NID DAT 2027-28 Notification Out: Dates, Courses, Campuses & How to Apply [Complete Guide]
The National Institute of Design (NID) has officially announced admissions for the Academic Year 2027-28. The NID Design Aptitude Test (DAT) 2027-28 is the gateway to India's most prestigious design institutes.
If you are aiming for B.Des, Integrated M.Des, M.Des or even PhD in Design, here is everything you need to know.
Official Details at a Glance
Exam: NID Design Aptitude Test (DAT) 2027-28
Official Website to Apply: https://admissions.nid.edu - This is the ONLY official website. Beware of fake websites.
Registration Started: September 10, 2026
Last Date to Apply: Monday, November 30, 2026 (11:59 PM IST)
DAT Prelims Exam: December 20, 2026
DAT Prelims Admit Card: December 10, 2026, 4 PM onwards
NID Campus Wise Programs for 2027-28
1. NID Ahmedabad (Main Campus)
5.5 Years Professional Education Master of Design (Integrated Pathway) - 15 design disciplines
Master of Design (M.Des) 2.5 Years - 22 design disciplines
2. NID Haryana (Kurukshetra)
5.5 Years Integrated Master of Design
Master of Design (2.5 Years) in 2 disciplines
3. NID Madhya Pradesh (Bhopal)
5.5 Years Integrated Master of Design
Master of Design (2.5 Years) in 3 disciplines
4. NID Andhra Pradesh (Vijayawada)
Bachelor of Design (B.Des) - 4 Years
5. NID Assam (Jorhat)
Bachelor of Design (B.Des) - 4 Years
Research Programs
NID Ahmedabad is also inviting applications for:
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Design 2027
Post Doctoral Fellowship Programme
Details: https://admissions.nid.edu/NIDA2027
Note: Visit only the official website for authentic information & updates.
How to Apply for NID DAT 2027-28
Visit admissions.nid.edu
Create your account and fill personal/academic details
Upload photograph, signature and documents
Pay the application fee online
Submit before Nov 30, 2026 and download the form
3 Months Bootcamp / crashcourse for NID NIFT UCEED CEED 2027. Hybrid Batch / Online Live Batch by Studio Laburnnum, Delhi.
Rs. 30,000 (Valid till February 2027)
Batch size: Maximum 8 students in a Batch.
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