NID DAT Exam 2026: Registration, Exam Dates, Pattern, Syllabus

The NID DAT 2026 Registration Form is available for B.Des and M.Des programs beginning September 11, 2026. The deadline for submitting the NID DAT application form is December 1, 2025. You can now apply for UG and PG studies at NID. The application edit window will be open from December 2 to December 4, 2025.

Those who have passed or are taking the Class 12 tests are eligible to apply for the B.Des Programme, whereas candidates for the M.Des must have a graduate degree from a recognised university. Interested candidates must complete the online application form and pay the registration cost. To take the NID DAT Entrance Exam, individuals must apply through the official NID website, https://admissions.nid.edu/.

The NID DAT 2026 Exam is all set to take place on December 21, 2025, for B.Des and M.Des programs. The NID DAT Admit Card will be issued on December 11, 2025.

NIT DAT Exam Highlights

Check out the important highlights of the NID DAT exam.

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NID DAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

The important dates and events related to the NID DAT exam has been listed below.

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NID DAT Application Form 2026

The application form for NID 2026 is currently available. Candidates can complete the form for B.Des and M.Des.

Steps to Fill the NID 2026 Application Form

The step-by-step method to apply for NID is described below:

1. Get Registered - Register for the exam by entering your email address, phone number, and other information.
2. Fill out the application form - Next, provide personal, academic, and contact information.
3. Upload required documents - Photographs, signatures, and academic documents must be uploaded in the correct format.
4. Pay the exam fee - The application fee must be paid online using a debit card, a credit card, or net banking. 

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NID DAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria

The National Institute of Design has announced the complete NID DAT 2026 qualifying criteria for the B.Des and M.Des programs. Before you begin filling out the form, make sure you review the details.

NID DAT Exam Admit Card 2026

NID DAT Admit Card 2026 for Prelims for B.Des and M.Des will be available on the official website on December 11, 2025. The NID DAT Mains Admit Card for B.Des is expected to be released in the second week of April 2026, and for M.Des in the last week of February 2026. The admit card will be available online, with no paper copies being given to candidates.

NID DAT Exam Result 2026

The NID DAT Prelims Result 2026 for B.Des is scheduled to be released in the first week of April 2026 or the last week of March 2026, while the NID DAT Prelims Result 2026 for M.Des is expected to be released in the third week of February. The NID DAT Rechecking window opens, displaying the results for B.Des and M.Des.

NID Mains Result B.Des and M.Des 2026: The National Institute of Design is set to issue the B. Des Mains Result in the third week of May 2026, around 4 p.m. The results are published on the official website.

M.Des Final results will be announced in the first week of May 2026. The Rechecking window opens when the NID Final Result is declared. The M.Des seat allocation process, known as Round 1, typically begins on the day of the results. Seats will be assigned to shortlisted candidates based on merit, seat availability, and discipline preferences submitted during the NID application. 

Allotment will be done in the order of merit within each category. The deadline for paying the non-refundable token price and submitting relevant documentation is likewise expected in the first week of May, 2026.

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NID DAT Conselling 2026

The National Institute of Design is slated to begin the NID B.Des Seat Allotment Rounds in the last week of May 2026 for the B.Des Programme and in the first week of May 2026 for the M.Des Programme. NID Counselling is conducted in rounds. There may be two or three rounds of seat allocation. NID Counselling 2026 will begin once the NID DAT Mains 2026 Result for B.Des and M.Des has been declared.

Candidates assigned a seat must affirm it by:

• Paying non-refundable token fees and
• Uploading the required documents.