The NID DAT 2026 was conducted on December 21, 2025. The analysis of the NID entrance exam covers important questions, difficulty level, and topics covered in the exam. The NID exam analysis shows that the NID DAT 2026 was relatively easier than in earlier years. The NID DAT 2026 student reactions reveal that the exam was easy to moderate, but questions seemed to be lengthy, with less time for drawing-based questions.
Shortlisted candidates in the NID DAT 2026 prelims will be able to appear for the NID mains 2026. The final selection of the candidates will be done based on scores in the NID mains.
The NID 2026 exam analysis based on initial student reaction suggests the following
The NID 2026 exam difficulty level was easy to moderate
The questions seemed to be lengthy
There was no part A
Students found that there was not enough time to detail their sketches
The questions focused on problem identification
The tables below provide the analysis of NID DAT for earlier years.
As per student reaction, the difficulty level of NID DAT 2025 was generally considered to be easy to moderate. The objective section was straightforward. However, the subjective section was considered lengthy and time-consuming, with candidates required to think out of the box
Section | Weightage | Difficulty Level | Topics | Remarks |
Part A | 25% | Generally considered easy, with straightforward questions. | Topics included logo identification, government schemes, and dice problems. | The questions came mainly from the non-verbal reasoning part, with a few from the General Knowledge section. |
Part B | 75% | Difficult | Included poster design task and drawing using the given instructions. | The creative section dominated the NID DAT 2025 exam with the maximum questions from the sketching and drawing section. |
Overall | 100% | Lengthy but easy |
Particulars | Details |
No. of question | 36 |
Maximum marks allotted | 100 |
Types of questions | Aptitude: 25 marks Drawing: 75 marks |
Difficulty level of aptitude | Very easy |
Difficulty level of drawing | Moderately difficult |
On Question asked by student community
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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.
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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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No specific stream is required in Class 11 for BDes admissions. You can join B.Des (Bachelor of Design) with any stream in Class 11th (Science, Commerce, or Arts/Humanities). Top design institutes like NID ( NID DAT scores) and NIFT ( NIFT Entrance Exam ), as well as IITs (via UCEED),
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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.
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