NID DAT (National Institute of Design – Design Aptitude Test)

📌 Eligibility

  • B.Des: 10+2 from any stream, age limit ~20 years (relaxation for reserved categories).
  • M.Des: Bachelor’s degree in any field, age limit ~30 years (relaxation for reserved categories).

📌 Exam Pattern

  • Prelims (written): Drawing, creativity, visualization, aptitude.
  • Mains (studio test + interview): Hands-on tasks, model-making, portfolio review.

📌 Syllabus

  • Visualization & creativity.
  • Drawing/sketching.
  • General knowledge & current affairs.
  • Design problem-solving.

📌 Exam Timeline

  • Applications: Sep–Nov
  • Prelims: Jan
  • Mains: April–May

📌 Application

📌 Selection Process

  • Final merit list = Prelims + Mains performance.

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