NID DAT 2025 (Prelims) exam conducted on January 5, 2025. On exam day, candidates must report at the exam center at 8 am; note that gates close at 9.30 am. Also, don't forget to bring the admit card and a photo ID proof. Check the detailed exam-day guidelines here.
The National Institute of Design (NID) is conducting the NID DAT 2025 (Prelims) exam on January 5.
On the day of the exam, the candidate had to reach the NID DAT exam center on time, maintain the right code of conduct inside the exam hall, and follow instructions given by exam officials.
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By following the NID exam-day guidelines, the candidate can stay out of trouble.
Q: When will list of exam centers for NID DAT 2025 (Prelims) be released?
The National Institite of Design (NID) has released the list of exam centres for the DAT Prelims exam on September 3, 2024.
The list of exam centers have been published in the respective admission brochures for the B.Des and M.Des programs.
The DAT Prelims exam will be conducted in 22 cities across the country - Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Dehradun, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Kurukshetra, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Patna, Raipur, Ranchi, Thiruvananthapuram, Vijayawada.
Note that each of these cities may have one or more exam centres.
The candidate can select their choice of exam centre at the time of filling out the application form. The NID DAT 2025 application form opened on September 3, 2024.
Q: When will the NID DAT 2025 Prelims exam be conducted?
The National Institute of Design (NID) will conduct the DAT Prelims exam on January 5, 2025.
The B.Des exam will be held from 10 am - 1 pm; meanwhile, the M.Des exam will be held from 10 am - 12.30 am.
The DAT Prelims for the B.Des programme will be conducted in a paper-and-pencil/pen mode. The question paper may incude both textual and visual questions. Other details like duration of the exam, marking scheme, etc. will be published in the DAT Prelims admit card.
The candidate needs to report for the exam at 8 am. Gates closing time is 9.30 am.
The DAT Prelims exam for the M.Des programme will be conducted offline and include a mix of objective and subjective questions. The paper will have a total of 100 questions.
Q: How can I select exam centers for NID DAT 2025 (Prelims)?
The NID DAT 2025 (Prelims) exam will be conducted on January 5, 2024. The exam will be administered in 22 cities across India. Note that each of these exam cities may have one or more test centres.
The candidate will have to select their choice of exam centres for the DAT Prelims exam when filling out the NID DAT 2025 application form.
The candidate must be careful when selecting the exam city, because they might not be allowed to change it later on.
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On the day of the DAT Prelims exam, the candidate needs to report at the exam center at 8 pm. Note that one must ideally follow the reporting time to ensure a smooth exam-day experience.
Check out the detailed NID DAT exam-day schedule below.
| Event |
B.Des |
M.Des |
|---|---|---|
| NID DAT (2025) Prelims date |
Janaury 5, 2025 |
Janaury 5, 2025 |
| Reporting Time |
8 AM |
8 AM |
| Gate closing time |
9.30 AM |
9.30 AM |
| Time of the exam |
10 AM - 1 PM (Part I + Part II) |
10 AM - 12.30 PM (Part I + Part II) |
NID DAT exam-day guidelines
The NID admission officials will release detailed exam-day guidelines for candidates to follow. These guidelines pertain to documents one must carry with them, reporting and gate closing times.
Keep reading.
- Don’t scribble on the NID DAT 2025 admit card
- Bring a printed copy of the admit card - Without a printed copy of the NID DAT admit card, the candidate will not be allowed entry inside the exam center.
- A digital copy of the admit card will not be accepted.
- Reporting time: The candidate must report at the NID 2024 exam center at 8 am.
- Gate closing time: The gates of the examination center will close 30 minutes before the commencement of the exam. or at 9.30 am. No candidate will be allowed entry inside the exam center after 9.30 am.
- ID proof: Along with the admit card, also bring a valid photo ID proof. Again, note that digital/photocopy of the ID will not be accepted.
- Stationery items - Bring a blue/black ball-point pen (for filling the OMR sheet), scissors, glue stick, lead pencil (of varying grades), colors (such as oil pastels/color pencils/sketch pens, etc.) eraser, sharpeners, ruler, etc., for examination.
- The question booklet for the NID DAT shouldn’t be brought outside the exam center.
- The candidate cannot leave the exam center until the NID DAT exam is over.
- Carry your own pencil, pens, sharpeners, erasers, rulers, etc.
- Verification of caste certificate - The verification of caste documents uploaded by the candidate will be done after the DAT Prelims exam. If any document is found to be invalid or incorrect, the candidate of the candidate will be summarily canceled.
- Note, that no refreshment will be provided inside the exam center.
- List of barred items - Mobile phone, any type of watch, bag, handbag, papers, notes, books, calculator, electronic gadgets, correction marker/white fluid, etc.
- Baggage Counter - There will be no baggage counter or arrangements at the NID exam center. Also, if any item is lost, the exam center and NID will not take any responsibility. It is, therefore, advised either not to carry the aforementioned items or to make your own arrangements.
- Illegal behavior: Keeping unauthorized material or indulging in copying or adopting unfair means will lead to disqualification.
- Requests for a change of exam center and date will not be entertained.
- Discrepancies, if any, regarding your particulars in the NID admit card can be emailed to admissions@nid.edu before the given deadline.
NID DAT Exam Guidelines - How to attempt the Question Paper
Here are some official guidelines that you must follow when attempting the NID DAT exam.
- There is no negative marking in DAT Prelims.
- You are not allowed to carry the question-cum-answer booklet or any part of it outside the examination hall. Doing so is a punishable offense.
- You cannot leave the exam hall until the exam is over.
Taking the exam
When inside the exam hall and taking the exam, follow these guidelines:
Q: What is the reporting time at NID DAT 2025 exam centre?
The reporting time for NID DAT 2025 will be mentioned in the admit card, along with gate closing time, and exam timings and date.
The candidate needs to report for the DAT Prelims exam at 8 am. The gates of the exam center will close at 9,30 am (or 30 minutes before the commencement of the exam). After that no candidate will be allowed inside the exam hall.
The DAT Prelims exam for the B.Des and M.Des courses will be conducted tentatively in the 4th week of December 2024.
Exam timings:
- B.Des - 10 am - 1 pm
- M.Des - 10 am - 12.30 pm
Q: At what time do I need to report for NID DAT 2025 exam?
The reporting time for the DAT Prelims exam will be mentioned on the NID DAT 2025 admit card. Reach the exam center as per the reporting time. Note that latecomers will not be allowed inside the NID DAT 2025 exam center.
The gates at the exam center will close half an hour before the exam.
NID DAT 2025 exam timing, including reporting time.
Event | B.Des | M.Des |
|---|---|---|
NID DAT (2025) Prelims date | Janaury 5, 2025 | Janaury 5, 2025 |
Reporting Time | 8 AM | 8 AM |
Gate closing time | 9.30 AM | 9.30 AM |
Time of the exam | 10 AM - 1 PM (Part I + Part II) | 10 AM - 12.30 PM (Part I + Part II) |
Q: Will NID 2025 studio test and personal interview be conducted on the same day?
The studio test and personal interview for M.Des DAT Mains are conducted on the same and in some cases different days.
For instance, in the previous edition of the NID DAT exam, for the New Media Design program, the studio test was conducted on March 4, 2024. However, the personal interview were conducted between March 4 & 7, 2024.
Therefore the candidate has to consult their DAT Mains admit to confirm their studio test and interview schedule.
Q: When will the Studio Test and Interview be conducted for the M.Des programme at NID?
The Studio Test and Personal Interview for the M.Des programme will be conducted sometime starting March 2025. Candidates will be shortlisted for the Studio Test and Interview based on their performance in DAT Prelims. The Studio Test will be conducted in offline mode at various NID campuses. Eligible candidates have to get registered at the test centre. The Studio Test will start at around 9 am, followed by the Interview. It is mandatory for candidates to appear in both the Studio Test and the Interview. If any candidate skips the interview, he or she will not be considered for admission to the B.Des or M.Des course.
Q: In how many cities will the NID DAT 2025 (Prelims) exam be conducted?
The NID DAT 2025 (Prelims) exam will be conducted on January 5, 2025. The exam will be conducted in the following 22 cities - Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Dehradun, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Kurukshetra, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, Patna, Raipur, Ranchi, Thiruvananthapuram, Vijayawada.
The candidate has to select their choice of exam city at the time of filling out the NID DAT 2025 application form. Note that an exam city may have one or more test centres.
The allotment of exam centres will be made considered available seats in respective centres and choice of the candidate.
- Take your assigned seat after entering the exam hall. The seat details will be mentioned on the admit card.
- Once the exam commences, the invigilator will give the final instructions. Listen carefully to what he or she says.
- Part A of the DAT Prelims exam will OMR-based, whereas Part B will be subjective.
- Attempt the easy questions first.
- Don't waste time if you unable to solve a problem. Move to the next question.
- If you don't waste time, you should be able to solve more questions. If there is time left, you can attempt the questions that you have skipped.
- If there is any issue during the exam, speak to the invigilator. Don't speak to other candidates.
- Don't indulge in unfair means inside the exam hall; you will be disqualfiied if caught.
Documents accepted as ID proofs for NID DAT 2025 exam:
The following documents will be recognized as acceptable documents for the DAT Prelims exam.m
- Passport
- Voter ID
- PAN Card
- Aadhaar Card
- Driving License
- Attested (No photo provided ID)
Note that "Student ID - Current school/college" will not be accepted as an ID proof.
NID DAT 2025: Important Dos and Don’ts
The list of dos and don’ts inside the NID DAT 2025 exam center is given below for quick reference:
| Dos |
Don'ts |
|---|---|
| Admit Card - Bring a printout of the admit card. |
Don’t Bring Banned Items Items like mobile phones, smartwatches, tablets, calculators, etc, are not allowed inside the exam hall. |
| ID proof - Bring an ID proof in the original. Photocopies will not be accepted. |
Don’t Carry Bags or Purses |
| Be punctual. |
Bags, purses, and clutches are prohibited |
| Reach the exam center at least an hour in advance. |
Don’t wear unnecessary jewelry, including rings, bracelets, etc. |
| Follow the dress code. |
Take your seat immediately after entering the exam hall. |
| Do Follow the Dress Code |
Don’t leave your seat during the exam |
| Adhere to the dress code and wear simple, comfortable clothing. |
Don’t gossip or disturb other candidates during the exam. |
| Carry the stationery required to attempt the exam:
|
Do help or take help from other candidates. |
| Carry two passport-size photos, a transparent water bottle, and sanitizer. |
Don’t cheat or use unfair means. |
| Read the instructions carefully before attempting the exam |
Don’t scribble on the admit card or OMR Sheet |
| Follow all instructions on the admit card and given by the invigilator |
Don’t enter the exam hall late |
| Use the Washroom Before the Exam |
No candidate will be allowed inside the exam hall once the exam has commenced. |
| Carefully fill in all the particulars in the OMR sheet |
Don’t disregard instructions given by exam officials. |
| Mark answers clearly and accurately on the OMR sheet. |
Don’t cheat or indulge in malpractice of any kind. |
| Crosscheck the answers if you have time. |
Don’t waste time. Try to complete the paper within the given time. |
| Do Check Your Answers |
Don’t mishave with exam officials |
NID DAT admission process
The NID DAT entrance exam is a two-step admission process.
- The candidate first appears in DAT Prelims
- If shortlisted, the candidate has to appear in DAT Mains.
The final merit list will be prepared for candidates who appear in both exams. DAT Prelims will be conducted as a paper-and-pencil/ pen test.
Declaration of NID DAT 2025 results
The results of DAT Prelims for the B.Des program will be announced on April 1, 2025. The results for the M.Des program will be announced on February 17, 2025.
Candidates are also allowed to challenge the results of NID DAT 2025.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 weeks ago
The reporting time for the DAT Prelims exam will be mentioned on the NID DAT 2025 admit card. Reach the exam center as per the reporting time. Note that latecomers will not be allowed inside the NID DAT 2025 exam center.
The gates at the exam center will close half an hour before the exam.
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Answered 2 weeks ago
The National Institute of Design (NID) released the NID DAT 2025 admit card for DAT Prelims on December 24. The direct link to download the admit card is given on this page.
Note that admit cards will be issued only to successfully registered candidates.
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At what time do I need to report for NID DAT 2025 exam?