Design Entrance Exam

A candidate's inventiveness, problem-solving skills, and comprehension of design concepts are evaluated by the Design Aptitude Test (DAT), an entrance exam. Usually, it is used for admission to design programs or schools, like those for graphic, fashion, interior, or product design. Drawing, visualisation, logical reasoning, general design knowledge, and frequently design thinking, observation, and innovation sections are among the skills assessed in the test. Organisations like as the National Institute of Design (NID) and other design institutes utilise DAT to find applicants who could succeed in the design industry.

Preparing for NID DAT using the best books can increase one's chances of getting a good score in the entrance exam. Some recommended books to prepare for NID DAT are mentioned below:

• Arihant's Ultimate Guide for NIFT/NID/IIFT Entrance Exam

• NIFT/NID/IIFT Entrance Exam Guide by RPH Editorial Board 

• Design drawing by Francis D. K. Ching

• Entrance Books and Test Series by AFAINDIA 

• Basic Rendering by Robert W. Gill 

In addition to these books, Candidates should focus on solving past exam papers, sample papers and mock tests regularly in order to ace the exam.

Yes, there is partial marking in UCEED 2025 exam for MSQ and MCQ based questions. 

For instance, for MSQ questions, If all the four options are correct but ONLY three options are chosen and NONE of the incorrect options is chosen, the candidate will be awarded 3 marks (out of 4). Meanwhile, if only (all) the correct option(s) is(are) chosen and NONE of the incorrect options is chosen, the candidate will be allocated the full 4 marks.

The identity of the candidates will be verified by invigilators as well as IIT representatives. If the identity of any candidate is in doubt, the candidate may not be
allowed to appear for the examination. 

However, at their discretion, the authorities may permit the candidate to appear in UCEED 2025 after completing certain formalities. However, No extra time will be allowed for time lost to complete these formalities. If candidates with doubtful identities are permitted to appear, their candidature will be subject to the decision of UCI Committee, which will be final and binding.

The candidate is not allowed to select their own scribes for UCEED 2026 exam. Instead, the exam conducting body will arrange for a panel of scribes. The panel will be prepared in coordination with the test centre administrator (TCA) of the examination centre.

The candidate has to select a scribe from the given list.

Exam officials will make the necessary arrangements through the test centre administrator (TCA) of the examination centre to provide a panel of scribes (amanuenses). Only such candidates who meet the eligibility criteria will be considered for scribe services.

Scribes will be students of Class XI. The PwD/Dyslexic (severe) candidate has to choose a scribe from this panel. The candidates are not be allowed to bring their own scribes.

If the candidate wishes to avail the services of a scribe and compensatory time, the same should be mentioned in the UCEED 2026 application form. The candidate is eligible for compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour in Part A and 20 minutes for Part B.

But note that the compensatory time for Part-A cannot be transferred to Part-B and vice versa.

Upload the PwD certificate along with such requests in the given format.

The candidate will receive a compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour in Part A and 20 minutes for Part B. The compensatory time for Part-A cannot be transferred
to Part-B and vice versa.

The candidate must go through the detailed guidelines for using a scribe services given in the information brochure. 

The use of a scribe can be used by the candidate under the following conditions:

 candidates who have a disability and require assistance in operating the computer for Part-A of the examination

The candidate has to upload d a copy of the PwD certificate at the time of online registration for UCEED 2025.