NID DAT 2026 Exam Analysis for B.Des: Section-Wise Difficulty Level, Student Reviews
National Institute of Design Entrance Exam 2026 ( NID Entrance Exam )
Exam On - 21 Dec '25
The National Institute of Design will be conducting 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 will be released soon after the exam is conducted. The exam will start at 10 AM and end at 1 PM. NID will conduct the NID DAT 2026 exam offline in pen-and-paper mode. Candidates who will appear for NID DAT 2026 exam can check all the exam analysis, questions, and student reactions here. NID DAT Exam will be conducted today, on December 21, 2025 for B.Des programme.
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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
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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 (expected) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | 25%-30% | Easy | Clock and calendar, Venn Diagram, Character Puzzle, Ranking Test, Alphabet test, Syllogism, Dot situation |
| Part B | 75%-70% | Difficult | Scene creation (around 20marks), Product Design: Redesign a product, Everyday objects: Complete the object, Sequential Drawings, storytelling, 2D Design, Perspective drawing, Process Drawing, Logo design |
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 3 weeks ago
NID 2026 Application correction Window for B.Des and M.Des will open on December 02, 2025 till December 04, 2025.
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Answered a month ago
The result for NID DAT Prelims 2026 will be announced on April 07, 2026 around 4 PM.
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The details that cannot be modified in NID DAT 2026 Application window are programs applied, name of the candidate, date of birth, registered mobile number and registered email address.
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NID DAT 2026 Application edit window will open from December 02, 2025 to December 04, 2025.
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The last date to fill the application form for NID DAT 2026 for B.Des and M.Des programme is December 01, 2025.
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