NID DAT 2026 Exam Notification LIVE: Registration Link to be Activated Soon, Check Date & Time

The National Institute of Design may release the official notification on its official website soon. Candidates are expected to keep the documents ready for NID DAT 2026 registration.

NID DAT 2026 Notification LIVE

The official notification of NID Design Aptitude Test (DAT) 2026 is expected to be released soon by the National Institute of Design (NID). The official notification of NID admission will be released on the NID portal admissions.nid.edu. The notification will detail the eligibility criteria, application process, important dates, and other necessary details for both Bachelor of Design (B.Des) and Master of Design (M.Des) programs.

The NID DAT 2026 registration for B.Des and M.Des is also expected to begin with the release of the official notification. The application forms will be available online on the official website of NID.

Note that NID DAT 2026 is the only gateway to get admission to various campuses of NID located in Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Bengaluru, Vijayawada, Kurukshetra, Jorhat, and Bhopal. If you are interested, it is highly recommended to keep an eye on the web to stay updated.

NID DAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria 

To apply for NID DAT 2026, you must fulfil the eligibility criteria. Have a look at the listed points to know whether you can appear for this exam or not.

BDes

1. You must have passed the Intermediate examination in any stream from any government-recognized school.
2. Your age should not be more than 20 years.

MDes 

1. You must have completed a three or four year Bachelor's degree in any subject or discipline or a four year Diploma in Design, Fine Arts, Applied Arts, Architecture, Visual Communication, Textile or Fashion Design, Industrial Design, Animation, or any similar field from a Government-recognized institution.
2. Your age should not be more than 30 years.

Note:

1. Both Indian citizens and foreign residents are eligible to appear for NID DAT 2026.
2. The cut-off marks for calculating age is July 1, 2026; relaxation of 3 years in upper age limit is applicable for SC, ST and physically handicapped candidates.
3. If you are in the final year/semester of your undergraduate degree or diploma, you can apply for MDes.
4. Students who are appearing for intermediate examination in 2026 can appear for the entrance exam for BDes.
5. Note that the maximum age limit for foreign residents is 30 years.

Application Process Overview

The application process for NID DAT 2026 will be conducted online through the official admission portal. Candidates need to do the following:

1. Sign up: Register for NID DAT 2026.
2. Fill the application form: Provide personal, educational and other required details.
3. Upload documents: Submit the required documents including photo, signature and certificates.
4. Pay application fee: Complete the payment process.
5. Submit application: Finalize and submit the application form..

How to Apply?

To apply for NID DAT 2026, please follow the step-by-step instructions.

1. First, visit the official website https://admissions.nid.edu/.
2. Register with your email ID, mobile number and password.
3. Log in and fill the application form with personal and academic details.
4. Choose your preferred exam center.
5. Upload documents (photograph, signature and certificates).
6. Pay the application fee online.
7. Finally, submit the form and download the confirmation page.