NID stands for National Institute of Design and is arguably India's leading design institution. We offer courses in Engineering, Telecommunications, Textiles, and Integrated Design for undergraduate, postgraduate, and graduate students. Each year, NID conducts a two-stage national-level entrance examination for the admission of students to the B.Des and M.Des programs offered by NID. NID's entrance examination is called NID-DAT. DAT stands for Design Aptitude Test. This exam measures a candidate's visualization skills, creativity and observation, knowledge, comprehension, analytical skills, and more.
NID DAT has two test phases: NID DAT Prelim and NID DAT Main. Candidates must pass both exams to be admitted to NID.
NID Mains
According to experts, his NID design proficiency exam is one of the toughest design entrance exams conducted in India. NID Prelims is the first level of the exam and is a written exam. After qualifying for the Qualifying Round, Candidates may compete in the Main Round. The NID DAT main consists of two parts, the NID Studio test, and the personal interview.
NID studio test
A key part of the NID network is the NID Studio test. To secure a position at the Design Institute, a candidate must perform well on her NID Studio test. the b The Des Studio exam is different from the M. Des Studio exam. The Studio Test is entirely based on the creativity of the candidate.
NID Mains Syllabus
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Model making |
Questions generally asked in an interview |
Material manipulation |
Mock interview |
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Audio-visual exercises |
Evolving ideas |
Importance of body language |
Doodling |
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Past studio test & interview questions |
Interview tips |
Creative thinking |
Guidance on portfolio making |
