NID DAT 2027 Registration Begins: Apply for Design Admissions Online

The National Institute of Design (NID) is expected to begin the NID DAT 2027 registration process for B.Des and M.Des programmes in September 2026. Candidates seeking admission through the NID Design Aptitude Test (DAT) will have to complete the application process online through the official NID admissions portal.

The registration schedule, application fee and other admission details are based on the expected timeline until NID releases the official 2027 admission handbook. Candidates should check the official portal for the final notification before submitting the form.

NID DAT 2027 Registration Key Details

The following table highlights the important details related to NID DAT 2027 registration and examination. Some dates and fees are expected and will be confirmed by NID in the official notification.

NID conducts admission through the Design Aptitude Test for its design programmes. The institute states that admission is based on candidates' performance in two stages of DAT, namely DAT Prelims and DAT Mains.

NID DAT 2027 Application Process

Candidates will need to create an applicant account before filling out the NID DAT 2027 application form. The application process is expected to include registration, form submission, document uploading and fee payment.

Candidates can follow these steps:

1. Visit the official NID admissions portal.
2. Create a new applicant account.
3. Select the programme of study.
4. Enter personal and academic details.
5. Upload the required photograph and signature.
6. Upload category or other supporting certificates, if applicable.
7. Pay the NID DAT application fee.
8. Review all details carefully.
9. Submit the application form.
10. Save or download the confirmation page for future reference.

Candidates should use an active email ID and mobile number because these details may be used for further admission-related communication.

NID DAT 2027 Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility requirements differ for B.Des and M.Des programmes.

NID B.Des Eligibility

Candidates applying for B.Des admission must have passed or be appearing for Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board. Students from Science, Commerce, Arts or Humanities streams can apply, subject to the final eligibility rules issued by NID.

For the expected age criterion, General and General-EWS candidates must be born on or after July 1, 2006. Different relaxation dates apply to reserved and PwD categories.

NID M.Des Eligibility

For M.Des admission, candidates generally need a recognised bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification. Candidates with the prescribed four-year bachelor's degree, as well as certain eligible diploma or three-year bachelor's degree qualifications, can apply subject to NID's final rules.

NID DAT 2027 Application Fee

The expected application fee varies according to the candidate's category and programme. Candidates should note that these amounts are based on the available 2027 admission information and may be confirmed or revised in the official notification.

*Female candidate fee concessions are subject to the applicable category conditions. The final fee structure will be confirmed by NID.

For M.Des candidates applying to two disciplines, the expected fee can be higher. Candidates should check the official admission handbook before making payment.

NID DAT 2027 Exam Pattern

The NID admission process includes DAT Prelims and DAT Mains. Candidates first appear for DAT Prelims, and shortlisted candidates are called for the next stage.

The NID DAT 2027 Prelims exam is expected to be conducted in December 2026. The exam is expected to be held in offline mode at designated test centres. DAT Mains includes further evaluation through components such as the Studio Test and Interview, depending on the programme.

Documents Required for NID DAT 2027

Candidates should keep the following documents ready while filling out the application form:

• Recent passport-size photograph
• Signature
• Class 10 certificate or relevant age proof
• Class 12 certificate or marksheet for B.Des applicants
• Degree or qualifying documents for M.Des applicants
• Category certificate, if applicable
• EWS or OBC-NCL certificate, if applicable
• PwD certificate or UDID card, where applicable
• Passport and other documents for Overseas candidates

Candidates should upload documents in the prescribed format and size mentioned in the official application instructions.

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