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Prepare Smarter with NID Question Papers & Study Material
Download NID Mock PDFs
Download NID DAT Prelims & Mains Previous Year
- Prelims Sample Paper 2025
- Studio Test Practice Tasks
- Prelims Question Paper 2024
- Portfolio & Interview Guidelines
- Prelims Question Paper 2023
- Material Handling Tasks
- Prelims Question Paper 2022
- Studio Test Paper
- Prelims Paper Set
- Mains Paper Set
NID DAT Prelims Answer Key (All Sets)
- Download Prelims Set A Answer Key – Instant PDF
- Get Set B Answer Key – Updated
- Download Set C Solutions – Instant Access
- Set D Answer Key – Rank Booster PDF
- Official Style Answer Key – Instant PDF
- Memory Based Paper Solutions – Download
- Complete Prelims Answer Sheet – Instant Access
- Expert Solved Paper – Download Now
- Quick Score Check PDF
Download NID B.Des – DAT Prelims & Mains Papers
- B.Des DAT Prelims 2024
- B.Des DAT Prelims 2023
- B.Des DAT Prelims 2022
- B.Des DAT Prelims 2021
- B.Des DAT Prelims (2020 – 16)
- B.Des DAT Mains 2024
- B.Des DAT Mains 2023
- B.Des DAT Mains 2022
- B.Des DAT Mains 2021
- B.Des DAT Mains 2020
- B.Des DAT Mains 2019
- B.Des DAT Mains (2018)
- B.Des DAT Mains (2017)
- B.Des DAT Mains (2016)
- B.Des DAT Mains (2015)
Sample Papers & Mock Tests
Download Latest papers
Syllabus of Prelims & Mains
DAT Prelims
Mode: Offline, pen & paper
Duration: 3 hours (B.Des), ~2.5 hours (M.Des)
Sections:
Part I: Objective / MCQs (GK, reasoning, aptitude)
Part II: Subjective questions (creativity, drawing, design problems)
Total Marks: 100
Language: English
DAT Mains
B.Des: Studio Test (hands-on design exercises, model making, creativity tasks)
M.Des: Studio Test + Interview (portfolio & domain knowledge tested)
Weightage:
B.Des → Prelims 40% + Mains 60%
M.Des → Prelims 30% + Mains 70%
Syllabus Topics
General Knowledge, Current Affairs
Analytical & Logical Reasoning
Design Aptitude & Visual Thinking
Drawing, Sketching, Rendering
Color Theory & Composition
Memory Drawing & Visualization
Creativity & Imagination Exercises
Domain Knowledge (for M.Des disciplines)
What is NID & NID DAT ?
NID stands for National Institute of Design — India’s premier design institute offering B.Des and M.Des programs.
Admissions are through NID DAT (Design Aptitude Test).
The exam has two stages:
Prelims (objective + subjective paper)
Mains (studio test / interview)
Final admission is based on performance in both stages + category + seat availability.
Download NID M.Des – DAT Prelims & Mains Papers
- M.Des DAT Prelims 2024
- M.Des DAT Mains 2024
- M.Des DAT Prelims 2023
- M.Des DAT Mains 2023
- M.Des DAT Prelims 2022
- M.Des DAT Mains 2022
- M.Des DAT Prelims 2021
- M.Des DAT Mains 2021
- M.Des DAT Prelims 2020
- M.Des DAT Mains 2020
- M.Des DAT Prelims 2019
- M.Des DAT Mains 2019
Important Dates (2026–27, Tentative)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start | September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 November 2026 |
| Correction Window | December 2026 |
| Admit Card (Prelims) | December 2026 (expected) |
| DAT Prelims Exam | December 2026 / January 2027 |
| Prelims Result (B.Des) | March – April 2027 |
| DAT Mains (B.Des) | April – May 2027 |
| DAT Mains (M.Des) | April – May 2027 |
| Final Result / Merit List | May – June 2027 |
| Counseling / Seat Allotment | May – June 2027 |
Latest NID Answer Keys
Download NID Cut-Offs & Rank Trends
- DAT Mains Cut-Off 2024
- B.Des Final Merit List
- M.Des Latest Cut-Offs
- Ahmedabad Campus Cut-Off
- Bengaluru Campus Cut-Off
- Gandhinagar Campus Cut-Off
- Category-Wise Rank List
- Previous Year Admission Rank
- M.Des Final Merit List
Eligibility & Application
B.Des Eligibility
Must have passed or be appearing in 10+2 (any stream) from a recognized board.
M.Des Eligibility
Must hold a bachelor’s degree (any discipline) or equivalent.
Candidates choose one or two disciplines for M.Des.
Application Process
Apply online via NID admissions portal.
Fill personal & academic details, select program, upload documents, and pay fee.
Correction window usually opens after main application dates.
Cut-Offs & Good Score
NID cut-offs vary each year based on category, program, and seats.
A good score is usually well above average in both Prelims and Mains.
For B.Des, the Studio Test is highly important to secure top ranks.
For M.Des, performance in both Studio Test and Interview matters heavily.
Download NID Syllabus PDFs
- DAT Prelims Syllabus 2025
- DAT Mains Syllabus 2025
- B.Des Syllabus 2025
- M.Des Syllabus 2025
- Drawing & Sketching Topics
- Design Aptitude Syllabus
- GK & Current Affairs Syllabus 2025
- Sample Paper with Syllabus Mapping PDF
- Exam Pattern & Weightage Breakdown
Preparation Tips
Solve past 10 years’ question papers.
Practice daily sketching & creative exercises.
Focus on design thinking & problem-solving.
Revise basics of perspective, color, and proportions.
Build a portfolio (especially for M.Des).
Attempt mock interviews for confidence.
Manage time carefully in Prelims.
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