When will the NID DAT 2026 Studio Test be conducted for the B.Des program?
The specific dates for the NID DAT (National Institute of Design Aptitude Test) 2026 Studio Test for the B.Des programme have not been announced. NID DAT is typically conducted in two stages: the Prelims and the Mains (or Studio Test).
The Prelims exam usually takes place in January or February, foll
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Shortly following the announcement of the DAT preliminary results, the National Institute of Design (NID) will administer the studio test independently for the B.Des and M.Des programmes. A key tool for the candidate to demonstrate their creative talent and win over the jury will be the in-person st
Upvote NID Studio Test for the B. Des programme will be conducted in the last week of April 2026. It will be conducted in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Gandhinagar, Kolkata and Kurukshetra.
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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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