The National Institute of Design (NID) is set to release the NID DAT 2026 M.Des mains admit card for candidates who cleared the prelims stage. The hall ticket will be issued on 24 February 2026 and must be downloaded from the official admissions portal admissions.nid.edu.
NID M.Des Admit Card 2026 – Release Date and Important Details
The NID DAT 2026 mains admit card for the M.Des programme will be available online on 24 February 2026, expected at around 4 PM. This admit card is mandatory for appearing in the Studio Test and Interview stages of the M.Des selection process. The hall ticket will include important information such as:
- Candidate’s name and roll number
- Exam centre address and city
- Reporting time and gate closing time
- Exam day guidelines and instructionsCandidates must carefully verify these details once the admit card is downloaded.
NID M.Des 2026 Mains Exam Schedule
- Admit Card Release: 24 February 2026
- Studio Test (Mains): 08 March 2026
- Interview: 21 March to 01 April 2026Tests will be held at centres in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru and Gandhinagar.
How to Download NID DAT M.Des Admit Card 2026?
To access the admit card online, candidates can follow these steps:
- Visit the official NID admissions portal: admissions.nid.edu
- Click on the Download Admit Card 2026 link
- Enter your registered email ID and date of birth
- Click Submit to view the admit card
- Download the PDF and print a hard copy for exam day use.
Note that the admit card will not be sent by email or post; candidates must download and print it themselves. It is essential to carry the printed hall ticket along with a valid photo identification to the exam centre.
Why NID M.Des Admit Card Matters?
The NID DAT M.Des mains admit card serves as an entry pass for both the Studio Test and the Interview rounds. Without a valid hall ticket, candidates will not be permitted to enter the examination hall. Additionally, the admit card may be required for any further admission procedures or rechecking requests. Candidates are advised to download and review the admit card as soon as it goes live on 24 February 2026 to ensure there are no discrepancies, and to contact the NID helpdesk promptly if any corrections are needed.