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NID DAT 2027 Syllabus (PDF)
DAT Prelims pattern, design & drawing topics and the new DAT Mains stages, from NID's official 2027-28 handbook.
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- Prelims: 20 Dec 2026
- Apply by 30 Nov 2026
- B.Des & M.Des
Section-wise syllabus
DAT PrelimsStage 1 · pen & paper · shortlisting
English only, text and visual questions. Used only for shortlisting; the score does not count in the final merit.
| Part | Questions | Marks |
|---|
| Objective | Q1–15 | 1 each (15) |
| Objective | Q16–20 | 2 each (10) |
| Design & drawing | Q21–25 | 75 |
From NID's official B.Des sample paper (100 marks). The 2027 pattern and duration are to be confirmed by NID.
Prelims topicsFrom the official sample paper
- Visual reasoning: odd one out, puzzles, pattern completion
- Spatial ability: cube faces, 2D nets to 3D, counting shapes
- Signs, logos & colour: logos, mascots, road signs, colour relationships
- General awareness: environment, Indian crafts & instruments, everyday science
- Design & drawing: idea generation, imagination drawing & poster, user problems, object visualisation
DAT MainsStage 2 · decides final merit
- Studio Sensitivity Test
- In-Person Sensitivity Test
NID invites 2.5 times the seats in each category to Mains. Dates and weightages will be announced by NID.
Quick answers
When is NID DAT Prelims 2027?Sunday, 20 December 2026 (NID Admissions Handbook 2027-28).
Does the Prelims score count in the final result?No. It is used only for shortlisting for DAT Mains.
Which language is the paper in?English only.