DAT Prelims is the first stage of the NID Entrance Exam which candidates need to clear to get shortlisted for the next stage (DAT Mains). The DAT Mains comprises a Studio Test and Interview. A program-wise schedule for the studio test and interview will be released by the National Institute of Design (NID) for candidates who have qualified DAT Prelims. The M.Des DAT Mains 2025 studio test and interview will be held in offline mode at NID campuses from March 3 - April 6, 2025. The type of questions asked in DAT Mains typically remains the same. In this article, a final year MDes student at NID – Pranav Prasun has shared his experience of appearing for the interview round for NID admissions. The National Institute of Design is scheduled to conduct the NID DAT 2025 (Prelims) exam on January 5, 2025. Admit cards for DAT Prelims can be downloaded from December 24, 2024. Candidates need to ensure that they follow NID DAT 2025 exam-day guidelines.
Q. What all happened in your interview round for NID admissions?
A. There were four people in my interview panel. I was given time to show my portfolio and then they began asking questions based on my portfolio, my background, why I want to join NID etc.
Broadly, most of the questions were on my background and why I wanted to join NID. However, as there were four people asking questions, there were various questions related to the products that I had made, few questions to check how much I know about what I have done were also asked.
Q. How long was the interview?
A. The interview was of 45 minutes approx. It was like a rapid fire round; as soon as I finished giving one answer the next panelist started asking his question.
Q. Which was the trickiest question asked in the interview round, as per you?
A. I don’t think any question was very tricky. But, yes, the frequency at which questions were asked was so high that at times there was not enough time to think and answer.
Q. How many students were called for the interview round after the Studio Test?
A. All students who come for the studio test round are called for the interview.
Q. How did you prepare for the interview round?
A. My background was Footwear Design and I had applied for Apparel Design course. I knew why I applied for that but I felt I was not able to clearly explain the same to anyone. Before the interview, I got a chance to interact with a very senior graduate of NID who suggested that I should be very honest while answering such a question.
He told me that – Not everyone knows every answer but if we are eager to learn, we can definitely know about it.
Also, in the interview round one has to present their portfolio to the panel. The portfolio can be prepared as a digital file or even as a hard copy. So, a lot of thought and hardwork needs to be put in the portfolio.
Q. Is there any dress code for the interview round?
A. No, there is no particular dress code for NID interview.
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The application fee once paid will not be refunded. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure that the information entered in the application form are correct and verifiable. If at any stage, NID deems the information provided to be incorrect, the candidate can be disqualified.
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No, unfilled seats in SC/ ST category will not be de-reserved. Meaning, such seats will not be transferred to the open category. The same applies to GEN-EWS category seats.
So, even if there are vacant seats left in SC, ST, and GEN-EWS category, such seats will lapse.
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Yes, if there are unfilled seats in OBC-NCL, such seats will be de-reserved. Meaning, such seats will be transferred to the open category. Allotment of de-served seats will be same as open category.
The allotment will be based on NID DAT 2025 merit rank.
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When filling out the form, the candidate needs to upload the relevant caste/ tribe certificate (in English/ Hindi).
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Candidates who are yet to appear for Class 12 exam in 2025 must have passed the exam in the first attempt. If the candidate has any backlog/ compartment/ supplementary or have not cleared the Class 12 exam, the candidate will not be considered for admission.
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Seats that are left vacant/ unfilled in overseas (supernumerary) category will lapse. This means such seats will not be transferred to other categories.
Candidates applying under overseas category are advised to go through the detailed admission process and eligibility criteria before applying.
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Candidates seeking admission under overseas category will need the following documents:
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- Candidates in the process of completing their Grade XII need
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As per information given in the NID admission handbooks, overseas candidates cannot apply for admission to GEN-EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, and ST seats. Such candidates can't also apply for age-relaxation, scribe, etc.
Also, the fee structure for overseas category is different.
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Yes, institutes like NIDA, NIDAP, and others will conduct a mandatory foundation program. However, note that the duration of the foundation course may vary from one NID to another.
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