One of the most crucial steps in the admission process at design institutes in India is the Design Aptitude Test, or DAT. Design aptitude test question papers are available for download by applicants to design institutes. This article contains direct links to design aptitude test questions for a few of the most well-known design entrance exams. In addition to help you identify key themes, practising design aptitude test sample papers will also help you comprehend paper structure. For links to obtain example questions and test questions for the design aptitude, keep reading.
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Some of the most popular design aptitude tests include NID DAT, MIT DAT, and Pearl Academy. Candidates can download the design aptitude test question paper for popular entrance exams below.
Candidates should practice creating example questions for aptitude tests in addition to the question paper. Sample papers are made available on the websites of the design aptitude test administering bodies. In order to successfully comprehend the paper style and adjust their preparation, candidates can practice designing sample question papers for aptitude tests in PDF format. The tables below include direct links to example papers for the design aptitude examination.
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PU-DAT Sample Paper |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes, qualifying design aptitude test is mandatory for NID admission.
For UG admission to MIT Pune, candidates should have completed class 12 or equivalent.
Yes, solving design aptitude test sample papers will help in understanding the difficulty level of the paper along with the exam pattern.
On Question asked by student community
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Yes, if you are in Class 12, you are eligible to sit for the NID DAT 2026 (BDes) exam. The National Institute of Design allows students who are in their final year of Class 12 or have already passed to apply.
To know more access below mentioned link:
You can get the NIT DAT SYLLABUS, updated version from careers 360 in detail from careers 360 article. Follow the link given from The link of the syllabus article is given below from careers 360
https://design.careers360.com/articles/nid-dat-syllabus-2026
Yes you are eligible to appear for NID DAT for the M.Des programme. Since you are in final make sure you will have completed your BA by the required deadline. Also go through the specific specializations you want to apply for, some may require certain specific backgrounds to be eligible
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To prepare for M.des exams like CEED or NID DAT, here are some points which you can follow:
Understand the pattern – focus on creativity, design aptitude, and problem-solving.
Practice sketching daily and improve visualization.
Study basics of color, form, and design concepts.
Solve previous papers and build a
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