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NID Exam Date 2025 - The National Institute of Design (NID) will release the NID DAT 2025 (Prelims) admit card on December 24, 2025. Download the admit card following the link that will be updated on this page.
The NID DAT 2025 (Prelims) exam will be held on January 5, 2025. Â
On the day of the DAT prelims exam, candidates must follow NID DAT 2025 exam-day guidelines. For instance, you need to bring the admit card and a photo ID proof, and reach the exam center on time.
Also, make sure you are dressed properly for the NID DAT 2025 exam.
Note that the scores of NID DAT Prelims will be used to shortlist candidates for DAT Mains.
NID has released the detailed schedule of NID DAT 2025 in the respective admission handbooks for the B.Des and M.Des courses.
The NID DAT 2025 application form was open from September 3 - December 6, 2024. The application correction window was available from December 6-11, 2024.
The important dates of NID DAT 2025 also cover events like the release of answer keys, the result date, and the detailed counseling schedule.
Keep reading to learn the full updates about NID DAT 2025 important dates.
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Q: Â What is the application fee for NID DAT?
The application fee of NID DAT 2025 for the B. Des for General, General-EWS, OBC-NCL candidates is INR 3,000. SC, ST, PwD candidates only ned to pay INR 1,500. However note that the application fees for overseas candidates seeking admission to supernumerary seats is INR 5000. In case of the M.Des programme, the application fees for General, General-EWS, OBC-NCL candidates applying for one discipline is INR 3,000. If two disciplines are chosen, the application fee is INR 6000. Meanwhile, SC, ST, PwD candidate need to pay INR 1,500 for one discipline, and INR 3000 for two disciplines.
The NID DAT 2025 application form is now open.
Q: Â How many candidates appear for NID DAT?
There is no official notification on the number of applicants for NID DAT 2024.
However, as per unofficial sources, around 15,000 applicants appeared in the NID DAT 2024 (Prelims) exam. Note that only shortlisted candidates were eligible to appear in DAT Mains. The DAT Prelims was held on December 24, 2023.
If the National Institute of Design releases the exam statistics for the NID DAT exam, the details will be updated here. Note that the current session of the NIFT exam is conducted by the NTA. Now considering the NTA releases the exam stats, including the number of applicants registered, appeared, qualified - it is likely the details will also be released for the NIFT 2024 exam.
Q: Â 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.
Q: Â When will the application forms for NID 2025 be released?
NID application form 2025 opened on September 3, 2024. The application form is open online at the NID admission portal -admissions.nid.edu. Candidates who meet the program-specific eligibility criteria may apply before the last date.
The NID application form is for admission to the B. Des and M.Des courses offered by participating colleges.
The last date to apply for NID DAT 2025 is December 6, 2024 (extended from December 3). The candidate can also edit the submitted application from December 4-9, 2024.
The NID DAT 2025 (Prelims) exam will be conducted on January 5, 2025.
- NID Entrance Exam 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
- NID DAT 2025 Important Exam Events & Dates
- NID DAT 2025 - B.Des Admission Schedule
- NID DAT 2025 - M.Des Admission Schedule
- NID DAT 2025 Upcoming events
- NID DAT 2025 (Mains) Admission Schedule
- M.Des DAT Mains Studio Tests & Interviews Schedule
- NID DAT Important Dates 2025 - FAQs
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 |
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24 Dec '24 - 05 Jan '25 | NID DAT 2025 (Prelims) - Issue of Admit Cards |
05 Jan '25 | NID DAT 2025 (Prelims) Date |
17 Feb '25 | NID DAT 2025 (Prelims) - Results for M.Des |
17 Feb '25 - 18 Feb '25 | NID DAT 2025 (Prelims) - Results Recheck for M.Des |
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 |
01 Apr '25 | NID DAT 2025 (Prelims) - Results for B.Des |
Dates | Past Exam Dates |
06 Dec '24 - 11 Dec '24 | NID DAT 2025 Application Correction Window |
03 Sep '24 - 06 Dec '24 | NID DAT 2025 Registration Date |
NID DAT 2025 Important Exam Events & Dates
Candidates can go through the list of important NID exam events below:
- NID DAT Application Form Dates: The application form for NID DAT 2025 was open from September 3 to December 6, 2024. The NID 2025 application form-filling process includes steps like registration, uploading of documents, and payment fees.Â
- NID DAT Admit Card Dates:Â The call letter/admit card of NID DAT 2025 (Prelims) will be released on December 24, 2024.Â
- NID Prelims 2025 Date: The first stage of the NID admission process is DAT (Prelims). The exam will be conducted on January 5, 2025. The written test comprises objective as well as subject questions.Â
- NID Prelims Result Dates: Candidates can check results for the NID entrance exam on the official website by providing details such as their email address, date of birth, and roll number/application number.Â
- NID DAT Mains 2025: Candidates who meet the NID DAT (Prelims) cut-off must next appear for NID DAT (Mains), including a Studio Test; M.Des candidates must also appear in a Personal Interview round. In the Studio Test for NID admissions aspirants are given hands-on practical assignments that they must complete in the stipulated time.
- NID Final Merit List Date: Based on a candidate's performance in NID DAT (Prelims) and NID DAT (Mains), the final merit list for NID admissions is prepared. Aspirants can check the merit list for NID admissions on the official website of the exam.
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NID DAT 2025 - B.Des Admission Schedule
The NID DAT 2025 application form is common for the B.Des and M.Des courses. However, the admission schedules for the two are different. Here we bring you the NID DAT 2025 important dates for the B.Des program.
NID DAT 2025 important dates - B.Des
Event | B.Des - NID DAT 2025 Dates |
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START of online application form for NID DAT 2025Â | September 3, 2024 |
Last date to apply | December 6, 2024 |
Window to edit application form | December 6-11, 2024 |
Issue of NID DAT 2025 (Prelims) admit card for B.Des | December 24, 2024 |
Conduct of DAT Prelims exam | January 5, 2025 |
Declaration of DAT Prelims result | April 1, 2025 |
Result recheck window | April 1-2, 2025 |
Issue of DAT Mains admit card for B.Des | April 14, 2025 |
Conduct of DAT Mains exam (B.Des) | April 26 - May 4, 2025 |
Declaration of DAT Mains result | May 16, 2025 |
DAT Mains Result recheck window | May 16-17, 2025 |
Window to submit campus preferences | May 16 (4 pm) to May 18 (4 pm), 2025 |
Seat allotment, payment of token fees, and uploading of documents | May 27-30, 2025 |
Issue of Provisional Offer Letter | June 10, 2025 |
Payment of Remaining Semester Fees | June 11-16, 2025 |
Subsequent round of seat allotment | To be notified |
Physical verification of documents at respective NIDs | To be notified by respective NIDs |
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NID DAT 2025 - M.Des Admission Schedule
The candidate can select their program of study when filling out the NID DAT 2025 application form. Check out the NID DAT 2025 admission schedule for the M.Des program below.
NID DAT 2025 important dates - M.Des
Event | M.Des - NID DAT 2025 Dates |
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START of online application form for NID DAT 2025Â | September 3, 2024 |
Last date to apply | December 6, 2024 |
Window to edit application form | December 6-11, 2024 |
Issue of NID DAT 2025 (Prelims) admit card for M.Des | December 24, 2024 |
Conduct of DAT Prelims exam | January 5, 2025 |
Declaration of DAT Prelims result | February 17, 2025 |
Result recheck window | February 17-18, 2025 |
Issue of DAT Mains admit card for M.Des | February 24, 2025 |
Conduct of DAT Mains exam (M.Des)
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March 3 - April 6, 2025 |
Declaration of DAT Mains result | May 6, 2025 |
DAT Mains Result recheck window | May 6-7, 2025 |
Seat allotment, payment of token fees, and uploading of documents | May 6-7, 2025 |
Issue of Provisional Offer Letter | May 20, 2025 |
Payment of Remaining Semester Fees | May 20-26, 2025 |
Subsequent rounds of seat allotment | To be notofied |
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NID DAT 2025 Upcoming events
The NID DAT 2025 exam (Prelims) will be held on January 5, 2025.
The exam will be administered in a paper-and-pencil mode.
The DAT Prelims results of the M.Des program will be declared on February 17, 2025. This will be followed by the declaration of exam results for the B.Des program on April 1, 2025.
The National Institute of Design will conduct the Studio Test and Personal Interview for the M.Des courses starting March 2025. Candidates will be shortlisted for DAT Mains based on DAT Prelims scores.
The final results of NID DAT 2025 will be announced by giving weightage to DAT Prelims and DAT Mains.Â
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NID DAT 2025 (Mains) Admission Schedule
The National Institute of Design conducts the NID DAT entrance exam in two stages.
Stage 1 includes the DAT Prelims.
Candidates who get shortlisted for Stage 2 will have to appear in DAT Mains.
The DAT Mains schedule is OUT now.
The DAT Mains exam for the B.Des program will be conducted from April 26 - May 4, 2025. Admit cards will be available from April 14, 2025 (onward). Meanwhile, the DAT Mains exam for M.Des will be held from March 3 - April 6, 2025.
DAT Mains result for B.Des will be declared on May 16, 2025. Results for M.Des will be announced on May 6, 2025.
M.Des DAT Mains Studio Tests & Interviews Schedule
Candidates who qualify DAT Prelims or meet the cut-off for DAT Prelims 2025 have to appear in DAT Mains.
DAT Mains comprises a Studio Test; M.Des applicants, in addition, also have to appear in a personal interview.
The sample schedule for the Studio Test and Interviews is given below.
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NID DAT Important Dates 2025 - FAQs
Go through the frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to the NID DAT important dates below.
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