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a year agoContributor-Level 10
There is only one NID DAT entry exam held each year. DAT Prelims and DAT Mains are the two sub-exams for the exam. Based on their DAT Prelim results, candidates are selected for the DAT Mains exam. The DAT preliminary exam takes place in late December or early January. The NID DAT 2024 scores will be taken into account for determining admission to the B.Des and M.Des programmes that participating NIDs offer.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
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.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
NID DAT is one of the toughest entrance exams in the land. Also, given the large number of applicants, it is highely competitive.
So, to have a chance of scoring a good score in the exam and be in the contetion for a seat in one of the top NIDs, one needs to ensure their preparation is full proof.
Now unless you solve sample papers, there is no way to evaluate your preparedness for the exam. For instance, you may have completed the textual books and are confident about your ability to solve a proble. But what will you do if on exam do you find out that theoritical knowledge can take you only so far.
However, if instead you solve enough sa
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
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.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
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.
- Here are some suggested study material for NID DAT 2026.
- Quantitative Aptitude - Physics and Maths syllabus up to Class 10.
- Logical Reasoning - Step-by-Step Verbal Reasoning by Philip Kay, How to Pass Diagrammatic Reasoning Test by Mike Bryon.
- GK and Current Affairs - Read newspapers daily for current affairs. For static GK, read any good GK book for NID.
- English - The Ultimate Guide for NIFT/NID/IIFT Entrance Exam by Arihant
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
On April 28, 2024, the National Institute of Design (NID) held the Studio Test for the B. Des programme. There was no online version of the Studio Test. It should be noted that, in contrast to M.Des applicants, B. Des candidates are not obliged to attend any interviews. On April 15, 2024, admit cards for the Studio Test became available. The candidate was required to bring their valid photo ID and their admit card to the exam centre on the day of the studio test. The second part of the two-stage NID entrance procedure is the Studio Test, also known as the Mains. The candidate's performance in the DAT Mains and DAT Prelims is taken in
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
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.
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