How to Prepare for NID Studio Test 2026: Topics, Questions and Practice Videos

Candidates who qualify in the DAT Prelims exam have to next appear in a Studio Test. The National Institute of Design will conduct the NID DAT Mains 2026 exam for the B.Des and M.Des. Here we bring you easy but useful tips to prepare for the Studio Test. So, keep reading.

NID Studio Sensitivity Test

NID Studio Test 2026 Prep Tips: NID Entrance Exam is conducted for admission to UG and PG design courses offered at NID campuses. Shortlisted candidates have to next appear for the NID DAT (Mains). The Final result of NID DAT 2026 will be prepared by giving weightage to DAT Prelims and DAT Mains. NID DAT Mains exam will include a Studio Test.

NID Mains for M.Des was conducted on March 08, 2026 (Studio Test). The Interview was conducted from March 21, 2026 to April 01, 2026.

Studio test round of NID admissions is quite interesting, and students are evaluated on their design sense and creativity in this round of the admission process of NID. Most aspirants take a crash course at a coaching center to develop a better understanding of how to approach and solve questions put forth to them in the NID Studio Test.

In this article, we have collated a set of videos wherein candidates can learn how to solve the questions asked in the NID Studio Test.

Topics Asked in NID Studio Test 2026

Here, candidates are provided a glimpse into different exercises that students are mostly asked to solve in the studio test.

The Studio Test will be for three hours and there will be around 3-4 Questions. Some common spheres from which questions are asked in the NID Studio Test are as mentioned below:

• Doodling exercise
• 3D Model Making
• Clay Modelling
• Wire Moulding
• Story Illustration
• Psychometric Test
• Thematic Apperception

Weightage for NID DAT 2026 Studio Sensitivity Test - B.Des Program

NID Final result will be based on NID Mains score. NID Prelims was just a shortlisting programme for NID Mains. No weightage is given to NID Prelims in the Final Result calculation.

The weightage for NID DAT Final Result is given below.

Weightage for the NID DAT 2026 Final Results - M.Des Program

The weightage for Studio Test in NID M.Des programme.

NID Studio Sensitivity Tests Type

1. Clay Modeling
2. Wire Folding
3. Random Material Handling
4. Visual Sensory Tests
5. Audio Sensory Tests

NID Studio Test: Previous Years' Questions 2026

Here are a few questions that are asked in the Studio Test. You can practice these and similar questions to get ready for the exam.

1. You are given a wet sponge. Make a ½ cut apple with it.

2. Make an object using the following material:

• Clay
• Hacksaw blade
• Water
• Sponge

The object should be appropriate for the given setting.

3. Make an object that can move, make sound, or do both with the materials provided.

Materials Provided:

• Potatoes - 2
• Ice Cream Sticks – 3
• Straws – 3
• Wires
• Rubberbands
• A4 Size Paper

4. Audio Visual Test

• Visual Test: The NID DAT 2026 question paper may include images of some objects, such as fan broom shoelaces, and identify them. In some other cases, an image will be displayed and the candidate has to identify some elements.
• Audio Test: Sound clippings may be played, and the candidate will be asked to identify them, such as clapping hands, dropping coins, machines, etc. Audio clippings will be played, and the candidate has to identify the source, for instance, a dog barking, an elephant making a noise, etc.

Previous Year Question for NID Studio Test

Some of the questions asked in the previous year's NID Studio Tests are

1. Audio Visual Question:

Questions like identifying the predominant sound played in the audio. Identify the three different sounds played before and after the dialogue.

2. Composition and Problem-Solving Questions:

3. Material Handling:

• A few paper strips were given and students were supposed to make a pattern by folding these strips. 
• Material Handling can be given using paper, bamboo sticks, wool, wire, jute wood, etc.

4. Figure Out the Object

Questions for M.Des Studio Test

Portfolio and Interview for NID 2026

The NID DAT Mains 2026 will include a Studio Test and an Interview. The portfolio, if any, has to be submitted during the interview. The candidate may carry a physical or a digital portfolio.

The NID DAT interview is designed to examine the knowledge and interest of the candidate and their motivation for pursuing design. The panel will assess the candidate on parameters like career focus, intellectual capacity, presentation, attitude, and soft skills.

Here are some use tips to create a good portfolio for the NID interview:

• Portfolio must include your best works - The portfolio is intended to make a quick and lasting impression, and so must include your best work across diverse fields.
• Presentation must be effective and to the point - If you can make a lively presentation and aesthetically showcase your skills, you can impress the jury.
• Models/Prototypes - If you are good at building models, you may showcase your creations by picking your best models during the NID interview process.

On the day of the NID personal interview, make sure that you bring the portfolio, original artwork, posters, etc. The items included in the portfolio must include proper descriptions.

Videos on NID DAT Important Topics for Studio Test 2026

The videos on how to prepare for NID DAT Studio Test are given below. There are videos on Clay Modelling, 3D Modelling, Doodling Test and Material Handling.

1. Clay Modelling

In this video, an NID alumnus offers advice and also practically demonstrates how candidates can provide design solutions to questions posed to them in NID Studio Test.

2. 3D Model Making

Aspirants are provided a step-by-step guide on how they should approach questions wherein they are asked to make a 3D model in the studio test for NID admissions.

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3. Doodling Test

In this video, candidates have explained the different types of questions related to “Doodling” that are asked in the NID Studio Test along with the means and ways by which they should attempt such questions.

4. Material Handling

Here, candidates are explained how to effectively use materials provided to them in a Studio/Situation Test, such that, they are able to provide effective design solutions to the problems posed before them.

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