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NID DAT (National Institute of Design Aptitude Test)

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NID DAT (National Institute of Design Aptitude Test)

Two-stage aptitude test for the four-year Bachelor of Design programs across National Institute of Design campuses.

Mode

Offline

Duration

180 Minutes per stage

Application fee

Rs. 2000/-

Exam pattern (2025) Tentative

Mode

Offline

Duration

180 min

Questions

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Total marks

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Correct

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Negative

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Interview

Prelims 30% + Mains 70% weightage in final selection.

Sections

#	Section	Paper	Questions	Marks
1	Prelims: Multiple Choice Questions Part of Prelims (30% weightage)	—	—	—
2	Prelims: Subjective / Creative Part of Prelims (30% weightage)	—	—	—
3	Mains: Studio Test and Interview 70% weightage in final selection	—	—	—

Eligibility

10+2 in any stream

Schedule

Prelims forms out in October, last date in December, test in January. Mains registration opens after the Prelims result, with the test in late April.