NID Releases M.Des DAT Mains Admit Card for Studio Test and Interview 2026

Admit cards for candidates who've cleared NID M.Des Prelims will be available on the official website on 24th February at 4 PM. Find step-by-step download instructions here. 

The National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad, has announced the release of hall tickets for the Master of Design (M.Des) DAT Mains, comprising the NID Studio Test and Personal Interview, on February 24, 2026, at 4 PM. Shortlisted candidates who qualified in the NID DAT M.Des Prelims can download their admit cards from the official admissions portal at admissions.nid.edu using their registered email ID or application number and date of birth. This applies to admissions for the academic year 2026-27 across NID campuses in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Gandhinagar, and others accepting NID DAT scores.

Key Details of the NID DAT Mains Admit Card

According to the official information document issued by NID, the NID Mains hall ticket becomes available for download starting 4 PM on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. The document serves as the hall ticket for both the Studio Test, scheduled for March 8, 2026, and the subsequent Personal Interview rounds from March 21 to April 1, 2026. Only candidates shortlisted based on their performance in the DAT Prelims—approximately three times the number of available seats per discipline—are eligible to access and use the hall ticket.

NID DAT 2026 Admission Process and Selection Stages

The M.Des admission process through NID DAT 2026 involves multiple stages:

• DAT Prelims: A common written test already conducted, with results declared earlier.
• DAT Mains: Shortlisted candidates appear for the Studio Test (carrying 40% weightage) and Personal Interview (60% weightage).

The Studio Test includes practical exercises such as clay modeling, wire folding, random material handling, visual and audio sensory tests, doodling, 3D model making, story illustration, psychometric tests, and thematic apperception. The combined intake across NID campuses stands at 347 seats for the M.Des programme.

How to Download the NID 2026 Mains Hall Ticket

Candidates can follow these steps to download their admit card:

1. Visit the official NID admissions portal at admissions.nid.edu.
2. Locate and click on the link for “Download Admit Card 2026” or the relevant M.Des DAT Mains section.
3. Enter the registered email ID (or application number) and date of birth.
4. Submit the details to view the hall ticket.
5. Download and print the document for use during the examination and interview.

The admit card includes essential details such as the candidate’s name, roll number, application number, date of birth, course applied for, exam date, reporting time, gate closing time, test centre code and address, photograph, and signature. Candidates must verify all information and report any discrepancies immediately to the NID Admissions Cell via email at admissions@nid.edu or phone at 079-26623462.

Important Instructions for Candidates

According to NID guidelines, the following points must be noted for M.Des candidates appearing for subsequent rounds after clearing prelims:

• A printed copy of the admit card is mandatory; digital versions are not permitted.
• Candidates must carry an original photo ID proof (such as Aadhaar Card, Passport, Voter ID, PAN Card, or Driving License) along with the admit card.
• In the absence of photo ID, Parts A and B of the admit card must be attested by a school/college principal or Gazetted Officer.
• No refreshments will be provided at the test centres.
• Parents or guardians are not allowed inside the examination or interview venues.

Studio Test & PI Details for NID M.Des Students

The Studio Test will be held in designated cities based on the chosen discipline:

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