NID DAT Pattern

NID DAT Exam Pattern

Exam Highlights

• The duration for NID DAT B. Design is 3 hours and for M. Design is 2.5 hours.
• The mode of the exam is pen and paper mode
• The maximum mark of NID DAT is 100 marks
• Type of questions to be asked- Subjective and Objective type
• The total number of questions in NID DAT 2025 is 26.
• Master of Design will have two sections Common Design Aptitude Test and Discipline Specific Test
• For B. Design no. of questions in Section A is 1 to 22 which will be MCQ type and in Section B there will be 23 to 26 subjective type questions.
• For M.Design, there will be 50 MCQ in Section A and 3 subjective type questions in Section B
• There will be no negative marking

The exam pattern for the National Institute of Design's Design Aptitude Test (NID DAT) typically includes two parts: a written test and a studio test. The written test is usually conducted on the same day at various centres across India, while the studio test is usually conducted on a different day at the respective NID campus. The written test is usually 2-2.5 hours in duration. The studio test is 4-5 hours in duration. The exam will be three hours duration for Prelims.

NID DAT B. Design Prelims Pattern

Mock Test

A mock test is a simulated version of the actual NID DAT and is designed to give candidates an idea of the format, types of questions, and level of difficulty of the actual test. The mock test is usually made available online on the official website of NID. Taking mock tests can be a valuable way to prepare for the NID DAT as it allows you to:

• Familiarize yourself with the format and types of questions of the actual test
• Identify your strengths and weaknesses and focus on areas that need improvement
• Improve your time management skills and learn to work under pressure
• Gain confidence and reduce test anxiety

It's important to note that the mock test may not be the same as the actual test, but it provides a good approximation of the exam format, difficulty level and content. It is recommended that candidates take as many mock tests as possible and analyse their performance so that they can identify areas that need improvement and optimize their preparation strategy.