NID DAT 2027 Registration Begins for B.Des and M.Des Programmes

The National Institute of Design (NID) has started the registration process for the NID Design Aptitude Test (NID DAT) 2027 for admission to design programmes for the 2027-28 academic session. Eligible candidates can apply for the Bachelor of Design (B.Des) and the five-year Professional Education M.Des Integrated Pathway programmes through the official NID admissions portal.

NID DAT 2027 Registration Begins for B.Des and M.Des Programmes

The last date to submit the NID DAT 2027 application form along with the prescribed fee is November 30, 2026, up to 11:59 PM. The first stage of the entrance examination, DAT Prelims 2027, is scheduled to be held on December 20, 2026.

NID DAT 2027 Important Dates

Candidates should keep track of the registration, application editing and examination dates to complete the admission process on time.

Candidates should check the official admission portal for any subsequent changes to the schedule.

NID DAT 2027 Programmes

The NID DAT is used for admission to the B.Des programme and the five-year Professional Education M.Des Integrated Pathway for the 2027-28 academic year.

The Professional Education M.Des Integrated Pathway is offered at NID campuses in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru and Gandhinagar. The programme includes 15 design disciplines grouped under five design streams.

The regular M.Des programme is separate from the integrated pathway and is a two-and-a-half-year programme offered at NID Ahmedabad, Bengaluru and Gandhinagar.

NID DAT 2027 Examination Process

The NID admission process begins with DAT Prelims. Candidates who qualify in the preliminary examination will be eligible to proceed to the DAT Mains stage.

The DAT Mains schedule has not yet been announced. Candidates should therefore regularly monitor the NID admission portal for updates regarding the mains examination, results and subsequent admission activities.

NID DAT 2027 Application Fee

Candidates are required to pay an application fee based on their category.

Candidates should ensure that the correct category is selected while completing the application form, as the applicable fee depends on the category entered in the application.

How to Apply for NID DAT 2027?

Candidates can complete the application process online through the official NID admissions portal. The process includes registration, entering personal and academic details, selecting the applicable programme, uploading the required documents and photographs, and paying the prescribed application fee.

Candidates should carefully verify all information before submitting the form. After successful submission, they should save or download the application confirmation and payment receipt for future reference.

The NID DAT 2027 registration is an important opportunity for students seeking admission to NID's B.Des and M.Des programmes. Candidates should complete their applications by November 30, 2026, and begin preparing for the December 20 DAT Prelims.