NMIMS DAT 2026: Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies Design Aptitude Test (NMIMS-DAT) 2026

Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies Design Aptitude Test

Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies Design Aptitude Test (NMIMS-DAT) 2026

NMIMS-DAT 2026
[Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies Design Aptitude Test 2026]
conducted by Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Admission to Under Graduate Design (B.Des.) Programs, 2026-27

At NMIMS School of Design, creativity meets technology. Our 4-year program blends design, science, and empathy to prepare you for future-ready careers.

Start with a strong foundation, then dive into IoT, VR, and cognitive-science-based product design. Learn from expert faculty, explore cutting-edge labs, and bring ideas to life through hands-on projects.

It provides access to the School of Design for its unique four-year AICTE-approved B.Des. in Humanising Technology degree program, which aims to make designing technology more humane, accessible and purposeful. The program offers specialisations into Virtual Reality (VR), Internet of Things (IoT), and Cognitive-science-based product design. Graduates from the latest 2024-2025 batch secured jobs across varied roles in EdTech, Gaming, Digital Media, IT Services, and Design Consulting with the highest package being Rs. 26.4 LPA.
Duration: 4 Years
Specialisation: Humanising Technology
Campus: NMIMS Mumbai
UCEED Score Accepted

Program & Campus

Program	Campus
B.Des. (Humanising Technology)	Mumbai

Admission to B.Des (Humanising Technology) is through NMIMS-DAT/HT. (Design Aptitude Test for Humanising Technology). NMIMS-DAT/HT comprises of:
1) Studio Test
2) Personal Interview
3) Submission of Portfolio – hardcopy of original work (to be presented to Personal interview panel as soon as the candidate is directed to Personal Interview room).

Note: Photocopy or Print out or digital display of portfolio will not be considered. Mobile Phone/Tabs strictly prohibited in the test/pi room.

Only those candidates who go through all the three steps given above will be eligible and considered for the merit list.

Please note: Candidates who have appeared and cleared the UCEED Exam and have a valid UCEED score card by the registration end date, will be exempted (excused) to appear for the Studio test conducted by NMIMS. However, such candidates will have to submit the portfolio (hardcopy) Bring all the original work (Photocopy or Print out or digital display of portfolio will not be considered) and appear for Personal interview as per important dates and call letter. Please carry hardcopy of your UCEED Score card for exemption of studio test.

In the UCEED Score card, if it is mentioned as "Not Qualified", then the candidate has to appear for the Studio Test. In such case, candidate is not exempted for Studio Test.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility criteria for admission (Fulfilling all / applicable conditions mandatory). It is the sole responsibility of the candidate to check his/her eligibility before applying for the program.

The candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination in any stream from a recognized Board and should have obtained a minimum of 50% aggregate marks. Mathematics / Statistics not mandatory for this program.

If a candidate is found ineligible even after commencement of the program, he / she would be discontinued from the program and fees will be paid in accordance with standard procedure.

Candidates should meet the following requirements in addition to the eligibility requirements listed above:

Candidates Diploma awarded from International Baccalaureate (IB) Board will be considered equivalent to 10+2 examination providing they have confirmed 24 grades/credits compulsory and have passed 3 subjects at Higher Level (HL) and 3 subjects at Standard Level (SL) plus extended essay and Theory of Knowledge (TOK).
Candidates Diploma Programme (DP course) awarded from International Baccalaureate (IB) Board will be considered equivalent to 10 +2 examination with 2 subjects at Higher Level (HL) and 2 subjects at Standard Level (SL) OR 3 subjects at Standard Level (SL) and 1 subject at Higher Level (HL).
- IBCP equivalence for General Strand (Arts, Commerce, Science, Law): Candidates Career related Programme (CP) course awarded from International Baccalaureate (IB) Board will be considered 2 DP subjects with at least 1 subject at Higher Level (HL) and minimum 3 points in each DP subject.
  Additionally, it is necessary to complete at least 03 Career Related Studies (CSR) courses given by IB-approved partners, such as the World Academy of Career Program.
- IBCP equivalence for Engineering or Medicine Strand: Candidates Career related Programme (CP) course awarded from International Baccalaureate (IB) Board will be considered 3 DP subjects (Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology or other similar subjects) with at least 1 subjects at Higher Level (HL) and minimum 03 points in each DP subject.
  Additionally, it is necessary to complete at least 03 Career Related Studies (CSR) courses given by IB-approved partners, such as the World Academy of Career Program.
  Addition qualifying requirements as specified by statutory agencies such as AICTE and PCI in accordance with program requirements.
In the online registration or e-admission form (if selected) for the 10+2 or equivalent exam, candidates who have passed through any examining board (such as the State Board, CBSE, ICSE, etc.) should indicate the aggregate scores of all the subjects they have taken, opted for, and for which appeared for (not the best of four, five, six, or seven subjects).
The aggregate percentage of all subjects the candidate has opted and appeared will be taken into consideration for confirming eligibility of the candidate for the program at the time of admission.
For A Level Examination (Cambridge Board) with minimum 3 subjects at advance level will be taken into consideration for calculation of aggregate percentage. Ungraded subjects/grades will not be taken into account.
The candidate shall have passed all the subjects opted and must have appeared in the applicable examination/s in a single attempt.
Candidate will not be eligible if any subject is marked as ungraded / fail in the mark sheet / grade sheet even if the relevant examining board declares the candidate passed. (except Cambridge Board).
In case the mark sheet issued by any examining board reflects scores in percentile(s), point system, GPA/CGPA, or performance bands, candidates must provide the equivalent aggregate percentage. For IB board students, an official Indian conversion transcript is mandatory. If a Grade Point Average (GPA) or Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is provided, candidates must submit the certified equivalent percentage. Please note that the actual aggregate percentage of all subjects listed on the official grade sheet will be considered for eligibility.
The mandatory subject must be taken and passed in accordance with program eligibility.
Candidates above 25 years of age not eligible to apply.
IB & Cambridge Candidate: Candidates who do not have final mark sheet will be given "Provisional Admission" based on predicted scores. Fees will be accepted from such candidate but their admission will be confirmed on submission of final mark sheet before the commencement of the program, if found eligible. The mark sheet/s / transcript/s issued by Board / University shall only be considered.
International School/s candidates and those candidates who have completed their (10+2) or equivalent examination/s from overseas school/s / Institute/s / University will have to submit AIU/ certificate of equivalence (mandatory) to confirm their eligibility for the program as equivalent to (10+2) examination/s. This criterion also applies to candidates who have completed open school, distance learning, or correspondence courses.
Only single mark sheet with all compulsory subjects passed is mandatory, no compartmentalized mark sheet will be considered. (Except Cambridge Board).
Candidate whose final mark sheet is not available at the time of admission is required to upload internet copy / Digi Locker copy of result within 07 working days of the announcement of the final examination result to confirm the program eligibility. The candidate’s admission will be revoked, if they fail to present the mandatory document within the specified timeline.
Candidates who have cleared their 10 + 2 (12th Standard) by doing a part time course or through distance learning, correspondence course externally, open school from a recognized University are eligible to apply & register as per UGC guidelines.
If at any stage of the program it is found that a candidate does not meet the eligibility criteria or has furnished incorrect information in the application form, his/her admission to the course, even if already admitted, will stand cancelled. Fees will be refunded as per the applicable refund rule clause. If the candidate does not voluntarily withdraw, the University will proceed with cancellation of admission.
The admission information handout's eligibility requirements will serve as the only document for program eligibility. School's brochure or prospectus or any other promotional material will only be used as a guide and not be used to refer eligibility.
The payment of fees does not confirm fulfilment of the admission eligibility criteria. Admission will be granted only after verification of all required documents and compliance with the prescribed eligibility norms.

Admission Process

Online Registration & Payment of Registration Fee.

Visit www.nmims.edu for online registration.
Before filling the online form, please read carefully, the admission information handout, important dates and also Terms & Condition given in the online application form.
Online registration fee is Rs. 2000/-.
Registration Fee is non-refundable / non-transferable.
Kindly keep below details available:
- ABC ID (Academic Bank of Credits) (Please visit website for creating ID: https://abcidcard.co.in)
- AADHAAR NUMBER.
- AADHAAR NAME (Name as mentioned in Aadhaar card)

Note: The name on the Aadhaar card and NMIMS registration / admission form should be identical. Original/s documents will be required for verification before program commencement.

Selection Process

Selection Process to B.Des. (Humanising Technology) is through NMIMS-DAT/HT.

NMIMS-DAT/HT (NMIMS – Design Aptitude Test for Humanising Technology) comprises of Studio Test, Portfolio Review and Personal Interview.
Please note: Hardcopy of Portfolio to be presented to Personal interview panel as soon as the candidates goes inside the Personal Interview room as per the allotted time.

Submission of all your original work. Bring all the original work. (digital Display/photocopy/print copy NOT allowed)

Studio Test, Portfolio Review and personal interview will be scheduled on one single day.

Call letter to candidates will have the date and time and other related instructions. Call letter will be available to candidates on their dashboard as per date mentioned on important dates on website.
Note: Mobile Phone/Tabs strictly prohibited in the test/pi room.

Step 1	Step 2	Step 3	Step 4
Registration & Payment of Application Fees	Appear for Studio Test	Appear for Personal Interview & submission of portfolio	Declaration of Merit List
• After step-1, keep the portfolio ready to be submitted during the personal Interview. • Call letter will be made available to candidates on the candidate dashboard for studio test, Submission of portfolio and personal interview. • Download the call letter, take a print to be presented at the time of attendance during Studio test and personal interview.	• Studio Test consists of; Part-A MCQ = 20 questions Time = 20 minutes Marks = 40 marks Part-B Design Challenge = 2 question. Time = 40 minutes Marks = 60 marks (30 marks each question) Requirement: Cartridge paper A3 size. Pencil HB/2B, 4B/6B, erasers, sharpener, pencil colours, Sketch pens etc. Note: Usage of scale is strictly prohibited in studio test.	Appear for Personal interview. Candidates to submit hardcopy of the portfolio of all their orignial work to personal interview panel as soon as they enter personal interview room as per the time alloted. Studio Test, Personal Interview and review of portfolio will be done on same day. Note: No print copy or photocopy or digital display allowed towards portfolio submission.	Merit list will be declared as per the dates given on the important dates.

Details of the NMIMS-DAT/HT

Details of the NMIMS-DAT/HT - (Design Aptitude Test for Humanising Technology).

Sl. No.	Steps	Details of Test	Duration & Submission	Evaluation Criteria
1	Studio Test Part A	• 20 MCQ Questions to examine 1. Visual & Spatial ability 2. General Knowledge 3. Logical reasoning 4. Observation & Memory	2 mark each MCQ. Time: 20 minutes Total Marks: 40	• Creative thinking • Representation of the concept • Uniqueness of the solution
1	Part B	Design Challenge. 2 Questions. • Problem Solving & Sketching of the concept Requirement: Please carry below items for the Studio Test - Cartridge paper A3 size. - Pencil HB/2B, 4B/6B, erasers, sharpener, pencil colours, Sketch pens etc. Note: Usage of scale is strictly prohibited in the studio test / design challenge.	30 mark each question Time: 40 minutes Total Marks: 60
2	Personal Interview	Candidate should carry any extracurricular activity/creatives, hobbies & accomplishment certificate/proofs if any available. The same will be reviewed and marks awarded for the same. Candidate should carry hard copy of portfolio of all their orignial work. photocopy or print work or digital display Not allowed.	10-20 minutes Submit portfolio during personal Interview	Personal Interview • Communication Skills • Observation & reasoning skills • Alignment of Interest
3	Portfolio	Show your talent via; Sketching / Drawing / Photography Minimum of 5 pages. •Page 1, 2 and 3 will be as per your choice, whereas Page 4 and 5 should include Product Sketching and Rapid Sketching • For Product & Rapid sketching, kindly refer page below on Instructions for creating Portfolio.	Submit portfolio during personal Interview.	Portfolio Review • Sketching skills Creativity & Originality

Important Dates

Sl. No.	Details	Dates
Phase-1
1	Register online (www.nmims.edu)	4th February, 2026 (Wednesday)
2	Last date of Online Registration	28th February, 2026 (Saturday)
3	Call Letter for Studio Test & Personal Interview & submission of physical copy of Portfolio at the time of interview	3rd March, 2026 (Tuesday)
4	Conduct of Studio Test & Personal Interview & submission of physical copy of Portfolio at the time of interview	13th March, 2026 (Friday)
5	Merit list declaration	20th March, 2026 (Friday)
6	Payment of admission fees & Document Upload	21st March, 2026 to 27th March, 2026
Phase-2
1	Register online (www.nmims.edu)	1st March, 2026 (Sunday)
2	Last date of Online Registration	25th April, 2026 (Saturday)
3	Call Letter for Studio Test & Personal Interview & submission of physical copy of Portfolio at the time of interview	27th April, 2026 (Monday)
4	Conduct of Studio Test & Personal Interview & submission of physical copy of Portfolio at the time of interview	5th May, 2026 (Tuesday)
5	Merit list declaration	15th May, 2026 (Friday)
6	Payment of admission fees & Document Upload	16th May, 2026 to 22nd May, 2026
7	Commencement of program	3rd July, 2026 (Friday)
8	Closure of Admission	19th July, 2026 (Sunday)

Program fees

Program fees: (subject to change): for information
• Program fees for the 1st year (batch 2025) was Rs. 5,00,000/- p.a.
• Program fees for the 1st Year (batch 2026) will be declared at the time of admission.

CONTACT
Ms. Blanche Dias / Ms. Vidya Thorat / Ms. Pragati Ghugare
022 4233 5190 / 022 4235 5821 / 022 4235 5898
blanche.dias@nmims.edu / vidya.thorat@nmims.edu
admissionenquiry@nmims.edu

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Published On: 18 Feb 2026

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