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National Institute of Design Design Aptitude Test

The National Institute of Design- NID Design Aptitude Test- DAT is a offline national-level entrance exam for undergraduate B.Design etc. and postgraduate M.Design programs, and the 5.5-year Integrated Pathway M.Design program. DAT Prelims: Pen-and-paper written and drawing test DAT Mains: Studio Test, material manipulation tasks, and in-person interviews or sensitivity tests in selected NID campuses Important Dates for NID DAT 2027 Exam • Application Last Date: 30-Nov-2026 • Application Correction Window: 1-Dec-26(4:00 PM) To 3-Dec-2026 • DAT Prelims Admit Card Release: 10-Dec-2026 • NID DAT Prelims Exam: 20-Dec-2026 (Offline / Pen-and-Paper) • DAT Prelims Results: 16-Feb-2027 (M.Des) and 16-Mar-2027 (B.Des & Integrated M.Des)

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Eligibility

B.Des: 10+2 exam in any stream from a recognized board, or hold a recognized 2/3-year diploma (such as an AICTE-approved diploma after Class 10). M.Des: 3-year Graduate degree in any discipline or a full-time 4-year diploma in Design, Fine Arts, Applied Arts, or Architecture.

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National Institute of Design Design Aptitude Test (National Institute of Design Design Aptitude Test- NID DAT) is conducted by National Institute of Design- NID in the design category. Always confirm dates and rules on the official website.

National Institute of Design Design Aptitude Test exam facts
Full nameNational Institute of Design Design Aptitude Test- NID DAT
Short nameNID DAT
Conducted byNational Institute of Design- NID
Exam duration180 minutes
Maximum marks100
CategoryDesign
Mock tests on Crackto1 published
Page last updated24 October 2026
Official websiteadmissions.nid.edu/NIDA2027/Default.aspx

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National Institute of Design Design Aptitude Test (National Institute of Design Design Aptitude Test- NID DAT) follows this pattern:

  • Total marks: 100
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Difficulty: Medium

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National Institute of Design Design Aptitude Test, formally National Institute of Design Design Aptitude Test- NID DAT, is conducted by National Institute of Design- NID.

Official notifications, application dates and results are published on the conducting body's own website: https://admissions.nid.edu/NIDA2027/Default.aspx. Always confirm dates and eligibility there — Crackto is a preparation platform, not the conducting authority.

The eligibility requirements recorded for National Institute of Design Design Aptitude Test are:

  • Qualification: B.Des: 10+2 exam in any stream from a recognized board, or hold a recognized 2/3-year diploma (such as an AICTE-approved diploma after Class 10). M.Des: 3-year Graduate degree in any discipline or a full-time 4-year diploma in Design, Fine Arts, Applied Arts, or Architecture.

Age relaxations commonly apply to reserved categories. Check the official notification for the exact relaxation that applies to you before applying.

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