NID MDes 2026 DAT Studio Test & Interview Dates Announced
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• Updated on 18 Feb, 2026, 4:38 PM, by Arman Kumar
The National Institute of Design (NID) has announced the MDes 2026 DAT studio test on 8 March and interviews from 21 March to 1 April. Admit cards will be available from 24 February 2026. Candidates must attend both assessments, with rescheduling possible only within the stipulated period.
The National Institute of Design (NID) has finalized the Design Aptitude Test (DAT) 2026 schedule for the Master of Design (MDes) programme. Candidates who qualified in the preliminary round held on 21 December 2025 are required to attend the studio test on 8 March 2026, followed by the interview stage from 21 March to 1 April 2026 at designated urban centers. Both stages are compulsory for admission into the MDes programme.
Admit Card Availability and Guidelines
Admit cards for the studio test and interview will be released online on 24 February 2026 at 4 pm. Candidates can download their hall tickets via the official NID website. Attendance at both stages is mandatory, though interview slots can only be changed within the pre-declared dates in exceptional circumstances. Candidates with university exam clashes must notify NID via email at admissions@nid.edu by 23 February 2026, submitting all required documents for rescheduling consideration.
Studio Test and Interview Centres by Discipline
The studio test and interview are organized according to faculty stream and specialization as follows:
Key Instructions for Candidates
- Monitor official updates on the NID website regularly.
- Ensure attendance at both studio and interview stages.
- For exam conflicts, submit requests by the stipulated deadline.
- Carry a valid admit card to the exam and interview centres.
The NID stresses that participation in both the studio test and interview is mandatory for selection, and rescheduling is strictly limited to unavoidable conflicts within the provided timeframe.
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