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| Parameters | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | National Institute of Design - Design Aptitude Test (NID-DAT) |
| No. of sessions | One |
| NID-DAT 2024 Exam timings | For B.Des- 10 AM – 1 PM (Part I + Part II), For M.Des- 10 AM – 12:30 PM (Part I + Part II) |
| NID-DAT 2024 Exam fee | INR 3,000 |
| No. of test takers | 12,500 approx |
| Mode of examination | Paper-and-pencil/pen test |
| Scores validity | For a period of one year |
| Conducting Institute for NID-DAT exam 2024 | National Institute of Design (NID) |
| NID-DAT exam website | NID-DAT |
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| September-October 2024 | Release of NID DAT 2025 Notification |
| October 2024 | Start of Online Registration |
| November 2024 | Last Date for Registration |
| December 2024 | Availability of Admit Card for Prelims |
| January 2025 | NID DAT 2025 Prelims Exam |
| February 2025 | Result of NID DAT 2025 Prelims |
| March-April 2025 | Availability of Admit Card for Mains |
| April-May 2025 | NID DAT 2025 Mains Exam |
| May-June 2025 | Result of NID DAT 2025 Mains |
| June-July 2025 | Counseling and Admission Process |
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Click on the Sign Up or Register button. Enter your email address and mobile number as required. And then you’ll get a verification email or SMS which has the login credentials.
Use the provided credentials to log in. Fill out the application form with every single detail of your personal, and educational qualifications, and other relevant details. Also, the program: B.Des, M.Des, GDPD, and test centre preference.
First, the recent passport-sized photo is to be uploaded according to the given format and size. Second, is a signature and at last Category certificate and Educational certificates if it is required. Also, all eligible documents confirm the given format and size.
The application fee can be paid by online debit card/credit card/internet banking. And a stable internet connection while paying the fee.
After completion of the Fee, review the application form. And then submit the application form. After submitting it, a confirmation e-mail is received with an application number.
At last, print a hard copy of the submitted application form. And the fee payment receipt. Also, save it for reference.
| City/State/ Union Territory | City/State/ Union Territory | City/State/ Union Territory |
|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | Bengaluru | Bhopal |
| Bhubaneshwar | Chandigarh | Chennai |
| Dehradun | Guwahati | Hyderabad |
| Jaipur | Kochi | Kolkata |
| Kurukshetra | Lucknow | Mumbai |
| Nagpur | New Delhi | Patna |
| Raipur | Ranchi | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Vijayawada |
| Topic | No of Questions | Level of difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Ability | N/A | Moderate to Difficult |
| Communication Ability | N/A | Moderate |
| Visual Ability | N/A | Moderate to difficult |
| General Knowledge | N/A | Difficult |
| Design Sensitivity | N/A | Difficult |
| Drawing and Sketching | N/A | Difficult |
| Design Problems | N/A | Difficult |
| Portfolio Review | N/A | Difficult |
| Books | Books |
|---|---|
| Arihant's Ultimate Guide for NIFT/NID/IIFT Entrance Exam | Quantitative Aptitude - Physics and Maths syllabus up to Class 10 |
| NIFT/NID/IIFT Entrance Exam Guide by RPH Editorial Board | Logical Reasoning - Step-by-Step Verbal Reasoning by Philip Kay |
| How to Pass Diagrammatic Reasoning Test by Mike Bryon | Origami Design Secrets: Mathematical Methods for an Ancient Art - Robert J. Lang for NID Preparation |
| GK and Current Affairs - Read newspapers daily for current affairs. For static GK, read any good GK book for NID | Design Drawing – Francis D. K. Ching |
| English - The Ultimate Guide for NIFT/NID/IIFT Entrance Exam by Arihant | NIFT/NID/IIFT Entrance Exam Guide by D Mittal |
| NIFT/NID (Admission Test) Previous Years' Papers (Solved) by R Gupta |
DAT Prelims exam pattern for B.Des program: The DAT Prelims paper for the B.Des program is three hours. The exam will be conducted from 10 am - 1 pm. The DAT Prelims question paper will have two sections - Part I & Part II.
The exam will be conducted as a paper-and-pencil/pen test. The question paper may include textual and visual questions.
The paper will be written in English only. There will be no negative marking.
NID DAT Mains Exam Pattern: The mode of exam is offline and the duration of exam is 3 hours.
The exam will be in English language and of 100 marks and the type of questions is in multiple formats (Drawing/ Sketching/ Model Making)
| Colleges | City |
|---|---|
| National Institute of Design | Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Gandhinagar, Bhopal, Kurukshetra, & Jorhat |
| IILM School of Design (IILM) | Gurugram, Haryana |
| World University of Design | Sonepat, Haryana |
| Shiv Nadar University | Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh |
| Pearl Academy | Delhi, Noida, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Jaipur |
In the NID DAT 2024, 15% of the B. Des program seats are set aside for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates. This translates to a reservation of 63 seats for SC candidates out of the total 425 seats available across all NID campuses for the B. Des program in 2023-2024.
Download the previous year's NID Entrance Exam question papers and sample papers. Use them for practice and improve your speed and accuracy. You can download the NID Entrance Exam previous year's question papers and the preparation guides for free.
Here are the links to download
Given below are the mock tests that you can access for free in order to learn about how the paper pattern works out for NID-DAT exam 2025. Additionally, the marks that you score on a mock test will give you an idea with respect to where you stand in terms of your overall preperation.
The National Institute of Design (NID) doesn't release any answer key or question booklet for the NID DAT exam. As per instructions given in the Admission Handbooks, the answer keys will not be shared with the candidate even upon request. The reason cited for the non-release is that the question booklets are highly subjective. So, once the DAT Prelims exam is over, you won't be able to lay your hands on an answer key and compare your answers.
| College/ Posts/ Academy | Cut off for general category |
|---|---|
| N/A | N/A |
Bring your admit card, photo ID, a couple of sharpened pencils, erasers, a geometry box, and a clear water bottle. Keep valuable items at home to avoid distractions. Ensure you get 7-8 hours of sleep for a refreshed and sharp mind on exam day. Try to reach the exam centre at least 30 minutes before the reporting time to avoid last-minute stress.
Take deep breaths and remind yourself that you have prepared for this. Trust your knowledge and abilities. Before starting the exam, spend a few minutes understanding the paper format and instructions. Divide your time equally among sections and stick to your plan. Move on from a question if needed, and return later if time permits.
