Important Dates for NID M.Des Admission 2026–27
Eligibility Criteria
General / EWS: Born on or after 1 July 1994
OBC-NCL / SC / ST: Born on or after 1 July 1991
PwD: Born on or after 1 July 1989
Overseas Candidates: Born on or after 1 July 1994
Educational Qualification
A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline (undergraduate or equivalent) recognized by an Indian university or equivalent foreign degree.
Candidates in final year (2025–26) are eligible if they:
Appear for all subjects by 28 June 2026
Submit the final degree marksheet by 31 July 2026
Overseas (Supernumerary) Seats
15% supernumerary quota for foreign nationals / OCI / PIO.
3 seats in disciplines with 19 total seats, and 2 seats in disciplines with 12 total seats.
Applicants must hold a valid passport and AIU equivalence certificate if degree is from outside India.
Campuses & Number of Seats
Exam Structure: NID DAT for M.Des
GenerMode: Paper-and-pencil test
Medium: English
Common Test Paper for all faculty streams
Evaluates design aptitude, visualization, analytical skills, and creativity
Used only for shortlisting for DAT Mains (no weightage carried forward)
Conducted in 17 Indian cities
Stage 2 – DAT Mains
Consists of:
Studio Test (40%) – stream-specific, practical design challenges
Interview (60%) – discipline-specific evaluation by faculty
Conducted only in English
Final merit is calculated solely from DAT Mains scores
How to Apply for NID M.Des 2026
Visit admissions.nid.edu.
Register → Verify via OTP → Fill details.
Upload photo, signature, and category documents.
Pay application fee online (card/UPI).
Download admit card and track updates online.
What’s New in NID M.Des Admission 2026–27
DAT Prelims marks not carried forward — only used for shortlisting.
Interview weightage increased to 60%, Studio Test 40%.
Apply to two disciplines only within one faculty stream.
AIU equivalence certificate mandatory for foreign degrees.
Final Takeaway
The NID M.Des 2026–27 admissions prioritize clarity, discipline preference, and evaluation depth.
With a 60:40 interview–studio test ratio, analytical thinking, conceptual clarity, and communication matter more than mere sketching ability.
For expert mentorship and mock DAT training,
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