NID 2023 Question Paper: Download PDF and Exam Analysis
National Institute of Design Entrance Exam 2027 ( NID Entrance Exam )
NID 2027 Registration Date
10 Sep '26 - 30 Nov '26
Candidates who wish to prepare for NID entrance exam must practice NID question papers and sample papers. NID 2023 Question paper was of an easy level. Most of the students found it easy and lengthy.
NID 2023 Question Paper
NID 2023 Question Paper: All the candidates who want to crack NID Entrance Exam must solve NID PYQs. Solving previous year question papers helps to understand the question pattern, marking scheme, repeated questions, and topics.
NID 2023 Question paper was of 100 marks. There were two parts, Part A and Part B. Part A was of 40 marks. There were 7-8 questions on General Knowledge. There were 7-8 questions on a Passage, like Comprehension. There were 13-14 questions on Analytical Reasoning & Logical Thinking. Part B was of 60 marks. Each question was of 15 marks.
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Overview of NID 2023 Question Paper
The NID 2023 exam was held in one session for all the applicants. Check the major highlights of the NID exam below:
| Parameter |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Conducting Body |
National Institute of Design |
| Exam Name |
NID Entrance Exam: Prelims |
| Sessions Held |
One session |
| Mode of Exam |
Paper-Based Test (CBT) |
| Total Marks |
100 Marks |
| Total Questions |
Part A: 28 questions (Q.1 to Q.28) for 40 marks Part B: 4 questions (Q.29 to Q.32) for 60 marks. |
| Question Types |
Part A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Multiple Select Questions Part B: Sketching and Design Aptitude Questions |
Download NID 2023 Question Papers with Solutions (PDFs)
Check out the official question papers in the following PDFs.
| Question Papers | PDFs |
|---|---|
| NID 2023 Question Paper | Download Paper |
Overall Difficulty Level of NID 2023 Paper
The exam analysis for the NID DAT 2023 (Prelims) exam is given below.
- Part A had many GK questions
- 1 question was on perspective drawing, 1 question on storyboard, and 1 on problem-solving
- The paper was lengthy, according to one student
- Compared to previous editions, many students found this year’s paper to be easier
- A projection-based question on cubes was asked.
| Part |
Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
| Part I |
Easy |
| Part II |
Moderate |
| Overall |
Easy |
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
NID DAT has two stages: DAT Prelims and DAT Mains. Candidates who qualify in Prelims are shortlisted for Mains. Question types and evaluation process may differ for B.Des and M.Des admissions.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
NID does not release any official syllabus for NID entrance exam. As per the previous years' question patterns, NID syllabus focuses on design aptitude, creativity, observation, visualisation, drawing, logical thinking and problem-solving.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
The NID Entrance Exam is conducted for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate design courses offered by NID campuses in India.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 weeks ago
UCEED and NID DAT test different skills. Students should compare the exam patterns with their own strengths.
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