## NID Design Aptitude Test

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National Institute of Design Design Aptitude Test (5.5-year M.Des Integrated Pathway / B.Des), admissions 2027-28 · National Institute of Design · 2027-28 admissions (DAT Prelims 20 Dec 2026)

Two stages. DAT Prelims: a paper-and-pencil test taken on one day at centres across India, English only, questions may use text and visuals, duration shown on the admit card; it only shortlists (2.5 times the seats per category) and its score is not carried forward. DAT Mains: a Studio Sensitivity Test and an In-Person Sensitivity Test; dates not announced.

| Fact | Value | Trust |
|---|---|---|
| Conducted by | National Institute of Design | verified |
| Eligibility | 2027-28 handbook: pass or appear for Class 12 in 2026-27 in any stream; general and EWS candidates born on or after 1 July 2006, OBC-NCL/SC/ST on or after 1 July 2003, PwD on or after 1 July 2001. St… | verified |
| Fee | 2027-28 handbook, Indian applicants: Rupees 3,000 for general, EWS and OBC-NCL; Rupees 2,000 for female candidates (not SC/ST/PwD); Rupees 1,500 for SC and ST; Rupees 500 for PwD and third gender. | verified |
| Attempts | One DAT cycle per year; the handbook limits applicants by birth date rather than by number of attempts. | verified |
| Applications open | 2026-09-10 | verified |
| Last date to apply (11:59 pm); edit window 1-3 Dec | 2026-11-30 | verified |
| DAT Prelims admit card | 2026-12-10 | verified |
| DAT Prelims (Sunday) | 2026-12-20 | verified |

Sources:
1. [National Institute of Design (official site)](https://admissions.nid.edu/)
2. [NID Admissions Handbook 2027-28: 5.5 Year Integrated M.Des / B.Des (published 10 Sep 2026)](https://admissions.nid.edu/NIDA2027/download/BDES_IntegratedPathway_AdmissionsHandbook2027_28.pdf), 2026-10-13
3. [NID Admissions Handbook 2027-28: 5.5 Year Integrated M.Des / B.Des (published 10 Sep 2026)](https://admissions.nid.edu/NIDA2027/download/BDES_IntegratedPathway_AdmissionsHandbook2027_28.pdf), 2026-10-13
4. [NID Admission 2027-28: important updates](https://admissions.nid.edu/NIDA2027/Default.aspx), 2026-10-13