When will the NID DAT 2026 Prelims exam be conducted?
NID DAT 2026 exam was conducted in the last week of December. The Result for NID DAT Prelims for B.Des programme will be out on April 07, 2026, at 4 PM.
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The National Institute of Design (NID) conducted the DAT Prelims exam on December 21, 2025.
The B.Des exam was held around 10 am - 1 pm; meanwhile, the M.Des exam was 10 am - 12.30 am. The candidates were required to report for the exam at 8 am. Gates' closing time was 9.30 am.
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