The National Institute of Design (NID) released the admit card for its DAT Mains 2026 examination on February 16, 2026. This exam is for Master of Design (MDes) candidates who passed the NID Prelims. Students can download their admit cards from the official admissions website at admissions.nid.edu.
Applicants need their registered email ID and date of birth to access and download the admit card. The NID DAT Mains 2026 consists of two parts: a studio test and a personal interview.
The studio test is scheduled for March 8, 2026 . Following the studio test, interviews will be conducted from March 21 to April 1, 2026 . These interview rounds will take place at designated centers in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, and Gandhinagar.
Candidates facing a conflict with their university exam dates and the scheduled NID interview must inform NID. They should email admissions@nid.edu by February 23, 2026 . Submission of mandatory documents is required. This includes a college exam timetable and a confirmation letter from the principal detailing exam dates.
Exam Requirements
To be eligible for final admission to the MDes program, candidates must complete both the studio test and the interview. The institute stated that parents will not be permitted inside exam centers. Designated waiting areas may be available outside the centers at the management’s discretion.
How to Download Admit Card
Follow these steps to download the NID DAT Mains 2026 admit card:
- Visit the official NID admissions website: admissions.nid.edu .
- Locate and click on the link titled “Download Admit Card 2026”.
- A new login window will appear.
- Enter your registered email ID and date of birth .
- Click the submit button.
- Download and print the NID DAT Mains 2026 admit card.
- Verify all details on the admit card. Keep it for exam day.