NID DAT 2026 registration begins; apply online by December 1

New Delhi: The National Institute of Design (NID) has started accepting the online application forms for the Design Aptitude Test (DAT) 2026-27. It has released the official notification for the NID DAT admission 2026-27 for admission to its prestigious BDes and MDes programmes.

Candidates who meet the eligibility conditions set by the NID can submit their DAT 2026 application form through the official website at admissions.nid.edu. The online registration window will be available from September 11 to December 1, 2025. Candidates who qualify for Class 12 from a recognised board or equivalent are only eligible to apply for NID DAT entrance exam. 

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The exam authority has also announced that the NID DAT 2026 Prelims exam will be held on December 21, 2025. Candidates are suggested to check all the details regarding NID DAT 2026 exam before kick-starting the registration process. 

Step 1: Open the official website of NID DAT at admissions.nid.edu

Step 2: Find the registration link flashing on the homepage 

Step 3: Start the NID DAT 2026 registration process with basic details 

Step 4: Fill in the DAT 2026-27 application form with all mandatory details including academic and personal 

Step 5: Pay the application fee 

Step 6: Scan and upload all the mandatory documents along with the photograph and signature 

Step 7: Submit the NID DAT 2026 registration form 

Step 8: Download and keep the hard copy of application form for furture need 

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Candidates must pay Rs 3000 to successfully complete the application process for BDes and MDes courses. It is Rs 1500 for candidates belonging to SC, ST and PwD categories.