NID DAT Result Date:07 Apr' 26 - 07 Apr' 26
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
Hello,
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:
https://design.careers360.com/articles/nid-admission-2026
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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 to apply for them. You can find more details here design.careers360.com/articles/nid-dat-eligibility-criteria
Hello,
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 strong portfolio.
Stay consistent and observe everyday designs for new ideas.
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As 563 rank in nid dat exam cannot guarantee admission in designing college but it could be a good chance to explore some campus as if you are not from general category as category role plays an important role . But now you can do one thing focus on your strengthening your protofile or preparing for the studio test (bdes) or interview (mdes).
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