How to Prepare for NID Studio Test 2026: Topics, Questions and Practice Videos
National Institute of Design Entrance Exam 2026 ( NID Entrance Exam )
Admit Card - 24 Feb '26
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 Test 2026 Prep Tips: NID Entrance Exam is conducted for admission to UG and PG design courses offered at NID campuses. NID DAT 2026 (Prelims) is expected to be held in the first week of January, 2026. Shortlisted candidates have to next appear for the NID DAT (Mains). The Final result of NID DAT 2025 will be prepared by giving weightage to DAT Prelims and DAT Mains. NID DAT Mains exam will include a Studio Test.
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
- NID Studio Test: Previous Years' Questions 2026
- Portfolio and Interview for NID 2026
- Videos on NID DAT Important Topics for Studio Test 2026
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
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It is not mandatory to take coaching to get a good rank in NID DAT. It is because the entrance exam will test the creative, drawing, and innovative skills of the candidate. Now, a coaching institute cannot exactly teach you to be creative or become innovative. Instead, with a little effort these skills can learn these skills yourself. Also, a major thrust of the design aptitude test is to evaluate the drawing skills of the candidate. So, make it a point to work on your design skills, including learning how to draw lines, shadow, figure, gesture, cartoon drawing, etc. When practicing drawing, also keep a tab on the drawing speed, as it will help you complete the paper in the allotted time.
If you want to get a good rank in NID DAT, sketching is very important. Practice live sketching daily. Sketch daily objects. Sketch from the previous year question paper.
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 2025 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 2024 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.
Some Audio Visual Questions for NID B.Des and M.Des
Other Questions that can be possibly asked from the Audio Video Clip are:
- What are the colors of the present logo? (Pay attention to the minute details)
- Suggest an appropriate tagline.
- Redesign the logo.
- Suggest the apt design change in the print of the can/box/advertisement.
- What are the moral values?
- What problems did you notice in the video?
- 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.
Questions for M.Des Studio Test 2024
It is not mandatory to take coaching to get a good rank in NID DAT. It is because, the entrance exam will test the creative, drawing, and innovative skills of the candidate. Now, a coaching institute cannot exactly teach you to be creative or become innovative. Instead, with a little effort these skills can yourself learn these skills yourself. Also, a major thrust of the design aptitide test is to evaluate the drawing skills of the candidate. So, make it a point to work on your design skills, including learning how to draw line, shadow, figure, gesture, cartoon drawing, etc. When practicing drawing, also keep a tab on the drawing speed, as it will help you complete the paper in the allotted time.
NID application form 2026 opened on September 11, 2025. The application form is open online at the NID admission portal -admissions.nid.edu. Candidates who meet the program-specific eligibility criteria may apply before the last date.
The NID application form is for admission to the B. Des and M.Des courses offered by participating colleges. The last date to apply for NID DAT 2026 was December 01, 2025.
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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.
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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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| What is a Good Score in NID DAT 2026 | Prep Tips for NID Entrance Exam 2026 |
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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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 4 days ago
If there is any clash of the interview dates with the college/ university exam, then candidates can inform the NID before February 23, 2026. Candidates need to attach a copy of the timetable attested by the principal and a letter from the principal confirming that the examination dates clash with t
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NID will not release any Answer Key for B.Des or M.Des programme. It opens a rechecking window with the result.
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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.
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NID will release the result for B.Des on April 07, 2026. The result be released on the website of NID.
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NID Studio Test for M.Des carries 40% of wieghtage and Interview carries 60% wieghtage. More emphasis is given on the interview by NID.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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NID DAT, along with NIFT and UCEED are among the most competitive national-level entrance exams in the country. The fact that there are only 425 seats for the B. Des and 347 seats for the M.Des programme makes it very competitive. But that being said, if the candidate prepares well and with the corr
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The NID Entrance Exam is considered to be one of the toughest design entrance exam conducted in the country. In NID DAT, more weightage is given to subjective, drawing related questions. Thus, candidates need to be extremely creative and have a clear understanding of their concepts when appearing for the NID exam.
For preparing the final results for the B. Des program, the DAT Prelims will be allocated 40% weightage, while DAT Mains will be given 60%.
During the DAT Mains, which comprises a Studio Test, the candidate is tested hands-on and have to show their drawing abilities, creativity, innovativeness, and material-handling ability.