NID DAT Exam Centre 2024: Test Centre List

Hafsha Qureshi

Updated on - Dec 12, 2023

NID DAT exam centre 2024 selection for the B.Des studio test has commenced on the official website. The deadline to choose the exam centre ended. Candidates who fail to submit the exam centre preference within the given time, then the exam authority will allot test centres based on the availability of seats at respective centres.

The National Institute of Design conducts NID DAT 2024 exam for admissions into various courses offered by the institution. The candidates will be selected for the same, based on their performance in the exam.

There will be a total of 21 cities wherein the exam will be conducted. The list of exam centres will be released by the conducting authorities. Candidates will be given the opportunity to select their preferred exam centre, while filling the application form. Based on the vicinity and comfort, candidates can make their choice. There will be separate lists of NID DAT Exam Centres 2024 for prelims exam and mains exam.

Table of Contents

• NID DAT 2024 Exam Centres for Studio Test 
• NID DAT 2024 Exam Centres for Prelims
• NID DAT 2024 Exam Centres for Mains
• Map Overview of NID DAT 2024 Exam Centres
• Things to Carry to the Exam Centre
• Things Not to Carry to the Exam Centre
• NID DAT Exam Day Guidelines

NID DAT 2024 Exam Centres for Studio Test 

In seven cities, the Studio Test for the B.Des programme will be administered in an offline format. The exam centres will be assigned based on a first-come, first-served basis. The test centre booking facility will be opened for NID DAT 2024 Studio Test for B.Des programs, and the candidates can book the centres till the specified date. Following is the list of test locations from which candidates will have to pick one.

• NID Ahmedabad
• NID Bengaluru
• NID Bhopal
• NID Delhi
• NID Hyderabad
• NID Pune
• NID Kolkata

Selection of NID DAT 2024 Test Centres for B.Des Mains Studio Test

The candidate will be required to submit their test centre preferences using the NID's online admission portal at admissions.nid.edu.

• Step 1: To submit a test, go to the test centre submission link.
• Step 2: A window for logging in will appear.
• Step 3: Fill in your email address and date of birth.
• Step 4: You can choose exam centres after logging in.

NID DAT Mains 2024 admission card will include information about the studio test centre assigned to the candidate for DAT Mains 2024. (B.Des). The first week of Jun will see the distribution of admit cards for the B.Des Studio Test.

NID DAT Exam Centres 2024 for Prelims Exam

Candidates should know they can select only one NID DAT Exam Centres 2024 and based on the availability, the test centres will be allotted. The admit cards for the exam will be released by the exam authorities on their official website.

The details of the exam centres will be mentioned in the admit card. This section discusses all the aspects of NID DAT exam centres 2024. Candidates are advised to read through this page fully for further information about the test centres.

NID DAT exam centres 2024 for the prelims exam are given below as a table. There are a total of 21 cities where the test will be conducted. This list is also applicable to overseas candidates appearing for the exam. They can choose a centre from the below-given list.  

The prelims exam is expected to be conducted on the second week of Jan 2024. Candidates should be aware that the exam authorities will be allotting the exam centres not only based on preference but also on first come first serve policy.

The earlier the candidates register for the exam, higher the chances are for them to be allotted their preferred NID DAT exam centres 2024. 

NID DAT Exam Centres 2024 for Mains Exam

NID DAT schedule will be released for M.Des DAT Mains Studio Test 2024. The Studio Test will be conducted in offline mode at various NID campuses in the month of Jun 2024. 

Tentative Schedule of Studio Test for M.Des program is tabulated below.

The exam authorities will release the list of NID DAT exam centres 2024 for the mains exam. The mains test will be tentatively conducted on Apr 2024. Candidates must clear the prelims test in order to be shortlisted for the mains exam. The list for the shortlisted candidates and their exam centres allocation will be determined after the declaration of the prelims test results. The mains test will be conducted in the following NID DAT exam centres 2024. 

Map Overview for NID DAT Exam Centres 2024

The basic overview representation of NID DAT exam centres 2024 can be found below. The candidates can refer to the map to choose their preferred exam centre.

Things to Carry to NID DAT Exam Centres 2024

Candidates must carry the following items to NID DAT exam centres 2024:

Printout of the admit cards, which can be obtained from the official website. It is mandatory for the candidates to bring the admit cards with them to NID DAT exam centres 2024. Failing to do so will result in the candidates being prevented from entering the exam hall.  

They are required to bring their own stationery to the exam hall, such as black pen, sharpeners, erasers, rulers, pencils, dry colours, etc. Borrowing stationery items is strictly prohibited during the exam. 

Candidates should also carry a valid Government of India photo id proof. Any one of the following are required to be brought to NID DAT exam centres 2024:

• Driving License
• PAN Card
• Aadhar Card
• Passport
• Voter's ID

Things Not to Carry to NID DAT Exam Centres 2024

Candidates should refrain from bringing certain items to NID DAT exam centres 2024. The things that are not allowed inside the exam hall are:

• Printed materials
• Booklets
• Handbags
• Purse
• Wallets
• Markers
• Bag
• Electronic devices
• Calculators

NID DAT 2024 Exam Day Guidelines

Candidates are advised to go through the below-given exam day guidelines:

• The admit cards are mandatory documents required at NID DAT 2024 exam centres. Candidates failing to bring the admit cards or hall tickets will not be allowed to write the exam. 
• All the details regarding NID DAT exam centres 2024, including their location, will be mentioned in the admit cards. Candidates are required to go through these test centre details and other information mentioned in the hall tickets. 
• It is advised that the candidates arrive at the exam hall 60 minutes prior to the commencement of the exam, in order to avoid last-minute confusion.
• The exam authorities will not provide any stationery to the test takers. It is the responsibility of the candidates to bring their own stationery.