NID DAT 2026 Application Form Out for B.Des and M.Des, Apply By Dec 1

The National Institute of Design (NID) has opened the NID DAT 2026 application form for B.Desand M.Des programmes. The registration window will remain active till December 1, 2025, on the official NID website. The NID DAT 2026 exam will be conducted on December 21, 2025, in offline (pen-and-paper) mode.

Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria must complete the registration process before the last date. On the day of the exam, they must carry their admit card and a valid photo ID proof, without which entry to the exam centre will be denied.

NID DAT 2026 Exam Dates

The NID has announced the official schedule for the Design Aptitude Test 2026. Candidates can check the key exam dates below before completing the registration process.

Steps to Fill NID DAT 2026 Application Form

Applicants need to follow the below steps to complete the NID DAT 2026 registration process successfully.

Step 1: Fill in details in the ‘Signup’ form on the NID official website, including name, category, nationality, email ID, and mobile number.Step 2: Log in and fill personal, academic, and contact details in the application form. M.Des applicants must also mention their work experience.Step 3: Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and caste/PwD certificate.Step 4: Pay the application fee online or through Demand Draft, and then download a copy of the completed application form for reference.

Details Required in NID DAT Application Form 2026

Candidates must fill in the following details while completing the NID DAT 2026 application form:

• Programme of study
• Nationality and category
• PwD status
• Date of birth
• Full name
• Gender
• Contact details (email, mobile number)
• Parent details
• Address (present and permanent)
• Educational details (exam board, stream, school name, year, percentage/GPA)
• Exam centre preference

Documents Required for NID DAT 2026 Application

Applicants must upload scanned copies of their documents as per the specified format and file size.

NID DAT 2026 Application Fee

The application fee for NID DAT 2026 varies based on category and programme. Payment can be made online or via Demand Draft.

B.Des Application Fee

M.Des Application Fee (1 Discipline)

M.Des Application Fee (2 Disciplines)