NID DAT 2026 Application Form Release Soon @admissions.nid.edu: B.Des, M.Des Exam Date Updates

Key Aspects of NID DAT 2026

The key aspects of NID DAT 2026 are as follows:

1. Conducting Body: It is conducted by the National Institute of Design.
2. Programs: NID offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The undergraduate and postgraduate programs include B.Des and M.Des.
3. Stages: NID DAT is conducted in two stages: NID DAT Preliminary Exam and NID DAT Main Exam for B.Des and M.Des. The main exam consists of NID Studio Test and NID Personal Interview.
4. Eligibility: The eligibility requirements are different for B.Des and M.Des. For B.Des, candidates must have 10+2 and for M.Des, a bachelor’s degree.
5. Exam Focus: NID DAT is conducted to test knowledge, skills, and creativity in the field of design.
6. Exam Level: The exam is conducted in two stages:
7. DAT Preliminary Exam: A written exam evaluating design aptitude.
8. DAT Mains: A studio test and personal interview for shortlisted candidates.

NID DAT Admission 2026 Exam Pattern

NIT DAT Exam 2026 will be conducted to assess the conceptual understanding and creativity of students in design. Candidates who have passed final year graduation or 10+2 can apply online for M.Des. and B.Des. courses when the official notification is released.

The exam will be conducted in two stages, namely NID DAT Preliminary Exam and NID DAT Main Exam. The preliminary exam will be a written exam followed by the main exam which will consist of NID Studio Test and NID Personal Interview (PI) for shortlisted students.