NID DAT Prelims is the 1st step of the two-step NID admissions process. DAT Prelims comprises a written exam that candidates need to clear in order to be eligible for DAT Mains. The National Institute of Design will conduct DAT Prelims exam 2026 on December 21, 2025. The DAT Mains for the B. Des pro
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NIFT and NID are equally tough. NIFT has two stages: NIFT Written exam and NIFT Situation Test and Personal Interview, whereas NID DAT also has two stages: NID DAT Prelims and NID Mains, which include Studio test and Personal Interview.
Candidate who is preparing for NIFT can give NID DAT entra
NID 2026 Application correction Window for B.Des and M.Des was open from December 02, 2025 to December 04, 2025.
The result for NID DAT Prelims 2026 will be announced on April 07, 2026 around 4 PM.
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.
NID DAT 2026 Application edit window was open from December 02, 2025 to December 04, 2025.
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