NID DAT 2025 prelims exam is being held today at 22 exam cities. Candidates must carry their NID DAT 2025 admit card and any one ID proof for verification while appearing for the exam. Check details here
NID DAT 2025 (Prelims) Exam
NID DAT 2025: The National Institute of Design (NID) Design Aptitude Test (DAT) 2025 Preliminary exam is being held today for aspiring designers aiming to secure admission. The NID DAT 2025 (Prelims) is held in offline mode at various exam centres across the country. The NID DAT exam will begin at 10:00 AM and will have a duration of 3 hours.
Candidates are required to report to the exam centre by 8:30 AM, as the gates will close at 9:30 AM. Candidates must arrive at their assigned centres at least one hour before the NID DAT 2025 exam begins to ensure ample time for verification and seating arrangements.
Documents to carry for NID DAT 2025 (Prelims) Exam
The following documents will be accepted for the DAT Prelims exam:
- Admit Card: Printed copy of the NID DAT 2025 Admit Card
- Passport
- Voter ID
- PAN Card
- Aadhaar Card
- Driving License
- Attested (No photo provided ID)
Also, student ID - Current school/college will not be accepted as an ID proof.
Important Tips for Candidates Appearing For NID DAT 2025 (Prelims) Exam
As candidates head for the exam, here are some last-minute tips:
- They must read the NID DAT 2025 question booklet carefully before starting the exam
- Carefully review the instructions for each question to fully understand the requirements before answering
- Attempt the easy NID DAT questions first
- Removing the question-cum-answer booklet or any part of it from the examination hall is strictly prohibited and considered a punishable offence
- They must distribute their time efficiently between Part A and Part B to ensure they complete all sections
- If they encounter any issues during the exam, promptly inform the invigilator. Avoid communicating with other candidates.
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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: 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) |
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