Colleges in Ahmedabad

It is difficult to put a specific number as to how many sample papes one needs to solve. But that being said, you must try at least 10 sample papers. Also, make sure that the sample papers covers the entire syllabus and are not repetitative.

For instance, some sample papers may contain the same types of questions, though the language may be altered a bit. 

If you need to get the maximum out of the sample papers, their content needs to be different.

Also, along with sample papers solve practice questions, typically given at the end of a chapter or book.

A candidate would ideally need around 6 months or so to prepare for the NID DAT exam. He can take up to 3 months if his fundamentals are strong.

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 stood at INR 30 LPA and INR 5 LPA. The highest package offered to BArch students during 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.

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: