NID DAT 2026 Application Form Closes Tomorrow, Apply by December 1
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• Updated on 1 Dec, 2025, 12:30 AM, by Amrita Das
The National Institute of Design will close the NID DAT 2026 application form tomorrow, December 1, 2025, at 11:59 PM. Candidates who wish to take admission into B.Des and M.Des programmes must complete the form before the deadline. The application process is available online at admissions.nid.edu.
The NID DAT 2026 application fee is INR 3,000 for General, Gen EWS, and OBC candidates. For SC, ST, and female candidates, the fee is INR 1,500. Admission to both UG and PG design programmes will be based on NID DAT 2026 scores.
The NID DAT 2026 exam for B.Des and M.Des will be held on December 21, 2025. The exam serves as the gateway to design courses across various NID campuses in India.
NID Entrance Exam 2026 Highlights
The table below presents the main details of the NID DAT 2026 exam. It helps candidates get a quick overview of the exam structure, dates, and requirements.
Particulars | NID DAT Details |
Exam Name | NID Entrance Exam 2026 |
Full Form | National Institute of Design Entrance Exam |
Exam Level | Undergraduate (B.Des) & Postgraduate (M.Des) |
Exam Frequency | Once a year |
Courses Offered | B.Des, M.Des, GDPD |
NID 2026 Registration Start Date | September 11, 2025 |
Last Date to Apply | December 01, 2025 |
Application Form Fee | INR 3,000 (General/OBC), INR 1,500 (SC/ST/PWD) |
Admit Card Release Date | December 11, 2025 |
Exam Mode | DAT Prelims: Pen-and-Paper, DAT Mains: Studio Test/Interview |
Exam Date | December 21, 2025 (B.Des & M.Des) |
Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
Exam Centres | Across major cities in India |
Counselling Start Date | June 2026 |
Official Website | nid.edu |
How to Apply for NID DAT 2026?
Candidates must follow the steps below to submit their NID DAT 2026 application form:
- Register: Select the programme and enter personal details such as name and email ID. An applicant account will be created.
- Fill the Form: Log in and complete personal, academic, and contact details. Choose an exam centre from the list.
- Upload Documents: Upload a photograph, signature, and other required documents as per the given specifications.
- Pay the Application Fee: Complete the payment to submit the form.
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