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    NMIMS DAT Exam Pattern 2026, Paper Pattern, Marking Scheme, Duration

    NMIMS DAT Exam Pattern 2026, Paper Pattern, Marking Scheme, Duration

    Sumeet SudarshanUpdated on 06 Feb 2026, 11:24 AM IST

    NMIMS School of Design has published the NMIMS DAT exam pattern 2026 on the official website - ndat.nmims.edu. The NMIMS DAT 2026 exam pattern lays out the structure of different components of the NMIMS DAT entrance exam. The three components of the NMIMS DAT 2026 include - studio test, portfolio submission, and interview. All three components of the NMIMS DAT will be held on the same day in offline mode. In this article, get complete details of the NMIMS exam pattern 2026, including the type of questions, marking scheme, and more.

    NMIMS DAT Exam Pattern 2026, Paper Pattern, Marking Scheme, Duration
    NMIMS DAT Exam Pattern

    The NMIMS DAT syllabus is aimed at evaluating the candidate's design aptitude and suitability to pursue a design course. Through the NMIMS DAT 2026 entrance exam, candidates will secure a seat in the 4-year B.Des in Humanising Technology programme of the institute.

    NMIMS DAT 2026 Exam Pattern: Details

    NMIMS School of Design will release the exam pattern of NMIMS DAT 2026 in the admission handout. The NMIMS DAT pattern 2026 include details such as total marks, sections included, number of questions and much more. Candidates preparing for the Design Aptitude Test should check the NMIMS DAT exam pattern 2026 and strategize accordingly. Candidates can check the NMIMS DAT paper pattern below.

    NMIMS DAT Paper Pattern 2026 Overview

    Steps

    Details of Section

    Duration

    Evaluation criteria

    Studio Test - Part A

    20 MCQ Questions of 2 marks each


    Time - 20 minutes

    Studio Test - Part B

    Design Challenge - 2 Questions of 30 marks each

    Requirement: Candidates must carry the below items for the Studio Test

    • Cartridge paper A3 size.
    • Pencil HB/2B, 4B/6B, erasers, sharpener, pencil colours, Sketch pens, etc.

    NOTE: Usage of scale is strictly prohibited in the studio test/ design challenge.

    Time - 40 minutes
    • Creative thinking
    • Representation of the concept
    • The uniqueness of the solution

    Portfolio

    Show your talent via; Sketching/ Drawing/ Photography

    Minimum of 5 pages.

    • Pages 1, 2, and 3 will be as per candidate's choice, whereas Pages 4 and 5 should include Product Sketching and Rapid Sketching
    • For Product & Rapid sketching, candidates must refer to the instructions provided by the institute.
    Submit portfolio during the personal Interview round
    • Sketching skills
    • Creativity & Originality

    Personal Interview

    Candidate should carry any extracurricular activity or creatives, hobbies & accomplishment certificate or proofs if any. The same will be reviewed and marks awarded for the same.
    Time - 10 to 20 minutes
    • Reasoning skills
    • Observation skills
    • Alignment of Interest

    Also Check:

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    NMIMS DAT Duration

    The authorities will conduct the Studio Test, Submission of Portfolio and personal interview on a single day. The duration of each section of NMIMS DAT varies. Part A of NMIMS DAT studio test will be held for 20 minutes, while part B will be conducted for 40 minutes.

    Duration of NMIMS DAT

    Steps

    Duration

    Studio Test - Part A

    20 Minutes

    Studio Test - Part B

    40 minutes

    Portfolio

    Submit during a personal Interview.

    Personal Interview

    10-20 Minutes

    NMIMS DAT Marking Scheme

    Parts

    Number of Questions

    Marks Per Question

    Total Marks

    Part A

    20

    2

    40

    Part B

    2

    30

    60

    NMIMS DAT Syllabus 2026

    Along with the NMIMS DAT 2026 exam pattern, candidates should also refer to the syllabus. The syllabus of NMIMS DAT 2026 includes the topics on which the questions will be based. NMIMS DAT studio test will be held in two parts - A & B.

    NMIMS DAT Syllabus

    Steps

    Details of Section

    Studio Test - Part A

    • Visual & Spatial ability
    • Environmental & Social Awareness
    • Logical reasoning
    • Observation & Memory

    Studio Test - Part B

    Design Challenge

    Problem Solving & Sketching of the Concept

    Portfolio

    Show your talent via: Sketching/ Drawing/ Photography

    Minimum of 5 pages.

    • Pages 1, 2, and 3 will be as per the candidate's choice, whereas Pages 4 and 5 should include Product Sketching and Rapid Sketching
    • Product sketches are time-consuming and capture the essence of the product.
    • Rapid sketching is quick and not detailed, capturing the essence of the figure, nature, or action.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the duration of the NMIMS DAT entrance test?
    A:

    The duration of the NMIMS DAT entrance exam will be 60 minutes.

    Q: What is the mode of the NMIMS DAT entrance test 2026?
    A:

    NMIMS DAT will be conducted in offline mode.

    Q: What is the type of questions asked in NMIMS DAT 2026?
    A:

    The format of the questions asked in NMIMS DAT is multiple-choice questions.

    Q: When will the authority conduct NMIMS DAT 2026 entrance test?
    A:

    NMIMS DAT DAT 2026 will be conducted on March 13 for phase 1 and on May 5 for phase 2.

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