The NID DAT 2026 notification is officially out as of September 10, 2026. Candidates who are interested in getting admission for the Bachelor of Design programme at NID Andhra Pradesh, NID Assam, NID Haryana or NID Madhya Pradesh, or for MDes and Integrated MDes at NID Ahmedabad, NID Bengaluru, or NID Gandhinagar, may apply for this entrance examination.
NID DAT 2027 Notification
The notification for the National Institute of Design Design Aptitude Test 2027 is a national-level entrance examination across India to get admission for any of the offered programmes at any participating institute. Notably, the application form for the NID DAT 207 is available from September 10, 2026, with the release of notification, and set to be available until November 30, 2026.
Candidates who are interested in participating in the NID DAT 2026 are highly recommended to submit their application form in the initial stage to ensure they won’t have to face the last-minute rush. The window to apply is available at the official website. Notably, only those candidates’ NID DAT 2026 application forms will be accepted who have provided all details accurately.
Who can apply for NID DAT 2027?
The eligibility requirements to apply for the different programmes under the NID DAT 2027 vary from one another. They are:
B.Des & Integrated M.Des:
- Education Qualification: Passed Class 12 or appearing for your final Class 12 exams in 2027 from any stream.
- Age Limit:
- General / EWS: Born on or after July 1, 2006.
- OBC-NCL / SC / ST: Born on or after July 1, 2003.
- PwD: Born on or after July 1, 2001.
M.Des.:
- Education Qualification: 3- or 4-year Bachelor’s Degree (or a 4-year full-time Diploma in Design, Fine Arts or Architecture), or in graduation final year.
- Age Limit:
- General / EWS: Born on or after July 1, 1995.
- OBC-NCL / SC / ST: Born on or after July 1, 1992.
- PwD: Born on or after July 1, 1990.
What is the NID DAT 2027 application fee?
Applying for the NID DAT 2027 requires submission of an application fee payment, which varies depending on the category. The details for the same are:
- ₹3,000 for UR, EWS, and OBC-NCL. (Male & Third Gender)
- ₹2,000 for UR EWS and OBC-NCL (Female)
- ₹1,500 for SC or ST.
- ₹500 for Persons with Disabilities.
- US$125 for Overseas (Foreign Nationals).
To pay the application fee, a candidate can use a debit card, credit card, NET banking or UPI. The deadline to submit an application form is November 30, 2026, by 11:59 PM IST.
NID DAT 2027 Exam Date & Pattern
The National Institute of Design Design Aptitude Test 2027 will be held in two stages, which are the prelims and mains. The date and time for each are:
- Prelims: Sunday, December 20, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM IST.
- Mains: March to May 2027
The prelims and mains stages of the NID DAT 2027 will take place in offline mode; more on the exam pattern of each stage are:
Prelims:
- Duration: 3 hours (180 minutes)
- Total Questions: 6 core questions (with sub-parts)
- Maximum Marks: 100 Marks
- Question Type: Subjective (sketching, drawing, and visual design layout)
- Section: Creative Ability Test
- Medium: English
Mains:
- Duration: 1 to 2 days
- Total Questions: 3 to 4 practical tasks
- Maximum Marks: 100 Marks
- Question Type: Hands-on Practical (3D model-making, physical material manipulation, and observational tasks)
- Sections: Studio Sensitivity Test and In-Person Sensitivity Test
- Medium: English
The prelims are qualified; the mains are considered for admission for three offered programmes.
How to apply for the NID DAT 2027?
In order to apply for the National Institute of Design Design Aptitude Test 2027, please go through the step-by-step instructions.
- Visible the NID DAT’s official website at admissions.nid.edu.
- Register yourself by providing all the asked details, and then log in.
- Fill in all the details accurately, and then upload documents.
- Pay the application fee and finalise your application form.