NID DAT 2026 Admit Card LIVE: Download Prelims Hall Ticket Today

The NID DAT 2026 admit card for the B.Des and M.Des Prelims is scheduled to be released today. The National Institute of Design will make the hall ticket available on admissions.nid.edu by 4 PM, as confirmed in the official update. Candidates who registered for the Design Aptitude Test must keep their login details ready to access the download link as soon as it is activated. The admit card will be issued for the NID DAT Prelims 2026 exam for both UG and PG programmes. The hall ticket is a mandatory document for entry to the test centre and contains essential information regarding the allotted venue, reporting time and exam-day instructions.

NID DAT 2026 Admit Card Releasing Today

The hall ticket can be downloaded using a registered email ID, date of birth and password. Once released, the direct link will be displayed on the NID admission portal. The admit card carries critical information such as the NID DAT 2026 exam centre name, address, candidate’s photograph, roll number and reporting guidelines. The NID DAT Prelims 2026 exam will be conducted on December 21, 2026, across designated test centres in multiple cities.

Details Mentioned on NID DAT 2026 Admit Card

The hall ticket will include the following information issued by the National Institute of Design:

• Application number
• Candidate’s name
• Roll number
• Date of birth
• Applied course (B.Des or M.Des)
• Reporting time
• Exam date
• Exam duration
• Gate closing time
• Test centre code
• Test centre address
• Photograph
• Signature

Candidates are advised to verify all details immediately after downloading the admit card. Any discrepancy must be reported to NID authorities without delay.

NID DAT 2026 Exam-Day Do’s and Don’ts

To ensure smooth conduct of the Prelims exam, NID has issued several instructions for candidates appearing this year:

Do’s

• Carry the printed admit card and a valid photo ID.
• Reach the exam centre at least 30 minutes before reporting time.
• Bring permitted stationery items as listed in the instructions.

Don’ts

• Do not carry electronic devices, smartwatches or study material.
• Avoid reaching the centre after the gate-closing time mentioned on the admit card.
• Do not tamper with the hall ticket or mismatch personal details.

With the admit card set to release this afternoon, candidates are advised to keep checking the official website for real-time updates. The Prelims exam on December twenty-one will mark the first stage of the NID admission cycle for the 2026–27 academic session.

Follow KollegeApply for the latest updates on College Admissions, Courses, Exam Dates, Results, Scholarships, Career Guidance, Education News, and Policy Changes — everything needed to stay ahead in the education journey