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NID DAT Application Date:11 Sep' 25 - 01 Dec' 25
National Institute of Design conducts the Prelims and Mains to offer admission to the desired candidates. NID admission process second stage is the Mains exam that consists of Studio test and interview. As we all of us know, 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 studio test can check the NID DAT Mains Syllabus 2026 here. Read the complete article to know more about the section-wise topics for the NID studio test syllabus 2026.
Aspirants shortlisted from the NID entrance exam (Prelims) need to appear for the NID DAT mains exam. Before appearing for the mains exam, candidates must be aware of the NID Studio Test 2026 syllabus. Also, note that the NID Studio Test BDes syllabus and the NID MDes Studio Test syllabus will be different with slight variations. Provided below is the NID Studio Test syllabus 2026.
The NID Studio Test syllabus for design aptitude is described for the candidates who are shortlisted for the second stage called 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 below the NID Studio Test 2026 syllabus.
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The BDes and MDes Mains exam consist 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 2026 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The NID DAT 2026 syllabus will not be released officially by NID.
The NID DAT 2026 syllabus for BDes and MDes differs for the Mains exam.
Candidates can refer to the article above where the NID studio test for BDes is provided separately.
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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
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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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No, IPU (Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University) does not accept NID DAT Prelims score for admission to the B.Des (Bachelor of Design) program.
Instead, IPU conducts its own entrance test or may consider CUET (UG) scores for B.Des admissions, depending on the latest admission guidelines. Always refer to the university's official prospectus for the year you're applying to for the final admission criteria.
NIT DAT (https://www.shiksha.com/design/articles/nid-admissions-2025-colleges-accepting-nid-entrance-exam-scores-for-bdes-mdes-courses-blogId-13097)
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