NID DAT 2023 Student Reaction
National Institute of Design Entrance Exam 2025 ( NID Entrance Exam )
Result - 17 Feb '25
The DAT Prelims exam was conducted on January 8, 2023. As per students, thus year’s question paper is easier than the last edition of the exam
NID DAT 2023 Student Reaction - The National Institute of Design (NID) conducted the NID DAT (2023) Prelims exam on January 8, 2023 (from 10 am - 1 pm). The initial reactions and analysis are out for the NID DAT 2023 (Prelims exam). The question paper for DAT Prelims was lengthy, but easier compared to previous editions. Consequently, the DAT Prelims cut-off could be higher. The cut-off projections from students who appeared at the exam are pretty wide ranging from 67-80; and even 90 in a few outlier cases. A clear picture will be out soon.
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The results of NID DAT 2023 Prelims for B.Des will be announced on March 30, and for the M.Des program on February 28, 2023.
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- One question was on perspective drawing, 1 question on story board, 1 was problem solving - Avish Bhardwaj
- The paper was lengthy
- Compared to previous editions, many stunders found this years’ paper to be easier
- A projection-based question on cubes was asked
- Perspective-based question asked - A question was asked wherein the answer has to be given from a RAT perspective
- There were around 11 questions from GK
- A question was on the full form of NITI ayog
- 3-point RAT perspective
- A story board question was asked where a litte girl and a bucket of water was given. The candidate has to do the story in three boxes.
- The NID DAT 2023 question was a typical paper, as most of the questions were along expected lines.
- Creative drawing question - An image was provided with sign boards waster here, but people were still throwing their waste there. The candidate has to find three creative solutions to the problem.
- 8-9 passage based questions were asked. Questions were mostly, with 2-3 a bit tricky but doable.
- The candidate is asked to draw a sequential drawing, for instance combing your hair, combing your nail, or how to sharpen your pencil.
- Expected cut-off for NID DAT 2023 (Prelims): The cut-off as per some students could go up to around 90
NID DAT 2023 Student Reactions:
As per one student, the paper was lengthy!
Hat, and muffler allowed(not) inside the exam hall in one center
As per Shreya, candidates in her center were not allowed hats and mufflers inside the exam hall. However, as per Yiji they were allowed to wear these items in their exam hall.
Q: When will the NID Studio Test conducted for the B. Des programme?
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: In how many cities will NID DAT 2025 (Mains) exam be conducted?
The NID DAT Mains 2025 exam for the B. Des programme will be conducted in the following cities - Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Gandhinagar, Kolkata & Kurukshetra. The candidate will be given the option to select the exam city after results are declared for DAT Mains.
The details of the exam centre, including name and address and reporting time will be mentioned on the NID DAT 2025 admit card. The NID DAT 2025 (Prelims) exam will be conducted in 22 cities across India.
The NID DAT 2025 (Mains) exam for B.Des will be conducted around the last week of April 2025. Meanwhile, the DAT Mains exam for M.Des will be conducted starting March 2025.
There was contention regarding NID DAT 2023 Cut-off.
As per Akash cut-off for general would be 80, while another candidate (who goes by the username chota bheem on Telegram) said the cut-off would be around 67.
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Sidhant Akira, another candidate, feels the cut-off would be higher than 67 given the paper was pretty easy.
A majority of students are saying the paper was easier compared to previous editions.
NID DAT 2023 - Sectional and Overall difficulty level
| Part |
Difficulty Level |
| Part I |
Easy |
| Part II |
Moderate |
| Overall |
Easy |
- There were around 11 questions from GK
- Some dice-based questions were asked
- The paper was a bit lengthy
- A question was on the full form of NITI ayog
- 3-point RAT perspective
- A storyboard question was asked where a little girl and a bucket of water were given. The candidate has to do the story in three boxes.
- The NID DAT 2023 question was a typical paper, as most of the questions were along expected lines.
- Creative drawing question - An image was provided with sign boards waster here, but people were still throwing their waste there. The candidate has to find three creative solutions to the problem.
- 8-9 passage-based questions were asked. Questions were mostly, with 2-3 a bit tricky but doable.
- The candidate is asked to draw a sequential drawing, for instance combing your hair, combing your nail, or how to sharpen your pencil.
GK questions asked:
Around 11 GK questions were asked. A few of them are listed below.
- Where will the next olympics be held
- What is the technical name of Terracoat?
Detailed NID DAT 2023 exam analysis to be OUT soon.
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, 2024.
The candidate needs to report for the exam at 8 am. Gates closing time is 9.30 am.
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 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: What is the NID Interview and what aspects are tested during the interview?
Candidates who get shortlisted based on their DAT Prelims scores for the M.Des programme has to next appear in DAT Mains, which comprises a Studio Test and Interview. The Personal Interview is conducted after the Studio Test and carries a weightage of 30%. The interview will be conducted by a panel, which may include experts from industries/academics. The purpose of the interview is to assess the general awareness, extracurricular activities, academics, and the field of interest of the candidate. It is mandatory for candidates to appear in the Personal Interview or else the candidate will not be included in the final merit list.
The National Institute of Design (NID) has released the schedule for NID DAT 2024 (Mains).
Q: When will the counseling process for NID DAT 2024 be conducted?
The National Institute of Design (NID) will conduct the counseling registration for NID DAT 2024 for the B.Des programme on May 29, 2024. B.Des candidates who are shortlisted for counseling will have to submit campus preferences as part of the registration process. The campus entry must be in the order of priority. Also one has to enter maximum options to improve one's chances of admission. The allotment of seats to the B. Des programme will be announced tentatively in the 4th week of May 2024. Seat allotment will be based on the NID DAT 2024 merit rank and campus preference opted by the candidate. M.Des candidates are not required to submit any campus preferences, and the seat allotment is solely based on merit ranks.
Q: When will the National Institute of Design conduct the NID DAT 2025 Mains exam?
The National Institute of Design (NID) will conduct the DAT Mains exam separately for the B. Des and M.Des programs.
The M.Des DAT Mains will be held from March 3 to April 6, 2025. The National Institute of Design will release the detailed program-wise schedule for the Studio Test and Personal Interview on its admission portal.
The DAT Mains exam for the B. Des program will be conducted from April 26 to May 4, 2025. The DAT Mains exam for the B. Des program comprises a Studio Test.
Meanwhile, the DAT Mains for the M.Des programme comprises a Studio Test and Interview.
The final results of NID DAT 2025 will be declared by considering the performance of the candidate in the DAT Prelims and DAT Mains.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 days ago
The Aadhaar PVC Card serves as valid identification proof during the National Institute of Design (NID) examinations. The National Institute of Design (NID) recognizes Aadhaar PVC Card as an acceptable ID proof for their examination. You can use Passport together with Driving License and Voter ID Ca
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Contributor-Level 10
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NID Ahmedabad's affiliated colleges offering B. Des specialisations through NID entrance exam. Taking into consideration, the last-round cutoff, getting a 70 rank is not sufficient to allow you to take admission at the institutes affiliated to NID Ahmedabad. Considering the NID Ahmedabad cutoff 2024
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Beginner-Level 5
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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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Beginner-Level 1
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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.
To download the admit card, you need to log-in
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NID Entrance Exam Notifications
The National Institute of Design (NID) will conduct the Studio Test for the B. Des program in April 2025. The Studio Test will be conducted offline. Note that B. Des candidates are not required to appear in any interview, unlike the M.Des applicants. Admit cards for the Studio Test will be released a few days in advance.
On the day of the Studio Test, the candidate had to report at the exam center with the admit card and a valid photo id proof. The Studio Test (or that Mains) is the 2nd stage of the two-stage NID that admission process. The final results of NID DAT 2025 is prepared by considering the performance of the candidate in DAT Mains and DAT Prelims.