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National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad

NID DAT 2027 is the Design Aptitude Test for NID’s 5.5-year Integrated M.Des / B.Des and M.Des programmes. Prelims on 20 December 2026; apply by 30 November 2026. Check eligibility, fees, pattern, seats and results.

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Last updated: 16 Oct 2026

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NID DAT 2027 Important Dates

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Status (as of 16 October 2026): Dates below are official, from the NID Admissions Handbooks 2027-28. DAT Mains dates will be announced later.

NID DAT 2027 timeline

NID DAT 2027: Important Dates

Event

UG (Integrated M.Des / B.Des)

M.Des

Online application

10 September – 30 November 2026 (11:59 pm)

10 September – 30 November 2026 (11:59 pm)

Edit window

4 pm, 1 December – 11:59 pm, 3 December 2026

4 pm, 1 December – 11:59 pm, 3 December 2026

Prelims admit card

4 pm, 10 December 2026

4 pm, 10 December 2026

DAT Prelims

Sunday, 20 December 2026

Sunday, 20 December 2026

Category certificate edit window

16 – 28 February 2027

15 – 31 January 2027

Prelims result

4 pm, 16 March 2027

4 pm, 16 February 2027

Prelims re-totalling

16 – 17 March 2027

16 – 18 February 2027

Mains admit card, Mains exam, Mains result

To be announced

To be announced

Applications for M.Des at NID Madhya Pradesh and NID Haryana also close on 30 November 2026.

Key Takeaways

  • Last date to apply: 30 November 2026.

  • DAT Prelims: 20 December 2026.

  • Prelims results: 16 Feb 2027 (M.Des) and 16 Mar 2027 (UG).

Pro Tip: Mark the edit window (1–3 December) in your calendar — it is your only chance to fix mistakes in the form.

Source: NID Admissions Handbooks 2027-28, Section 3 (Important Dates)

Frequently Asked Questions

When will the NID DAT 2027 Prelims admit card be released?

At 4 pm on 10 December 2026.

When is the NID DAT 2027 Prelims result?

16 February 2027 for M.Des and 16 March 2027 for the UG programme.

When is NID DAT Mains 2027?

The Mains dates will be announced later by NID.

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NID DAT Prelims Exam Centres

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The DAT Prelims is held on the same day and at the same time at test centres across India. The 2027-28 handbook lists 17 test cities. You choose your preferred city in the application form.

NID DAT Prelims test cities

NID DAT 2027 Prelims Test Cities

Region

Cities

North

New Delhi, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Jaipur, Lucknow

West

Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Nagpur

South

Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi

East and North-East

Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Patna, Jorhat

Central

Bhopal

Things to Know

  • The exact centre address is printed on the admit card.

  • NID may reassign test centres if needed.

  • Candidates must arrange their own travel and accommodation.

  • The DAT Mains venue is announced separately in the Mains admit card.

Key Takeaways

  • 17 Prelims test cities in 2027.

  • Centre details are on the admit card released on 10 December 2026.

  • Travel and stay are at the candidate’s own cost.

Pro Tip: Pick the city you can reach most easily on a Sunday morning, and check the centre location as soon as the admit card is out.

Source: NID Admissions Handbook 2027-28, Section 8.3 (test centres)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cities have NID DAT Prelims centres?

17 cities, as listed in the 2027-28 handbook.

Can NID change my test centre?

Yes. NID may reassign centres if necessary; the final centre is shown on the admit card.

Where is the NID DAT Mains held?

The Mains venue and schedule are announced to shortlisted candidates in the Mains admit card.

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