The National Institute of Design (NID) is expected to release the NID DAT 2026 application form today on its official admission portal, admissions.nid.edu. The application will be available for B.Des and M.Des programmes across multiple NID campuses in India.
NID DAT 2026 Application Process
The application will be released online. Candidates will be required to:
- Register with a valid email ID and mobile number
- Fill in personal and academic details
- Upload scanned documents as per specifications
- Pay the prescribed application fee to complete the registration
Key Aspects of NID DAT 2026
- Conducting Body: National Institute of Design (NID)
- Programmes Offered: B.Des (UG) and M.Des (PG)
- Exam Stages:
- NID DAT Prelims: Written exam evaluating design aptitude
- NID DAT Mains: Studio Test + Personal Interview
- Eligibility Criteria:
- B.Des: Candidates must have passed Class 12 (any stream)
- M.Des: Candidates must hold a valid bachelor’s degree
- Exam Focus: Knowledge, skill, and creativity in the field of design