NID Interview Questions & Answers 2025: Check How Prepare NID Interview

M.Des candidates who are shortlisted for Round 2 have to next appear in a Personal Interview that carries 30% weightage. Here we bring you DAT Mains interview questions with answers that will help you ace the exam.

The National Institute of Design (NID) will conduct a personal interview for the M.Des program from March 3 - April 6, 2025. The interview will be conducted alongside the studio test and is the 2nd stage of the NID 2025 entrance exam. Candidates will be shortlisted for the personal interview (+ Studio Test) based on their performance in DAT Prelims. The National Institute of Design will declare the results of the M.Des DAT Prelims exam on February 17, 2025. The qualifying status for DAT Mains will be mentioned in the DAT Prelims scorecard. The personal interview will carry 30% weightage and is very crucial in the overall scheme of things if the candidate wants to get a good score. In this article, we bring you some common questions asked in the interview, their answers, and also how the candidate can prepare for the NID DAT 2024 personal interview. 

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Update on DAT Prelims

The DAT Prelims exam will be conducted on January 5, 2025. The National Instiute of Design will issue admit cards for the exam from December 24 (onward). Candidates who have registered for the exam can download the NID DAT 2025 admit card by using their email ID and date of birth. The admit card will contain details like the name and roll number of the candidate, the NID DAT 2025 exam center reporting time, and other exam-related details. It is recommended that follow NID DAT 2025 exam-day guidelines to ensure a smooth exam-day experience. 

1. DAT Prelims - It includes a written exam
2. DAT Mains - It comprises a Studio Test and a Personal Interview for the M.Des program. Candidates will be shortlisted based on their DAT Prelims scores.

Note that B.Des candidates only need to appear in a Studio Test. 

Applicants are urged to download previous years' NID DAT question papers to get a proper understanding of the exam, including the exam pattern and the syllabus.

Sample NID Interview Questions & Answers

Given below are sample NID 2025 interview questions with answers. The candidate is urged to practice these questions along with other questions to practice for the NID DAT 2025 Interview.

Question 1: Please introduce yourself.

Answer: This question aims to find out what is the most important thing to you and whether you are a suitable candidate or not. A good answer to this question could be an explanation about what you did at school or college, your academic performance, extracurricular activities, and any other achievements.

When answering this question, be careful to highlight your strengths without exaggeration. Your posture and attitude must look confident and positive. As for special skills, you can mention any new skills you have learned in the recent past. 

For instance, if you are learning the guitar, you can give a quick update on that with a few solid points that you are not faking it. Remember that the interviewer may be a learned man and may easily figure out if you are making things up.

Question 2: Where are you from and why is your place known?

Answer:  Note that the interviewer is not interested in the nitty-gritty of the geographical details of your hometown, rather he or she is interested to know how closely you have observed the surrounding place in your neighborhood, whether you were curious enough, etc. 

For instance, if there is particular handicraft of that place, do you know about it, and what do you know about it? It is the “what” that could impress the interviewer. 

So, to answer this question you must be conversant with the special traits, including but not restricted to the food, culture, art and craft, handlooms, about your place.

Question 3: What is the occupation of your parents and where do you live?

Answer: Again, the purpose of this question is not to learn about how much salary your parents draw, but rather the associated details that need the eyes of a creative person.

In this case, you can explain the job role of your parents, what tasks they are required to do, the kind of people they have to interact with, the kind of challenges they face, and how to respond to those challenges.

Question 4: Why do you want to be a designer or pursue a course in design?

Answer:  This is one question that can stump a number of candidates. So, you need to be very precise in how you answer this question.

A typical answer can be that Design allows you to enjoy the unique combination of science and art. To add to that design has aesthetics written all over it, with designers jostling to find creative solutions to everyday and sometimes not-so-common problems.

If that is not all, designers can bring a smile to someone’s face and fulfill our inner thirst to our craving for beautiful things. 

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Question 5: What is your favorite gadget or product and why do you like it so much?

Answer: Of course, the interviewer is again trying to judge your curiosity, your ability to closely monitor minute details, and your creative instincts.

So, if you have a Honda i-VTEC car, you must be able to explain its design, and why it stimulates your taste buds. Remember, it is not always the ergonomics that the interviewer is trying to figure out, rather it is what design aspects in the car that are special or worth mentioning. 

Also, note that your answers must have depth and not look superficial. That means, the answer much be nuanced and help the interviewer make a mental image of the car with all its special characteristics. 

Question 6: Who is your favorite designer and what is special about him or her?

Answer: If you want to pursue an academic program in design, it is more or less expected that you will know the top designers in the country. It is also expected that among all these designers, there is one in particular that you hold dear to your heart.

This question will need you to explain the designer, the kind of work he or she has done, the kind of impact or influence the designs had, and other things. 

Question 7: Why you have opted to join this institute?

Answer: This question is trying to find out the kind of research you have done, and the logic behind you making a selection.

So, it is recommended that you do the necessary research and due diligence before finalizing the list of colleges. Some of the reasons why you may select a college may include its ranking, exposure to the industry, etc.

Question 8: Questions related to General Knowledge and Current Affairs?

Answer: Being in the design industry, the student is expected to be conversant with the latest current affairs of national and international importance.

So, make it a habit to read the popular newspapers of the land, for instance, Hindustan Times, Indian Express, The Hindu, TOI, etc.

Pay attention also to the editorials and opinion pieces, especially the ones you deem to be relevant for your domain.

Question 9: How did you select the portfolio? 

Answer: If you have submitted a portfolio, it most likely includes your best works. You must be able to explain every item in the portfolio, like what they represent, the context, etc.

Also, you must have an overall theme and explain your work.