National Institute of Design Ahmedabad Paldi Answered Questions

The sample papers for NID can be downloaded from the website of NID. Alternatively, you may download the previous year's question papers and sample papers from this page. To download the NID sample papers, the candidate simply needs to click on the relevant sample paper they need to download; there is no need to log in to download the sample papers. The sample papers are available in downloadable pdf format. Candidates may note that sample papers contain questions similar to the ones that are asked in the actual exam.

The facilities offered by the NID Jorhat are including;Design Studio: These are dedicated spaces equipped with design tools, software, and workstations for students to work on their design projects.Library: An extensive library with a collection of design books, magazines, journals, and digital resources to support research and study.Workshops and Labs: Specialized workshops and labs for various design disciplines, such as woodworking, metalworking, prototyping, ceramics, and digital fabrication.Classrooms: Well-equipped classrooms with audio-visual aids to facilitate interactive learning and discussions.Computer Labs: Computer labs with the latest design software and technology for digital design and visualization.Material and Resource Center: A facility where students can access a wide range of materials, samples, and resources for experimentation and exploration.Exhibition Spaces: Dedicated areas where students can showcase their design projects and portfolios to the public, industry professionals, and potential employers.Hostel and Accommodation: On-campus or nearby hostel facilities for students who require accommodation during their course of study.Sports and Recreation: Facilities for sports, recreation, and leisure activities to promote well-rounded development of students.

No, the candidate is not allowed to carry the question paper of the NID exam with them after conclusion of the exam. In fact, the question papers of NID will not be released neither for that Prelims or that Mains. The reason for the non release of the question paper is because the NID question papers are highly subjective in nature. The question paper of NID DAT will be set in English language. Note that the candidate can download unofficial versions of the NID question papers released by the coaching institutes. These question papers will be mostly memory-based, compiled with the help of questions shared by candidates.

The exam pattern for NID is similar for all the campuses. The pattern keeps changing every year but the weightage of prelims & Mains in the exam remains same.
DAT prelims 30-40% (B. Des weightage)
DAT Mains 60-70% (B. Des weightage)
DAT prelims 30% (Weightage M.Des
DAT Mains 70% (Weightage M.Des
NID DAT Prelims Exam Pattern for B. Des 2023
Part I - Objective-type questions (22)
Part II - Subjective type questions (4 ). .

NID sample papers can be downloaded from website of NID. To download sample papersCandidate needs to click on relevant sample paperThere is no need to log in to download the sample papersThe sample papers are available in downloadable pdf formatCandidates may note that sample papers contain questions similar to the ones that are asked in the actual exam.

No, NID application fee once paid is not refunded under any circumstances. So, before filling out the form, the candidate must be sure whether they want to appear in the exam or not. NID Application Fee for B. Des programme
General, General EWS, OBC NCL candidates need to pay INR 3,000
SC, ST, Open PwD, Open NCL PwD, SC PwD, ST PwD need to pay INR 1,500
NID Application Fee for M.Des Course Admissions (One Discipline)
General, General EWS, OBC NCL has to pay INR 3,000
SC, ST, Open PwD, Open NCL PwD, SC PwD, ST PwD candidates must pay INR 1,500
NID Application Fee for M.Des Course Admissions (Two Disciplines)
General, General EWS, OBC NCL candidates need to pay INR 6,000
SC, ST, Open PwD, Open NCL PwD, SC PwD, and ST PwD candidates need to pay INR 3,000.

NID DAT 2026 (Prelims) exam will be conducted as a paper-and-pencil/pen test. The question paper will be set in English only.Also, the duration for DAT Prelims will be notified in the NID DAT 2026 admit card.Note that in the previous edition, the DAT Prelims test duration for the B.Des program was 3 hours, while the M.Des exam was 2 hours 30 minutes long.The question paper for the B. Des will include both textual and visual questions. Meanwhile, DAT Mains for the M.Des program will include objective and subjective-based questions. Questions will be asked from two sections - 1) Common Design Aptitude Test, and 2) Discipline Specific Test.Candidates who qualify DAT Prelims has to next appear in DAT Mains. DAT Mains for B. Des program includes a Studio Test, while DAT Mains for the M.Des programme, in addition, will include an interview. DAT Mains will be held in offline mode.

The answer sheets of NID will be released by the National Institute of Design (NID) only after the admissions process is complete. No request for answer sheets during the admissions process will be entertained. Note that the answer sheets will be available for one year after the announcement of the final result. The answer sheets can be availed on payment of INR 1000/- separately per exam. Note that to make a request, along with the fee payment, the candidate is also required to upload a copy of their admit cards duly attested by the Invigilator with the seal of the Test Centre.

There is no fixed time as such to solve sample or question papers for NID Entrance Exam. However, it is recommended that the candidate makes sample papers a part of ones exam preparation as early as possible. By solving sample papers, the candidate will be able to gauge the types of questions asked, difficulty level, weightage of questions, and marking scheme. The sample papers will also enable the candidate to help develop ones problem solving skills; this is very important considering many candidates are conceptually well-versed but fall short when it comes to solving problems. Time management is another vital skill that can be improved by solving sample papers.

The sample papers are usually solved as part of ones exam preparation at a very early stage. However, mock tests are taken in the last few weeks leading up to the exam. Unlike sample papers, the main purpose of the mock tests is to give the candidate an exam-like ambience so that the candidate gets an idea as to how the actual exam would be. The mock tests often have a timer on, and the candidate will have to solve the paper within the given time. That being said, mock tests may contain fewer questions than the actual exam. Note that mock test cant be a substitute for sample papers, which are the mainstays to improve ones problem solving and time management skills.