Will there be a baggage counter at NID DAT 2025 center?

The National Institute of Design (NID) may not make any arrangements for a baggage counter. So, the candidate must bear this in mind when packing for the DAT Prelims exam. It is recommend that the candidate only packs the bare essentials, and don’t bring unnecessary stuff to the exam centre. Also, expensive items like smartphones, jewellery, gadgets, etc. should be better left at home. The other thing is to dress up in a comfortable attire. While there is no official notice binding the candidate to dress up in a particular way, it is recommended to dress comfortably and sensibly. For instance, don't wear something too tight or too loose.

Will NID 2025 studio test and personal interview be conducted on the same day?

The studio test and personal interview for M.Des DAT Mains are conducted on the same and in some cases different days. For instance, in the previous edition of the NID DAT exam, for the New Media Design program, the studio test was conducted on March 4, 2024. However, the personal interview were conducted between March 4 & 7, 2024. Therefore the candidate has to consult their DAT Mains admit to confirm their studio test and interview schedule.

Is it necessary to carry NID DAT admit card as a colored copy or in black and white?

The National Institute of Design (NID) requires the candidate to bring a printout of the NID admit card 2025. Also, no specific mention has been made regarding colored printouts. So, you can get a Black and white copy of NID DAT admit card. But do ensure that the printout is legible and clean. In case some information is blurred, then the admit card may not be accepted. To ensure that the printout meets exam requirements, carefully go through the instructions given on the admit card. The National Institute of Design will conduct the NID DAT 2025 (Prelims) exam in December 2024.

What is the weightage carried by DAT Mains?

The final results of NID DAT is prepared by giving weightage to DAT Prelims and DAT Mains. In case of the B.Des program, the DAT Prelims carries 40% weightage, while DAT Mains carries 60% weightage. Meanwhile for the M.Des programme, DAT Prelims carries 30% weightage, while DAT Mains carries 70% weightage. Note that DAT Mains for M.Des contains to sub-components - Studio Test and Interview. Candidates who qualify DAT Prelims has to mandatorily appear in the DAT Mains. Or else, the candidate is not considered for admission.

Will I be allowed to enter NID DAT 2025 exam centre if I am late?

The reporting and exam commencement time for NID DAT 2025 will be mentioned in the admit card. The candidate must arrive at the exam centre as per the reporting time. If the candidate is late, there is chance that he or she will not be allowed entry inside the exam center. So, the candidate must start a bit early on exam day, taking into account the traffic situation. Note that exam officials will conduct registration formalities and frisking, etc. befor allowing the candidate inside the exam centre.

Do I need to preserve the NID DAT 2024 admit card?

The National Institute of Design (NID) will release admit cards for DAT Prelims on December 12, 2024. Meanwhile, the DAT Prelims exam will be conducted on December 24, 2023. Admit cards for the DAT Mains will be released later. The candidate must carefully presere the admit cards for the DAT Prelims and DAT Mains. It is because the admit cards will be required at the time of seat allotment and admission. Also, note that the window to download the admit card will only be open for a limited period of time.

What is the criteria to shortlist candidates for DAT Mains of NID?

NID officials will consider the Merit list of that Prelims to shortlist candidates for DAT Mains. The number of candidates shortlisted will be no less than three times in each category. The National Institute of Design will prepare merit lists for GENERAL, GENERAL-EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD & OVERSEAS categories. In the scenario where two or more candidates score the same marks in the DAT Prelims, then a tiebreak policy will be applied to decide the merit rank.

Can I give NID exam if I only have my photo ID card?

The candidate will not be allowed to enter the exam venue without a printout of the NID DAT 2025 admit card; note that digital copies of the admit card will not be accepted. So, on the day of the exam, you will need both: 1) printout of the admit card and 2) original photo ID proof. Note that photocopies or digital copies of the photo ID proof will not be accepted. The admit card will contain exam-day guidelines; carefully go through these guidelines to ensure that your exam-day is smooth and unstressful.

What details will be mentioned on NID DAT admit card?

The NID DAT 2025 admit card will carry the following like the application number, Candidate's name, Roll number, Date of birth, Name of the course applied for admission, Reporting time for exam, Date of exam, Exam duration, GATE closing time, Test center code, NID DAT test centre address, Photograph, and Signature. Additionally, it will also contain the Dos and Donts for candidates inside the exam venue. On the day of the NID DAT exam, the candidate needs to report at the exam center as per the reporting time mentioned on the admit card. Candidates arriving at the exam after the exam has commence may not be allowed entry inside the exam venue.

How can I prepare for the NID DAT Interview?

The Personal Interview is an component of the NID admission process as it carries around 30 percentage weightage. Candidates who are shortlisted for that Mains has to appear in the Personal Interview along with the Studio Test. Here are some of the important tips to prepare for the interview. Read up on the Fashion Industry don't given one liner answers. You can elaborate a bit without being verbose. The first impression does make a difference, so take note. Don't try to mislead and waste time of the interviewer. This way you have more to lose than gain. If you have made a list of commonly asked questions and prepared for them, you might be at an advantage. Improve your communication skills. Get creative Measure your words carefully. Carry a positive body language.

Who is eligible to appear in NID that Mains exam?

The NID that exam is conducted in two stages - that Prelims and that Mains. Candidates who qualify that Prelims has to next appear in that Mains. The shortlisting for that Mains is done on the basis of scores obtained by candidates in the that Prelims exam. The that Prelims scorecard, along with section-wise scores, also contains the qualifying status of the candidate. Candidates who status says "qualified" can appear in that Mains.

Is it necessary to carry NID DAT admit card as a colored copy or in black and white?

The National Institute of Design (NID) requires the candidate to bring a printout of the NID admit card 2025. Also, no specific mention has been made regarding colored printouts. So, you can get a Black and white copy of NID DAT admit card. But do ensure that the printout is legible and clean. In case some information is blurred, then the admit card may not be accepted. To ensure that the printout meets exam requirements, carefully go through the instructions given on the admit card. The National Institute of Design will conduct the NID DAT 2025 (Prelims) exam in December 2024.

When to report for the NID Mains exam?

The NID DAT 2025 (Mains) exam for the B. Des programme will be held from April 26 - May 4, 2024. The timings for the dat Mains exam will be mentioned in the NID DAT 2025 admit card, along with the reporting time. The candidate needs to reach the DAT Mains exam centre as per the timings given in the admit card. Note that you may not be allowed entry inside the exam venue once the exam commences. So, it is advisable to reach the exam venue with time in hand.

When will NID DAT 2025 admit card (Mains) be released for B.Des?

The National Institute of Design (NID) will release the admit cards for the B. Des DAT Mains Studio Test on April 14, 2025. The admit cards will be issued to candidates who qualify DAT Prelims exam. The candidate has to download the admit card from the NID DAT 2025 admission portal - admissions.nid.edu. In the log-in window that opens, fill in your email id and date of birth. On the day of the NID DAT 2025 Mains exam, the candidate needs to bring along their admit card and a valid photo id proof. The DAT Mains admit card for the M.Des programme will be released on February 24, 2025.

How can I download the NID Mains 2025 admit card?

Aspirants can download NID DAT admit card 2025 from the official website of National Institute of Design (NID) by providing their registered email ID and date of birth. Follow the below-mentioned steps to successfully download NID Entrance Exam hall tickets 2025: Click on NID that admit card 2025 link You will be redirected to a login window Enter your registered email ID and date of birth On login, the admit card will be displayed on the screen in downloadable pdf format. Download the NID hall ticket 2025 and take a printout.

I do not have an Aadhaar card. Will I be allowed to appear for NID DAT 2025?

Aadhaar is one of the valid photo id proofs that candidates can produce as identity proof. But exam officials will also accept other government ids like Driving License, Passport, etc. The list of acceptable ids will be mentioned on the NID DAT 2024 admit card. The security personal at the NID DAT exam center will verify the documents before allowing the candidate entry inside the exam center. Any candidate who fails to produce the admit card and id proof will not be allowed to take the DAT Prelims exam. The National Institute of Design (NID) is conducting the DAT Prelims exam in a center-based mode across 22 cities in India.

How much time is needed to prepare for the NID DAT exam?

A candidate would ideally need around 6 months or so to prepare the NID DAT exam. This time frame will allow the candidate to go through each topic in depth and prepare for the exam effectively. However, if the candidate has a strong grip over the fundamentals and basis concepts, it is still possible to prepare for the exam even in 3 months or less. But as the time duration shrinks, one will have to be more judicious with the use of each day and hour and be meticulous. Having a well defined time table in place will help matters. The time table can include things like day-wise topics to read and revise, sample papers to be solved, etc.

What is the benefit of solving NID sample papers?

The multiple benefits of solving sample papers to prepare for the NID DAT entrance exam. A few of them are illustrated below. By solving sample papers, the candidate will be able to have a clear picture regarding the types of questions asked, difficulty level of the exam, topic-wise number of questions asked, etc. The sample papers are a great tool of develop problem-solving skills. The candidate therefore needs to solve various types of questions, and not stick to one particular type. Another skill that can be developed is time management skills. Sample papers will also help the candidate identify weak areas and work on them. It is recommended that the candidate makes it a point to solve sample papers after completing a topic.

Is it necessary to carry NID DAT admit card as a colored copy or in black and white?

The National Institute of Design (NID) requires the candidate to bring a printout of the NID admit card 2025. Also, no specific mention has been made regarding colored printouts. So, you can get a Black and white copy of NID DAT admit card. But do ensure that the printout is legible and clean. In case some information is blurred, then the admit card may not be accepted. To ensure that the printout meets exam requirements, carefully go through the instructions given on the admit card. The National Institute of Design will conduct the NID DAT 2025 (Prelims) exam in December 2024.

Should I wait till the last few days or hours to download NID DAT 2025 admit card?

The candidate mustn’t under any circumstances wait for the dying hours to download the admit card for NID DAT 2025. It is because in the last few hours, there may a server crash or website slowdown issues due to heavy traffic. If that happens, you may face difficulty in downloading the admit card. Also, if there is any discrepancy in the admit card, you won’t have much time to get it fixed if you don’t download it soon after it is released. The DAT Prelims exam will be conducted around the 4th week of December 2024.

Will I be penalized if I do not follow guidelines mentioned in NID DAT 2025 admit card?

The NID DAT 2025 admit card for DAT Prelims will be released tentatively in the 2nd week of December 2024. The admit card will contain exam-day guidelines, including etiquettes to be followed. This includes: The candidate mustn’t indulge in cheating Disturb other candidates Carry barred items Not leave the exam hall until the exam is over. If the candidate doesn’t follow these guidelines, he or she could be disqualfiied. So, make it a point to carefully go through the guidelines mentioned in the admit card.

Do I need the admit card even after NID DAT Prelims exam is over?

On the day of the NID DAT 2025 (Prelims) exam, the candidate needs to bring with them a printout of the NID DAT admit card and an original photo ID proof. Ensure that you get it duly signed by the invigilator and with the seal of the exam centre. This admit card will be useful for the following purposes: In case you want to apply for recheck of the NID DAT result. Or, download the NID DAT Answer Sheet. Note that without the duly signed and sealed admit card, candidates will not be able to recheck or download their answer sheets.

Will I get NID 2025 admit card by post?

No, NID DAT 2025 admit cards will not be sent by post to any candidate. Aspirants will have to download their admit card from the official website of the design entrance exam - admissions.nid.edu. The NID DAT 2025 admit card for DAT Prelims exam will be issued around the 2nd week of December 2024. To download the admit card, log-in using your email id and date of birth. After downloading the admit card, take a printout; note that no candidate will be allowed inside the exam venue without admit cards. The DAT Prelims entrance exam will be conducted in the 4th week of December 2024 (tentative). Note that admit cards for DAT Mains will be released later. Also, DAT Mains admit cards will be released separately for the B.Des and M.Des courses

When will NID DAT 2025 admit card (Mains) be released for B.Des?

The National Institute of Design (NID) will release the admit cards for the B. Des DAT Mains Studio Test on April 14, 2025. The admit cards will be issued to candidates who qualify DAT Prelims exam. The candidate has to download the admit card from the NID DAT 2025 admission portal - admissions.nid.edu. In the log-in window that opens, fill in your email id and date of birth. On the day of the NID DAT 2025 Mains exam, the candidate needs to bring along their admit card and a valid photo id proof. The DAT Mains admit card for the M.Des programme will be released on February 24, 2025.

Can I download more than one copy of NID DAT admit card?

The NID DAT 2025 (Prelims) admit card will be released on December 24, 2024. The admit card will be released in downloadable PDF format. This means, you can download it as many times you want. The only thing is make sure that you download it early, as closer to the exam, you may face issues. For instance, if there is a server issue and you are unable to download the admit card, you won't be able to take the DAT Prelims exam. To download the admit card, log in to the admit card download portal using your email ID and date of birth.

Is there negative marking in NID DAT?

There is no negative marking in NID DAT 2025 exam. The candidate is recommended to go through the detailed exam pattern to get insights into the question paper structure, including types of questions asked, sections, etc. The DAT Prelims exam for the B. Des programme has two parts. Part I will include 22 objective-type questions, whereas Part II will include 4 subjective-type questions. Objective-type questions carry 1-2 marks, while subjective-type questions carry 15-20 marks. The total marks for the NID DAT Prelims will be 100 marks.

What is the reporting time at NID DAT 2025 exam centre?

The reporting time for NID DAT 2025 will be mentioned in the admit card, along with gate closing time, and exam timings and date. The candidate needs to report for the DAT Prelims exam at 8 am. The gates of the exam center will close at 9,30 am (or 30 minutes before the commencement of the exam). After that no candidate will be allowed inside the exam hall. The DAT Prelims exam for the B.Des and M.Des courses will be conducted tentatively in the 4th week of December 2024. Exam timings: B.Des - 10 am - 1 pm M.Des - 10 am - 12.30 pm

Can I give NID exam if I only have my photo ID card?

The candidate will not be allowed to enter the exam venue without a printout of the NID DAT 2025 admit card; note that digital copies of the admit card will not be accepted. So, on the day of the exam, you will need both: 1) printout of the admit card and 2) original photo ID proof. Note that photocopies or digital copies of the photo ID proof will not be accepted. The admit card will contain exam-day guidelines; carefully go through these guidelines to ensure that your exam-day is smooth and unstressful.

Will NID 2025 studio test and personal interview be conducted on the same day?

The studio test and personal interview for M.Des DAT Mains are conducted on the same and in some cases different days. For instance, in the previous edition of the NID DAT exam, for the New Media Design program, the studio test was conducted on March 4, 2024. However, the personal interview were conducted between March 4 & 7, 2024. Therefore the candidate has to consult their DAT Mains admit to confirm their studio test and interview schedule.

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NID DAT Admit Card 2025 - The National Institute of Design (NID) released NID DAT 2025 (Prelims) admit cards on December 24, 2024. The direct link to download the admit card is provided here.

To download the admit card, log in using your email ID and date of birth.

The DAT Prelims admit card carries details like the name and address of the NID DAT 2025 exam center allotted, reporting time, exam date and timings, roll number, and NID DAT exam-day guidelines.

On exam day, bring a valid photo ID proof with the admit card. You must get the admit card duly signed by the invigilator and with the seal of the test center. Also, follow the NID DAT 2025 dress code.

The admit card duly signed and with the seal of the exam center is mandatory for submitting a re-check request for NID DAT 2025 (Prelims) results.

NID DAT 2025 (Prelims) was conducted on January 5, 2025.

Admit cards for DAT Mains will be released later.

Keep reading to learn the full details of the NID DAT 2025 admit card.

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Q: When will the NID DAT 2025 Prelims exam be conducted?

The National Institute of Design (NID) will conduct the DAT Prelims exam on January 5, 2025.

The B.Des exam will be held from 10 am - 1 pm; meanwhile, the M.Des exam will be held from 10 am - 12.30 am.

The DAT Prelims for the B.Des programme will be conducted in a paper-and-pencil/pen mode. The question paper may incude both textual and visual questions. Other details like duration of the exam, marking scheme, etc. will be published in the DAT Prelims admit card.

The candidate needs to report for the exam at 8 am. Gates closing time is 9.30 am.

The DAT Prelims exam for the M.Des programme will be conducted offline and include a mix of objective and subjective questions. The paper will have a total of 100 questions.

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Q: At what time do I need to report for NID DAT 2025 exam?

The reporting time for the DAT Prelims exam will be mentioned on the NID DAT 2025 admit card. Reach the exam center as per the reporting time. Note that latecomers will not be allowed inside the NID DAT 2025 exam center.

The gates at the exam center will close half an hour before the exam.

NID DAT 2025 exam timing, including reporting time.

Event	B.Des	M.Des
NID DAT (2025) Prelims date	Janaury 5, 2025	Janaury 5, 2025
Reporting Time	8 AM	8 AM
Gate closing time	9.30 AM	9.30 AM
Time of the exam	10 AM - 1 PM (Part I + Part II)	10 AM - 12.30 PM (Part I + Part II)

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Q: When will NID DAT (Prelims) admit card be released?

The National Institute of Design (NID) released the NID DAT 2025 admit card for DAT Prelims on December 24. The direct link to download the admit card is given on this page.

Note that admit cards will be issued only to successfully registered candidates.

To download the admit card, you need to log-in to the portal using your email ID and date of birth. On exam day, bring the admit card and a photo ID proof.

DAT Prelims will be conducted on January 5, 2025

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Q: When will the National Institute of Design conduct the NID DAT 2025 Mains exam?

The National Institute of Design (NID) will conduct the DAT Mains exam separately for the B. Des and M.Des programs.

The M.Des DAT Mains will be held from March 3 to April 6, 2025. The National Institute of Design will release the detailed program-wise schedule for the Studio Test and Personal Interview on its admission portal.

The DAT Mains exam for the B. Des program will be conducted from April 26 to May 4, 2025. The DAT Mains exam for the B. Des program comprises a Studio Test.

Meanwhile, the DAT Mains for the M.Des programme comprises a Studio Test and Interview.

The final results of NID DAT 2025 will be declared by considering the performance of the candidate in the DAT Prelims and DAT Mains.

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Table of Contents

NID DAT 2025 (Prelims) Admit Card Dates
NID Entrance Exam 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
NID DAT 2025 Admit Card - Details Included
NID DAT (Prelims) Admit Card - Sample Test Centre Copy
NID Admit Card 2025 - How to Fix Discrepancies
How to download NID DAT Admit Card 2025?
NID DAT Exam Day Instructions 2025
NID DAT Admit Card 2025 - Required for DAT Prelims Result Recheck
NID DAT Admit Card 2025 - Required to Download Answer Sheets
NID DAT 2025 (Mains) Admit Card Dates
NID DAT 2025 (Mains) Exam Date and Timings
NID DAT Admit Card 2025 - FAQs

NID DAT 2025 (Prelims) Admit Card Dates

The admit card for DAT Prelims will be released in the 2nd week of December 2024 (tentative).

Note that in the previous edition of the DAT Prelims exam, the admit card was released on December 12, 2023.

NID DAT 2025 Event	Tentative Dates
NID DAT 2025 Event	B.Des	M.Des
Issue of admit cards	2nd week of December 2024	2nd week of December 2024
DAT Prelims exam date	4th week of December 2024	4th week of December 2024

NID Entrance Exam 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NID Entrance Exam 2025 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
24 Feb '25	NID DAT 2025 (Mains) - Issue of Admit Cards for M.Des
03 Mar '25 - 06 Apr '25	NID DAT 2025 (Mains) Exam Date for M.Des
14 Apr '25	NID DAT 2025 (Mains) - Issue of Admit Cards for B.Des
26 Apr '25 - 04 May '25	NID DAT 2025 (Mains) Exam Date for B.Des
Dates	Past Exam Dates
05 Jan '25	NID DAT 2025 (Prelims) Date
24 Dec '24 - 05 Jan '25	NID DAT 2025 (Prelims) - Issue of Admit Cards
06 Dec '24 - 11 Dec '24	NID DAT 2025 Application Correction Window
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NID DAT 2025 Admit Card - Details Included

The NID DAT admit card will contain the following information:

Information given on NID DAT 2025 admit card
Application number	Candidate's name	Roll number
Date of birth	Name of the course applied for admission	Reporting time for exam
Date of exam	Exam duration	Gate closing time
Test centre code	NID DAT test centre address	Photograph
Signature	Do’s & Don’ts for NID DAT entrance exam

NID DAT (Prelims) Admit Card - Sample Test Centre Copy

NID Admit Card 2025 - How to Fix Discrepancies

The DAT Prelims admit card 2025 may have any of the following or similar types of discrepancies:

Your name may be incorrectly spelled
Some information may be missing or blurred, for instance, the roll number
You are allocated a test city you didn't choose
Or any other discrepancy.

If you find any discrepancy in the NID DAT 2025 admit card, you need to get in touch with admission officials at the earliest. You can contact NID officials at the following address:

NID Admissions Cell
National Institute of Design
Paldi, Ahmedabad - 380007
Email: admissions@nid.edu

How to download NID DAT Admit Card 2025?

Follow the below-mentioned steps to successfully download NID entrance exam hall tickets 2025:

Click on the admit card download link (will be provided here once the admit card is LIVE)
In the login window that opens, enter your email ID and date of birth
On login, the admit card will be displayed
Download the DAT Prelims admit card and take a printout.

Note that admit cards will not be sent by post or any other means. Also, make sure that you download the admit card as soon as you can. This is because if you wait until the very last minute, you won't get the time to fix any discrepancy (if any) in the admit card.

Further, what if you aren't able to download the admit card due to a server crash or something similar?

Useful resources to prepare for NID DAT 2025 (Prelims)

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NID DAT Exam Day Instructions 2025

On the day of the DAT Prelims exam, the candidate had to follow the guidelines outlined in the admit card.

Reporting time: The exam-center reporting time will be mentioned in the admit card. Make sure you reach the NID DAT 2025 exam centre on or before the reporting time.
Admit card - Carry a printout of the admit card with you.
ID proof - Along with the admit card, you will also need a valid, photo ID proof.
Impersonation/ Use of Unfair Means - Any candidate found indulging in unfair means or impersonation will be disqualified. In some cases, criminal proceedings may also be initiated.
Stationery - You must carry your stationery - pens, pencils, sharpeners, ruler, eraser, sketch pens, colours, etc. Exam officials will not provide any stationery to the candidate inside the exam hall.
Barred items - Electronic devices, including mobile phones, smartphones, smartwatches, calculators, and tablets, are not allowed inside the exam hall. Written texts, books, or any other items that may be used to gain an unfair advantage over other candidates are also not allowed. The barred list also includes the following items - handbags, purses, wallets, markers, papers, and bags.
Candidates are not allowed to take the NID DAT question booklet along with them after the exam is over

NID DAT 2025 Exam Day - Document Checklist

Candidates need to carry a valid photo ID card along with their NID admit card to their allotted test centre on the day of the design entrance exam. Candidates can carry any of the below-mentioned photo ID cards with them on NID DAT exam day:

Aadhaar Card
Student ID card
Voter ID Card
Driving licence
Pan Card
Passport

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The DAT Prelims exam re-check window - Tentative DATES

B.Des program - April 1-2, 2025
M.Des program - February 17-18, 2025

Note that any rechecking request will only be entertained if the candidate submits a scanned copy of the NID DAT 2025 (Prelims) admit card duly signed by the invigilator and with the seal of the test center.

So, you must not only carefully preserve the admit card even after the DAT Prelims exam is over, but ensure to get it:

Duly signed by the invigilator
With the seal of the test center.

The candidate is urged to go through the detailed DAT Prelims result re-check process.

NID DAT Admit Card 2025 - Required to Download Answer Sheets

In the earlier section, we discussed how the admit card is required for submitting a DAT Prelims re-check request.

Additionally, you will need the admit card duly signed by the invigilator and with the seal of the test center, to avail of the NID DAT 2025 answer sheets.

The answer sheets of the candidate will be available for one year after the NID DAT 2025 (FINAL) results are announced.

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NID DAT 2025 (Mains) Admit Card Dates

The DAT Mains admit cards for B.Des and M.Des programs will be released separately.

Event	Tentative Dates
Event	B.Des	M.Des
Issue of admit cards	April 2025	April 2025
DAT Mains exam date	February 2025	March - April 2025

NID DAT 2025 (Mains) Exam Date and Timings

DAT Prelims will be conducted after DAT Prelims results are declared.

The scores of DAT Prelims will be used to shortlist candidates for the Mains exam.

The DAT Mains exam for the M.Des program will include a Studio Test and Personal Interview. The DAT Mains schedule for the previous edition is given below for reference.

To download the M.Des DAT Mains 2024 Schedule - Click Here

Note that the DAT Prelims exam date for the B.Des and M.Des was conducted on December 24, 2023.

Event	B.Des	M.Des
Date of the DAT Prelims exam	December 24, 2023 (Sunday)	December 24, 2023 (Sunday)
Reporting Time	8 AM	8 AM
Gate closing time	9.30 AM	9.30 AM
Time of the exam	10 AM - 1 PM (Part I + Part II)	10 AM - 12.30 PM (Part I + Part II)

NID DAT Admit Card 2025 - FAQs

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Exams: ITM-IDM Entrance Exam, NIFT Entrance Exam, NID Entrance Exam, UCEED, SEED, NATA, UID Design Aptitude Test, Design Aptitude Test (DAT)

National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad

Paldi, Ahmedabad

Admissions 2025

B.Des. in Animation Film Design

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