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Planning to appear for design entrance exams in 2026? This page is your one-stop calendar for all major design entrance exam dates — NIFT, NID, UCEED, NATA, CEED, and more. We update this page regularly so you never miss an important deadline.
| Exam | Registration | Exam Date | Result | Official Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIFT 2026 | Nov 2025 – Dec 2025 | Feb 2026 | Apr–May 2026 | nift.ac.in |
| NID DAT 2026 | Oct 2025 – Nov 2025 | Jan 2026 | Apr–May 2026 | admissions.nid.edu |
| UCEED 2026 | Oct 2025 – Nov 2025 | Jan 2026 | Mar 2026 | uceed.iitb.ac.in |
| CEED 2026 | Oct 2025 – Nov 2025 | Jan 2026 | Mar 2026 | ceed.iitb.ac.in |
| NATA 2026 | Feb 2026 – Mar 2026 | Apr–May 2026 | Jun 2026 | nata.in |
| JEE Paper 2 (B.Arch) | Nov 2025 – Dec 2025 | Jan 2026 | Feb 2026 | jeemain.nta.nic.in |
Conducting Body: National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)
For: B.Des, B.FTech, M.Des, MFM, MFTech
Campuses: 18 NIFT campuses across India
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Opens | November 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | December 2025 |
| Correction Window | December 2025 |
| Admit Card Download | January 2026 |
| Entrance Exam (CAT + GAT) | February 2026 |
| Result — Written | March 2026 |
| Situation Test | March–April 2026 |
| Final Result & Merit List | May 2026 |
| Counselling & Admission | June–July 2026 |
Conducting Body: National Institute of Design (NID)
For: B.Des, G.Dip, M.Des
Campuses: NID Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Jorhat, Amaravati, Bhopal & more
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Opens | October 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | November 2025 |
| Admit Card Download | December 2025 |
| DAT Prelims Exam | January 2026 |
| DAT Prelims Result | February 2026 |
| DAT Mains (Studio Test) | March 2026 |
| Final Result | April–May 2026 |
| Admission | June 2026 |
Conducting Body: IIT Bombay
For: B.Des at IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Guwahati, IIT Jammu, IIITDM Jabalpur
Eligibility: Class 12 passed/appearing, any stream
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Opens | October 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | November 2025 |
| Admit Card Download | December 2025 |
| UCEED Exam | January 2026 |
| Result Declaration | March 2026 |
| Counselling (JoSAA) | June–July 2026 |
Conducting Body: IIT Bombay
For: M.Des at IITs — for graduates wanting a Master’s in Design
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Opens | October 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | November 2025 |
| Admit Card Download | December 2025 |
| CEED Exam | January 2026 |
| Result Declaration | March 2026 |
Conducting Body: Council of Architecture (COA)
For: B.Arch admission at architecture colleges across India
Eligibility: Class 12 with Mathematics, minimum 50% marks
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Opens | February 2026 |
| NATA Test 1 | April 2026 |
| NATA Test 2 | May 2026 |
| NATA Test 3 | June 2026 |
| Results | Within 2 weeks of each test |
Conducting Body: NTA (National Testing Agency)
For: B.Arch and B.Planning at NITs, IIITs, and centrally funded colleges
Eligibility: Class 12 with Mathematics
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Opens | November 2025 |
| Session 1 Exam | January 2026 |
| Session 2 Exam | April 2026 |
| Result | Within 2 weeks of exam |
| If you want to… | Appear for |
|---|---|
| Study Fashion / Textile / Lifestyle Design | NIFT Entrance Exam |
| Study Product / Communication / Industrial Design | NID DAT |
| Study Design at IIT (B.Des) | UCEED |
| Study Design at IIT (M.Des — after graduation) | CEED |
| Study Architecture (B.Arch) | NATA + JEE Paper 2 |
| Maximum options — appear for multiple | NIFT + NID + UCEED together |
| When You Start | What You Can Achieve |
|---|---|
| Class 11 (1.5–2 years before) | Full preparation — strongest results, multiple attempts possible |
| April–June before exam year | 1-year regular batch — solid preparation with good results |
| July–September before exam year | 6-month intensive batch — focused and targeted preparation |
| October–November before exam year | Crash course — last-minute intensive, still effective |
Design entrance exams have strict application deadlines and limited seats. The earlier you start preparing, the stronger your chances. Decode Institute of Design, Lucknow has batches starting throughout the year — contact us today to find the right batch for you.
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