NID DAT 2026 Registration Alert: Applications for UG/PG Expected Soon

The National Institute of Design is all set to start the registration process for the 2026-2027 academic year. Candidates must keep the required documents ready.

NID DAT 2026 Registration

NID will soon start the NID DAT registration for UG and PG programmes. NID DAT 2026 registration will begin on the official website. The NID DAT 2026 registration process is the first step for candidates seeking admission to the B.Des and M.Des programmes conducted at the National Institute of Design.

Once the NID application portal opens, candidates must complete the registration process, upload documents and pay the application fee before the deadline. The detailed information brochure/handbook for B.Des and M.Des is also expected to be released along with the application form, which will include key dates, eligibility and exam guidelines.

Process of NID Application 2026

The step-by-step process to fill NID application form 2026 is given below.

1. Registration: Click on the registration link given above. Choose the study program and fill in your details like name, email id, mobile number, date of birth, etc.
2. Log in to fill the form: You can log in to the account using your email id and date of birth. Fill in all the required fields in the application form, including educational qualification, contact details, and personal information.
3. Upload documents: Upload scanned copies of your signature, photo, and category documents as per the specified format.
4. Pay application fee: Pay the application fee to complete NID DAT registration.

NID DAT 2026 Exam Pattern

NIT DAT 2026 will evaluate the knowledge, skills, and creativity of the candidates in the field of design. Candidates will first have to take the DAT Preliminary Exam, which is a written test in the exam concept. After this, the selected students will have to take the DAT Main Exam, which will be conducted in two formats: Studio Test and Personal Interview (PI) for B.Des. and M.Des. programs. In terms of eligibility, candidates must have passed 10+2 for B.Des. and for M.Des., they must have a graduation degree in any subject.

How to Apply for NIT DAT 2026?

To apply online for NID DAT 2025 on the admission portal, candidates need to follow the following steps:

1. Candidates need to register for NID DAT 2026 at admissions.nid.edu.
2. Apply online for NID DAT 2026 exam form.
3. Upload documents including photograph, signature and academic certificates.
4. Pay the application fee online.

NID DAT 2026 Registration Here