NID DAT 2026: Reporting/Bell Timing, Exam Day Guidelines, Analysis, Paper Difficulty

The NID DAT 2026 entrance exam for B.Des and M.Des programs will be conducted today. The NID admit card is available on the website. Candidates must reach the examination center on time. Read on for more details.

NID DAT 2026

The National Institute of Design is all set to conduct the NID DAT 2026 entrance exam for UG and PG programs today, December 21, 2025. The exam will be conducted offline at NID test centers. The exam will be held from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The reporting time is 8:30 AM, and the gates will close at 9:30 AM. Students must bring their NID DAT Prelims admit card to appear for the exam. 

Important Points About NID DAT 2026 Admit Card Prelims

Candidates must bring any one valid original photo ID proof to the examination center for verification, such as (i) Voter ID card, (ii) PAN card, (iii) Driving License, (iv) Student ID issued by the current school/college, (v) Passport, (vi) Aadhaar card, etc.

If candidates do not possess any of these photo ID proofs, they must get both Part “A” and Part “B” of the NID DAT admit card attested by their current school/college principal or a gazetted officer.

Digital copies of the NID DAT admit card will not be accepted. You must bring a hard copy of the admit card.

NID DAT Prelims Exam Pattern 2026 (B.Des) - Sections, Type, and Number of Questions

The probable question paper structure for DAT Prelims for the B.Des program is given below.