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NID DAT 2027
National Institute of Design — Design Aptitude Test
Exam date
4 Jan 2027
In 8 months
Registration ends
30 Nov 2026
In 6 months
Result
5 Mar 2027
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Colleges accepting NID DAT
Quick facts
Eligibility
Class 12 passed/appearing (B.Des) — age limit 20 years
Application fees
₹3,000 (General), ₹1,500 (SC/ST/PwD)
Admit card
20 Dec 2026
Registration opens
1 Oct 2026
Accepted by
NID Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Bangalore, Vijayawada, Kurukshetra, Bhopal, Assam, Delhi
Exam pattern
Format
Two-stage exam — Prelims (paper, design problem) + Mains (studio test + interview)
Total questions
—
Duration
Prelims: 3 hours; Mains: full-day studio test + interview
Total marks
100
Marking scheme
Prelims qualifying — top scorers shortlisted for Mains. Mains graded subjectively.
Syllabus
2 sections — full topic breakdown below.
Prelims (paper test)
100 marks / 3 hours
Drawing & Sketching from a prompt
Design Problem-solving (concept + sketches)
Visual Perception (3D mental rotation, optical illusions)
Observation & Memory drawing
General Awareness — design, art, current affairs
Logic & Mental Ability
Mains (for shortlisted candidates)
Studio test (B.Des) OR assignment + interview (M.Des)
B.Des Mains — hands-on model-making, material exploration, design exercises in a studio environment
M.Des Mains — submission of portfolio + studio assignment + personal interview with faculty panel
Important notes
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For NID Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Gandhinagar, Vijayawada, Bhopal, Kurukshetra, Jorhat — 100+ B.Des / M.Des seats.
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Carry sketching kit, color media, and a portfolio (M.Des) to Mains. Prelims allow pencils, color, tools.
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Preparation cycle is 6+ months — drawing and ideation cannot be crammed.