When will the NID DAT 2026 Prelims exam be conducted?
The National Institute of Design (NID) administers the NID Design Aptitude Test (DAT), a national entrance test, to select applicants for admission to the Bachelor of Design (BDes) and Master of Design (MDes) programmes that the participating institutes provide. Below are some key exam dates that th
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The candidate needs to report for the exam at 8 am. Gates closing time is 9.30 am.
The B.Des exam will be held from 10 am - 1 pm; meanwhile, the M.Des exam will be held from 10 am - 12.30 am.
The DAT Prelims for the B.Des programme will be conducted in a paper-and-pencil/pen mode. The question paper
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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.
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.
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