NID Design Aptitude Test
Conducting Body
National Institute of Design
Level
National Level Exam
Type
offline
About
Highlights
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Exam Name | NID Design Aptitude Test |
| Short Exam Name | NID DAT |
| Full Exam Name | NID Design Aptitude Test |
| Conducting Body | National Institute of Design |
| Frequency Of Conduct | 1 years |
| Exam Level | National Level Exam |
| Languages | English |
| Mode Of Application | offline, online |
| Application Fee | 3000 |
| Mode Of Exam | offline |
| Mode Of Counselling | offline |
| Participating Colleges | 16 |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
| No Of Seats | 225 |
| Short Exam Name | NID DAT |
| Conducting Body | National Institute of Design |
| Frequency Of Conduct | 1 years |
| Exam Level | National Level Exam |
| Languages | English |
| Mode Of Application | offline, online |
| Application Fee | 3000 |
| Mode Of Exam | offline |
| Mode Of Counselling | offline |
| Participating Colleges | 16 |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
| No Of Seats | 225 |
Eligibility Criteria
Application Process
Preparation Tips
Admit Card
Cut Off
Counselling Process
Exam Pattern
About
Eligibility Criteria
Application Process
Preparation Tips
Admit Card
Cut Off
Counselling Process
Exam Pattern
Syllabus
Documents Required at NID DAT 2026 counselling
- NID DAT 2026 Admit Card (Prelims / Mains as applicable)
- NID DAT 2026 Score Card / Rank Letter
- Class 10 Marksheet and Passing Certificate (for date of birth verification)
- Class 12 Marksheet and Passing Certificate (for B.Des admission)
- Bachelor’s Degree Marksheet and Provisional / Final Certificate (for M.Des candidates)
- Valid Government Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card / Passport / PAN Card / Driving Licence / Voter ID)
- Recent Passport-size Photographs (as per admission guidelines)
- Category / Reservation Certificate (SC / ST / OBC-NCL / EWS, if applicable)
- PwD / Disability Certificate (if applicable)
- Migration Certificate (if required by the allotted campus)
- Transfer / School Leaving Certificate
- Medical Fitness Certificate (if specified in admission instructions)
- Portfolio of Creative Work (especially for studio test / interview evaluation)
- Seat Allotment Letter or Admission Offer Letter issued by NID
- Proof of Admission Fee Payment
