National Institute of Design Design Aptitude Test Undergraduate
NID DAT UG supports admission to B.Des and notified integrated design programmes. Check qualification, the relevant paper and institution registration before applying for the 2027 intake.
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Courses: B.Des and notified integrated design programmes. Exam scope: Institution group. Accepting institutions: Participating National Institutes of Design. Application month: 09/26 to 11/26. Exam month/first phase: 12/26. 2027 schedule fully or partly confirmed; see detail sheet. Mode: Prelims and Mains as notified. Subjects: Design aptitude, observation, creativity and studio assessment. B.Des and notified integrated design pathways; campus/programme availability must follow 2027 handbook. Approximate date fields: Application Start, Exam Date. Estimated application start uses day 01, end uses the last day of the month (day 10 if the exam is in that same month), and exam uses day 15 only as representative placeholders. These are not official deadlines or exam days.
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Application starts: 01 Sep 2026
Application deadline: 30 Nov 2026
Exam date: 15 Dec 2026
Eligibility
12th any stream/appearing, with notified category-specific age limits
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