The National Institute of Design conducts the NID DAT examination yearly for providing admissions to UG and PG applications in the Design category.
According to experts, knowing the exam sample will give you a fair idea about exam mode, duration of the exam, marking scheme, type of questions asked, and more.
The paper sample differs for B. Des and M. Des programs. Hence, it is imperative to go via the detailed examination sample of the unique route you are applying for.
NID DAT Prelims Exam Pattern
In the prelims exam, you will be evaluated more often than not on your well-known knowledge, creativity, visualization, and comprehension.
However, the NID Entrance Exam Syllabus varies for prelims and main exams.
NID DAT MAINS Exam Pattern
The National Institute of Design made a few adjustments to the NID mains examination pattern. As per the revised pattern, those who will get shortlisted in the prelims examination have to add a theme poster, portfolio, and bear online interaction.
Theme poster:
Shortlisted aspirants want to upload a theme poster on the assigned subject matter in a single pdf.
The file size has to not exceed more than 10 MB.
The subjects for the theme poster are intimated one after the other on your registered mail ID.
You can do the theme posted either manually in any media or scanned to be uploaded digitally on an A3 dimension sheet.
Portfolio Submission:
Along with the theme poster, you have to add your portfolio or samples of work.
The portfolio has to be uploaded as a single-size pdf file.
The file measurement does not exceed more than 10 MB.