National Institute of Design Ahmedabad Paldi Answered Questions

The Interior Design programme is offered both for the BDes and MDes courses. At the BDes level, the Interior Design programme is offered under the faculty of Industrial Design, with a specialisation in Furniture and Interior Design. There are currently 13 seats for the programme. At the master's level, MDes in Furniture & Interior Design course is offered at the NID Ahmedabad campus. The intake capacity for the MDes programme is currently 19 seats. Admission to the Interior Design programme (both Bachelor's and master's) at the NIDs will be through the NID DAT exam.

No, the date of birth cannot be changed in the NID application correction window. The candidate will also not be able to edit their name, the programme applied for admission, registered email id, and phone number, in the application form. Note that these details are entered by the candidate at the time of registering for the NID DAT exam. Among the particulars that the candidate is allowed to edit in the NID DAT application form include the exam centre, address of communication, uploaded documents, category under which admission is sought, and any other details not covered in the paragraph above. The candidate needs to go through the list of items that can be edited and that can not be edited before filling out the NID DAT application form to avoid trouble afterwards. The application edit window for NID DAT will open within a few weeks of the closure of the application form.

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.

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 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.

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 papersClick on the sample paperNo need to log in to download 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.

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.

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.

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.