The National Institute of Design has opened the NID DAT 2026 application process for admissions to B.Des. and M.Des. programmes. Candidates can register and submit their applications at admissions.nid.edu until December 1, 2025. The NID Design Aptitude Test (DAT) 2026 is scheduled for December 21, 2025. Students will have around two months to complete the registration and application formalities.
NID DAT 2026 Important Dates
The National Institute of Design has announced the application and examination schedule for NID DAT 2026. Candidates can check the timeline below.
NID DAT 2026 Registration Process
The application process for NID DAT 2026 is being conducted online. Candidates are required to have a valid email ID and mobile number before registering. The steps to apply are as follows:
- Visit the official website – admissions.nid.edu
- Click on the NID DAT 2026 registration link
- Enter the required details to create login credentials
- Fill out the application form and upload documents
- Pay the prescribed application fee online
- Save and submit the form for future reference
Key Details on NID DAT 2026
- The examination will be conducted across multiple test centres on December 21, 2025.
- Applications will be accepted only through the official portal – admissions.nid.edu.
- Candidates must ensure timely submission, as no further extension has been announced.
For more updates on entrance exams, results, and admissions, students can visit the official NID website.