National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad

The National Institute of Design (NID) has released the institute-wise admission cut-off for NID DAT 2024. The cut-off was released on June 24, 2024. It includes the closing ranks for the B.Des program. The qualifying cut-off is category-specific. Note that the number of candidates shortlisted for DAT Mains is no less than three times the number of seats available in each category. The position of last student allotted a seat as on 24 June 2024 for SC category at each NIDs are mentioned below:

• NID Ahmedabad - 369 / 26
• NID Andhra Pradesh - 819/ 67
• NID Haryana - 738 / 55
• NID Nadhya Pradesh - 773/ 59
• NID Assam - 879 / 80

Generally, NID graduates from established campuses like Ahmedabad have seen high packages, often ranging from INR 12 to INR 27 Lakh per annum, depending on the industry and role. For the most accurate and recent information about the highest packages offered at NID Bhopal, it is best to check the official placement reports or contact the placement cell directly.

NID Ahmedabad students enjoy a good college life. The college surrounding is beautiful and made according to the student's liking. The college conducts various workshops and seminars. NID Ahmedabad offers hostel facilities to students. The hostels are neat and clean and has games area intalled for students. 

To prepare NID Ahmedabad students for jobs in their respective fields, the college has a placement cell. The placement cell conducts seminars and workshops along with training students for the interview round. NID Ahmedabad students can take part in the mock interviews conducted by the college. 

NID Ahmedabad does not provide scholarships of its own. However, NID Ahmedabad students can avail of various scholarships offered by the state and central government. Listed below are some of the popular scholarships:

• Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students
• Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme for North Eastern Region
• Post Graduate Scholarship for Single Girl Child
• Saksham Scholarship Scheme for Specially-Abled Students (Degree)

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. 

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