National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad

To secure admission to question Bangalore MDes, candidates need to appear for Design Aptitude Test (DAT). NID DAT is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the National Institute of Design. 

The NID DAT is conducted in two stages, DAT Prelims and DAT Mains, propective candidates need qualify DAT Prelims to appear for DAT Mains. The final admission offers are made on the basis of candidate's performance in both stages.

DAT Prelims 2024 will be conducted on Dec 24, interested candidates can apply by visiting the official website of NID.

Follow the steps mentioned below to prepare for DAT:

1. Get familiar with the DAT exam syllabus
2. Check out the DAT exam pattern
3. Assemble the best books for DAT 2024 preparation
4. Make a monthly timetable
5. Solve past years’ question papers, sample papers, and mock tests.
6. Get proper rest and stay positive

NID Bangalore and NID Ahmedabad cannot really be compared because NID Bangalore is the extended campus of NID Ahmedabad and the institutes have a common admission process and a centralised placement cell.

NID Ahmedabad offers BDes and MDes, on the other hand NID Bangalore only offers an MDes.

Both the institutes offers different MDes specialisations, therefore the choice of institute will majorly depend on the specialisation selection of a candidate. For instance, if an aspirant wish to pursue MDes with specialisation in Digital Game Design, he/she will have to take admission at the Bangalore campus because the NID Ahmedabad does not offer the aforementioned specialisation.

The list of specialisation offered by both NIDs is mentioned below:

The NID Entrance Exam is considered among the toughest design entrance exam conducted in the country. In NID DAT, more weightage is given to subjective, drawing related questions. 

Experts and test takers state that the overall difficulty level of the NID DAT 2022 exam was moderately difficult.As per NID DAT 2021 exam analysis, the level of difficulty of the question paper for the BDes course was easy to moderate. There was a small change in the NID exam pattern this year with respect to the marking distribution.

In the Objective section, a majority of questions are asked on subjects such as Logical Reasoning, English, General Knowledge, and Current Affairs which have a medium difficulty level.

The National Institute of Design (NID) does not provide a specific syllabus for either the DAT Prelims or DAT Mains exams. Instead, the institute offers sample question papers for the B.Des and M.Des programs, enabling candidates to familiarize themselves with the question types, covered topics, and weightage. Utilizing previous years' NID DAT question papers serves as an additional resource for preparation. The initial phase of the NID DAT 2024 exam is DAT Prelims, encompassing color terminology, principles of composition, design theory, lettering, optical illusion, picture analysis, theme development, and more for both B.Des and M.Des programs. Successful candidates in DAT Prelims proceed to the DAT Mains exam. For B.Des, this stage involves a Studio Test, while M.Des applicants undergo both a Studio Test and a Personal Interview, the latter being conducted online, in contrast to the offline mode of the Studio Test for both programs.

The Bachelor of Design (B.Des) programme at the National Institute of Design (NID) Jorhat is designed to be an exclusive and intensive educational experience, with a deliberate focus on maintaining quality and fostering individualized attention.

The annual intake for each B.Des programme is purposefully limited, typically range of 25 students per program. This strategic limitation ensures that the programme can uphold its rigorous standards and provide personalized guidance to each student, contributing to a high-quality learning environment.

Admission to the B.Des programme at NID Jorhat is highly competitive, and aspiring candidates must meet stringent criteria. Successful applicants exhibit not only a robust academic background but also a creative flair and a genuine passion for design. Additionally, a strong work ethic and the ability to collaborate effectively with peers are emphasized qualities in prospective students.

The selection process is thorough, requiring applicants to submit a comprehensive application encompassing transcripts, letters of recommendation, and a portfolio showcasing their work. Furthermore, candidates undergo an entrance examination and participate in an interview as part of the evaluation process.