{"id":7679,"date":"2023-04-03T10:00:24","date_gmt":"2023-04-03T10:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/?p=7679"},"modified":"2025-09-24T14:12:01","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T14:12:01","slug":"nid-entrance-exam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/nid-entrance-exam\/","title":{"rendered":"NID Admission 2026: Exam Dates, Application Form (Released), Syllabus"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The\u00a0<strong>NID 2026<\/strong>\u00a0examination will be conducted on\u00a0<strong>21 December 2025 for the prelims exam<\/strong>. Its\u00a0<strong>application form has been released<\/strong>. National Institute of Design (NID) is a prestigious design institute in India, established in 1961. NID Admission 2026 is administered by the National Institute of Design. Detailed information about the National Institute of Design Design Aptitude Test (NID DAT) exam date, application process, and syllabus can be found here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The NID Entrance Exam is an institute-level fashion and design entrance examination conducted by the National Institute of Design. The primary objective of this exam is to facilitate admission to NID campuses located in Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Bengaluru, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, and Assam for B.Des and M.Des programs. If you are preparing for the NID exam, it is advisable to check eligibility on nid.edu, complete the application process, download the admit card, practice with previous year question papers, and review the answer key and results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e6ee9c\">NID 2026 application form has been released. Scroll down to apply online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nid-entrance-exam\">NID Entrance Exam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>NID Entrance Exam is a highly competitive exam that evaluates a candidate&#8217;s aptitude for design, creativity, and problem-solving skills. The eligibility criteria for the exam vary for different programs, and the exam consists of two parts: Prelims and Mains. Candidates who qualify for both exams are selected for admission to NID&#8217;s undergraduate and postgraduate programs. It is important to note that preparation for the NID Entrance Exam requires a lot of hard work and dedication, and candidates should start preparing well in advance to score well in the exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Quick Links<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/nid-syllabus\/\">Syllabus<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/nid-dat-sample-papers\/\">Sample Papers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/nid-question-papers\/\">Previous Year Question Papers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/nid-application-form\/\">Application Form<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/nid-application-form-correction\/\">Application Form Correction<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/nid-admit-card\/\">Admit Card<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/nid-answer-key\/\">Answer Key<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/nid-result\/\">Result<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cut Off \u2013&nbsp;Click here<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>ADMISSIONS HANDBOOK 2026-27<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.nid.edu\/NIDA2026\/download\/BDes_AdmissionsHandbook2026-27.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bachelor of Design<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.nid.edu\/NIDA2026\/download\/MDes_AdmissionsHandbook2026-27.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Master of Design<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NID 2026 Exam Important Date<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Exam Event<\/th><th>Event Date<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Release of application form or Start of registration<\/td><td><strong>11 Sep 2025<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Last date to apply<\/td><td><strong>01 Dec 2025<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Scroll down to apply online.<\/td><td><strong>02 \u2013 04 Dec 2025<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Issuance of NID admit card 2026 for DAT Prelims<\/td><td><strong>11 Dec 2025<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NID 2026 DAT Prelims exam date<\/td><td><strong>21 Dec 2025<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Release of answer key<\/td><td><strong>As per NID<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Announcement of NID result 2026 for DAT Prelims<\/td><td><strong>07 Apr 2026 \u2013 B.Des<\/strong><br><strong>17 Feb 2026 \u2013 M.Des<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rechaking Request for NID 2026 DAT Prelims<\/td><td><strong>07 \u2013 08 Apr 2026<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>\u2013 B.Des<\/strong><br><strong>17 \u2013 18 Feb 2026 \u2013 M.Des<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Issuance of NID admit card 2026 for DAT Main<\/td><td><strong>As per NID<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NID 2026 DAT Main exam date<\/td><td><strong>As per NID<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Announcement of NID result 2026 for DAT Main<\/td><td><strong>As per NID<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nid-exam-application-form\">NID Exam Application Form<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Any student who wishes to appear in the National Institute of Design Design Aptitude Test needs to first fill up the&nbsp;application form. Important points are as follows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>NID&nbsp;<\/strong>releases the&nbsp;<strong>NID DAT application form <\/strong>at&nbsp;<strong>nid.edu<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students should fill and submit the&nbsp;<strong>NID DAT online application form<\/strong>&nbsp;before the&nbsp;<strong>last date<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nid-admission-2025-selection-process\">NID Admission 2026 \u2013 Selection Process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For B.Des<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/48TNEhl.jpg\" alt=\"NID Admission 2024\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For M.Des<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/04Hyfvh.jpg\" alt=\"NID Admission 2024\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-exam-pattern\">Exam Pattern<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The question paper of National Institute of Design Design Aptitude Test will be as per the exam pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The&nbsp;<strong>NID exam pattern<\/strong>&nbsp;conveys the mode, important topics, question distribution, marking scheme.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Latest exam scheme is as per&nbsp;<strong>nid.edu<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DAT Prelims for B.Des<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mode of Exam<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 The exam is a&nbsp;<strong>paper-and-pencil\/pen test<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Language of Question Paper<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 The question paper is in language&nbsp;<strong>English<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DAT Prelims for M.Des<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Components<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;<strong>Common Design Aptitude Test<\/strong>&nbsp;and a&nbsp;<strong>Discipline Specific Test<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Question type&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 The questions are&nbsp;<strong>objective and subjective type questions<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Total Marks<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Maximum marks in the NID DAT is&nbsp;<strong>100 marks<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Language of Question Paper<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 The question paper is in language&nbsp;<strong>English<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DAT Mains for B.Des<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The DAT Mains will consist of tests in multiple formats such as in studio set-up.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The question paper will be in English language ONLY.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DAT Mains for M.Des<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The DAT Mains for M.Des. programmes consists of two parts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Studio Test<\/strong>: This may consist of tests in different formats. The DAT Mains will be conducted in English ONLY.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Interviews<\/strong>: The interviews will be conducted separately for each discipline, immediately after the Studio Test, and at the same centre as the Studio Test.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For B.Des<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/q4EeADV.jpg\" alt=\"NID Admission 2024\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/WO8pVXB.jpg\" alt=\"NID Admission 2024\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For M.Des<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/0LxR5Yq.jpg\" alt=\"NID Admission 2024\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/sNiEbLa.jpg\" alt=\"NID Admission 2024\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-eligibility-criteria-of-nid-dat\">Eligibility Criteria of NID DAT<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The NID DAT eligibility criteria refers to minimum requirements that applicants must fulfill in order to appear in the exam and\/or get admission through it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eligibility Criteria for B.Des<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screenshot-from-2025-09-24-19-31-53.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-96052\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screenshot-from-2025-09-24-19-31-53.avif 683w, https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screenshot-from-2025-09-24-19-31-53-300x110.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screenshot-from-2025-09-24-19-31-53-400x146.avif 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"695\" height=\"283\" src=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screenshot-from-2025-09-24-19-33-08.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-96053\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screenshot-from-2025-09-24-19-33-08.avif 695w, https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screenshot-from-2025-09-24-19-33-08-300x122.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screenshot-from-2025-09-24-19-33-08-400x163.avif 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 695px) 100vw, 695px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eligibility Criteria for M.Des<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"717\" height=\"519\" src=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screenshot-from-2025-09-24-19-35-01.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-96054\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screenshot-from-2025-09-24-19-35-01.avif 717w, https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screenshot-from-2025-09-24-19-35-01-300x217.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screenshot-from-2025-09-24-19-35-01-400x290.avif 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 717px) 100vw, 717px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exam Pattern<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The NID Entrance Exam consists of two parts: Prelims and Mains. The Prelims exam is a written test that evaluates a candidate&#8217;s aptitude for design, creativity, and problem-solving skills. It consists of objective and subjective type questions and is conducted in both online and offline modes. The Mains exam is a studio test that evaluates a candidate&#8217;s hands-on skills, design ability, and visual sensitivity. It consists of various exercises such as sketching, model making, and group discussions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">B.Des in NID<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) at NID Ahmedabad<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/qYTzHUx.jpg\" alt=\"NID 2023\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) at NID Ahmedabad<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) at NID Andhra Pradesh, NID Haryana, NID Madhya Pradesh, NID Assam<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/VcaxJjB.jpg\" alt=\"NID 2023\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) at NID Andhra Pradesh, NID Haryana, NID Madhya Pradesh, NID Assam<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">M.Des in NID<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MBrcMWH.jpg\" alt=\"NID 2023\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">M.Des in NID<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact Details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>NID Admissions Cell<br>National Institute of Design<br>Paldi, Ahmedabad 380 007<br>Email:&nbsp;admissions@nid.edu<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.nid.edu\/NIDA2026\/Default.aspx\">https:\/\/admissions.nid.edu\/NIDA2026\/Default.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1680514451728\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">When is the NID Entrance Exam conducted?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The NID Entrance Exam is usually conducted in January every year.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1680515667800\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the age limit for appearing in the NID Entrance Exam?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">There is no age limit for appearing in the NID Entrance Exam.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1680515677494\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I apply for more than one program in the NID Entrance Exam?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, you can apply for multiple programs in the NID Entrance Exam, but you need to fill separate application forms for each program.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1680515700171\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is there any negative marking in the NID Entrance Exam?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No, there is no negative marking in the NID Entrance Exam.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NID Exam Overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Aspects<\/th><th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Name of Exam<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>NID DAT<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Full Form of NID DAT<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>National Institute of Design Design Aptitude Test<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Organizing Body<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>NID<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Full Form of NID<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>National Institute of Design<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Level of Exam<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Institute<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Type of Exam<\/strong><\/td><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/fashion-design-entrance-exams\/\">Fashion and Design Entrance Exam<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Official Website<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nid.edu\/home\"><strong>nid.edu<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Courses Where Admission is Through NID DAT<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>B.Des, M.Des<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Colleges Where Admission is Through NID DAT<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>NID campuses in Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Bengaluru, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Assam<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Minimum Educational Qualification&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Class 12th<\/strong>&nbsp;for B.Des,&nbsp;<strong>Graduation&nbsp;<\/strong>for M.Des<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Stages of Selection (UG and PG)<\/strong><\/td><td>Stage 1:&nbsp;<strong>Design Aptitude Test (DAT) Prelims<\/strong>&nbsp;&gt; Stage 2:&nbsp;<strong>Design Aptitude Test (DAT) Mains<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">NID Exam Overview<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/en\/fashion-design-entrance-exams\/\"><strong>Fashion and Design Entrance Exam<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The\u00a0NID 2026\u00a0examination will be conducted on\u00a021 December 2025 for the prelims exam. Its\u00a0application form has been released. National Institute of Design (NID) is a prestigious design institute in India, established in 1961. NID Admission 2026 is administered by the National Institute of Design. 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