The DAT Mains for M.Des. programs consists of two parts:
The NID DAT eligibility criteria refer to minimal requirements that applicants must fulfill to show up in the examination and/or get admission via it.
Eligibility Criteria for M.Des
NID Eligibility for PG Admissions
Candidates have to possess any one of the below-mentioned minimum academic skills to fulfill the eligibility standards for MDes programs presented at distinct NID campuses:
Bachelor’s diploma of a minimal four-year period in any discipline from a diagnosed college or college. However, candidates ought to (have passed/ have regarded for/ be appearing for) the bachelor's degree exams before July/ August 2023.
OR
Bachelor’s degree of minimal three-year duration in any discipline from a diagnosed university or college. (Candidates ought to have passed the 3-year Bachelor's diploma examinations via 2021. Those functions have been in the final educational 12 months 2021-2023 can additionally apply).
OR
Full-time Diploma of minimum four-year duration in Design/ Fine Arts/ Applied Arts/ Architecture handed from an identified university or university after clearing Class 12. However, candidates have to (have passed/ have seemed for/ be acting for) the diploma checks before July/ August 2023.
NID DAT Age Limit for M.Des Exam
Category |
NID DAT 2023 Age Limit for M.Des |
Indian Nationals in General Category |
Only those candidates born on or after July 1, 1993, are eligible to apply for admission. |
Indian Nationals in Reserved Category (OBC-NCL, SC & ST) |
Only those candidates born on or after July 1, 1990, are eligible to apply for admission. |
Indian Nationals in PwD Reserved Category |
Only those candidates born on or after July 1, 1988, are eligible to apply for admission. |
Foreign Nationals in Overseas (Supernumerary) Category |
Only those candidates born on or after July 1, 1993, are eligible to apply for admission. |