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{{Exam_Infobox
|name = National Institute of Design Design Aptitude Test
|acronym = NID DAT
|domain = Design
|level = undergraduate/postgraduate
|target_role = Admission to Bachelor and Master of Design programs at National Institute of Design campuses
|conducting_body = National Institute of Design (NID)
|frequency = annual
|exam_mode = offline (prelims written test), online/offline (mains studio and interview)
|application_months = October-November
|exam_months = December-May
|locations = National (NID campuses in Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Bengaluru and others)
|status = active
|official_website = https://nid.edu
|last_verified = 2025-10-04
|verified_by = lalithaar
}}

The '''National Institute of Design Design Aptitude Test''' (NID DAT) is a premier entrance exam conducted to select candidates for Bachelor of Design (B.Des) and Master of Design (M.Des) programs at NID campuses across India.

== Description ==
The NID Design Aptitude Test assesses candidates' creative thinking, visualization, drawing skills, and general design aptitude. It has two stages: the Preliminary Exam (written test) and the Mains Exam (studio test and personal interview). Successful candidates gain admission to various specialized design disciplines offered by NID including industrial design, communication design, textile design, and more.

== Fields and Specializations ==
=== Main Fields ===
* Industrial Design
* Communication Design
* Textile Design
* Animation Film Design
* Furniture and Interior Design

=== Specializations Available ===
* Graphic Design
* Product Design
* Exhibition Design
* Photography
* Film and Video Communication

== Eligibility Requirements ==
=== Minimum Qualification ===
* 10+2 qualification from a recognized board.
* Candidates must meet specific requirements as detailed in the NID official notifications each year.
* No upper age limit.
* For minimum age limits, please verify the exact dates from official notifications released each year.


== Important Dates ==
=== Application Timeline ===
* '''Application Opens:''' October
* '''Application Deadline:''' November (varies annually)

=== Exam Schedule ===
* '''Preliminary Exam:''' December-January
* '''Mains (Studio + Interview):''' March-May
* '''Result Declaration:''' May

=== Notification Pattern ===
Official notifications are released on the NID website 3-4 months before applications open.

== Exam Information ==
* '''Duration:''' Preliminary - 2 to 3 hours; Mains - varies by task and interview
* '''Question Types:''' Sketching, design aptitude questions, creative exercises
* '''Subjects:''' Design aptitude, drawing skills, general awareness related to design
* '''Marking Scheme:''' No negative marking; assessment based on creativity and skills
* '''Languages:''' English and Hindi (primarily English)
* '''Mode:''' Preliminary - offline written test; Mains - offline/on-site studio test & interview

== Syllabus Overview ==
=== Design Aptitude ===
* Observation and visualization skills
* Creativity and innovation
* Problem-solving with a design mindset

=== Drawing and Sketching ===
* Ability to express concepts visually
* Freehand drawing skills related to shapes and forms

=== General Awareness in Design ===
* Basic knowledge of design principles
* Awareness of recent trends in design and art

== Official Resources ==
* '''Official Website:''' [https://nid.edu NID Main Website]
* '''Latest Notification:''' [https://nid.edu/admissions NID Admissions]
* '''Application Portal:''' [https://admissions.nid.edu](https://admissions.nid.edu)

== Verification Information ==
* '''Last Verified:''' 2025-10-04 by [[User:Mrskrishna|lalithaar]]
* '''Status:''' active
* '''Source:''' Official NID website and notifications

== Keywords and Search Terms ==
National Institute of Design entrance, NID admission test, design entrance exam India, B.Des admission NID, M.Des entrance exam

== Related Exams ==
* [[Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design]] (UCEED)- National level design entrance exam for IITs and other institutes
* [[All India Entrance Examination for Design]] (AIEED)
* [[National Aptitude Test in Architecture]] ( NATA )

== External Links ==
* [https://nid.edu Official Website]

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