The National Institute of Design (NID) will release the NID DAT Mains Admit Card for the M.Des programme on February 24, 2026. The hall ticket will be issued for the NID Studio Test and Interview stage. Only those candidates who have successfully qualified the NID DAT M.Des Prelims will be eligible to download the Studio Test and Interview Admit Card.
To access the NID Mains Hall Ticket, candidates must enter their application number and date of birth. The admit card will include essential details such as examination centre information, complete address, reporting time, gate closing time, candidate’s name, programme details, and other relevant instructions. Applicants are advised to verify all information mentioned on the admit card carefully.
The NID Studio Test is scheduled to be conducted on March 08, 2026. The Personal Interview round will take place from March 21, 2026 to April 01, 2026.
NID 2026 Mains Admit Card Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| NID DAT Mains Admit Card: Course | M.Des |
| Exam | NID Mains: Studio Test and Interview |
| NID Mains Centre | Ahmedabad, Bengaluru and Gandhinagar |
| Format | |
| Date of Release | February 24, 2026, at 4 PM |
| Status | Not released |
| Link | |
| Next Step | Studio Test on March 08, 2026 |
Steps to Download NID Hall Ticket
Candidates can download their admit cards from the official NID website by following the steps below:
- Visit the official NID website.
- Click on the link titled “Download Admit Card 2026.”
- Enter your Registered Email ID and Date of Birth.
- Click on Submit to access and download your admit card.
- Review the NID DAT Admit Card carefully and in case of any discrepancies, contact the NID Helpdesk immediately.
Weightage of NID M.Des Final Result
| NID DAT Mains Test (M.Des) | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Studio Test | 40% |
| Personal Interview | 60% |
NID M.Des Seat Intake
The M.Des programme has a total intake of 347 seats. The course is offered across three campuses: NID Ahmedabad, NID Bengaluru, and NID Gandhinagar.