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    NID Syllabus 2027: Section-Wise Topics for B.Des & M.Des, Download PDF

    NID Syllabus 2027: Section-Wise Topics for B.Des & M.Des, Download PDF

    Sumeet SudarshanUpdated on 11 Sep 2026, 12:43 PM IST

    The National Institute of Design has notified the NID syllabus 2027 on its official website - admissions.nid.edu. A careful review and understanding of the NID syllabus is the first step to preparing for the NID Entrance Exam. The NID entrance exam syllabus 2027 includes two parts -the DAT Prelims and the DAT Mains. Candidates appearing for NID 2027 can also refer to the NID question papers or the NID Sample Papers on the official website to see the NID DAT Syllabus 2027 Topics-wise. The duration of the NID DAT prelims exam will be 3 hours. Candidates who successfully clear the NID DAT prelims will advance to the NID DAT Mains. To excel in the exam well, it is important for the candidates to understand the NID DAT syllabus. Read the complete article by Careers360 to know about the NID DAT 2027 syllabus, important topics, and other important details.

    NID Syllabus 2027: Section-Wise Topics for B.Des & M.Des, Download PDF
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    NID DAT Syllabus: Overview

    The NID DAT exam 2027 consists of two distinct sections: the Prelims and the Mains. The Prelims will be conducted in a paper-and-pen test format with MCQ-based questions. The Mains will include a studio test and a personal interview for M.Des, and for B.Des, a Studio Sensitivity Test and an In-Person Sensitivity Test. The NID entrance exam syllabus PDF has been included below for candidates. A thorough understanding will be helpful for the candidates to excel in the NID entrance examination. Candidates can check the detailed syllabus for NID DAT 2027 in the paragraphs below.

    NID DAT Syllabus 2027 PDF

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    NID DAT Syllabus 2027 Topics for Prelims

    The NID DAT information bulletin 2027 does not have the official details of the NID DAT Syllabus. However, based on a breakdown of the question paper for NID DAT candidates can check out the subjects that they need to focus on and study for the entrance exam. The table below provides a breakdown of the B.Des and M.Des syllabus for NID DAT Prelims.

    NID DAT 2027 B.Des Prelims Syllabus

    Category

    NID DAT 2027 B.Des Prelims Syllabus

    General Knowledge / Current Affairs

    Geography, Time Zones, UPI Meaning, Indian Cinema, Multi-National Companies, Union Territories

    Basic Science & Environment Awareness

    Renewable energy, Biodiversity, Biomedical waste, Climate change, Air pollution, Conservation biology

    Verbal & Coding Logic

    Word pattern/Coding problems

    Visual Reasoning & Pattern Recognition

    Sequences, Odd One out, Spatial Pattern Matching

    Mirror & Symmetry Concepts

    Mirror-letter recognition

    Set Theory / Venn Diagram Reasoning

    Interpreting overlapping sets (images, patterns, etc.)

    Combinatorial / Logic Puzzles

    Chessboard Puzzle, Gear Rotation logic, Seating Arrangement

    Reading Comprehension (Design-Themed)

    Passages on design thinking, designed vs natural things, design history

    Design History & Architecture Styles

    Identify style (Gothic, Italian, Japanese, Indian)

    Creative & User-Centric Product Design

    Example: Modify a water tap for: child, artist, visually impaired individual

    Drawing & Proportion Skills

    Sketch an object based on parts

    Perspective Drawing

    Drawing a scene from another person’s viewpoint

    NID DAT 2027 M.Des Prelims Syllabus

    Category

    NID DAT 2027 M.Des Prelims Syllabus

    General Knowledge

    Golden ratio, Compositions of Metals, Tribes and Indigenous Groups, Human Body, Major Institutions of Science and Technology in India, Rivers, Books & Author

    Design Principles & Design History

    “Form follows function,” shadow/shape relations, rotational/mirror symmetry

    Current Events

    Based on the Existing Events across the World

    Mathematical & Applied Logic

    Animal count puzzle, cube counting, triangle counting, % relationship problems

    Visual & Spatial Reasoning

    Pattern completion, shadows of objects, and folding net recognition

    Logical Deductions

    Statements & conclusions

    Colour Theory

    Tints, tones, shades, hues

    Tints, tones, shades, hues

    Long RC passages on globalization, environmental design, village–city relationships

    Design Philosophy / Professional Ethics

    Service relationships in design, clients, stakeholders, and accountability

    Applied Reasoning / Family Relations

    Family tree logic

    Advanced Symmetry Interpretation

    Translational, rotational, mirror, grid-reflection

    Visual Mathematics / Ratio Interpretation

    Shaded region proportion

    NID DAT Syllabus 2027 Topics for Mains

    The shortlisted candidates from the Prelims exam need to appear for the Mains examination. Mains is the second stage of the exam conducted to obtain NID admission. To prepare for the NID DAT Mains exam for the BDes course or M.Des, the candidates need to check the NID exam syllabus for Mains. The Mains exam consists of the NID studio test and an interview, for which the syllabus is as follows.

    NID DAT 2027 B.Des Mains syllabus

    NID DAT Syllabus for B.Des Mains (Studio Test)

    Model Making

    Material manipulation

    Audio-visual exercises

    Doodling

    Creative thinking

    Evolving Ideas

    Candidates need to be familiar with the subjects above for the Studio Test in B.Des Mains. As for the Interview, candidates will have to engage with.

    • Understanding of design principles and awareness of contemporary design trends.
    • Ability to explain thought process, decision-making, and idea development clearly.
    • Problem-solving and creativity are shown through situational or object-redesign questions.
    • Observation skills and analytical reasoning based on everyday scenarios.
    • Communication skills, confidence, and clarity of expression.
    • Knowledge of personal projects, portfolio work, and past experiences (especially for M.Des).
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    NID DAT 2027 M.Des Mains syllabus

    NID DAT Syllabus for M.Des Mains (Studio Test)

    Model Making

    Material manipulation

    Audio-visual exercises

    Doodling

    Creative thinking

    Evolving Ideas

    The syllabus for M.Des and B.Des in the Mains sections remains the same. As for the Interview, candidates will have to engage with the following for the M.Des Mains.

    • Evaluation of your design portfolio’s originality, depth, and process.
    • Discussion of past academic, professional, or project experience relevant to your discipline.
    • Assessment of your ability to explain design decisions and articulate your thinking clearly.
    • Questions testing your understanding of your chosen M.Des specialization.
    • Analysis of problem-solving skills through scenario-based or redesign questions.
    • Review of design awareness, contemporary trends, and contextual understanding.
    • Judging clarity of purpose, motivation for NID, and long-term goals in design.
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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),