The National Institute of Design (NID) released its NID DAT counselling 2026 schedule on May 21, 2026. The schedule details the admission timeline for design programs. Candidates can find the official schedule on the NID admissions website, admissions.nid.edu.
MDes Round 1 Provisional Letters Issued
NID issued provisional offer letters for MDes Round 1 counselling on May 21, 2026. These letters are for candidates who have secured a provisional seat.
BDes Results and Counselling Schedule
The NID DAT BDes Mains Result 2026 is due by May 28, 2026 . Following the results, counselling registration opens. Shortlisted Bachelor of Design (BDes) candidates can register for counselling. The registration period runs from the result declaration until May 31, 2026 .
Document Submission Requirements
During the counselling registration window, candidates must upload required documents. These include educational certificates, birth certificates, and valid photo ID proofs. All documents must be submitted by the May 31, 2026 deadline.
Downloading Provisional Offer Letters
Candidates can download their provisional offer letters from the official NID admissions portal. The steps are:
- Visit admissions.nid.edu.
- Locate and click the "Provisional Offer Letter" link.
- Enter registered email ID and date of birth.
- Download and save the PDF file for your records.
Seat Allotment and Admission Process
The first BDes seat allotment result will be announced on June 9, 2026 . Candidates who receive a seat allotment must confirm their admission. They must also submit a token fee by June 11, 2026 . Failure to complete the fee payment by this date will result in seat cancellation. The canceled seat will be offered to another eligible candidate.
Key Dates Summary
| Event | Date |
| NID DAT BDes Mains Result 2026 | On or before May 28, 2026 |
| BDes Counselling Registration Starts | After result declaration |
| BDes Counselling Registration Ends | May 31, 2026 |
| BDes First Seat Allotment Result | June 9, 2026 |
| Token Fee Submission Deadline | June 11, 2026 |