NID DAT 2027: Dates, Admit Card, Result & Syllabus
National Institute of Design — Design Aptitude Test
Two-stage entrance for B.Des at NID Ahmedabad and other NID campuses.
- Conducted by
- National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad
- Exam level
- National
- Mode
- Pen and paper (Prelims) + studio test & interview (Mains)
- Frequency
- Once a year (Prelims in Dec/Jan, Mains in Apr/May)
- Duration
- 3 hours (Prelims)
- Questions
- Objective + subjective sections
- Total marks
- 100 (Prelims)
- Negative marking
- As per NID bulletin
NID DAT 2027 Important Dates
Registration, admit card, exam, result and counselling — in order.
Official NID DAT 2027 dates — published by National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad. Milestones tagged Expectedhaven't been announced yet and are based on previous years.
- NID admissions — B.Des 2027 important dates · Registration start date (10 Sep) as reported by PW.
NID DAT 2027 Registration
Registration dates and how to apply.
Registration
Live nowOfficial
- 1Go to admissions.nid.edu and open the NID DAT 2027 application link.
- 2Register with your mobile number and email, then note down the application number and password.
- 3Fill in personal, academic and exam-centre details, and upload your photo and signature in the format the bulletin specifies.
- 4Pay the application fee online and download the confirmation page — keep it until admissions are over.
NID DAT 2027 Result
Result dates and how to check it.
Prelims result
UpcomingExpectedFinal result
UpcomingExpected
- 1Results are published on admissions.nid.edu.
- 2Log in with your application number and date of birth (or password).
- 3Download your scorecard and keep several copies — counselling and admission need it.
- 4Check the counselling schedule and register before the deadline to be considered for seats.
What is NID DAT?
NID DAT is the entrance exam for the four-year B.Des programme at NID Ahmedabad, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh and Assam campuses.
It has two stages — DAT Prelims (written: objective and drawing-based questions) and DAT Mains (studio test, and in many cycles, an interview). Final merit is based on both stages.
Courses offered through NID DAT
NID DAT 2027 Eligibility Criteria
Check these before you register.
- Passed or appearing in Class 12 in any stream.
- General category: born on or after 1 July 2007 (3 years' relaxation for SC/ST/OBC-NCL and PwD), as per recent bulletins.
NID DAT 2027 Exam Pattern
Objective + subjective sections questions · 100 (Prelims) marks · 3 hours (Prelims)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Prelims — Objective questions | Varies | ~30–40 |
| Prelims — Subjective / drawing tasks | Varies | ~60–70 |
| Mains — Studio test & interview | — | Separate |
- Final merit = Prelims (30%) + Mains (70%), as per recent cycles.
- Mains tests hands-on skills like model-making, observation and design thinking.
NID DAT 2027 Syllabus
Key topics by section. Refer to the official bulletin for the complete syllabus.
Design Aptitude
Studio skills
Colleges Accepting NID DAT Scores
- NID Ahmedabad
- NID Andhra Pradesh (Vijayawada)
- NID Haryana (Kurukshetra)
- NID Madhya Pradesh (Bhopal)
- NID Assam (Jorhat)
How to Prepare for NID DAT
Practical, NID DAT-specific strategy.
- 1Build an observation habit — sketch everyday objects and people from life.
- 2Mains carries the higher weight; practise model-making with diverse materials.
- 3Learn to explain your design thinking clearly for the interview.
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What Changed on This Page
Every update to the NID DAT 2027 dates, newest first.
Registration deadline corrected to 30 Nov 2026 (was 15 Nov). DAT Prelims confirmed for 20 Dec 2026.
Dates last checked against official notices on 8 Oct 2026.
NID DAT 2027 FAQs
When is NID DAT 2027?
NID DAT 2027 Prelims is on 20 December 2026, and the last date to apply is 30 November 2026. DAT Mains is expected in April–May 2027.
Is NID harder than NIFT?
NID is generally considered more competitive because it has far fewer B.Des seats, and its Mains heavily tests original design thinking.
When is the NID DAT 2027 registration?
Registration: 10 Sep – 30 Nov 2026. Apply on the official website, admissions.nid.edu.
When will the NID DAT 2027 result be declared?
Prelims result: 10 Feb 2027 (expected); Final result: 5 Jun 2027 (expected). Results are published on admissions.nid.edu.
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Disclaimer: InsideEdge is not affiliated with National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad. Information is compiled from official notices and previous years' trends and may change. Always verify dates and rules on the official website.