Can I join NID Ahmedabad directly?
No you can not join NID Ahmedabad directly since admissions are based on NID DAT scores only. NID DAT is two-step exam consisting:
Prelims: Objective-type CBT focusing on design aptitude, general knowledge, and observation skills.
Mains: Studio tests + PI to evaluate design thinking, creativity, and
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Admission to NID Ahmedabad is only based on valid entrance exam scores. NID Ahmedabad admission to BDes and MDes programme is subject to a valid score in the entrance exam along with the fulfilment of the minimum eligibility criteria set made by the institute. Candidates with valid eligibility crite
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The details that cannot be modified in NID DAT 2026 Application window are programs applied, name of the candidate, date of birth, registered mobile number and registered email address.
The last date to fill the application form for NID DAT 2026 for B.Des and M.Des programme was December 01, 2025. The registration forms were available online.
Candidates will be able to apply online by registering on the official portal, filling out the form, uploading documents, and paying the application fee. The registration process will start after the release of the NID DAT 2026 official notification. National Institute of Design is out now.
The NID DAT 2026 notification will provide information about eligibility, application process, fees, exam dates, exam pattern, and selection process. The notification provides details of seat capacity at each NID campus for both B.Des and M.Des.
NID DAT 2026 notifications will be available on the official website of NID at admissions.nid.edu. Official notification of the NID entrance exam is all set to be out by the first week of September 2025. The notifications will be out for UG and PG programmes.
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