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NMIMS DAT 2025: Registration (Open), Exam Date (Out), Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus, Preparation

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NMIMS DAT Admit Card Date : 19 Mar' 2025 - 19 Mar' 2025
Updated on 03rd December, 2024 by Team Careers360

About NMIMS DAT 2025

NMIMS Design Aptitude Test (NMIMS DAT) -  The NMIMS School of Design has released the DAT 2025 notification at nmimsdat.in on December 3, 2024. Aspirants willing to get admission to design courses have to fill an online application form. The NMIMS 2025 application form last date is April 20, 2025. The NMIMS DAT 2025 exam for Phase 1 will be held on March 22 for round 1. Before applying for NMIMS DAT 2025, candidates are advised to refer to the eligibility criteria as released by the concerned authorities. As per NMIMS DAT eligibility criteria, candidates should have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination in any stream with a minimum of 50 percent marks from a recognized Board. 

NMIMS DAT entrance exam for admission to the B.Des programme is conducted in the form of a Studio Test, followed  by Personal Interview, and submission of a Portfolio. The NMIMS will issue the call letters for the NMIMS studio test, personal interview, and portfolio for registered applicants on March 19, 2025. NMIMS DAT call letters include date and time and other related instructions.

Based on the aspirant’s performance the NMIMS DAT first merit list is prepared. To download the NMIMS DAT first merit list candidates should enter the login credentials on its dashboard. Selected candidates have to upload the documents and pay the admission fee as per the schedule. The NMIMS DAT 2025 merit list will have names of selected candidates for NMIMS admission will be announced on the official website - nmims.edu.  Candidates who qualify on the merit list will have to pay an admission fee before the deadline.

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NMIMS DAT 2025 Highlights

Full Exam Name
NMIMS Design Aptitude Test
Short Exam Name
NMIMS DAT
Conducting Body
NMIMS School of Design
Frequency Of Conduct
Twice a year
Exam Level
University Level Exam
Languages
English
Mode Of Application
online
Application Fee
Online : 2000
Mode Of Exam
offline
Participating Colleges
1
Exam Duration
1 Hour 15 Minutes

NMIMS DAT Important Dates

NMIMS DAT NMIMS Design Aptitude Test (session 2025)

19 Mar' 2025 - 19 Mar' 2025 . Online
Admit Card Date
Round 1 - Offline Studio Test & Personal Interview & submission of Portfolio
22 Mar' 2025 - 22 Mar' 2025 . Offline
Exam Date
Round 1 - Studio Test & Personal Interview & submission of Portfolio.
03 Dec' 2024 - 20 Apr' 2025 . OnlineOn Going
Application Date

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The authorities prescribed the NMIMS DAT 2025 eligibility criteria along with the official notification. The eligibility criteria of NMIMS DAT includes the list of conditions and requirements that students have to meet to be eligible for admission into NMIMS design course. 

NMIMS Eligibility Criteria 

  • To apply for NMIMS DAT, the candidates should have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination in any stream and should have obtained a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognized Board.
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma (I.B. certificate/& D.P. awarded candidates) are eligible only if they have cleared their I.B. exam with a total of 24 credits (compulsory) and passed 3 H.L. & 3 S.L. mandatorily.
  • Age Limit: Candidates above 25 years are not eligible to apply for NMIMS DAT 2025.

The NMIMS 2025 registrations are ongoing from December 3, 2024. Candidates who wish to get into design courses offered by NMIMS can apply for the NMIMS DAT 2025 exam before the deadline. The NMIMS 2025 application last date is April 20. The application form of NMIMS DAT 2025 is available at nmimsdat.in. During the NMIMS DAT 2025 registration, candidates have to submit basic details such as name, email ID and mobile number, followed by detailed submission of information, uploading of documents and payment of application fee.

How to fill NMIMS DAT application form 2025?

Step 1: First, register for NMIMS DAT 2025 and log in to the dashboard.

Step 2: Fill out the NMIMS B.Des registration form 2025.

Step 3: Upload the required documents.

Step 4: Pay the NMIMS DAT application fee.

Step 5: Download the NMIMS B.Des 2025 registration form.

Documents Required at Exam NMIMS DAT 2025

NMIMS Design Aptitude Test 2025

  • NMIMS DAT admit card
  • Original ID Proof
Pearl Academy B.Des Admissions 2025

No. 1 Design & Fashion Institute by ASSOCHAM, India Today, Outlook and The Week rankings

Indian Institute of Art & Design Admissions 2025

Last Date to apply at IIAD, New Delhi- 17th Dec 2024 | Associated with FDCI, CII & IIFTI | Merit-cum-means scholarships to deserving students

Before starting with NMIMS DAT 2025 preparation, candidates are advised to refer to the exam pattern as released by the authorities. The NMIMS exam pattern includes important details on the entrance exam such as duration, marking scheme, type of questions asked and much more. As per the NMIMS exam pattern, the authorities conduct the exam in offline mode for 75 minutes and the Personal Interview for around 10 to 20 minutes.

NMIMS DAT Exam Pattern 

Steps

Details of Section

Duration

Evaluation criteria

Studio Test - Part A

20 MCQ Questions to examine

  • Visual & Spatial ability
  • Environmental & Social Awareness
  • Logical reasoning
  • Observation & Memory

20 Minutes


Studio Test - Part B

Design Challenge

  • Problem Solving & Sketching of the Concept

Requirement: Please carry the below items for the Studio Test

  • Cartridge paper A3 size.

  • Pencil HB/2B, 4B/6B, erasers, sharpener, pencil colours, Sketch pens, etc.

NOTE: Usage of scale is strictly prohibited in the studio test/ design challenge.

60 minutes

(1 Hour)

  • Creative thinking

  • Representation of the concept

  • The uniqueness of the solution

Portfolio

Show your talent visa; Sketching/ Drawing/ Photography

Minimum of 5 pages.

  • Pages 1, 2, and 3 will be as per your choice, whereas Pages 4 and 5 should include Product Sketching and Rapid Sketching

  • For Product & Rapid sketching, kindly refer page below on Instructions for creating Portfolio.

Submit during a personal Interview.

  • Sketching skills

  • Creativity & Originality

Personal Interview

Candidate should carry any extracurricular activity/creatives, hobbies & accomplishment certificate/proofs if any available. The same will be reviewed and marks awarded for the same.

10-20 Minutes

  • Communication skills

  • Observation & Reasoning skills

  • Alignment of Interest

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NMIMS DAT 2025 Syllabus

NMIMS DAT NMIMS Design Aptitude Test Syllabus

Aspirants who complete the registration process before the deadline will be eligible to download the NMIMS DAT 2025 admit card or Call letters. The NMIMS call letters for the studio test, personal Interview, and submission of the portfolio will be issued on March 19 for round-1 and on April 29 for round-2. The NMIMS call letters include important details such as the exam date, time, and guidelines for the exam day. These call letters will be made available on the dashboard of the official NMIMS website. 

How to download NMIMS DAT 2025 admit card?

Step 1: Visit the offical website - nmimsdat.in.

Step 2: Login into the candidate dashboard with the registered mail ID to download  ‘NMIMS-DAT Admit card’ or NMIMS-DAT call letters 2025

Step 3: Enter the required credentials - login ID and password.

Step 4: The NMIMS DAT 2025 admit card will appear on the screen.

Step 5: Download the admit card for the NMIMS DAT exam and take a printout for further use.

The exam conducting authorities will delcare the NMIMS DAT 2025 result on the dashboard. NMIMS DAT result 2025 will be released in the form of merit list on May 16 for round-1 and May 30 for round-2. The merit list is prepared based on the marks secured by the candidates in the NMIMS DAT entrance examination. Candidates who qualify for the NMIMS DAT B.Des merit list should pay the admission fee and upload the relevant documents as per the prescribed dates.

How to check NMIMS DAT 2025 result?

Step 1: Go to the official website of NMIMS DAT/ dashboard.

Step 2: Click on the ‘NMIMS-DAT 2025 Result’ tab.

Step 3: Enter the required credentials - DAT ID and date of birth.

Step 4: The merit list of NMIMS DAT 2025 will be displayed on the screen.

Step 5: Download the NMIMS B.Des merit list 2025 and take the printout of the same.

The NMIMS DAT 2025 admission process includes the following steps:

Step 1: NMIMS DAT registration

  • First, candidates have to register themselves on the official website of the exam and filled out the online NMIMS DAT application form. The NMIMS DAT Application Fee is Rs. 2000 and is non-refundable.

Step 2: Portfolio upload

  • After the first step, candidates should have their portfolios ready to submit during the personal interview. Call letters for the studio exam will be uploaded on the candidate dashboard.

Step 3: NMIMS DAT Studio Test, Personal Interview, and Portfolio Review

  • NMIMS DAT Studio Test and Personal Interview will be conducted in offline mode.

Step 4: NMIMS DAT result

  • Names of all the candidates who qualify for the Design Entrance Test will appear in the NMIMS DAT Merit List. NMIMS will publish the merit list on its official website.

General Information

Relevant Links

Official Website Link Click Here
UPES B.Des Admissions 2025

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Symbiosis Institute of Design | B.Des/M.Des 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. In what mode the NMIMS DAT studio test to be held?

The NMIMS DAT studio test is held in offline mode.

2. What is the application fee for NMIMS DAT?

The application fee for NMIMS DAT is Rs 2000.

3. When will the NMIMS DAT 2025 studio test to be held?

NMIMS DAT 2025 studio test will be held on March 22 (round 1) and May 2, 3 & 5 (round 2). 

4. When will the NMIMS DAT 2025 call letter to be issued?

 NMIMS DAT 2025 call letter will be released on March 19 for round-1 and April 29 for round-2.

5. What is the last date to submit the NMIMS DAT 2025 application form?

The last date to apply for NMIMS DAT 2025 application form is April 20.

6. When will the NMIMS DAT 2025 application form open?

The registration process for NMIMS DAT 2025 began on December 3, 2024. 

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