National Institute of Design - Design Aptitude Test (NID DAT)

NID DAT Exam Date	January 2, 2022
Exam Name	National Institute of Design - Design Aptitude Test
Common Name	NID DAT
Conducting Body	National Institute of Design (NID)
Frequency of the Exam	Once
Exam Level	National-Level Exam

What is NID DAT?

National Institute of Design - Design Aptitude Test (NID DAT) is a national-level design entrance exam conducted by the National Institute of Design (NID). 

• Exam Details
• NID Entrance Exam Dates
• Registration
• Exam Centres
• NID Entrance Exam Syllabus and Books
• NID Entrance Exam Pattern
• Preparation Tips
• Admit Card
• Answer Key
• Results
• Further Admission Processes
• Eligibility Criteria

Through NID DAT, aspirants can take admission in the following courses: 

• Bachelor of Design (B.Des)
• Master of Design (M.Des)

Candidates can pursue the courses at the following National Institute of Design campuses: 

• Ahmedabad
• Bangalore
• Gandhinagar
• Andhra Pradesh
• Haryana
• Assam

Aspirants interested in pursuing designing courses in one of the best colleges in Bangalore should answer the NID entrance exam and have a dynamic career ahead. 

NID DAT 2021 was conducted on January 2, 2022. Results for the same will be announce soon. 

Candidates have to complete their 10+2 education to apply for the undergraduate course and graduation to apply for postgraduate courses. 

NID Entrance Exam Details: 

NID Entrance Exam Dates:

NID DAT Registration: 

Candidates have to register and fill the application form of NID DAT exam by following the below-mentioned steps: 

Step 1: Signup using Nationality, Category, Disability, Birthdate, Email, and Mobile. 

Step 2: Candidates have to fill the application form with the following details: 

• Personal Details
• Communication Details
• Educational Details
• Work Experience (For M.Des Candidates)

Step 3: Candidates have to upload the following documents: 

• Photograph
• Signature
• Caste Certificate
• Government Approved ID Card

Step 4: Pay the required registration fee and print the application form. 

NID DAT Registration Fees: 

NID DAT Exam Centres: 

Following are the cities which have National Institute of Design Entrance Exam exam centres: 

Due to the pandemic, NID DAT Mains will be conducted online which candidates can answer safely from their home. 

NID Entrance Exam Syllabus & Books:

A) NID Entrance Syllabus for Prelims:

B) NID Entrance Syllabus for Mains: 

NID DAT Books: 

NID Entrance Exam Pattern:

A) B.Des Exam Pattern: 

1) Prelims Exam Pattern: 

2) Mains Exam Pattern: 

Candidates shortlisted for the NID DAT Mains have to upload a Theme Poster as a single PDF file, size not exceeding 10 MB. 

The poster can be done in any media and should be scanned/ photographed/ digitally created on an A3 size sheet. 

In addition to this, candidates have to upload their design portfolio consolidated in a single PDF file, size not exceeding 10 MB. 

Candidates will get a mail with the Theme Posters topics, and they will be given a week to submit their work. 

B) M.Des Exam Pattern: 

1) Prelims Exam Pattern: 

2) Mains Exam Pattern: 

Candidates have to submit a Statement of Purpose (SoP), word count not exceeding 300. SoP will be mailed to them after the prelims results. The SoP should be typed and submitted as a PDF file, size not exceeding 2 MB. 

In addition, they are required to submit their design portfolio as a PDF file, size not exceeding 10 MB. 

NID DAT Preparation Tips: 

Candidates can follow the below-mentioned preparation tips for NID DAT preparation: 

• Candidates should have a dynamic preparation plan for the exam. 
• They should have a clear understanding of the National Institute of Design Entrance Exam syllabus to get a proper understanding of the exam processes. 
• Candidates should develop sound observational skills to answer the questions asked in a better manner. 
• They should also regularly read to think creatively on a wide range of topics. 
• Lastly, they should maintain proper mental and physical health to remain fit for the preparation process and answer the exam with a sound mind. 

NID Admit Card: 

Candidates can download the NID DAT admit card by following the below-mentioned steps: 

Step 1: Visit the official website of the National Institute of Design. 
Step 2: Click on the link for NID DAT Admit Card. 
Step 3: Candidates have to login using their Email ID and Date of Birth. 
Step 4: They can download and view the admit card. 

NID DAT Answer Key: 

NID DAT answer key will be released on the official website of NID after a few weeks of the exam. Following are the steps to download the NID DAT answer key: 

Step 1: Visit the official website of the National Institute of Design. 
Step 2: Click on the link for NID DAT Answer Key. 
Step 3: Candidates have to login using their Email ID and Date of Birth to login. 
Step 4: They can download and view the answer key and check out the responses to each question. 

Candidates can also raise objections regarding the NID DAT answer key. They can raise their objections only on the official answer key of the exam. 

NID DAT Results: 

The National Institute of Design shall declare the results of the exam after the declaration of the final NID DAT answer key. 

Following are the steps to check the NID DAT results: 

Step 1: Visit the official website of the National Institute of Design. 
Step 2: Click on the link for NID DAT Results. 
Step 3: Candidates have to login using their Email ID and Date of Birth to login. 
Step 4: They can download and view their answer sheet and use it for further purposes. 

Candidates can check their Prelims and Main results using the above-mentioned methods and check their eligibility for the further process. 

Further Admission Processes: 

After the mains examination, candidates who make it to the NID DAT merit list have to appear for the interview process and studio test.

The final merit list for the admission process is prepared after the culmination of all the required processes. 

NID releases a category-wise merit list for the Indian Candidates and a separate list for Overseas Candidates. The list is prepared based on the percentile score of the candidates.