Status (as of 16 October 2026): The DAT Prelims admit card will be available from 4 pm on 10 December 2026.

NID admit cards are available only for download from admissions.nid.edu. They are not sent by post.

How to Download

1. Log in at admissions.nid.edu with your registered credentials.

2. Download the DAT Prelims admit card and print it.

3. Check your name, photo, test centre and reporting time.

Important Points

• The duration of the Prelims is announced on the admit card.

• Keep the admit card signed by the invigilator and stamped by the test centre — a scanned copy is required for any re-totalling request.

• Travel and accommodation for the test are at your own cost.

• A separate DAT Mains admit card is issued to shortlisted candidates.

Key Takeaways

• Prelims admit card: 4 pm, 10 December 2026.

• Download only from admissions.nid.edu.

• Keep the signed and stamped admit card safely.

Pro Tip: Take two printouts of the admit card and keep one at home — you will need the signed copy later if you request re-totalling.

Source: NID Admissions Handbooks 2027-28 (Important Dates; Sections 8 and 9)

Frequently Asked Questions

When will the NID DAT 2027 admit card be released?

At 4 pm on 10 December 2026.

Is the NID admit card sent by post?

No. It can only be downloaded from admissions.nid.edu.

Why should I keep my signed admit card?

A scanned copy of the admit card signed by the invigilator and stamped by the centre is required for re-totalling requests.

Candidates shortlisted from the Prelims are invited to the DAT Mains, which decides final admission. Dates and venues will be announced by NID.

UG Mains (Integrated M.Des / B.Des)

• Studio Sensitivity Test: A hands-on studio test of design sensitivity.

• In-Person Sensitivity Test: An in-person assessment conducted by NID.

• Candidates must appear in both parts.

• 2.5 times the seats in each category are shortlisted.

M.Des Mains

• Studio Test: Conducted group-wise (discipline-wise for Group X).

• Interview: Separate interviews for each discipline.

• 4.5 times the seats per category per discipline are shortlisted.

• Candidates for NID Madhya Pradesh or NID Haryana disciplines take a separate Mains there.

Additional Mains for Vacant Seats

If seats remain vacant, the independent NIDs may conduct additional DAT Mains for their own campuses, as per the handbook.

Key Takeaways

• UG Mains = Studio Sensitivity Test + In-Person Sensitivity Test.

• M.Des Mains = Studio Test + discipline-wise Interview.

• Mains scores decide the final merit.

Pro Tip: Practise explaining your thought process aloud. Both the in-person test and the interview reward clear, honest reflection on how you approach design problems.

Source: NID Admissions Handbooks 2027-28, Sections 8.4 and 9.3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the In-Person Sensitivity Test at NID?

It is the second part of the UG DAT Mains, conducted in person by NID along with the Studio Sensitivity Test.

Is there an interview for NID M.Des?

Yes. M.Des Mains includes a Studio Test and a discipline-wise Interview.

When is NID DAT Mains 2027?

NID will announce the Mains dates later.