Can I join NID Ahmedabad directly?
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No, candidates cannot directly join NID Ahmedabad for any program, including undergraduate (BDes) or postgraduate (MDes) courses. There is no such provision for direct admission at NID Bangalore. Admission to all programs at NID Ahmedabad, and across all NID campuses, is solely based on a rigorous entrance exam process involving the National Institute of Design Aptitude Test (NID DAT). The NID DAT is a two-stage exam comprising:
1. Prelims: This objective-type computer-based test assesses design aptitude, general knowledge, and observation skills.
2. Mains: Shortlisted candidates from the Prelims undergo studio tests and a per
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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 criteria can register and fill out the online application form available on the NID Ahmedabad official website. Candidates must participate in the Design Aptitude Test (DAT) exams conducted by NID entrance exams for admission in BDes and MDes. Design Aptitude Test (DAT) is among the important parts of a Design entrance exam.
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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 expected to release the official notification in the first week of September 2025.
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.
National Institute of Design is expected to release the NID DAT 2026 Applications by the first week of September 2025 for B.Des and M.Des programmes. The registration for NID DAT 2026 will be on the official website of NID. Candidates can fill out the application form by registering, filling in information, submitting documents, and paying the registration fees.
NID notification for 2026 is expected to be out by the first week of September 2025. The official notification will be out on the official website of the NID and will contain details about the NID entrance examination.
The NID notifications will include:
General Information
Important Dates
Intake Capacity at Individual NIDs
Eligibility Criteria
Reservation of Seats
How to Apply
Design Aptitude Tests (DAT)
Announcement of Results
Other Information
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