NID DAT 2026 Counselling Schedule, Dates, Seat Allotment & MDes Provisional Offer Letter

The National Institute of Design (NID) has announced the NID DAT 2026 counselling schedule on its official website. For BDes candidates, the counselling will start after the result declaration which is expected on or before 28 May 2026. The last date to register for NID DAT 2026 counselling is 31st May 2026.

Additionally, the institute has also released the MDes Round 1 Provisional Offer Letter. MDes candidates can now check their provisional letter on the official NID admission portal: admissions.nid.edu.

➡️ Direct Link to Download the MDes Round 1 Provisional Offer Letter

How to Download the MDes Round 1 Provisional Offer Letter?

MDes candidates can download their NID DAT 2026 Round 1 Provisional Offer Letter through the steps below:

• Visit the official NID Admission portal (admissions.nid.edu).
• Click on the ‘Provisional Offer Letter for M.Des. 2026. Round 01’ link on the homepage.
• Enter the login credentials - Email Address and Date of Birth
• Click on the ‘Submit’ button.
• The Provisional Offer Letter will appear on the screen.
• View and Download the letter for reference.

NID DAT 2026 Counselling Dates: For BDes Admission

According to the official NID DAT 2026 counselling schedule, the counselling registration and document submission process will start from the date of result declaration. The NID DAT 2026 result is expected to be declared on or before 28 May 2026. Here are the scheduled NID DAT 2026 counselling dates.

NID DAT 2026 Counselling: Step-by-Step Process

Candidates who have qualified in both DAT Prelims and DAT Mains are eligible to participate in the NID DAT counselling. The counselling process includes:

• Online registration and document submission
• Choice filling
• Document verification
• Seat allocation

Key Note: Candidates must report for counselling with all mandatory documents within the stipulated timeline.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ques. When will the NID DAT 2026 counselling process begin?

Ans. The NID DAT 2026 counselling registration and document submission process will begin after the declaration of the NID DAT 2026 result, which is expected on or before 28 May 2026.

Ques. How can candidates download the MDes Round 1 Provisional Offer Letter?

Ans. Candidates can download the provisional offer letter by visiting the official NID admission portal, clicking on the MDes Round 1 offer letter link, and logging in using their email address and date of birth.

Ques. What is the last date for document submission in NID DAT 2026 counselling?

Ans. The last date to complete counselling registration and submit required documents is 31 May 2026.

Ques. Who is eligible to participate in the NID DAT 2026 counselling process?

Ans. Candidates who have successfully qualified in both DAT Prelims and DAT Mains are eligible to participate in the counselling and seat allotment process.

Ques. What happens if a candidate fails to report for counselling?

Ans. If a candidate fails to report for counselling or complete the admission process on time, the allotted seat will be cancelled and offered to the next eligible candidate in the respective category.