Shortlisted candidates for the NID BDes mains have been informed of the NID BDes studio sensitivity test date through the admit card. The National Institute of Design will conduct the NID BDes studio sensitivity test on April 19, 2026, from 9:30 am to 12 pm. It had earlier released the NID admit card for the studio sensitivity test on April 9, 2026. In this article, get complete details of the NID BDes studio sensitivity test.
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The NID BDes mains is the second stage of the NID DAT 2026 and consists of the studio sensitivity test and the in-person sensitivity test. Candidates have to appear for all components of the NID entrance exam to be considered for admission.
The National Institute of Design has notified the dates for the NID BDes mains studio sensitivity test through the admit card issued on April 9. The details are given below.
Particulars | Details |
Studio test date | April 19, 2026 |
Time | 9:30 am to 12 pm |
Mode | Offline |
The NID studio sensitivity test for BDes may require candidates to engage in multiple activities, which may include sketching objects, material handling, creating models with given materials, and questions through audiovisual aids. The NID BDes studio sensitivity carries 60% weightage in the final selection.
The studio sensitivity test will be conducted in offline mode at the specified exam centres
Candidates must report to the exam centre between 8:30 am and 9:15 am, after which entry will be closed
The studio sensitivity test carries 60% weightage, with the rest 40% being for the in-person sensitivity test.
Only marks in the NID mains will be considered for final selection
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For NID DAT exam preparation, you can follow the preparation tips provided by Careers360. The article covers important aspects such as understanding the exam pattern and syllabus, choosing the right study material, practising previous-year papers, and taking mock tests.
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To start your NID DAT and UCEED preparation, begin with the syllabus, exam pattern, and previous years' question papers. You can also refer to the Careers360 preparation resources and sample papers for regular practice using the links provided below.
No, the NID DAT Prelims paper is not exactly the same for B.Des and M.Des aspirants.
You can check these resources for more clarity:
https://design.careers360.com/articles/nid-dat-sample-papers
https://design.careers360.com/articles/nid-mdes-previous-year-question-papers-with-solution
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