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
Upvote 
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.
Upvote Similar Questions for you
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.
Taking an Exam? Selecting a College?
Get authentic answers from experts, students and alumni that you won't find anywhere else.
On Shiksha, get access to
Learn more about...
Most viewed courses
Didn't find the answer you were looking for?
Search from Shiksha's 1 lakh+ Topics
Ask Current Students, Alumni & our Experts
Have a question related to your career & education?
See what others like you are asking & answering