CLAT Result 2025 (OUT)- Download Scorecard Here, Shortlisting for Counseling, Toppers

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CLAT Result 2025 – The Consortium of NLUs declared the revised results of CLAT 2025 (PG) on June 10, 2025. The results were declared online at consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The direct link to download the CLAT 2025 scorecard is given below.

Log-in to the result portal using your 1) CLAT Application Number / Admit Card Number, and 2) Date of Birth.

CLAT 2025 exam result includes details like total marks, All-India, and category ranks. Candidates who qualify in the exam will be shortlisted for CLAT 2025 counseling based on their scores.

The revised results for CLAT 2025 (UG) were declared on May 17, 2025. The consortium had originally released CLAT 2025 (UG) results on December 7. The Supreme Court on May 7 directed the consortium to revise the CLAT 2025 results. The court pronounced the judgement after it found errors in the CLAT 2025 question paper. The SC also overruled some parts of the Delhi High Court’s earlier decision. The apex court instructed the consortium to award marks for a few incorrectly framed questions, while directing a few other questions to be deleted.

On April 30, the SC had stayed the Delhi High Court’s directive to the NLU Consortium to release a revised CLAT UG result 2025.

The Delhi High Court, on April 23, had directed NLU Consortium to revise the marksheet and republish and renotify final selected candidates in 4 weeks. NLU Consortium also released a notification dated April 24, stating that it will follow the decision of the Delhi High Court.

Consortium of NLUs first declared the results of CLAT 2025 on December 7, 2025. However, a series of cases were filed in various courts challenging the conduct of the CLAT 2025 exam, result, and CLAT 2025 answer key.

The CLAT 2025 exam was conducted on December 1, 2025. 

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CLAT Exam Result 2025 – Highlights

ParticularsDescription
Who declares CLAT resultThe Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs)
Mode in which the results can be checkedCLAT result will be released online at:

https://consortiumofnlus.ac.in/ 

Hard-copies of the result will not be sent to the candidate.
Credentials required to check CLAT resultThe candidate will need the following details to check CLAT 2025 result:

CLAT Application Number / Admit Card Number
Date of Birth
CLAT 2025 result dateRevised CLAT (UG) 2025 result – May 17, 2025

Original CLAT 2025 result – December 7, 2024

The revised result for CLAT (PG) 2025 was declared on June 10, 2025.
Details included in CLAT scorecardThe scorecard of CLAT will include the following information:

Candidate’s photograph
Application No.
Admit card No.
Candidate’s name
Date of birth
Marks Obtained
All-India Rank
Category Rank
Shortlisting for CLAT counseling Candidates will be shortlisted for counseling based on the CLAT scores.

Further, allotment of seats will be made considering:

Candidate’s CLAT merit rank
College options selected at the time of counseling choice filling
Availability of seats
Category of the candidate.

CLAT 2025 Result Portal

This is what the CLAT 2025 result log-in window looks like:

CLAT 2025 result log in portal

How to check CLAT 2025 results

The consortium released the results of the CLAT 2025 exam online at consortiumofnlus.ac.in. To check your result, follow these steps:

  1. Go to the CLAT 2025 result portal – Click Here
  2. You will be redirected to a log-in window
  3. Enter the following credentials: 1) CLAT application number/ Admit Card Number and 2) Date of Birth
  4. On log-in, the CLAT 2025 scorecard will be displayed on the screen
  5. Download and take a printout of the scorecard.

Sample CLAT Scorecard

A sample scorecard of CLAT exam is given below for the reference of the candidate.

sample clat scorecard

Details included in the CLAT 2025 Scorecard

The CLAT result-cum-scorecard includes the following information:

  • Candidate’s photograph
  • Application No.
  • Admit card No.
  • Candidate’s name
  • Date of birth
  • Marks Obtained
  • All-India Rank
  • Category Rank

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CLAT Result 2025 – Tie-breaker Policy

In case two or more candidates secure the same marks in the CLAT 2025 exam, the tie is decided based on the following rules:

ProgramCLAT 2025 Tie-breaker Policy
UGThe tie will be decided in the following sequence:

Higher marks in the legal aptitude section of CLAT 2025
Higher age
Computerized draw of lots.
PGThe tie will be decided in the following sequence:

Higher age
Computerized draw of lots

CLAT Result 2025 – Grievance Redressa

If any candidate had any reservations against the CLAT results, they were allowed to file grievances.

The step-wise CLAT 2025 result grievance submission process is described below.

  1. Login to your CLAT account
  2. Click the ‘Submit Grievance’ button
  3. State the nature of your grievance;
  4. Describe your grievance (max. 1,000 characters);
  5. Upload supporting documents;
  6. Submit the declaration form;
  7. Click the Submit button

CLAT 2025 Result (UG) – Percentile Score: Number, Gender, and State-Wise Distribution of Candidates  

PercentileTotal NumbersGender NumbersState Wise Numbers
99.9972Male-2Haryana -1
Madhya Pradesh -1
99.9951Male – 1Chattisgarh – 1
99.9931Male – 1Maharashtra – 1
99.992Female-1Delhi -1
Male – 1West Bengal- 1
99.9881Male-1Haryana -1
99.9871Male- 1Uttar Pradesh-1
99.9823Male-3Karnataka-1
Punjab- 1
Uttar Pradesh-1
99.981Female- 1Punjab -1
99. 9791Female- 1Haryana -1
99.9752Female-1Maharashtra – 1
Male – 1Uttar Pradesh -1
99.9741Female – 1Punjab – 1
99.972Male- 2Karnataka -1
Maharashtra -1
99.9672Female-1Karnataka -1
Male – 1Rajasthan- 1
99.9651Female- 1Karnataka -1
99.9547Female- 2Madhya Pradesh -1
Male – 5Maharashtra – 3
Rajasthan – 2
West Bengal -1
99.93611Female- 4Delhi -1
Male – 7Jharkhand -1
Karnataka – 3
Kerala – 2
Madhya Pradesh – 1
Maharashtra -1
Uttar Pradesh -2
99.91910Female- 6Jharkhand -1
Male – 4Kerala -2
Maharashtra -1
Rajasthan -2
Tamil Nadu- 1
Telangana -2
West Bengal – 1
99.9096Female- 1Jharkhand -2
Male – 5Punjab – 1
Rajasthan -1
Uttar Pradesh – 2
99.9043Female -3Delhi -1
Rajasthan -1
West Bengal -1

CLAT 2025 Result (PG) – Percentile Score: Number, Gender, and State-Wise Distribution of Candidates  

PercentileTotal NumbersGender wise NumbersState wise Numbers
99.9931Female – 1Odisha – 1
99.9861Female -1Uttar Pradesh -1
99.981Male -1Uttar Pradesh -1
99.9731Male -1Uttar Pradesh -1
99.9661Female -1Uttar Pradesh -1
99.9591Male -1Madhya Pradesh -1
99.9531Male -1Madhya Pradesh -1
99.9461Male -1Madhya Pradesh -1
99.9322Male- 2Bihar- 1
Karnataka -1
99.9261Female- -1Madhya Pradesh -1
99.9191Male- 1Uttar Pradesh -1
99.9052Female -1Uttar Pradesh -2
Male- 1
99.8922Male -2Punjab -1
Uttar Pradesh -1

CLAT 2025 Exam Statistics – Test Centers, Attendance, Highest Marks

ParticularsDescription
Test CenterCLAT 2025 was conducted on Sunday, December 01, 2024, from 2 to 4 pm at:

141 Test Centers in 25 States and 4 Union Territories across India.
Overall attendance96.33%
GenderMale – 57%
Female – 43%
9 candidates are Transgender
Highest marks secured in CLAT (PG) 202580
Highest marks secured in CLAT (UG) 2025103.5

CLAT Result 2025 – Counseling Process

The Consortium of NLUs is conducting the counseling for CLAT 2025 in an online, centralized mode.

Candidates who have qualified in the CLAT 2025 exam are eligible to participate in the counseling process. As part of the counseling process, the candidate will have to register and fill in choices of academic institutes in the order of priority.

As part of the counseling process, candidates are required to get registered, upload NLU preferences, and pay the counseling fee.

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CLAT Question Paper 2026 – Download Previous Years’ Papers, QP with Answers

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Make sample papers a mandatory part of your exam preparation to improve problem-solving & time-management skills. Download previous years’ question papers here.

The Consortium of NLUs will conduct the CLAT 2026 exam on December 7, 2025.

The CLAT 2026 question paper and answer keys will be released soon after the conclusion of the CLAT exam. The candidate can download the CLAT question papers from this page in pdf format.

In the previous edition, CLAT 2025 question paper was first released on December 2, 2025. This was followed by the release of a revised question paper (Where 4 questions were dropped, and total marks of CLAT 2025 exam was reduced to 116 from 120), on December 7, 2025.

The CLAT answer key will be released alongside the question paper.

Candidates appearing in the CLAT entrance exam must solve sample papers and previous years’ question papers. This will help the candidate get a better and deeper understanding of various concepts, learn how to use these concepts to solve various types of problems, learn time management, and much more.

You can download the previous years’ CLAT question papers in PDF format below.

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CLAT Question Paper Format 2026

The question paper structure or exam pattern for CLAT 2026 for the UG and PG courses is given in the table below.

ParticularsDescription
Mode of ExamOffline.
Will be held in pen-and-paper-based mode
Type of QuestionsMultiple-Choice Questions
Total MarksUG: 120 marks
PG: 120 marks
Exam Duration120 minutes
Medium of paperEnglish
Marking SchemeEach objective-type question carries one mark
0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong attempt

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CLAT Question Paper 2026 – Section-wise No. of Questions, Weightage

The CLAT question paper will include multiple-choice questions (MCQs). The number of questions asked in each section of the CLAT paper and weightage is given below. 

CLAT UG Question Paper 2024 – Section-wise No. of Questions, Weightage

Sections of CLAT Question PaperNo. of QuestionsMaximum Marks
English Language22-2622-26
Current Affairs including General Knowledge28-3228-32
Logical Reasoning22-2622-26
Legal Reasoning28-3228-32
Quantitative Techniques10-1410-14
Total120120

CLAT PG Question Paper 2025 – Section-wise No. of Questions, Weightage

CLAT LLM SubjectsTotal MCQsTotal Marks
Constitutional Law

Various Law subjects including Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, Administrative Law, Law of Contract, Torts, Family Law, Environmental Law, Criminal Law, Property Law, Company Law, Public International Law, Tax Law, and Labour & Industrial Law
120120

Download previous years’ CLAT Question Papers

The previous years’ question papers and answer keys for CLAT is given in the table below in downloadable PDF format.

CLAT question papersResource
CLAT 2025 Question Paper with Answer KeyDownload – Provisional Answer Key and Question Paper

Download – Final Answer Key and Revised Question Paper
CLAT 2023 UG Question Paper with Answer KeyDownload Here
CLAT 2022 UG Question PaperDownload Here
CLAT 2022 PG Question Paper with Answer KeyDownload Here
CLAT 2021 UG Question Paper with Answer KeyDownload Here
CLAT 2021 Question Paper & Answer KeyDownload Here
CLAT 2021 PG Question Paper & Answer KeyDownload Here
CLAT 2020 UG Question Paper with Answer KeyDownload Here
CLAT 2020 official sample paperDownload Here
CLAT 2020 PG Question Paper with Answer KeyDownload Here
CLAT 2019 Question Paper & Answer Key (UG: Set A)Download Here
CLAT 2019 Question Paper & Answer Key (UG: Set B)Download Here
CLAT 2019 Question Paper & Answer Key (UG: Set C)Download Here
CLAT 2019 Question Paper & Answer Key (UG-Set D)Download Here
CLAT 2018 question paper & answer keyDownload Here
CLAT 2017 question paper & answer keyDownload Here
CLAT 2016 question paper & answer keyDownload Here
CLAT 2015 question paper & answer keyDownload Here
CLAT 2014 question paperDownload Here
CLAT 2013 question paperDownload Here

Download Official CLAT Sample Papers 

ResourceDescription
UG CLAT 2020 – Sample Paper 1Download Here

How many CLAT sample papers should you solve?

It is recommended that the candidate solves as many sample papers as possible to prepare for the CLAT 2026 exam.

Also, the candidate can START solving the sample papers very early in their exam prep. For instance, after completing a few chapters, the candidate can solve the related problems given in the sample papers.

Early on in your preparation, you will not be able to solve the entire paper. But as you move deep into your preparation and complete more and more topics in the syllabus, you should be able to solve a major chunk of questions given in the paper.

Along with the sample papers, the candidate must also solve previous years’ CLAT question papers to get insights into the difficulty level, the scope and nature of questions asked, weightage of questions asked, etc.

NIRF Ranking 2024 – Check Category-wise Rankings, Who made and missed the Cut?

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The NIRF Rankings 2024 were declared on August 12.  The ranking lists are prepared by the Ministry of Education. The rankings were published online at the official NIRF website – nirfindia.org.

NIRF 2024 rankings are available for the following 16 categories:

OverallUniversitiesCollegesResearch InstitutionsEngineering
ManagementPharmacyMedicalDentalLaw
Architecture and PlanningAgriculture and Allied SectorsInnovationOpen UniversitySkill University
State Public University

Three new categories were added – Open University, Skill University, and State Public University.

Overall, IIT Madras was ranked the best educational institution for the sixth consecutive year running. 

IIT Madras (1), IIT Delhi (2), and IIT Bombay (3) were ranked the top THREE engineering colleges in the country. 

Meanwhile, Hindu College leapfrogged Miranda House to be crowned the best college in the country. 

In the Universities section, IISc Bangalore came first, followed by JNU, New Delhi, in second, and JMI, New Delhi, in third.

IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, and IIM Kozhikode are the top three management institutes. 

In the Medical category, AIIMS Delhi continued its no. 1 position, followed by PGIMER Chandigarh in second, and Christian Medical College, Vellore, in third.

Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, is ranked the top Dental college.

NIFR Rankings 2024 – Category-wise Rankings

NIRF Ranking 2024 Engineering – Top 10 Colleges

NameCity2024 Rank2023 Rank
IIT MadrasChennai11
IIT DelhNew Delhi22
IIT BombayMumbai33
IIT KanpurKanpur44
IIT KharagpurKharagpur56
IIT RoorkeeRoorkee65
IIT GuwahatiGuwahati77
IIT HyderabadHyderabad88
NIIT TiruchirappalliTiruchirappalli99
IIT VaranasiVaranasi1015

NIRF Ranking Parameters:

The parameters used by the Union Ministry of Education to rank the academic institutions are given below.

Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR):

  • Student Strength including Doctoral Students (SS)
  • Faculty-student ratio with emphasis on permanent faculty (FSR)
  • Combined metric for Faculty with PhD (or equivalent) and Experience (FQE)
  • Financial Resources and their Utilisation (FRU)

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Research and Professional Practice (RP):

  • Combined metric for Publications (PU)
  • Combined metric for Quality of Publications (QP)
  • IPR and Patents: Published and Granted (IPR)
  • Footprint of Projects and Professional Practice (FPPP)

Graduation Outcomes (GO):

  • Metric for University Examinations (GUE)
  • Metric for Number of Ph.D. Students Graduated (GPHD)

Outreach and Inclusivity (OI):

  • Percentage of Students from Other States/Countries (Region Diversity RD)
  • Percentage of Women (Women Diversity WD)
  • Economically and Socially Challenged Students (ESCS)
  • Facilities for Physically Challenged Students (PCS)
  • Perception (PR) Ranking

Peer Perception:

  • Academic Peers and Employers (PR)

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NIRF Ranking 2025

It is expected that the NIRF 2025 rankings will be released in September 2025. The rankings will be released online at nirfindia.org.

The rankings, like in the previous years, will be released for 16 categories. However, there is also a chance some new categories like design may also be added.

So, stay tuned!

AILET Exam 2026 – Application Open – Apply Here, Exam (Dec 14), Pattern, Syllabus

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AILET Exam 2026 – NLU Delhi is currently accepting applications for AILET 2026 exam. The registration window is open from August 7 to November 10, 2025.

The link to fill out the form is given below.

Candidates who meet AILET 2026 eligibility criteria must fill out the form before the last date. AILET 2026 application fee is INR 3000 for open category.

AILET 2026 exam will be conducted on December 14, 2025 ( 2 pm – 4 pm) in an offline mode. AILET 2026 question paper for the BA LLB program will include 150 MCQs, each carrying 1 mark.

The candidate must select THREE exam cities in the order of preference when filling out the form. The name and address of the allotted AILET 2026 exam center will be mentioned on the AILET 2026 admit card.

Keep reading to learn the full details about the AILET 2026 exam.

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AILET Exam 2026 – Key Features

ParticularsDescription
Name of the examAll India Law Entrance Test (AILET)
Exam FrequencyAnnual
Admission portalClick Here
Status of application formOpen
August 7 to November 10, 2025
AILET 2026 exam dateDecember 14, 2025

The exam will be held in 36 cities across India.
Exam Registration feesINR 3,000 for General/ OBC category and INR 1,000 for SC/ ST/ PWD category
Mode of the examOffline
Exam Duration2 hours or 120 minutes
Exam PurposeAdmission to BA LLB (Hons) and LLM courses offered at NLU Delhi
AILET 2026 Seat Intake BA LLB (Hons.) seats – 120

Including: 
Foreign Nationals (5 seats) & OCI/PIO (5 seats) – 10 seats

LLM seats – 81

Including: 
Supernumerary: Kashmiri Migrants – 1 seat
Foreign Nationals (5 seats) & OCI/PIO (5 seats) – 10 seats
Admission processAdmission will be based on AILET 2026 merit only.

Exception: Foreign Nationals/OCI/PIO candidates are exempted from AILET. 
The merit of the Foreign National and OCI/PIO Category will be drawn on the basis of percentage of marks in the qualifying exam.
Helpdesk011-40787555
(10:00 am to 05:00 pm on all working days)

Email: ailetsupport@nludelhi.ac.in
Useful ResourcesB.A.LL.B.(Hons.) 
Fee Structure – Click Here
Seat Matrix – Click Here
LLM 
Fee Structure – Click Here
Seat Matrix – Click Here
Will NLU Delhi accept CLAT scores?No, NLU Delhi will not accept CLAT 2026 scores for admission to its BA LLB and LLM programs.

Admission will be strictly through the AILET exam.

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AILET Exam 2026 – Important Dates

The admission process for NLU Delhi has commenced. The application form is now open from August 7 (onwards). Check the detailed schedule below.

Event Dates
Start of AILET 2026 application formAugust 7, 2026 (Open)
Last date to submit applicationsNovember 10, 2025
AILET 2026 exam dateDecember 14, 2025 (2 pm – 4 pm)
Release of answer keyTo be notified
Declaration of AILET 2026 resultsTo be notified

AILET Exam Application Form 2026 (Open) – Register Here

NLU Delhi opened the AILET 2026 application form on August 10, 2025. The application has to be filled out online at nationallawuniversitydelhi.in.

Applications submitted in offline mode will not be accepted.

How to apply for AILET Exam 2026

  1. Online Registration – Go to the AILET 2026 exam portal – nationallawuniversitydelhi.in. Click on the “Click here to Register for AILET 2026” option. Enter your name, email ID, applicant type (Indian or Foreign Nationals/OCI/ PIO). On successful registration, log-in credentials will be sent to your registered email ID.
  2. Log-in to the candidate account – Using the credentials, you can log-in to the account. You will be prompted to select and confirm a password.
  3. Fill in the form – The candidate has to next proceed to fill in academic, personal, and academic credentials. Also, select THREE exam cities in the order of preference.
  4. Uploading of documents – The documents must be uploaded as per the format and specifications prescribed.
  5. Payment of application fee – Finally, pay the AILET 2026 application fee to complete the application process.

AILET Application Fee 2026

The category-wise application fee of AILET 2026 is given below.

CategoryApplication Fee
OpenRs.3,000
SC/ST candidates and Persons with Disabilities (PwD)Rs.1,000
SC/ST and women candidateswho are Below Poverty Line (BPL) applicantsExempted from payment of the online application fee

AILET Exam 2026 – Eligibility Criteria

Candidates appearing in the AILET exam 2026 must ensure that they meet the program-specific eligibility criteria.

Any candidate who doesn’t meet the prescribed criteria can be disqualified at any stage of the admission process. Note that exam officials will verify the original documents at the time of AILET 2026 counseling.

AILET Exam 2026 – Test Center

The AILET 2026 exam will be conducted in 36 cities across India. You can select an exam city when filling out the AILET application form.

The name of the AILET exam center allotted will be mentioned on the admit card.

List of AILET 2026 exam cities

S. NoName of the Exam CityS.NoName of the Exam City
1Ahmedabad19Haldwani
2Asansol20Hisar
3Bengaluru21Hyderabad
4Bhopal22Jabalpur
5Bhubaneswar23Jaipur
6Chandigarh24Jammu
7Chennai25Jodhpur
8Cochin26Kanpur
9Dehradun27Kolkata
10Delhi28Lucknow
11Faridabad29Mumbai
12Ghaziabad30Nagpur
13Greater Noida31Patna
14Gorakhpur32Pune
15Gurugram33Raipur
16Guwahati34Ranchi
17Gwalior35Thiruvananthapuram
18Jamshedpur36Varanasi and Visakhapatnam

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AILET Exam Question Paper 2026

Candidates preparing for the AILET 2026 exam are urged to practice previous years’ AILET question papers. The question papers can be downloaded from the official website. The direct links to download the question papers are also given below

Download precious years’ AILET Question Papers

ProgramQuestion Paper
B.A.LL.B.(Hons.)AILET BA LLB Question Papers (2008-2025) – Download Here
LL.MAILET LLM Question Papers (2011-2025) – Download Here

AILET Exam 2026 – Test Pattern and Syllabus

The syllabus and exam pattern of the AILET exam for the UG program is outlined below.

  • The AILET 2026 for UG program will have three (3) sections of 150 multiple choice questions for 150 marks in total. 
  • The THREE sections will be: Section A: English Language (50 questions; 50 marks). Section B: Current Affairs & General Knowledge (30 questions; 30 marks). Section C: Logical Reasoning (70 questions; 70 marks).
  • Test duration – 120 minutes
  • Legal principles may be used in the logical reasoning section to test logical aptitude but the examination will not require any kind of legal knowledge or technical understanding.
  • Negative marking– There is negative marking in AILET 2026. 0.25 marks will be deducted for every incorrect answer

AILET 2026 Merit List – Tie-breaker

If two or more candidates get the same marks in AILET 2026, their merit will be determined on the basis of higher marks in the Logical Reasoning section of AILET 2026.

If the merit is still the same, then the candidate senior in age shall get preference. If still there is no change in merit, then computerized draw of lots will be taken into consideration.

NID DAT Exam 2026 Update – Exam notification out soon at admissions.nid.edu, check details

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NID DAT Exam 2026 Update – The National Institute of Design (NID) will likely release the NID DAT 2026 application form and exam notification anytime now. In the previous edition, the application opened on September 3, 2024.

With the admission process now over for NID DAT 2025, the admission process for the next session will START soon. 

The admission notification will be released online at admissions.nid.edu.

It will contain information like the eligibility criteria for the B.Des and M.Des courses, admission process, application fee, seat matrix, information brochure, syllabus, pattern, and other key updates about the exam.

The candidate must carefully go through each of the details carefully before they apply and for exam preparation. NID DAT 2026 (Prelims) will be conducted around 1st week of January 2026.

NID DAT 2026 – Key Features

ParticularsNID DAT Details
Exam NID Design Aptitude Test (NID DAT)
Conducting BodyNational Institute of Design (NID)
Exam LevelUndergraduate & Postgraduate
Exam FrequencyAnnual
Courses OfferedB.Des, M.Des
Registration START Date1st week of September 2025
Last Date to ApplyTo be notified
Exam FeeINR 3,000 – General/OBC 
INR 1,500 – SC/ST/PWD
Exam StructureThe exam is conducted in TWO parts:
DAT Prelims
DAT Mains
Duration of DAT Prelims3 Hours

NID DAT Prelims 2026 – Test Centers

The NID DAT Prelims will be conducted in the following cities: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Dehradun, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Kurukshetra, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Patna, Raipur, Ranchi, Thiruvananthapuram and Vijayawada.

You can select your choice of exam city when filling out the form.

NID DAT 2025 Admission Process Over

The admission process for the NID DAT 2025 has concluded.

Two rounds of seat allotments were announced for the B.Des and M.Des courses. The last rank and score for the last candidate allotted a seat as on July 31 can be downloaded from the NID admission portal in PDF format.

NID DAT Application Form 2026 (Opening Soon) Direct Link, Documents Required, Fees, Correction Window

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NID DAT Application Form 2026 – The National Institute of Design (NID) is expected to release the application form for NID DAT 2026 anytime now; in the last edition of the exam, the application form opened on September 3, 2024. The application will be released online at admissions.nid.edu. Candidates who meet the prescribed NID DAT 2026 eligibility criteria must apply before the last date.

The direct NID DAT 2026 registration link will be provided here.

To apply, first register and create an applicant account. Then log in to the applicant account to fill in personal, academic, and contact details. Also, upload documents, select a NID DAT 2026 exam center, and pay the exam fee. NID DAT 2026 application fee (open category) is INR 3,000. You can choose the program of STUDY during registration. NID-participating colleges currently offer B.Des and M.Des courses.

The NID DAT 2025 entrance exam will be held around the 1st week of January 2026. Keep reading to learn the full details about the NID DAT 2026 registration process.

NID DAT Application Form 2026 – Highlights

ParticularsDescription
When will the NID DAT 2026 application start?1st week of September 2025 (tentative)

Note: NID DAT 2024 application form opened on September 3, 2024.
Mode of application Online 
Application feeB.Des

General, General-EWS, OBC-NCL: INR 3, 000

SC, ST, PwD: INR 1,500

Overseas (supernumerary): INR 5,000

M.Des

Application fee for one discipline:

General, General-EWS, OBC-NCL: INR 3,000

SC, ST, PwD: INR 1,500

Application fee for two disciplines:

General, General-EWS, OBC-NCL: INR 6,000

SC, ST, PwD: INR 3,000
Documents required for NID DAT 2026 application submissionPhotograph, signature, category certificate (if applicable), and PwD certificate (if applicable).

The candidate will also need a valid email ID and mobile number. 
Programs for which NID DAT 2026 application is availableB.Des and M.Des
NID DAT 2026 application correction windowCorrection window will OPEN Immediately after the application closes.
What particulars can be edited in the application form during the correction window?The candidate can modify all the details in the application form except the following particulars:

Program applied for admission
Candidate’s name
Date of birth
Registered mobile number
Registered email ID

Further, if the candidate changes their category using the correction window, they will have to pay the additional application fee that may be applicable. However, no refund of excess fee will be made in case of category change.

How to fill out the NID DAT 2026 application form

The application form for NID DAT 2026 will be available online at admissions.nid.edu. The stepwise application form filling process is explained below.

  1. Online Registration – To start the application process, click on the “Registration” tab. A registration form will open, where you need to fill in the program of study, name, email ID, mobile number, and date of birth. On successful registration, an application account will be created.
  2. Log-in and fill out the form – Using the applicant log-in credentials, log-in to the candidate account and fill in personal, academic, and contact details. 
  3. Select an exam city – The list of NID DAT 2026 exam cities will be given in a drop-down menu. Select your exam city.
  4. Upload documents – You have to next upload documents, including signature, photograph, etc., in the given format.
  5. Pay the application fee – Finally, pay the application fee to complete the NID DAT application form filling process.

NID DAT Application Forms 2026 – Documents to be Uploaded

The candidate must upload the following documents when filling out the NID DAT 2026 application form.

Document TypeFormatSize
Photograph
Color scanned copy of recent passport-size photograph.
The photo must be taken at a professional studio. Photographs with self-composed portraits will not be accepted.
JPG/JPEG50 – 200 KB
SignatureJPG/JPEG50 – 200 KB
GEN-EWS and OBC-NCL category certificate

The certificates must be issued on or after April 1, 2025 (based on the gross annual income of the financial year 2024-25).

The certificate must be issued in the name of the candidate.
PDFMaximum 1 MB
SC, ST category certificate:
The certificate must be issued by a competent authority
PDFMaximum 1 MB
PwD category:
Candidates must have a Disability Certificate and /or Unique Disability ID issued by the Department of Empowerment of Person with Disability.
PDFMaximum 1 MB
Overseas candidate:

Upload Image of the first and the last page of the passport clearly showing all of their personal information. The passport must be current (not-expired). 
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NID DAT Application Form 2025 – Category-wise Application Fee

The category-specific application fee for the NID DAT 2026 exam is given below for the B.Des and M.Des courses.

NID DAT application fee – B.Des program

CategoryNID DAT application fee
General, General-EWS, OBC-NCL,INR 3,000
SC, ST, PwDINR 1,500
Overseas (supernumerary)INR 5,000

NID DAT application fee – M.Des program

CategoryApplication Fee (1 discipline only)Application Fee (2 disciplines)
General, General-EWS, OBC-NCL,INR 3,000INR 6,000
SC, ST, PwDINR 1,500INR 3,000
Overseas (supernumerary)INR 5,000INR 10,000

NID DAT Application Form 2026 – Exam Centers

The candidate will have to select an exam city when filling out the form. Note that there is no option to directly select any specific exam center.

In fact, the allotment of NID DAT 2026 exam centers will be done based on the candidate’s address and the exam city opted by them. The name and address of the exam city allotted will be mentioned on the NID DAT admit card 2026.

List of NID DAT Exam Cities 2026

AhmedabadBengaluruBhopal
BhubaneshwarChandigarhChennai
DehradunGuwahatiHyderabad
JaipurKochiKolkata
KurukshetraLucknowMumbai
NagpurNew DelhiPatna
RaipurRanchiThiruvananthapuram
Vijayawada

NID DAT 2026 Application Form Correction

The window to edit the NID DAT 2026 application form will open soon after the application closes.

The candidate can edit all the particulars in the application form except the following details:

  • Name of the candidate
  • Date of birth
  • Registered mobile number
  • Registered email ID

Additional fee to be paid for category change

If you change your applied category, you must pay the applicable additional application fee.
However, no refund of excess fees will be made in the case of a category change.

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NID Application Form 2026 – Compensatory time for PwD candidates

If a PwD candidate wants to avail compensatory time (20 minutes per hour) and/or request the assistance of a scribe, the candidate has to select the necessary options when filling out the NID DAT 2026 application form.

The candidate must also upload  a valid Disability Certificate and/ or Unique Disability ID (UDID) issued by the Department of Empowerment of Person with Disability.

The admission cell will assess the request and supporting documents and contact the candidate via email on their registered email ID with further instructions, if necessary.

However, note that if the candidate uses the services of a scribe and/or compensatory time, but doesn’t possess the extent of disability that warrants a scribe and/or compensatory time, the candidate may be disqualified from the NID DAT 2026 admission process.

NIRF rankings get embroiled in data integrity issues; when will NIRF 2025 rankings be released

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NIRF Ranking 2025 – The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) rankings for 2025 will likely be released in the 1st half of September 2025. The rankings are delayed largely in part to the Madras High Court staying the release in response to a PIL that claimed universities were submitting false information and gaming the system. The High Court has since dismissed the plea.

It may be noted that the NIRF Ranking 2024 was published on August 12, 2024.

Medical Category to be Dropped

There is also a possibility that this years’ rankings will exclude the Medical category, a move that could be prompted again by data integrity issues.

If the rankings for the category are in fact omitted, it will put a severe dent on the NIRF Ranking system. For one, it will confuse students as to whether the rankings published in previous editions are genuine or they are also under the scanner.

Such doubts will make it difficult for students to make a shortlist of medical colleges for admission, especially the mid- to lower-ranked ones, or ones that are not very popular.

It was the NIRF rankings which gave a candidate the confidence to take admission to a college that one knew very little about. Now with the rankings being compromised, things become all the more complicated.

Negative marking introduced for withdrawal of research paper

If a research paper is retracted, the institute will be penalized. However, for now, the penalties are kept at a low level, with scope for stricter penalties in next editions.

What does NIRF Ranking Controversy Tells Us

The recent ranking fiasco shows the central government in poor light. Only a few days back, the nation was gripped by allegations over misconduct of the SSC exam, which was followed by lathicharge of protesting students and teachers.

Apart from that, allegations of paper leakage have become commonplace, with the most recent incident being the ED raid in Patna over the NEET-UG paper leak case.

It is high time the government does some soul searching and starts accepting the reality that the education sector needs a real revamp and the ministers handling important portfolios need to be accountable. Currently, the government is in a pass the buck mode with little accountability.

UCEED 2026 application form starts in October; what you need to know

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IIT Bombay will start the admission process for UCEED 2026 in October 2025. In a notification published on July 30, it had notified that the UCEED 2026 exam will be conducted on January 18, 2026, while the detailed exam notification will be released by October 1, 2025.

It is very likely that the UCEED 2026 application form will be released alongwith the exam notification; in the previous edition, the application form opened on October 1, 2024.

Launch of new exam portal for UCEED 2026

IIT Bombay will also launch a new exam portal for the UCEED 2026 exam. The current exam portal is for the UCEED 2025 exam – https://www.uceed.iitb.ac.in/2025/

The exam portal will contain all the updated about the exam, including:

  • Important dates
  • Application submission link
  • Eligibility criteria
  • Syllabus
  • Question paper structure
  • Exam cities
  • Information brochure
  • Useful resources for download, like answer keys and previous years’ question papers
  • List of participating and result-sharing institutes
  • FAQs, etc.

To visit UCEED 2025 exam portal – Click Here

UCEED 2026 exam date and application form

The UCEED 2026 exam will be conducted on Sunday, 18th January, 2026 (9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon). Part A of the exam will be conducted in a computer-based mode, whereas Part B will be held offline.

Further, Part B will be evaluated only if the candidate qualifies Part A. 

The application form for UCEED 2026 has to be filled out online. The scores of the UCEED 2026 exam will be considered for admission to the B.Des program offered by participating colleges.
Note for if you are seeking admission to the M.Des program, you need to take the CEED 2026 exam.

NID DAT Syllabus 2026 – Stage 1 &2, Marking Scheme, Types of questions, Weightage

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NID DAT Syllabus 2026 – Candidates appearing in NID DAT 2026 must consult the official syllabus to prepare for the Design Aptitude Test (DAT). While the National Institute of Design (NID) doesn’t release any official syllabus, the previous years’ NID DAT question papers provide enough insights into the prospective NID syllabus, which is included here.

The NID DAT 2026 exam is conducted in two stages – DAT Prelims and DAT Mains.

The NID DAT 2026 (Prelims) exam will be conducted around the 1st week of January 2026. The scores of DAT Prelims 2026 will be used to shortlist candidates for DAT Mains.

Here we bring you the detailed schedule for both DAT Prelims and DAT Mains. Keep reading to learn the full details of NID DAT 2026 syllabus.

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NID DAT Mains Syllabus for B.Des 

The DAT Mains exam for the B.Des program includes a Studio Test. Note that B.Des candidates aren’t required to appear in any personal interviews (unlike M.Des candidates).

B.Des DAT Mains Syllabus 2026
Clay ModellingWire MouldingStory Illustration
Model MakingDoodlingTypical questions asked in an interview
How to Evolve IdeasAudio – Visual ExercisesMaterial Manipulation
Material manipulationCommon Interview Questions Body language and how it is important
Previous years’ question papers of Studio Test & InterviewEvolving ideasPortfolio making

Read full details of DAT Mains Studio Test, Topics, Prep Tips, Material Handling

NID DAT Mains Syllabus for MDes

The M.Des DAT Mains exam includes a Studio Test and Personal Interview.

  • M.Des DAT Mains = Studio Test + Personal Interview

M.Des DAT Mains Studio Test Syllabus 2026

The syllabus for M.Des DAT Mains Studio Test is given below.

M.Des Studio Test Syllabus 2026
Model MakingDoodlingHow to evolve ideas
Audio – Visual ExercisesMaterial ManipulationCreative Thinking

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NID DAT Prelims Syllabus for B.Des Program

While the National Institute of Design doesn’t release any official syllabus for DAT Prelims, we have compiled a list of important topics for the exam based on previous years’ NID DAT (Prelims) question paper analysis.

DAT Prelims Syllabus for the B.Des program

B.Des DAT Prelims Syllabus
Design OutlineColour TerminologyInspiration & Design Development
Mood, Theme & Colour Inter-relationshipDesign TheoryElements & Principles Of Design
Natural & Geometrical FormVisual LogicPrinciples of Composition
Innovation in DesignOptical IllusionUnderstanding Light & Shade
Colour Psychology & Optical IllusionsForm & FunctionColour, Pattern & Texture
Theme DevelopmentLetteringPicture Analysis
Creative thinking & writingGood Design vs Bad DesignDrawing Fundamentals
Use of Measurements, Scale & proportionsOptical IllusionForeshortening & Perspective
Developing Themes & Colour AssociationsInspiration & CreativityOrnaments & motifs
Memory DrawingUsage of Colour in CompositionsExpression & Emotion
Exercises on imaginationLateral ThinkingStory Pictures
Presentation TechniquesImagination & Doodling3D Visualisation
Graphics & PictogramsInnovation & CreationDesign Awareness

M.Des DAT Prelims 2026 Syllabus for M.Des

The M.Des DAT Prelims syllabus is given below for the reference of the candidate.

Design Outline for BeginnersColour TerminologyInspiration & Design Development
Mood, Theme & Colour Inter-relationshipDesign TheoryElements & Principles Of Design
Natural & Geometrical FormInnovation in DesignPrinciples of Composition
Developing ObservationOptical IllusionUnderstanding Light & Shade
Colour Psychology & Optical IllusionsForm & FunctionColour, Pattern & Texture
Theme DevelopmentCreative Thinking & WritingPicture Analysis
Visual LogicGood Design vs Bad DesignDrawing Fundamentals
Use of Measurements, Scale & proportionsOptical IllusionForeshortening & Perspective
Developing Themes & Colour AssociationsInspiration & CreativityOrnaments & Motifs
Memory DrawingUsage of Colour in CompositionsExpression & Emotion
Exercises on ImaginationLateral ThinkingStory Pictures
Presentation TechniquesImagination & Doodling3D Visualisation
Graphics & PictogramsInnovation & CreationDesign Awareness
Lettering

NID Design Aptitude Test 2026 – Test Components & Weightage

The NID Design Aptitude Test is conducted in two stages – DAT Prelims and DAT Mains. The DAT Mains includes a Studio Test for the B.Des program.

Meanwhile, the M.Des DAT Mains includes a Studio Test and Personal Interview.

The weightage carried by each test component for preparing NID DAT 2026 results is given below.

B.Des NID DAT 2026 Test Components, Weightage

Exam ComponentDAT PrelimsDAT Mains
Weightage40%60%

M.Des NID DAT 2026 Test Components, Weightage

Exam ComponentDAT PrelimsDAT Mains
Studio TestPersonal Interview
Weightage30%40%30%

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NID Study Material 2026 – Recommended Section-wise Books, Study Tips, Online Resources

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NID Study Material 2026 – If you are preparing for the NID DAT 2026 exam, ensure that the study material is top grade.

One can benefit greatly by consulting NID DAT 2026 best books. If the study material is good, they will have very few to no errors, follow the updated NID DAT 2026 exam syllabus, explain the concepts in simple and easily understandable language, contain practice sets, etc.

So, using good study material can make NID DAT 2026 exam-preparation effective, easy and also fun.

On the other hand, if the NID study material is poor, your efforts won’t bear the same fruits. In fact, if the study material is really poor, it can really sink your prospects of doing well in the NID DAT 2026 exam. 

It is therefore highly recommended that you use the NID DAT 2026 best books recommended by experts and toppers to prepare for the Design Aptitude Test.

Keep reading to learn the full details about the NID DAT 2026 best books.

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Update on the NID DAT 2026 exam

The National Institute of Design (NID) will conduct the DAT Prelims exam around the 1st week of January 2026. The application form for NID DAT 2026 is expected to open in the 1st week of September 2025.

Candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria must apply before the last date.

DAT Prelims will be conducted as a paper-and-pencil/pen test. The NID DAT 2026 question paper may include both textual and visual-type questions.

NID Study Material 2026 – Section-wise Best Books

Book TypeRecommended BooksWhy you should buy it?
Design-Specific BooksNID DAT Preparation Guide by R. S. AggarwalA comprehensive guide tailored for NID DAT exam that covers both theory and practice questions
NID Entrance Exam Guide by Surendra KavimandanIncludes tips for cracking the NID DAT exam
How to Crack NID by D. MittalA detailed book with solved papers, mock tests, and design-related concepts.
General Design and Creativity BooksDesign Drawing by Francis D.K. ChingA great resource for improving drawing and visualization skills
The Design of Everyday Things by Don NormanA must-read for understanding design principles and user-centered design.
Drawing for Designers by Alan PipesHelps develop sketching and conceptualization skills.
Aptitude and Problem-Solving BooksQuantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by R. S. AggarwalUseful for strengthening logical and numerical reasoning skills.
A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R. S. AggarwalCovers reasoning topics that are often part of the NID DAT.
Art and Drawing Practice BooksYou Can Draw in 30 Days by Mark KistlerA beginner-friendly book to improve drawing skills quickly.
Perspective Made Easy by Ernest R. NorlingHelps in understanding perspective drawing
Rendering in Pen and Ink by Arthur L. GuptillA classic book for mastering shading and rendering techniques.
Previous Years’ NID DAT Question Papers and Mock TestsNID DAT Previous Years’ Solved Papers by Arihant Experts
Online Mock Tests and Sample PapersWebsites like Mosaic Institute of Design, BRDS, and Design Aspirants offer mock tests and practice papers.
GK and Current AffairsRead newspapers daily for current affairs
For static GK, read any good GK book for NID exam
Manorama Yearbook
General Knowledge Digest
EnglishThe Ultimate Guide for NIFT/NID/IIFT Entrance Exam by Arihant
Additional ResourcesDesign Basics by David A. Lauer and Stephen PentakCovers fundamental design principles and concepts.
Creative Confidence by Tom Kelley and David KelleyInspires creative thinking and innovation, which are key for the NID DAT.
YouTube Channels and Online Tutorials

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Why follow the best books for NID DAT 2026 Exam Preparation?

Here we give you ten reasons why you must invest in good study material to prepare for the NID DAT 2026 exam. Read on.

  1. Follow the NID DAT 2026 Exam Pattern and Syllabus – Recommended books like “NID DAT Preparation Guide” by R. S. Aggarwal or “NID Entrance Exam Guide” by Surendra Kavimandan are suited to the NID DAT exam pattern and syllabus.

Consequently, these books can help you understand what to expect in both Part A (aptitude test) and Part B (design and drawing test).

  1. Build Design Concepts – Books like “The Design of Everyday Things” by Don Norman or “Design Basics” by David A. Lauer introduce you to fundamental design principles, such as balance, proportion, color theory, and user-centered design.

These concepts are crucial for solving design-related problems that are asked in the NID DAT exam.

  1. Improve Drawing and Sketching Skills – The NID Design Aptitude Test will evaluate your ability to sketch and visualize ideas. Books like “Drawing for Designers” by Alan Pipes or “You Can Draw in 30 Days” by Mark Kistler will help you develop your drawing skills, perspective, shading, and rendering techniques.

Make sure that you practice regularly using these resources so that you can quickly and effectively express your ideas on paper during the exam.

  1. Harness Creativity and Innovation – Books like “Creative Confidence” by Tom Kelley and David Kelley will inspire and help you to think outside the box and develop innovative solutions, which is a key aspect of the NID DAT.

These books are designed to help you approach problems with a fresh perspective and a fresh pair of eyes.

  1. Practice with Solved Papers and Mock Tests – The candidate must solve NID DAT sample papers to improve their time-management and problem-solving skills. When solving sample papers, make sure that you are solving different types of questions, and not repeating the same question type over and over again. Also, you can start solving sample papers very early on in your NID DAT exam preparation; for instance, after completing a chapter, solve the related questions given in the NID sample papers. Mock tests, meanwhile, are suited closer to the exam to give final touches to one’s exam preparation.
  1. Develop Observational and Analytical Skills – The NID DAT tests your ability to observe, analyze, and interpret scenarios. So, you need to sharpen these skills. Quantitative Aptitude” by R. S. Aggarwal is one of the best books for this purpose. Additionally, the book will also help you prepare for the logical and analytical questions in Part A of the exam.
  1. Stay Updated about Design Trends – Reading design-related books will ensure you are updated about the current trends, famous designers, etc. Also, read up a bit on design history. These details can be useful for both the written test and the interview/portfolio round. For example, “The Design of Everyday Things” provides insights into how design impacts daily life, a topic often explored in the exam.
  1. Stay confident and relaxed – Being well-prepared with the right resources will help you build your confidence while keeping exam-related stress at bay. It is recommended that you stay in the present rather than day-dreaming and waking up to unbearable stress the next!
  1. Master time management – Remember, all your effort will go up in flames if you are not able to complete the paper or have to miss out on easy questions because you have run out of time. The NID DAT is a lengthy exam, and you need to prepare for that. Use books with practice questions and mock tests to learn how to allocate time effectively between sections.
  1. Prepare for the Portfolio Round – The books mentioned above are primarily focused on the written exam, but will also indirectly help you build a strong portfolio by improving your design thinking, sketching, and presentation skills. Remember – A good portfolio is essential for the second stage (DAT Mains) of the NID admission process.

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