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The National Institute of Design conducts the NID studio test 2027 as part of the mains exam for BDes and MDes. Candidates shortlisted in the NID entrance exam have to appear for the NID studio sensitivity test for BDes and NID studio test for MDes. The NID officially does not release any NID Studio Test syllabus for design aptitude exams. Therefore, the NID DAT studio test topics are considered from the previous year's question papers of the NID entrance exam. Candidates appearing for the NID studio test can check the NID studio test Syllabus 2027 here, including important topics and more.
As per the revised selection process for NID DAT 2027, the final selection of the candidate is done based on the marks obtained in the NID mains 2026. The NID studio test will be conducted for both B.Des and M.Des programmes.
Aspirants shortlisted from the NID entrance exam (Prelims) will be called to appear for the NID DAT mains exam. Also, note that the NID Studio Test BDes syllabus and the NID MDes Studio Test syllabus will have slight variations in terms of the difficulty level even though they may be similar. Provided below is the NID Studio Test syllabus 2027.
The NID Studio Test syllabus for design aptitude is described for the candidates who are shortlisted for the second stage, called the NID DAT mains exam. The Mains exam from NID DAT is conducted to evaluate the candidate’s creative skills and the practical test of model making. Candidates can check the NID Studio Test 2026 syllabus.
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The BDes and MDes Mains exam consists of a Studio test to evaluate the candidate's skills. Students shortlisted from NID DAT Prelims need to appear for the Mains exam. The NID DAT Mains syllabus 2027 for BDes and MDes is provided below.
NID Studio Test syllabus for BDes | NID Studio Test syllabus for MDes |
Model making | Model making |
How to evolve ideas | How to evolve ideas |
Creative thinking | Creative thinking |
Doodling | Doodling |
Audiovisual exercises | Audiovisual exercises |
Material manipulation | Material manipulation |
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Hello Student,
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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Could you provide more information so that i could help you further
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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