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The NID Design Aptitude Test (DAT) is a two-step entrance exam. The candidate first appears in DAT Prelims. If shortlisted, the candidate has to next appear in DAT Mains.

1. Here are some suggested study material for NID DAT 2026.
2. Quantitative Aptitude - Physics and Maths syllabus up to Class 10.  
3. Logical Reasoning - Step-by-Step Verbal Reasoning by Philip Kay, How to Pass Diagrammatic Reasoning Test by Mike Bryon.  
4. GK and Current Affairs - Read newspapers daily for current affairs. For static GK, read any good GK book for NID.
5. English - The Ultimate Guide for NIFT/NID/IIFT Entrance Exam by Arihant

The overall highest and average package offered during Indus University placements 2023 stood at INR 30 LPA and INR 5 LPA, respectively. Further, the the highest package offered to BArch students during the Indus University placements 2023 was INR 25 LPA. The top recruiters of Indus University in 2023 included Siemens, Capgemini, IndusInd Bank, Godrej, Adani Gas, Decathlon, IBM, Kotak Mahindra Bank, ICICI Bank,  etc.

Pen and paper testing will be used for the NID DAT 2026 Prelims exam.

A Studio Test will be included in the NID DAT 2025 Mains exam for the B. Des programme. This test will also be administered offline. In the meantime, an offline Studio Test and Interview are part of the DAT Mains exam for the M.Des curriculum. There could be several formats for the studio test (Drawing, Sketching, and Model Making). Candidates for the M.Des programme are selected for interviews depending on how well they performed in the studio test.

Silver Oak College of Animation and Multimedia Ahmedabad admission are merit-based. To join the candidates must fulfil the eligibility criteria and currently being enrolled or have completed Class 12 from the recognised board.

 Silver Oak College of Animation and Multimedia Ahmedabad offers a wide range of certification programmes in the areas of design and gaming. The certificate training programme is offered in Graphic Design and Intro to Gaming with Unity. The certificate programme offers a diverse range of job options in designing and animation field.

The results of the DAT Prelims will include the qualifying status of the candidate. If the candidate fails to qualify DAT Prelims, he or she will not be eligible to appear in DAT Mains.

Note that the Desing Aptitude Test (DAT) conducted by the National Institute of Design (NID) has two sub-exams: DAT Prelims and DAT Mains.

Both the exams are mandatory.

Also, the final merit list is prepared by giving weighatage to DAT Prelims and DAT Mains. So, if a can candidate fails to qualify DAT Prelims or doesn’t appear in DAT Mains, the candidate will be disqualified from the admission process.

CUG MA batch placed data is not released. However, as per the NIRF report 2024 released by the University, the number of students placed over the past three years during Central University of Gujarat PG 2-year placements is presented below:

UID Ahmedabad BDes in Product Design curriculum includes semester-wise syllabus. There are a total of 15 subjects in the first year of the programme. Mentioned below is the semester-wise course syllabus for the first two semesters:

Semester - 1:

• Design and Cultural Studies - I
• Communication Skills - I
• Basic Design
• Drawing
• Material Exploration
• People and Environment

Semester - 2:

• Design and Cultural Studies - II
• Communication Skills - II
• Design Drawing
• Materials and Processes
• Solid Geometry
• Model Making
• Form Space and Structure
• Design Process - I
• Evaluation of Design

Candidates seeking admission to BDes at UID Ahmedabad need to take the UID Design Aptitude Test. The authorities usually conduct the entrance examination in the month of January. Schedule of the entrance examination is published on the official website of the institute. The aspirants should stay updated with important event dates to avoid missing out on an important event.

Yes, Silver Oak College of Engineering and Technology admissions are open for various courses. There are no the latest dates released by the university. Students can seek the estimation from this timeline for the upcoming admission dates for the next year. For more details on admission schedule, application form candidates are advised to visit the official website.