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About NID DAT 2024
NID DAT 2024: The National Institute of Design has released the NID DAT Mains admit card 2024 for MDes aspirants. NID Mains M.Des exam will be held from March 3 to April 6, 2024 . The NID authorities released the DAT M.Des schedule for various disciplines on its official website. NID announced the detailed schedule on registration timings, Studio test dates, and personal interview dates. Earlier, the authorities announced the NID DAT prelims result 2024 on February 16 for MDes. For BDes admission, NID result 2024 has been postponed to April 4 instead of March 28. Candidates who will qualify the NID DAT 2024 prelims exam will be eligible to appear for the Mains exam. Candidates can check the NID DAT M.Des schedule 2024 dates Camps wise from the below table:
NID DAT M.Des Dates 2024
Discipline | Registration Time” | Studio Test Dates | Interview Dates” |
Film & Video Communication | 8:00 am on 04 March 2024 at NID Ahmedabad Campus | 04 March 2024 From 09:00 am to 12:00 noon | 04 March to 07 March 2024 From 09:00 am onwards |
New Media Design | 8:00 am on 04 March 2024 at NID Gandhinagar Campus | 04 March 2024 From 02:30 pm to 05.30 pnY | 04 March to 07 March 2024 From 09:00 am onwards |
Animation Film Design | 8:00 am on 04 March 2024 at NID Ahmedabad Campus | 05 March 2024 From 09:00 am to 12:00 noon | 04 March to 07 March 2024 From 09:00 am onwards |
Apparel Design | 8:00 am on 04 March 2024 at NID Gandhinagar Campus | 05 March 2024 From 02:30 pm to 05:30 pm | 04 March to 07 March 2024 From 09.00 am onwards |
Ceramic & Glass Design | 8:00 am on 06 March 2024 at NID Ahmedabad Campus | 06 March 2024 From 09:00 am to 12:00 noon | 06 March to 08 March 2024 From 09:00 am onwards |
Transportation & Automobile Design | 8:00 am on 10 March 2024 at NID Gandhinagar Campus | 10 March 2024 From 09:00 am to 12:00 noon | 11 March to 14 March 2024 From 09:00 am onwards |
Furniture & Interior Design | 8:00 am on 10 March 2024 at NID Ahmedabad Campus | 10 March 2024 From 09:00 am to 12:00 noon | 11 March to 14 March 2024 From 09:00 am onwards |
Toy & Game Design | 2:00 pm on 11 March 2024 at NID Gandhinagar Campus | 11 March 2024 From 02:30 pm to 05:30 pm | 12 March to 14 March 2024 From 09:00 am onwards |
Strategic Design Management | 8:00 am on 11 March 2024 at NID Gandhinagar Campus | 12 March 2024 From 02:30 pm to 05:30 pm | 11 March to 14 March 2024 From 09:00 am onwards |
Graphic Design | 8:00 am on 11 March 2024 at NID Ahmedabad Campus | 12 March 2024 From 09:00 am to 12:00 noon | 11 March to 15 March 2024 From 09:00 am onwards |
Photography Design | 8:00 am on 17 March 2024 at NID Gandhinagar Campus | 17 March 2024 From 09:00 am onwards | 18 March to 21 March 2024 From 09:00 am onwards |
Textile Design | 8:00 am on 18 March 2024 at NID Ahmedabad Campus | 18 March 2024 From 09:00 am to 12:00 noon | 18 March to 21 March 2024 From 09.00 am onwards |
Lifestyle Accessory Design | 8:00 am on 18 March 2024 at NID Gandhinagar Campus | 18 March 2024 From 02.30 pm to 05.30 pm | 18 March to 21 March 2024 From 09:00 am onwards |
Product Design | 8:00 am on 18 March 2024 at NID Ahmedabad Campus | 19 March 2024 From 09:00 am to 12:00 noon | 18 March to 22 March 2024 From 09:00 am onwards |
Interaction Design | 8:00 am on 31 March 2024 at NID Bengaluru Campus | 31 March 2024 From 09:00 am to 12:00 noon | 01 April to 04 April 2024 From 09:00 am onwards |
Information Design | 1:45 pm on 31 March 2024 at NID Bengaluru Campus | 31 March 2024 From 02:30 pm to 5:30 noon | 01 April to 04 April 2024 From 09:00 am onwards |
Universal Design | 8:00 am on 01A r”l 2024 at NID Bengaluru Campus | 01 April 2024 From 09:00 am to 12:00 noon | 01 April to 04 April 2024 From 09:00 am onwards |
Design for Retail Experience | 8:00 am on 01 April 2024 at NID Bengaluru Campus | 02 April 2024 From 09:00 am to 12:00 noon | 01 April to 04 Apr1I 2024 From 09:00 am onwards |
Digital Game Design | 8:00 am on 01 April 2024 at NID Bengaluru Campus | 03 April 2024 From 09:00 am to 12:00 noon | 01 April to 04 April 2024 From 09:00 am onwards |
Based on the NID entrance exam prelims score, the authorities will prepare separate merit lists for each category as applied by the candidates. Shortlisted candidates will be allowed to appear for the NID Mains exam. As per NID DAT exam date 2024, the NID Mains will be conducted on April 27 and 28 for BDes and Between March 3 and 6 for mdes. NID DAT Mains will be conducted in multiple formats such as in a studio set up.
The authorities conducted the NID DAT 2024 prelims exam on December 24, 2023. NID DAT exam timings 2024 were 10 am to 1 PM. Candidates can check NID answer key 2024 based on memory-based questions as per students. The institute conducts the NID Design Aptitude Test (NID DAT) for the aspirants seeking B.Des and M.Des admission at NID campuses and other result-sharing institutes. The duration of the NID DAT 2024 prelims exam is 3 hours. NID DAT admit card 2024 for the prelims exam was issued in online mode on December 12, 2023, at admissions.nid.edu.
Candidates will be able to download the NID Mains admit card 2024 on April 14 and February 22 for BDes and MDes respectively. Aspirants will have to use their email id and password for NID DAT entrance exam admit card download.
Final NID admission 2024 will be done based on the weightage of marks obtained in NID DAT prelims and mains. Seat allotment process will be done either in online or offline mode. The authorities will release details on NID DAT counselling process shortly at the official website.
The NID DAT application form 2024 with late fee was open till December 7. The application form for NID DAT 2024 was available only in online mode at admissions.nid.edu. The NID DAT 2024 application correction window was open from December 8 to 10. The authority opened the correction window to review and edit the NID DAT exam application form except for the candidate's name, date of birth, programme applied in, registered mobile number, and email address.
Applicants had to pay the applicable additional application form fees if they change their applied category during the “Window to Edit” period (December 8 to 10 2023). In the case of any category change, the excess fee paid during the registration will not be refunded.
What is NID DAT?
NID Design Aptitude Test commonly known as NID DAT is a two-tier design entrance test that consists of a prelims exam and a mains exam. The entrance test is conducted every year at the national level to shortlist students for B.Des and M.Des admission offered by NIDs campuses. NID DAT is conducted to assess candidates' knowledge, skill, and behavioural abilities. NID admission is wholly based on candidates' performance in NID DAT.
The 4-year BDes programmes are offered at NID Ahmedabad, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, and Assam. Whereas 2-year MDes programmes are offered at NID Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and Bengaluru.
NID DAT 2024 Highlights
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 | Offline / Online |
Application Fee (General) | 3000 Rs [Online] |
Mode of Exam | Offline |
Mode of Counselling | Offline |
Participating Colleges | 7 |
Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
Number of Seats | 225 Seats |
NID DAT 2024 Important Dates
NID DAT Mains (Session 2024)
Upcoming Dates and Events
03 Mar, 2024 - 06 Apr, 2024
Exam - M.Des | Mode: Offline Ongoing
14 Apr, 2024
Admit Card - B.Des | Mode: Online
27 Apr, 2024 - 28 Apr, 2024
Exam - B.Des | Mode: Offline
30 Apr, 2024
Result - M.Des | Mode: Online
21 May, 2024
Result - B.Des | Mode: Online
Past Dates and Events
22 Feb, 2024
Admit Card - M.Des | Mode: Online
NID DAT (Session 2024)
Upcoming Dates and Events
30 Apr, 2024 - 14 May, 2024
M.Des seat allotment, uploading documents | Mode: Online
21 May, 2024 - 23 May, 2024
B.Des window submission for campus preference | Mode: Online
29 May, 2024 - 31 May, 2024
B.Des seat allotment, uploading documents | Mode: Online
31 May, 2024
M.Des provisional offer letter | Mode: Online
04 Jun, 2024
M.Des subsequent rounds of seat allotment with payment - Start Date | Mode: Offline
13 Jun, 2024
B.Des provisional offer letter | Mode: Online
20 Jun, 2024
B.Des subsequent rounds of seat allotment with payment - Start Date | Mode: Offline
25 Jun, 2024
M.Des physical verification of documents | Mode: Offline
Past Dates and Events
08 Dec, 2023 - 10 Dec, 2023
Application Correction | Mode: Online
05 Dec, 2023 - 07 Dec, 2023
Late Fee Application | Mode: Online
08 Sep, 2023 - 05 Dec, 2023
Application - Without late fee | Mode: Online
NID DAT Prelims (Session 2024)
Past Dates and Events
28 Mar, 2024
Result - B.Des | Mode: Online
16 Feb, 2024
Result - M.Des | Mode: Online
24 Dec, 2023
Exam | Mode: Offline
12 Dec, 2023
Admit Card | Mode: Online
As per the eligibility criteria of NID DAT 2024, the candidates must meet the age limit, educational qualifications, and qualifying exam accepted by NID. Only those candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria should apply for the entrance test. The eligibility criteria for NID are explained below.
Educational Qualifications
B.Des Programme - Candidates must have passed 12th standard in any stream ( Science , Humanities , Commerce ) from CBSE , IB, ICSE , or equivalent recognized board. Candidates appearing for Class 12 exams in 2024 are also eligible to apply.
M.Des Programme - Candidates must have completed Bachelor's degree from a recognized college/ university. Candidates must not exceed 30 years of age as on June 30, 2024.
Age Limit
Candidates up to 20 years of age on or before 30th June 2004 are eligible to apply. For reserved category candidates, an age relaxation of three years is available. PwD category candidates born on or after 1st July 1999 are eligible to apply for admission
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Mode of Application : Offline and Online
Mode of Payment : Credit Card | Debit Card | Demand Draft
The application form window for NID DAT 2024 was commenced on September 8, 2023. The NID DAT 2024 registration form is available only in online mode - admissions.nid.edu. Candidates can fill out the online application form for NID DAT 2024 with a regular fee by December 5, 2023.
Candidates belonging to general and OBC-NCL categories have to pay Rs 3000 as an application fee while those who are from SC, ST, SC-PwD, ST-PwD, Open-PwD, OBC-NCL-PwD pay Rs 1500. The steps that need to be followed while filling NID DAT application form 2024 are listed below:
Steps to fill NID DAT 2024 application form
Step 1 - Register for NID DAT 2024
Step 2 - Fill out the NID DAT application form 2024
Step 3 - Upload the requisite scanned documents
Step 4 - Pay the application fee
Step 5 - Print the NID DAT application form 2024
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Application Fees
Category | Quota | Mode | Gender | Amount |
---|---|---|---|---|
ST, SC | Online | Male, Transgender, Female | ₹ 1500 | |
EWS, OBC, General | PWD | Online | Male, Female | ₹ 1500 |
OBC, General | Online | Male, Transgender, Female | ₹ 3000 |
Candidates should follow useful preparation tips to stand out from the rest. Apart from showing dedication and honesty, knowing some practical tips will help you to a great extent in cracking the NID DAT exam. Careers360 here gives the best tips on how to crack NID DAT and get admission to a reputed institute.
Solving NID DAT Sample Papers is one of the best ways to prepare for the NID DAT exam as it gives them an idea of the type of questions that will be asked in the entrance exam. Candidates can also know about the marking scheme of the exam.
Attempting DAT mock exams helps candidates understand the difficulty level of the exam.
Reading previous year's NID DAT question papers is a great way to prepare for exams.
It is important for students to prepare a well-thought-out study plan and follow it religiously.
Candidates should also follow the best books for NID DAT preparation. There are many books like the NID DAT book by RS Aggarwal, Design Drawing by Francis D.K. Singh, Robert W. Gill's basic rendering, and NID mock test series, candidates can follow.
Quick links: How to prepare for NID DAT in 4 months
NID DAT Exam Pattern 2024 covers the type of questions asked in Prelims and Mains exams. The exam pattern of NID DAT 2024 mentions the duration of the exam, the total number of questions asked, negative marking or not, and the medium in which the exam will be conducted. The NID DAT 2024 prelims exam will be held in offline mode with a duration of 3 hours (180 minutes).
NID DAT 2024 Prelims Exam Pattern
Parts | Pattern | Question numbers | Marks per question | Total marks allotted |
Part I | Objective type questions | 1 to 22 |
| 30 Marks |
Part II | Subjective type questions | 23 to 26 |
| 70 Marks |
Total | 100 Marks |
NID DAT 2024 Mains Exam Pattern
NID DAT 2024 mains will be conducted in different formats. It includes sketching, drawing as well as hands-on model-making.
Particulars | Details |
Medium of language | English |
Total Marks | 100 |
Duration of the exam | Three Hours |
NID has issued the NID DAT 2024 Mains admit card for the MDes exam on February 22 in online mode. Candidates can download the NID DAT exam admit card by entering the requisite credentials, such as email address, and date of birth.
The admit card for NID DAT 2024 is an important document that candidates have to carry with them to the exam centre. The admit card carries important details such as the name of the candidate, the date and time of the entrance test, and the exact address of the test centre.
How to Download NID DAT Admit Card?
Step 1 - Visit the official website of NID DAT (admissions.nid.edu).
Step 2 - Enter login credentials, such as email address, and date of birth.
Step 3 - Click on the ‘submit button.’
Step 4 - Check all the details mentioned on the NID DAT 2024 admit card
Step 5 - Download the NID DAT exam admit card and take a printout of the same
State | City |
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Gujarat | Ahmedabad |
Karnataka | Bangalore |
Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal |
Odisha | Bhubaneshwar |
Chandigarh | Chandigarh |
Tamil Nadu | Chennai |
Uttarakhand | Dehradun |
Assam | Guwahati |
Telangana | Hyderabad |
Rajasthan | Jaipur |
West Bengal | Kolkata |
Haryana | Kurukshetra |
Uttar Pradesh | Lucknow |
Maharashtra | Mumbai City |
Nagpur | |
Delhi | New Delhi |
Bihar | Patna |
Chhattisgarh | Raipur |
Jharkhand | Ranchi |
Kerala | Thiruvananthapuram |
Andhra Pradesh | Vijayawada |
Documents Required at Exam
- Admit card and Photo identity proof
Last year, the authority did not release the NID DAT answer key for the prelims and mains exam. This year, the answer key for NID DAT 2024 is expected to be released in the first week of February 2024. The purpose of the NID DAT exam answer key is to help candidates get an idea of their possible scores.
Candidates can match their answers with the NID DAT 2024 answer key with the answers given by them in the entrance exam. While calculating the marks, the candidates should follow the same marking scheme as given on the day of the actual examination.
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The authority has announce the NID DAT 2024 prelims result for BDes and MDes separately. For DAT MDes, the prelims result has been declared February 16, 2024 and for BDes, the NID DAT prelims result will be out on March 28, 2024.
Candidates can check their result in online mode by entering valid login credentials. After that recheck for NID DAT 2024 Prelims Results will be available for three days.
How to check the NID DAT 2024 results?
Step 1 - Visit the official website of NID DAT (admissions.nid.edu)
Step 2 - Enter your registered email address, date of birth, roll number/application number of NID DAT
Step 3 - Mention the verification code that will appear on the screen
Step 4 - The result of NID DAT 2024 will reflect on the screen
Step 5 - Download the result and take a printout of the same
NID DAT 2024 cutoff is the minimum mark that candidates need to score to qualify for the mains exam. NID DAT Cutoff is different for candidates belonging to different categories. Factors are generally taken into account while determining NID DAT 2024 Cutoff include
The total number of seats that are available
The difficulty level of the NID DAT exam
Total number of candidates who appeared in the DAT exam
The past years' cutoff trends.
Mode of Counselling: Offline
The National Institute of Design will conduct counselling for NID DAT 2024 to offer admission to the shortlisted candidates. All candidates who qualify for NID DAT 2024 which includes prelims and mains exams can participate in the counselling process. Candidates will be receiving a provisional offer of admission from the respective NIDs institute.
NID DAT Seat Intake
Department | Specialization | Seats |
Faculty of Textile, Apparel & Lifestyle Accessory Design | Textile Design | 19 |
Faculty of Industrial Design | Product Design | 19 |
Furniture Design | 13 | |
Ceramic and Glass Design | 13 | |
Faculty of Communication Design | Graphic Design | 19 |
Animation Film Design | 19 | |
Film and Video Communication | 13 | |
Exhibition Design | 13 |
List of Courses & Colleges Accepting NID Admission Test 2024
BDes Courses at NID | |
---|---|
Furniture & Interior Design | |
Animation Film Design | |
Film & Video Communication | |
Textile Design | |
Communication Design | |
Ceramic and Glass Design | |
Film & Video Communication | |
Product Design | |
Apparel Design | |
Strategic Design Management | |
New Media Design | Photography Design |
Toy & Game Design | Transportation & Automobile Design |
Design for Retail Experience | Digital Game Design |
Information Design | Interaction Design |
Universal Design |
List of NIDs accepting NID DAT Scores | |
---|---|
Documents Required at Counselling
- Valid photo ID
- Admit card
- 10th marksheet
- 10+2 marksheet
General Information
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question:What is the duration of NID exam 2024?
Answer:
The duration of the prelims NID DAT 2024 is 3 hours (10 am to 1 pm).
Question:When will the prelims NID 2024 admit card to be out?
Answer:
The prelims admit card of the NID entrance exam 2024 was issued on December 12, 2023.
Question:When will the NID DAT 2024 mains result declare?
Answer:
The mains result of NID DAT M.Des will be declared on April 30, 2024. For BDes, the NID 2024 mains result will be out on May 21, 2024.
Question:When will the NID DAT 2024 mains admit card release?
Answer:
The admit card for NID DAT 2024 M.Des mains exam will be issued in online mode February 22, 2024. For B.Des, the admit card will be issued on April 14, 2024.
Question:What is the mode of the NID DAT mains exam?
Answer:
The NID DAT 2024 mains for M.Des will be conducted in HYBRID mode. For B.Des, the exam will be conducted as a studio test.
Question:When will the NID DAT 2024 prelims result declare?
Answer:
The MDes prelims exam result for NID DAT 2024 has been announced on February 16, 2024, and for BDes, the result will be declared on April 4 instead of March 28, 2024.
Question:When is NID DAT counselling 2024?
Answer:
NID DAT 2024 counselling will be conducted online within 3 days from the date of the result declaration.
Question:Is there a negative marking in the written exam of NID DAT 2024?
Answer:
There is no negative marking for the incorrect answer in the NID DAT entrance exam.
Question:Where will the prelims exam of NID DAT 2024 be conducted?
Answer:
The NID DAT prelims exam 2024 is held on December 24, 2023, in offline mode.
Question:What is the exam format of NID DAT mains 2024?
Answer:
The exam format of the NID DAT mains exam 2024 are as follows
- Drawing
- Sketching
- Hands-on model making
Question:Is NID form 2024 out?
Answer:
Yes, the National Institute of Design released the NID DAT 2024 application form on September 8, 2023 on the official website admissions.nid.edu.
Questions related to NID DAT
i forget to write the question paper code and date in omr sheet (NID dat prelims) which is for the common question paper and the invigilator already signed and sealed it and didnt notice what I forgot. what will happen? is it going to get rejected?
Hello,
If you forgot to write the question paper code and date on your NID DAT prelims OMR sheet, contact the exam authorities immediately. They may have procedures in place to handle such situations. According to me there should be no problem for you even if you have not filled paper code as you filled all the other necessary details.
Hope this helps you,
Thank you
what is the syllabus for NID DAT
Hello aspirant,
The National Institute of Design (NID) has not yet made the NID DAT 2024 exam's official syllabus public. But you can check the important topics for this exam on our site by clicking on the link given below.
https://design.careers360.com/articles/nid-dat-syllabus
Thank you
Hope this information helps you.
Can you please recommend a good coaching institute for the NID/DAT and UCEED exams? Thanks
Hello Student,
I Hope you are doing well.
UCCEED-> Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design
Conducted by- Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
UCEED conducts exams to get students for IITs and some design colleges also. IITs have seats reserved for the students coming through UCEED.
NID->National Institute of Design
Conducted by-> National Institute of Design Ahmedabad
NID Design Aptitude Test is conducted for admission in the prestigious National Institute Design (NID) campuses in Bachelors of Design (B. Des)course.
Some of the best coachings for NID and UCEED-:
AFAindia i s among the leading coaching institutes.
In India, there are many coaching programmes accessible, however in my opinion, creativity doesn't really blossom in a coaching programme.
The secret to passing NID, NIFT, and CEED is creativity; you may do this without depending on coaching sessions. I would advise going on a tour or travelling instead of paying hefty fees to teaching centres. If not, simply take in your surroundings. Every morning, take a stroll and study the textures and patterns of the surroundings. Try to observe and see things from your perspective wherever you go. Try to consider and analyse the issues!
I hope this helps you.
my rank in NID Dat for M des is 27 how many possibility to get seat in film & animation schem
Hello Aspirant,
You have a good chance of getting a National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad. You have a good enough score for this college if we see last year cut off. But the cut-off changes every year depending on the difficulty level of the paper, the total aspirants who took the exam, the reservation, individual score of each person who took the exam. Nevertheless, you have a good chance of getting into this college as your score is good.
NID Design Aptitude Test generally recognized as NID DAT is a dual-level design entrance test that comprises a prelims exam and the main exam.
The entrance test is administered every year at the national level to assign students for B.Des and M.Des admission offered by NIDs campuses.
It is administered to evaluate candidates' proficiency, ability, and behavioural aptitudes. NID entry is a completely established aspirants' achievement in NID DAT.
The 4-years BDes programs are given at NID Ahmedabad, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, and Assam and 2-years MDes programs are given at NID Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and Bengaluru.
Regards.
what are books to get to study for NID DAT/ AIEED??
Dear student,
Best Prepration Books for NID DAT/ AIEED are listed below.
••NID DAT book by R.S. Aggarwal - For Aptitude
••Guide for NID
••Success Master - For NID Entrance Exam
••Design drawing by author Francis D.K.Ching
••NID Mock Test Series
••NID - Entrance Books and Test Series
••NID Workbook
••Basic Rendering from Robert W.Gill Guide - For NID Entrance Exam
To get more information about NDA DAT prepration tips, go through below mentioned link.
https://design.careers360.com/articles/how-prepare-for-nid-dat
NID DAT exam will be conducted in two phases i.e Preliminary Exam and Mains Exam. Both the exams are for 3 hours. There will be maximum of 100 marks in each phase of exam. It is a paper and pen based examination. There is no negative marking. The medium of exam is English.
To get more information about Study Material for NID DAT go through below mentioned link.
https://design.careers360.com/articles/nid-dat-study-material/amp
May this information was helpful to you.
All The Best!!