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    What is Studio Test in NID 2026?

    What is Studio Test in NID 2026?

    Tekumalla AvinashramUpdated on 27 Mar 2026, 05:09 PM IST

    The National Institute of Design conducts Design Aptitude Test (DAT), which examines candidates' practical thinking and design knowledge for the selected course. The NID DAT studio test is the second stage of NID DAT 2026 admission process. Candidates who get qualified in the first round of the NID DAT exam will be called for the second round. Read the complete article by Careers360 to know more about NID DAT studio test, and other important details.

    This Story also Contains

    1. NID DAT Studio Test 2026 Highlights
    2. What is Studio Test in NID 2026?
    3. NID DAT 2026 Stage 2 for B. Des & M. Des Programs
    4. NID DAT Studio Test & PI Important Points
    5. NID DAT Final Result Weightage
    What is Studio Test in NID 2026?
    What is Studio Test in NID 2026?

    NID DAT Studio Test 2026 Highlights

    Particulars

    Details

    Full Exam Name

    NID Design Aptitude Test

    Short Exam Name

    NID DAT

    Conducting Body

    National Institute of Design

    Frequency of Conduct

    Once a year

    Exam Level

    National Level Exam

    Languages

    English

    Mode of Application

    Online

    Mode of Exam

    Offline

    What is Studio Test in NID 2026?

    The Studio test mainly examines candidates' performance on their design thinking and problem solving abilities. This stage doesn't focus on written tests but examines candidates' practical application rather than theoretical knowledge. The studio test mainly observes how the candidate approaches the uses materials to present their ideas in the real situation. The NID DAT studio test/ studio sensitivity test will be conducted to all of the students together under the communication design faculty stream.

    NID DAT 2026 Stage 2 for B. Des & M. Des Programs

    NID DAT is conducted for both B.Des and M.Des programs, and the candidates who are selected in the prelims must appear for the second stage exam. For the B.Des program, this stage includes the Studio Sensitivity Test and In-Person Sensitivity Test, while for the M.Des program, it consists of the Studio Test and Personal Interview.

    Items to be Carried in NID Studio Test

    Candidates have to carry stationery items such as model making, doodling, markers, pen, pencil, paper, cardboard, clay, wire and other materials used for model making/practical presentation. With the help of these items candidates have to make and present their ideas during the NID DAT Mains studio test. Through this test, NID authorities will examine your design skills, creativity, problem solving, innovation and attention to detail aspects.

    NID DAT Personal Interview Test

    In addition to the studio test, candidates have to appear for the personal interview separately as per candidates’s discipline choice within the communication design faculty stream. During the interview, candidates will be asked about their interests, portfolio, and understanding of design concepts. Candidates are advised to prepare well on these questions and answer them in a clear way.

    NID DAT Studio Test & PI Important Points

    • Candidates are advised to prepare well with their presentations, portfolio and personal interview questions, as there will be limited time to complete their tasks.

    • It is also advised to avoid too much time on a single aspect as there is limited time, candidates have to present the final output neatly.

    • Everyone has to carry all the required documents and their own stationery materials for the studio test.

    • Prior practicing will help students to get more comfortable with the studio test.

    NID DAT Final Result Weightage

    For the NID DAT 2026 exam, the authorities calculate the final result weightage differently for the B.Des and M.Des programs. Check the details below for complete information:

    NID DAT B.Des Final Result Weightage

    Candidates appearing for the B.Des second round of the NID DAT 2026 exam will have their final result calculated based on the weightage given below:

    NID DAT Studio Sensitivity Test

    NID DAT In-person Sensitivity Test

    60%

    40%

    NID DAT M.Des Final Result Weightage

    Candidates appearing for the M.Des NID DAT Mains exam, which is the second round, will have their final result calculated based on the weightage given below:

    NID DAT Studio Test

    NID DAT Personal Interview

    40%

    60%

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