 pm |
NID official website 2025 | admissions.nid.edu |
NID DAT result date (Prelims) | BDes - April 1, 2025 MDes - February 17, 2025 |
| NID DAT result date (Mains) | BDes - May 16, 2025 at 4 PM MDes - May 6, 2025 at 4 PM |
The National Institute of Design announced the NID exam date 2025 for both prelims and mains exams. NID DAT 2025 prelims exam was conducted on January 5, while DAT BDes Mains was conducted on May 3 and for MDes, it was from March 1 and April 4.
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NID DAT 2025 was conducted in a single shift from 10 am to 1 pm. NID DAT 2025 prelims was held for BDes and MDes admission as a pen and paper based test, at the same time on the same day across centres.
Candidates had to carry the following items to the exam centre in order to appear for the entrance exam:
NID DAT admit card 2025
Any one id proof - voter id, pan card, passport, driving license, and aadhar card.
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Items such as calculators, mobile, digital watch, or any electronic gadget were not allowed inside the exam centre. NID released detailed instructions on dos’ and don’ts for the NID DAT 2025 exam day along with the admit card. Candidates were advised to check all instructions carefully.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
NID prelims exam was held on January 5.
Yes, National Institute of Design announced the NID entrance exam date 2025.
NID DAT official website is admissions.nid.edu.
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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:
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
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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
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