NID DAT 2026 (Prelims) exam will be conducted as a paper-and-pencil/pen test. The question paper will be set in English only.
Also, the duration for DAT Prelims will be notified in the NID DAT 2026 admit card.
Note that in the previous edition, the DAT Prelims test duration for the B.Des program was 3
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If there were any clashes of the interview dates with the college/ university exam, then candidates could inform the NID before February 23, 2026. Candidates needed to attach a copy of the timetable attested by the principal and a letter from the principal confirming that the examination dates clash
NID will not release any Answer Key for B.Des or M.Des programme. It opens a rechecking window with the result.
Yes, NID has a rechecking Window for the NID Result. This window will check whether all answers are checked or not, and whether the total is correct.
NID will release the result for B.Des on April 07, 2026. The result be released on the website of NID.
NID Studio Test for M.Des carries 40% of wieghtage and Interview carries 60% wieghtage. More emphasis is given on the interview by NID.
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