The National Institute of Design (NID) is among the major colleges for Design education in India and the most challenging design pioneer to get into.
The National Institute of Design (NID) offers seats for Bachelor of Design (B.Design) and Master of Design (M.Design) courses. It conducts the National Institute of Design-Design Aptitude Test (NID-DAT) via written tests (including prelims and mains) followed by a studio test for admissions into B.Des and studio test personal interview for M.Des courses. Scroll down to learn more about the latest updates, eligibility criteria, application process, syllabus, and important tips before applying for NID DAT 2025. The application process for NID DAT 2025 has closed. Candidates who have registered for the exam can download the NID DAT 2025 admit card from December 24 (onward). Download the admit card using your email ID and date of birth. The candidates must follow NID DAT 2025 exam-day guidelines inside the NID DAT 2025 exam center. Note that latecomers won't be allowed to take the exam. The National Institute of Design will conduct the NID DAT 2025 exam on January 5, 2025.
Latest Information of NID DAT 2025:
Before appearing for the National Institute of Design-Design Aptitude Test, knowing its latest factors is important. Jotted down some main highlights of the NID DAT 2025:
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- The NID DAT 2025 exam has two phases - DAT Mains and DAT Prelims. DAT Prelims will be conducted on January 5, 2024.
- The result of the DAT Prelims for the B.Des program will be announced on April 1, 2025, while the DAT Prelims results for M.Des will be out on February 17, 2025.
- The number of seats for the B.Des programme is 425 while for the M.Des course, there are 347.
NID 2025 Eligibility Criteria
There are two rounds of the NID Entrance Test: DAT Prelims & DAT Mains. Candidates who pass the DAT prelims become eligible to appear for DAT Mains. Further, there are stages i.e. Studio Test and interview. Make notes of these given points to understand the NID 2025 eligibility criteria to appear for its Entrance Test:
Q: What is the application fee for NID DAT?
The application fee of NID DAT 2025 for the B. Des for General, General-EWS, OBC-NCL candidates is INR 3,000. SC, ST, PwD candidates only ned to pay INR 1,500. However note that the application fees for overseas candidates seeking admission to supernumerary seats is INR 5000. In case of the M.Des programme, the application fees for General, General-EWS, OBC-NCL candidates applying for one discipline is INR 3,000. If two disciplines are chosen, the application fee is INR 6000. Meanwhile, SC, ST, PwD candidate need to pay INR 1,500 for one discipline, and INR 3000 for two disciplines.
The NID DAT 2025 application form is now open.
Q: What details and documents are required to fill the NID application form?
While filling out the NID application form, candidates have to enter their personal, academic, and personal information. They are also required to upload a photograph and signature, and caste Certificate if applicable. In case of candidates seeking admission under reserved categories, they also need to upload a category Certificate. PwD category candidates will also have to upload the relevant Certificate.
The category and PwD certificates should be in PDF format and max 2 MB.
Meanwhile, the photograph and signature should in JPG/JPEG format and within 75-100 KB.
Q: When will the application forms for NID 2025 be released?
NID application form 2025 opened on September 3, 2024. The application form is open online at the NID admission portal -admissions.nid.edu. Candidates who meet the program-specific eligibility criteria may apply before the last date.
The NID application form is for admission to the B. Des and M.Des courses offered by participating colleges.
The last date to apply for NID DAT 2025 is December 6, 2024 (extended from December 3). The candidate can also edit the submitted application from December 4-9, 2024.
The NID DAT 2025 (Prelims) exam will be conducted on January 5, 2025.
for Bachelor of Design (B.Des)
Age Limit: The candidate must be born on or after July 1, 2025. Relaxation in upper age limit:
- OBC-NCL, SC, and ST - 3 years
- PwD - 5 years
Educational Qualification: 10+2 in any discipline
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Age Limit: The candidate must be born on or after July 1, 1993. Relaxation in upper age limit:
- OBC-NCL, SC, and ST - 3 years
- PwD - 5 years
Educational Qualification: Bachelor's degree of minimum four years duration OR its equivalent.
NID 2025 Syllabus:
The NID syllabus is different for different stages of the exam. The National Institute of Design (NID) never publishes any particular syllabus for NID entrance exam. But Shiksha has listed some important and relevant topics to prepare for the exam.
Q: How to fill the NID DAT application form? Also, what is the exam fee?
The NID DAT 2025 application form will open sometime in October 2024.
To fill the form, the candidate has to follow these steps:
- Get registered - The candidate had to get registered using their email id and mobile number.
- Log-in and fill the form - Next fill in all the necessary sections in the form - academic, personal, and contact details. Also, select an exam centre of your choice.
- Upload documents - Follow the specified format and specification when uploading documents like photograph and signature.
- Pay the exam fee to complete the application process. The NID DAT 2025 fee is Rs. 3000 for open, and Rs. 1500 for reserved-category candidates. Note that the late fees is 50% more than the NID 2025 application fee.
Q: Can I change my date of birth when NID application form correction window opens?
No, the date of birth cannot be changed in the NID application correction window. The candidate will also not be able to edit their name, the programme applied for admission, registered email id, and phone number, in the application form. Note that these details are entered by the candidate at the time of registering for the NID DAT exam. Among the particulars that the candidate is allowed to edit in the NID DAT application form include the exam centre, address of communication, uploaded documents, category under which admission is sought, and any other details not covered in the paragraph above. The candidate needs to go through the list of items that can be edited and that can not be edited before filling out the NID DAT application form to avoid trouble afterwards. The application edit window for NID DAT will open within a few weeks of the closure of the application form.
Q: What is the last date to apply for NID DAT 2025?
The NID DAT 2025 application submission last date is December 6, 2024.
The category-wise application for the B.Des and M.Des courses are mentioned in the table below.
NID DAT application fee - B.Des program
Category | NID DAT application fee |
|---|---|
General, General-EWS, OBC-NCL, | INR 3,000 |
SC, ST, PwD | INR 1,500 |
Overseas (supernumerary) | INR 5,000 |
NID DAT application fee - M.Des program
Category | Application Fee (1 discipline only) | Application Fee (2 disciplines) |
|---|---|---|
General, General-EWS, OBC-NCL, | INR 3,000 | INR 6,000 |
SC, ST, PwD | INR 1,500 | INR 3,000 |
Overseas (supernumerary) | INR 5,000 | INR 10,000 |
Q: Can I fill NID application form offline in any way?
The application form for NID DAT 2025 has to be filled online. There is no way to fill the form in any other way. The application link is provided on the official admission portal of NIFT; alternately, the candidate could visit this page to fill the application form. The application fee for NID that will also have to be paid online using online payment gateway. Note that the National Institute of Design (NID) will invite NID that applications for admission to the B. Des and M.Des courses. Currently, there are 425 seats for the B. Des programme, while the M.Des programme has an intake of 347 seats.
Q: When will the NID DAT merit list be released?
The FINAL results for the B.Des program will be declared on May 16, 2025, while final results for the M.Des program will be announced on May 6, 2025.
The merit lists will be released at the time of declaration of results. The lists will be prepared by giving weightage to DAT Prelims and DAT Mains. Also, the merit list will be considered for seat allotment.
In case of B.Des candidates, candidates included in the merit list has to submit campus preferences.
M.Des candidates aren't required to submit campus preferences.
NID 2025 Entrance Test Topics
- Outline for beginners.
- Color Terminology Inspiration & Design Development.
- Mood, theme & color inter-relationship.
- Design Theory Elements & Principles of Design.
- Naturals & Geometrical Form. Principles of Composition.
- Optical Illusion.
- Creative Thinking & Writing.
- Picture Analysis.
- Drawing Fundamentals. Use of Measurements, Scale & proportions.
- Lateral Thinking.
- Imagination & Doodling.
NID Studio Test 2025 Topics
- 3-D model making
- Clay crafting & material handling
- Doodling exercises and illustration
- Group discussions
Important Points/ Preparation Tips for NID 2025 Examination:
There are several points to prepare for the NID 2025 Test. Here are some quick ones:
- Keep a daily check of the latest updates from NID official site. Candidates can also refer Shiksha news section for the same.
- Applicants must understand the eligibility criteria, pattern, and syllabus of the NID 2023 entrance exam. Look for the exam format, marking scheme, and guidelines in advance.
- Creativity is the main key to crack this test. So practicing drawing, doodles, material exploration, and illustration is a must.
- There are various prep courses available on online websites that can help in the preparation of the NID 2023 test.
- Practicing communication and reading daily affairs will add to the whole process. One must have good General Knowledge and presence of mind.
- Try to interact with alumni and past students who have given NID tests. Their experience and important tips will surely help in to decide to apply for NID 2025. Shiksha has listed some NID toppers interview to have a clear idea about the exam.
- Have a look at NID previous year exam papers to analyze the format and exam pattern.
Candidates preparing for NID DAT 2025 can also go through the links mentioned below:
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 4 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 4 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.
To download the admit card, you need to log-in
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