NID DAT Counselling 2026 Schedule Released – MDes Provisional Offer Letter & BDes Mains Result

NID DAT Counselling 2026 – Admission Process for BDes & MDes

The National Institute of Design (NID) has officially released the schedule for NID DAT Counselling 2026. Candidates who have qualified in the Design Aptitude Test (DAT) can now check the complete timeline and download the provisional offer letter for MDes Round 1. The BDes Mains Result 2026 is expected by May 28, 2026, followed by counselling registration. This is a crucial opportunity for design aspirants seeking admission to India’s premier design institute. All updates are available on the official website admissions.nid.edu.

Organization Overview

The National Institute of Design (NID) is a premier design institute under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in design, including Bachelor of Design (BDes) and Master of Design (MDes). NID is known for its rigorous admission process through the Design Aptitude Test (DAT) and subsequent counselling.

Post Details

The counselling is for admission to the following programmes:

• Bachelor of Design (BDes) – Undergraduate programme
• Master of Design (MDes) – Postgraduate programme

Candidates who have appeared for NID DAT 2026 and are shortlisted are eligible to participate in the counselling process.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have qualified the NID DAT 2026 exam and meet the academic eligibility as per NID norms. For BDes, candidates must have passed 10+2 from a recognized board. For MDes, a bachelor’s degree in design or related field is required. Detailed eligibility is available in the official notification.

Age Limit

There is no specific age limit mentioned for NID DAT counselling. Candidates of all ages can apply as long as they meet the academic criteria.

Application Fee

The application fee for counselling registration is as per NID norms. Candidates are advised to check the official website for the exact fee structure and payment mode.

Selection Process

The selection process includes the following steps:

1. NID DAT Exam – Preliminary and Mains stages.
2. Counselling Registration – Shortlisted candidates register online.
3. Document Verification – Upload required documents.
4. Seat Allotment – Based on merit and preferences.
5. Admission Confirmation – Payment of fees and acceptance of offer.

Important Dates

How to Apply

1. Visit the official NID admissions website: admissions.nid.edu
2. Click on the "Provisional Offer Letter" link for MDes or "Counselling Registration" for BDes.
3. Login using your Application Number and Date of Birth.
4. Download the provisional offer letter or complete the registration form.
5. Upload required documents (educational certificates, birth certificate, photo ID) as per instructions.
6. Pay the admission fee (if applicable) and submit the form.

Candidates are advised to keep a printout of the offer letter and registration confirmation for future reference.