NID DAT 2026 B.Des Exam Analysis (OUT): Difficulty Level, Section-Wise Review & Student Reactions
National Institute of Design Entrance Exam 2027 ( NID Entrance Exam )
NID 2027 Registration Date
10 Sep '26 - 30 Nov '26
The National Institute of Design conducted NID DAT 2026 today, December 21, 2025, for B.Des. NID DAT Prelims exam will be conducted offline. Read on to know about the difficulty level of the exam.
NID DAT 2026 Exam Analysis
NID DAT 2026 exam analysis is released now after the exam is conducted. The exam started at 10 AM and ended at 1 PM. NID conducted the NID DAT 2026 exam offline in pen-and-paper mode. Candidates who appeared for NID DAT 2026 exam can check all the exam analysis, questions, and student reactions here. NID DAT Exam was conducted today, on December 21, 2025 for B.Des programme at 10 AM.
NID DAT 2026 B.Des Exam Analysis: Overview
The overview of NID DAT B.Des exam is given below.
| Particulars | NID DAT Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | NID Entrance Exam 2026 |
| Full Form | National Institute of Design Entrance Exam |
| Exam Level | Undergraduate (B.Des) |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Courses Offered | B.Des, M.Des |
| NID 2026 Registration Start Date | September 11, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | December 01, 2025 |
| Application Form Fee | INR 3,000 (General/OBC), INR 1,500 (SC/ST/PWD) |
| Admit Card Release Date | December 11, 2025 |
| Exam Mode | DAT Prelims: Pen-and-Paper, DAT Mains: Studio Test/Interview |
| Exam Date | December 21, 2025 for B.Des and M.Des |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
| Exam Centers | Across major cities in India |
| Counselling Process Start Date | June 2026 |
| Seat Intake | 425 seats for B.Des and 347 seats for M.Des |
| Official Website | www.nid.edu |
Candidates should check the NID B.Des exam pattern. NID DAT 2026 will be held in pen-and-paper mode. The question paper may include textual and visual questions. The NID DAT exam pattern 2026 is given in the table below.
| Particulars |
Description |
|---|---|
| Duration |
DAT Prelims paper for the B.Des program is THREE hours. The exam is conducted from 10 am - 1 pm. |
| Mode |
The exam will be conducted as a paper-and-pencil/pen test |
| Sections |
DAT Prelims question paper will have two sections - Part I & Part II |
| Total Questions |
26 (approx.) |
| Total Marks |
100 (25 Marks Part A and 75 Marks Part B) |
| Types of questions asked |
Question paper may include textual and visual questions |
| Medium of the paper |
English |
| Test duration |
3 hours |
| Negative Marking |
There will be no negative marking |
- NID DAT B.Des Section-Wise Exam Analysis 2026
- Good Attempts in NID DAT B.Des 2026
- NID DAT B.Des Section-Wise Exam Analysis 2025
- NID DAT B.Des Section-Wise Exam Analysis 2024
- NID DAT B.Des Section-Wise Exam Analysis 2023
NID DAT B.Des Section-Wise Exam Analysis 2026
Go through the expected exam analysis of NID DAT prelims B.Des.
| Section/part | Weightage (expected) | Difficulty Level | Sections/Topics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | - | - | |
| Part B | 100% | Difficult | Scene creation, Product Design: Redesign a product, Everyday objects: Complete the object, Sequential Drawings, storytelling, Perspective drawing, Process Drawing |
Student 1: There were no aptitude questions. GAT section was not present at all.
- Question 1: Make a 3-story scene.
- Question 2: A spec was given, make three conventional use of it.
- Question 3: A bottle was given. Draw it when it three different situations: When kept in hospital near bedside; When it is in a restaurant, When it is to be used in a get-together in your house.
Student 2: There were 6 drawing questions. Candidates have to draw 14 drawings altogether in 3 hours.
Students 3: More focus was on drawing, sketching and writing part.
- Question 4: Solar panel was given and the effect of lithium was explained. Make three Instagram posts for this. Give title, content and draw.
- Question 5: With the help of a hand given. Interpret and draw, rope, plant, hammer with hand.
- Question 6: There is a bus, and students are inside the bus. Draw how you will protect yourself in the bus when the brake is applied.
Good Attempts in NID DAT B.Des 2026
Attempt all the questions. Do not leave any questions as there is no negative marking. Read the questions carefully and break them down to understand.
NID DAT B.Des Section-Wise Exam Analysis 2025
Go through the analysis of B.Des 2025.
| Section/part | Weightage | Difficulty Level | Sections/Topics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | 25% | Easy | Questions were from GK, current affairs, and non-verbal reasoning. |
| Part B | 75% | Difficult | Questions were lengthy and a bit difficult. Included sketching and drawing questions. |
NID DAT B.Des Section-Wise Exam Analysis 2024
Go through the analysis of B.Des 2024. There were total 36 questions of 100 marks.
| Section/part | Weightage | Difficulty Level | Sections/Topics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | 25% | Easy to Moderate | Aptitude (MCQ) for 25 marks |
| Part B | 75% | Easy to Moderate | Drawing Questions for 75 marks |
NID DAT B.Des Section-Wise Exam Analysis 2023
Go through the analysis of B.Des 2023. There were total 36 questions of 100 marks.
| Section/part | Weightage | Difficulty Level | Sections/Topics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | 25% | Easy to Moderate | MCQ |
| Part B | 75% | Easy to Moderate | Drawing/Subjective Questions |
Marking Scheme of 2023 Paper
| Question Number | Marks |
|---|---|
| Questions 1 - 31 | 31 marks |
| Question 32 | 15 marks |
| Question 33 | 06 marks |
| Question 34 | 09 marks |
| Question 35 and Question 36 | 15 marks |
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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 a month ago
UCEED and NID DAT test different skills. Students should compare the exam patterns with their own strengths.
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