Architecture & Design NID DAT VERIFIED Upcoming Cycle

NID Design Aptitude Test

Conducting Body: National Institute of Design
Scope: All India
Frequency: Annual (Prelims in December/January)
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Overview & Description

Admission examination for Bachelor of Design (B.Des) and Master of Design (M.Des) across all NID campuses: Ahmedabad, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, and Assam.

Exam Type Entrance
Examination Mode Pen and Paper Prelims + In-person Studio Test Mains
Educational & Age Eligibility
Minimum Qualification Class 12th Pass / Appearing
Eligible Streams Any Stream (Science, Arts, Commerce)
Age Criteria Born on or after July 1, 2004 (Relaxation for reserved categories)
Specific Criteria Passed or appearing for higher secondary (10+2) qualifying examination in any stream from recognized board.
Selection Process & Examination Pattern
STAGES OF SELECTION:
Stage 1: DAT Prelims (Objective and subjective design questions) -> Stage 2: DAT Mains (Studio Test, Model Making, and Interview).
CORE SUBJECTS & CURRICULUM:

Design Sensibility, Visual Creativity, Mental Imagery, Material Exploration.

Career Opportunities & Associated Posts

Designated Appointments: Admission to India's apex autonomous institute under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.

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Data Integrity Principle: MPath maintains strict separation between permanent examination regulations (syllabus, eligibility, selection methodology) and changing cycle notices (deadlines, fee revisions, vacancies). Always cross-reference final dates with the gazette notification published on the official authority portal.
Snapshot Facts
  • Short Name: NID DAT
  • Conducting Body: National Institute of Design
  • Category: Architecture & Design
  • Application Mode: Online
  • Application Fee: ₹3000 (₹1500 for Reserved)
  • Verification Status: VERIFIED
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