NID Exam Date 2023: Seat Allotment OUT (B.Des), Fee Payment and Document Upload Deadline

National Institute of Design Entrance Exam 2023 ( NID Entrance Exam )

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Updated on May 25, 2023 10:21 IST

NID DAT 2023 Dates - The National Institute of Design (NID) has declared Round I seat allotment for the B.Des program on May 25, 2023.

Candidates who have been allotted seats need to pay the seat acceptance fee and upload documents by May 31, 2023 (by 12 midnight).

Earlier, the institute declared the DAT Mains results for the M.Des program on May 18, while the DAT Mains results for the B.Des program were announced on May 19, 2023. 

The final results of NID DAT 2023 were prepared by giving weightage to DAT Prelims and DAT Mains.

The National Institute of Design conducted the B.Des DAT Mains Studio Test on April 30; meanwhile, the DAT Mains exam for the M.Des program was held from March 20- April 23, 2023. Candidates who qualified DAT Prelims were eligible to appear in the DAT Mains exam. 

DAT Prelims results for the B.Des were announced on March 30, 2023. NID DAT 2023 (Prelims) results for the M.Des program were announced earlier on February 28, 2023. 

The National Institute of Design conducted the NID DAT 2023 Prelims exam on January 8, 2023.

Go through the rest of the article to learn the full schedule for the NID DAT 2023 exam.

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M.Des DAT Mains Studio Tests & Interviews Schedule

The schedule for the Studio Test and Interviews is given below.

 

NID Entrance Exam 2023 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NID Entrance Exam 2023 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates

25 May '23 -

31 May '23

NID DAT 2023 Counseling - Seat Allotment, Fee Payment & Document Upload

19 May '23

NID DAT 2023 Mains Result - B.Des

19 May '23 -

22 May '23

NID DAT 2023 Counseling - Submission of campus preference

NID DAT Important Exam Events & Dates

Candidates can go through the list of important NID exam events below:

  • NID DAT Application Form Dates: Candidates had to fill out the NID 2023 application form, which will include steps like registration, uploading of documents, and payment of the exam fee. 
  • NID DAT Admit Card Dates: The call letter/admit card for NID Entrance Exam (Prelims) was available for download on January 2, 2023. 
  • NID DAT 2023 (Prelims): The first stage of the NID admission process is DAT (Prelims), which is a written test that comprises objective as well as subject questions. 
  • NID Prelims Result Dates: Candidates can check results for the NID entrance exam on the official website by providing details such as their email address, date of birth, and roll number/application number. 
  • NID DAT (Mains) 2023: Candidates who meet the NID DAT (Prelims) cut-off have to next appear for NID DAT (Mains), which includes a Studio Test; M.Des candidates also need to appear in a Personal Interview round. In the Studio Test for NID admissions aspirants are given hands-on practical assignments that they need to complete in the stipulated time.
  • NID Final Merit List Date: On the basis of a candidate's performance in NID DAT (Prelims) and NID DAT (Mains), the final merit list for NID admissions is prepared. Aspirants can check the merit list for NID admissions on the official website of the exam.

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NID DAT 2023 Upcoming events

The NID DAT 2023 exam was held on January 8, 2023. The National Institute of Design (NID) announced the results of the M.Des program on February 28, 2023. This was followed by a declaration of exam results for the B.Des program on March 16, 2023.

The National Institute of Design conducted the Studio Test and Personal Interview for the M.Des courses from March 20-April 23, 2023; candidates were for DAT Mains based on DAT Prelims scores.

DAT Mains for the M.Des program was held on April 30, 2023.

The final results of NID DAT 2023 will be announced on May 18, 2023.

The final results of NID 2023 will be prepared by giving weightage to DAT Prelims and DAT Mains.

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NID DAT Important Dates 2023 - FAQs

Q: When will the final results of National Institute of Design be declared?

A:
The National Institute of Design will declare the final results of NID DAT 2023 for the B. Des and M.Des courses on May 18. Note that the final results for the M.Des programme was previously scheduled to be announced on May 16, 2023. The final results would be prepared by giving weightage to that Prelims and that Mains 2023. The National Institute of Design will declare the weightage for the two exams tentatively at the time of declaration of results. In the previous edition of the exam, final results for B. Des programme was prepared by giving 40% weightage to that Prelims and 60% weightage to that Mains. Meanwhile, final results for M.Des was prepared by giving 30% weightage to that Prelims and 70% weightage to that Mains.

Q: What will be the mode of the NID DAT Studio Test?

A:
The Studio Test for the M.Des programme was conducted in offline mode at various NID campuses; the Studio Test was conducted programme-wise. The details of the campus allotted to the candidate is mentioned on the NID DAT Mains 2023 admit card. The candidate was given the option to select their choice of exam centers. The registration for the Studio Test is conducted at the exam centre from 8 am onward. The Studio Test was conducted in two time slots: 9 am - 12 noon, 2.30 pm -5.30 pm. The duration of the Studio Test was 3 hours. The Studio Test is followed by the interview.

Q: When will the NID Studio Test conducted for the B. Des programme?

A:
The National Institute of Design (NID) conducted the Studio Test for the B. Des programme on April 30, 2023. The Studio Test was conducted offline. Note that B. Des candidates were not required to appear in any interview, unlike the M.Des applicants. Admit cards for the Studio Test were released on April 14, 2023. On the day of the Studio Test, the candidate needed to report at the exam center with the admit card and a valid photo id proof. The Studio Test (or that Mains) is the 2nd stage of the two-stage NID that admission process. The final results of NID that 2023 will be prepared by considering the performance of the candidate in that Mains and that Prelims.

Q: When will the Studio Test and Interview be conducted for the M.Des programme at NID?

A:
The Studio Test and Personal Interview for the M.Des programme was conducted from March 20, 2023 (onward). Candidates were shortlisted for the Studio Test and Interview based on their performance in that Prelims. The Studio Test was conducted in offline mode at various NID campuses. Eligible candidates needed to get registered at the test centre at 8 am. The Studio Test started at 9 am, followed by the Interview. It was mandatory for candidates to appear in both the Studio Test and the Interview. If any candidate skips the interview, he or she will not be considered for admission to the B.Des or M.Des course.

Q: Does NID syllabus change every year?

A:
NID syllabus largely remains the same. However, aspirants are advised to keep a close eye on NID exam notifications on Shiksha so that they do not miss out on the latest developments around NID admissions. To prepare for the exam, students are advised to be creative, practice sketching, reasoning, GK, and basic concepts. The that Mains exam for the B. Des may include questions from topics like color terminology, optical illusion, from and function, picture analysis, literal thinking, story pictures, memory drawing, etc. Note that the NID that question paper will not include questions from all of these topics. However, to stand a good chance of scoring good marks in the NID that exam, the candidate must practice all the topics.

Q: How can I prepare for NID admissions?

A:
Candidates are advised to be thorough in their preparation when they plan to appear for NID that. Being regular in studies is a must when appearing for NID Entrance Exam. NID that Prelims comprises both objective- and subjective-type questions. The NID Entrance Exam preparation plan that candidates can follow includes: Know the NID exam pattern and marking scheme well Get well-versed with the NID that syllabus Prepare a time-table and strictly adhere to it Attempt NID previous year question papers Solve NID sample papers and mock tests Keep revising.

Q: Where will NID release the detailed notification for NID counseling?

A:
The National Institute of Design released the detailed NID that 2023 counseling notification after the declaration of NID Mains results. For example, the counseling for the M.Des program is conducted from May 18 onward, while first round of counseling for B.Des is held from May 19-31. The notification included information like the mode of the counseling, application process, fees, etc. The candidate needs to carefully go through the notification to learn about the process. The NID counseling is conducted for admission to the B. Des and M.Des courses. For the current session, there ate 425 B. Des seats, and 247 M.Des seats.

Q: When will the counseling process for NID that 2023 be conducted?

A:

The National Institute of Design (NID) conducted the counseling registration for NID that 2023 for the B.Des program from May 19-22, 2023. B.Des candidates who were shortlisted for counseling had to submit campus preferences as part of the registration process. The campus entry must be in the order of priority,. Also one had to enter maximum options to improve one's chances of admission. The allotment of seats to the B. Des programme was announced on May 25, and was based on the NID that 2023 merit rank and campus preference opted by the candidate. M.Des candidates were not required to submit any campus preferences, and the seat allotment is solely based on merit ranks.

Q: I forgot to pay the online counselling fees for NID within the given period, am I still eligible to pay and participate in NID counselling?

A:
If the fee payment window is closed by the institute, you are not eligible to participate in the admission process. Your seat will now be allocated to the next qualifying candidate in the order of merit. For the B. Des programme, the token fees have to be paid from May 25-26, 2023. Meanwhile, for the M.Des programme, the fees have to be paid between May 16 & 19, 2023. The provisional seat allotment letters for candidates who have paid the fees will be available in the 1st week of June 2023.

Q: Is NID cutoff released for both DAT Prelims and DAT Mains exams?

A:
The National Institute of Design (NID) will release that Prelims cut-off. This cut-off would be used to shortlist candidates for that Mains. However, note that there will be no specific cut-off for that Mains. Instead, the National Institute of Design will release a NID that 2023 admission cut-off. It would be prepared by giving weightage to that Prelims and that Mains. Candidates who meet the admission cut-off would be considered for admission to the design courses offered by participating colleges.

Q: What is the minimum qualifying criteria for NID admissions?

A:
The minimum qualifying criteria for NID 2023 is the minimum marks the candidate needs to secure for admission. The category-wise cut-off would be released at the time of counseling and seat allotment. The cut-off would be prepared by considering factors like the total number of applicants, the merit ranks of applicants in NID that 2023, seat intake for the applied programme, etc. Note that if the seat allotment for NID that is conducted in multiple rounds, then a separate cut-off would be prepared for each round. And candidates who meet the cut-off criteria for that round will get admission.

Q: When can I apply for recheck of NID Mains result for B.Des?

A:
The recheck window for that Mains results will be open from May 18-19, 2023. Note that the results of that Mains is scheduled to be announced on May 18, 2023. Candidates who have any objections against the that Mains results can submit request requests through the admission portal of NID - admissions. Nid. Edu. To submit their requests, the candidate will have to log-in to the portal using their candidate log-in credentials. The admission committed will go through the feedback given by candidates and may make adjustments to the rankings for affected candidates. Note that admission to the B. Des course at NID will be as per the modified merit lists.

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What is the difficulty level of NID DAT?

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Vashu Chauhan

Beginner-Level 5

4 weeks ago

NID Entrance Exam is considered to be one of the toughest design entrance exams conducted in the country. In NID DAT more weightage is given to subjective, drawing-related questions.

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Vashu Chauhan

Beginner-Level 5

4 weeks ago

By regestiring yourself for the entrance exam at the official website of NID.

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Vashu Chauhan

Beginner-Level 5

4 weeks ago

You can visit the official website of NID and register your self for the entrance exam.

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Will the National Institute of Design release NID question paper along with the answer key?

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Manashjyoti Hazarika

Contributor-Level 10

a month ago

The National Institute of Design (NID) in its admission handbook has clearly mentioned that it will not release any question papers nor answer keys for the NID DAT exam. The institute has mentioned in the handbook that the Prelims and Mains question papers are highly subjective, and so don't have an

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Can I carry the NID question paper with me after the exam?

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Manashjyoti Hazarika

Contributor-Level 10

a month ago

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 paper

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When will I be able to download the answer sheets of NID?

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Manashjyoti Hazarika

Contributor-Level 10

a month ago

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

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Can I solve NID sample papers simultaneously with mock tests?

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Manashjyoti Hazarika

Contributor-Level 10

a month ago

The sample papers are usually solved as part of ones exam preparation at a very early stage. However, mock tests are taken in the last few weeks leading up to the exam. Unlike sample papers, the main purpose of the mock tests is to give the candidate an exam-like ambience so that the candidate gets

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What is the best time to solve NID sample papers?

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Manashjyoti Hazarika

Contributor-Level 10

a month ago

There is no fixed time as such to solve sample or question papers for NID Entrance Exam. However, it is recommended that the candidate makes sample papers a part of ones exam preparation as early as possible. By solving sample papers, the candidate will be able to gauze the types of questions asked,

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How can I download the NID sample papers?

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Manashjyoti Hazarika

Contributor-Level 10

a month ago

The sample papers for NID can be downloaded from the official website of NID. Alternatively, the candidate 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

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How can I download the NID sample papers?

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Manashjyoti Hazarika

Contributor-Level 10

a month ago

The sample papers for NID can be downloaded from the official website of NID - admissions. Nid. Edu. Alternatively, the candidate may download the previous years question papers and sample papers from this page. To download the NID sample papers, the candidate simply needs to click on the relevant s

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