NID Studio Sensitivity Test and In Person Sensitivity Test: Do's and Don'ts
National Institute of Design Entrance Exam 2026 ( NID Entrance Exam )
NID Studio Sensitivity Test and Interview are around the corner. The Mains exam for the Studio Test and interview for B.Des will be conducted soon. Read on to find what are the guidelines to appear for the NID Studio Sensitivity Test, the dress code, documents to be carried, etc.
NID Studio Sensitivity Test and Interview
Studio Sensitivity Test is the on-the-spot test to check whether you have a solution-providing mindset or not. The ability to ideate, innovate, and execute design solutions within a given timeframe is called Studio Sensitivity Test. It is one of the integral parts of the NID admission process. It has the maximum weightage in NID DAT 2026 UG and PG programmes. The National Institute of Design conducted the NID Studio Sensitivity Test on March 08, 2026. The test was conducted in three cities: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru and Gandhinagar. NID Studio Test for M.Des carries 40% weightage and the NID interview carries 60% weightage.
The dates for NID Studio Sensitivity Test will be released soon for B.Des.
- Highlights of NID DAT Studio Sensitivity Test 2026 and Interview
- Dos and Don'ts for Students appearing for NID Studio Sensitivity Test and In Person Sensitivity Test
- NID 2026 Studio Sensitivity Test Details
- NID 2026 Interview Test Details
Highlights of NID DAT Studio Sensitivity Test 2026 and Interview
NID Entrance Exam is conducted in two parts: Prelims and Mains. The highlights of NID DAT Studio Sensitivity Tests are:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Who Appears | Shortlisted candidates from DAT Prelims |
| Mode | Offline (at NID campuses or designated centers) |
| Duration | 3 hours (can vary) |
| Purpose of Studio Sensitivity Test | To assess practical and creative skills |
| Purpose of Interview | To check the design aptitude and personality of the candidate |
| Weightage | 40% for Studio Test 60% for Interview |
Dos and Don'ts for Students appearing for NID Studio Sensitivity Test and In Person Sensitivity Test
- Candidates must bring the NID Mains Admit card 2026 to appear for the NID Studio Sensitivity Test. The exact address and the timings of the Studio Sensitivity Test and the Interview will be mentioned in the Admit Card. No request for rescheduling the dates of the Studio Sensitivity Test will be entertained by NID.
- Candidates must bring a hard copy of their NID Mains Admit card 2026. They must also carry original photo ID proofs, as mentioned in the Admit Card for the M.Des DAT Mains (Studio Sensitivity Test & Interview).
- It is the responsibility of the candidate to download and print NID Admit Card for the Studio Sensitivity Test. Digital copies of NID Admit card will not be accepted at the NID Studio Sensitivity Test centre.
- There is no dress code for NID Studio Sensitivity Test given by the National Institute of Design, but candidates are requested to dress modestly. They should avoid chunky jewelry, big logos, and torn/rugged jeans. For an interview, it is advisable to wear formal attire. Indian formal wear for girls is also acceptable.
- All material will be provided by NID. Candidates cannot carry their own materials. They can carry their pen and pencils.
- Candidates must appear for NID Studio Sensitivity Test and NID Interview. It is mandatory for the candidates in order to be eligible for the NID final stage of admissions.
- Candidates must bring the NID Studio Sensitivity Test Admit Card, which bears the seal of the Test Centre for NID Mains Interview.
- Only candidates will be allowed entry into the NID examination centre. Once the gate is closed after the registration time, no candidate will be allowed entry into the test centre under any circumstances.
- Parents will not be allowed entry into the NID exam centre. They can wait in the waiting area if any are present at the NID test centre.
- Appearing for NID DAT Mains/Interview or being shortlisted for the stages of NID DAT 2026 admissions process does not guarantee admissions.
- NID can add or remove any test centre city and allot a test centre city that may not be the candidate’s preference. A city may have more than one NID test centre.
- Candidates should keep a track of the events of NID regarding any change, as there is no email or message sent. It is the responsibility of the candidate to check for any updates on the Admissions website.
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Weightage for NID DAT 2026 Studio Sensitivity Test - B.Des Program
This year NID Final result will be based on NID Mains performance only. NID Prelims was just a shortlisting programme for NID Mains. No weighatge is given to NID Prelims in the Final Result calculation.
The weightage for NID DAT Final Result is given below.
| Exam Component |
NID DAT Studio Sensitivity Test | In-person Sensitivity Test |
|---|---|---|
| Weightage |
60% |
40% |
Weightage for the NID DAT 2026 Final Results - M.Des Program
The weightage for Studio Sensitivity Test in NID M.Des programme.
| Exam Component |
DAT Mains |
|
|---|---|---|
| Studio Sensitivity Test |
Personal Interview |
|
| Weightage |
40% |
60% |
NID 2026 Studio Sensitivity Test Details
Check out the details of NID Studio Sensitivity Test.
| Faculty Stream |
Discipline |
Test Centre City for Studio Sensitivity Test |
|---|---|---|
|
Industrial Design (ID)
|
- Ceramic & Glass Design |
Ahmedabad
|
| - Furniture & Interior Design |
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| - Product Design - Toy & Game Design |
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| - Transportation & Automobile Design - Universal Design |
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| - Animation Film Design |
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| Communication Design
|
- Film & Video Communication |
|
| - Graphic Design |
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| - Photography Design |
||
| Interdisciplinary Design Studies (IDDS)
|
- Design for Retail Experience |
Bengaluru
|
| - Strategic Design Management |
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| IT-Integrated Design (ITID)
|
Digital Game Design Information Design Interaction Design |
|
| New Media Design |
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| Textile, Apparel and Lifestyle Accessory Design (TALAD) |
Apparel Design Lifestyle Accessory Design Textile Design |
Gandhinagar |
NID 2026 Interview Test Details
NID Interview will start from March 21, 2026 to April 01, 2026. Check out the details of NID Studio Sensitivity Test.
|
Faculty Stream |
Discipline |
Date of the Interviews |
Test Centre City for Interviews |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Industrial Design (ID)
|
- Ceramic & Glass Design |
21- 23 March 2026
|
Ahmedabad
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| - Toy & Game Design |
|||
| - Furniture & Interior Design - Product Design - Transportation & Automobile Design |
21 – 25 March 2026
|
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| - Universal Design |
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| Interdisciplinary Design Studies (IDDS) |
- Design for Retail Experience - Strategic Design Management |
21 – 25 March 2026 |
Bengaluru |
| Textile, Apparel and Lifestyle
|
- Lifestyle Accessory Design |
21 – 24 March 2026 |
Gandhinagar
|
| - Apparel Design |
21- 25 March 2026 |
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| Communication Design (CD)
|
- Photography Design |
27- 30 March 2026 |
Ahmedabad
|
| - Animation Film Design - Film & Video Communication |
27- 31 March 2026 |
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| Graphic Design |
27 March – 01 April 2026 |
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| IT-Integrated Design (ITID)
|
- Digital Game Design - Information Design - New Media Design |
27- 31 March 2026 |
Bengaluru |
| Interaction Design |
27 March – 01 April 2026 |
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
Yes, the NID B.Des 2026 Studio Sensitivity Test Admit Card is out. It was out April 09, 2026. The link is active now.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
If there were any clashes of the interview dates with the college/ university exam, then candidates could inform the NID before February 23, 2026. Candidates needed to attach a copy of the timetable attested by the principal and a letter from the principal confirming that the examination dates clash
S
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
NID will not release any Answer Key for B.Des or M.Des programme. It opens a rechecking window with the result.
S
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Yes, NID has a rechecking Window for the NID Result. This window will check whether all answers are checked or not, and whether the total is correct.
S
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
NID released the result for B.Des on April 02, 2026. The result was released on the website of NID.
S
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
NID Studio Test for M.Des carries 40% of wieghtage and Interview carries 60% wieghtage. More emphasis is given on the interview by NID.
S
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
No, there is no negative marking in the NID Studio Test. Candidates will be evaluated based on their thinking and creative skills. Studio Test will carry 40% of the total Marks for the NID Mains Exam.
S
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Yes, NID Studio Exam is a bit tough because it will check your creativity and imagination. You can learn some formulas here and apply them to get the answer. The main objective is to evaluate technical skills and critical thinking skills. So, it is said to be a bit tough.
S
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
It is not at all necessary to take coaching to get a good rank in NID Entrance Exam. It is because the entrance exam will test creative, drawing, and innovative skills of the candidate. Now, a coaching institute can't teach you to be creative or become innovative. But you can take coaching classes f
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
National Institute of Design (NID) will release the NID DAT 2026 admission cut-off for the B.Des and M.Des programmes at the time of seat allotment, around May-June 2026. The cut-off will be released as the rank and score of the last candidate admitted to the M.Des program.
NID DAT cut-off for B.Des
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Contributor-Level 10
Is NID B.Des 2026 Studio Sensitivity Test Admit Card Out?