NID DAT syllabus 2018 –The syllabus of NID DAT 2018 has been notified by National Institute of Design, the exam conducting body of Design Aptitude Test (Prelims and Mains). NID DAT 2018 syllabus includes topics from which questions will be asked in the design entrance test. NID DAT 2018 Prelims was held on January 7, while Mains will be held from May 15 to 22. A total of 100 seats will be allotted solely on merit basis in Bachelor of Design in six specialisations across Industrial Design, Communication Design, and Textile, Apparel & Lifestyle Accessory Design faculty. On this page, aspirants can go through the topics that have to be studied as a part of NID DAT 2018 syllabus. Check NID DAT syllabus 2018 for both the stages (prelims and mains) below.
LATEST - NID DAT 2018 admit card released on March 22!
Detailed syllabus for NID DAT (Prelims) 2018 is as follows:
NID DAT Syllabus 2018 for Prelims
Outline for beginners | Creative thinking & writing |
Lettering | Theme development |
Innovation in design | Picture analysis |
Principles of composition | Design theory |
Inspiration & design development | Mood, theme & colour inter-relationship |
Form & function | Colour psychology & optical illusions |
Elements & principles of design | Understanding light & shade |
Optical illusion | Colour terminology |
Visual logic | Good design vs. bad design |
Natural & geometrical form | Colour, pattern & texture |
Graphics & pictograms | Developing observation |
Innovation & creation | Design awareness |
Imagination & doodling | 3D visualization |
Exercises on imagination | Presentation techniques |
Lateral thinking | Story pictures |
Expression & emotion | Usage of colour in compositions |
Use of measurements, scale & proportions | Developing themes & colour associations |
Memory drawing | Optical illusion |
Inspiration & creativity | Ornaments & motifs |
Foreshortening & perspective | Drawing fundamentals |
Detailed syllabus for NID DAT (Mains) 2018 can be checked below:
NID DAT Syllabus 2018 for Mains
Model making | Material manipulation |
Creative thinking | Audio-visual exercises |
Doodling | Evolving ideas |
Interaction with NID alumni | Questions generally asked in an interview |
Interview tips | Mock interview |
Importance of body language | Past studio test & interview questions |
Guidance on portfolio making | |
NID DAT 2018 Exam Pattern
National Institute of Design (NID) has also notified exam pattern of Design Aptitude Test (DAT) for Prelims and Mains.
Candidates appearing for NID DAT 2018 Prelims were primarily evaluated on their knowledge, comprehension, analysis, creativity and visualisation.
NID DAT Prelims 2018 consisted of two parts-
Part I: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) marked out of 70 points
Part II: Subjective questions marked out of 30 points.
NID DAT Mains 2018 will include tests in different formats such as drawing/sketching, hands-on model making, group discussions and presentations.
You can check complete details about the test pattern of NID DAT 2018 here.
Moreover, in order to have a better idea about the actual entrance test, candidates are advised to practice the sample papers released by the exam conducting body.
Download NID DAT 2018 sample papers from here.
