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NID DAT

NID DAT Exam 2024: Syllabus, Exam Date, Admit Card, Result

National Institute of Design (NID) Design Aptitude Test

The well recognized entrance exam for admission to various design programs offered via NID campuses in India is the Design Aptitude Test (DAT) of the National Institute of Design (NID). It evaluates a candidate's capacity for originality, problem-solving skills, discernible perception, and conversational ability. 

A list of the successful candidates sits for Mains that assess creative ability by tests in drawing and, creative ability. According to the tentative calendar, the NID DAT Prelims are conducted in the months of January and May in the year 2024; however, the date is still unreleased. In summary, students who took exams in 2023 will be given their results, in an estimate, 3 weeks after the exam. Students to be selected shall be informed earlier before the commencement of the course. The NID DAT is a very popular exam for admission into the National Institute of Design which offers 1000+ undergraduate seats across ten specializations in design – Communication Design, Textile & Apparel Design, Design Management, and Industrial Design, Interactive Design, Accessory Design, Fashion & Textiles, Interior Design, Furniture & Product Design, Transportation & Automotive Design and Visual Communication Design.

NID DAT Exam Highlights 2024

Feature Details
Exam Date Yet to be announced
Application Dates January 15th, 2024 - February 15th, 2024 (expected)
Exam Mode Online (Computer Based Test)
Duration 3 hours (expected)

NID DAT Exam Dates 2024

Event Date
Application Open January 15th, 2024 (expected)
Application Close February 15th, 2024 (expected)
NID DAT Prelims December 24, 2023 (already held)
NID DAT Mains (B.Des.) April 27-28, 2024
NID Studio Test & Personal Interview (M.Des.) March 3 - April 6, 2024
NID DAT Prelims Results (M.Des.) February 16, 2024
NID DAT Prelims Results (B.Des.) March 28, 2024
Final Results To be announced

How to Apply for NID DAT Exam 2024?

1. The official website of NID is www.nid.edu, where you can find information about the DAT examination, including the schedule and requirements for admission, and so on. Generally, the exam notification is published in August/September.

2. Apply for admission into the NID once the applications are on, by registering yourself with the application site. As a new user, you will be required to select a user ID and password.

3. Pay close attention to the data you input on the online application form. Please ensure that you fill in the personal, academic, and contact information sections correctly.

4. Scan and upload images of your photograph, signature, and other documents if necessary. This may include age and qualification documents, category certificates, if any and any other document that is considered relevant. 

5. Usually, you have to pay the application fee online through credit/debit card, net banking, or UPI. The amount of fee to be charged should also be indicated by the sender of the notification.

6. Save the final confirmation page of your submitted application and fee receipt and also take a print out of the submission for future reference

7. Issuance of admit card to appear for the DAT preliminary exam shall only be issued to candidates who have filled their forms in completeness. To download your admit card, visit the portal and save a copy from the time it is released before the exam

8. Sit for the NID DAT preliminary and main exams as per the scheduled date and at the centre assigned to you along with the admit card

NID DAT Exam Center 2024

City State/UT
Ahmedabad Gujarat
Bengaluru Karnataka
Bhopal Madhya Pradesh
Chandigarh Punjab
Chennai Tamil Nadu
Delhi Delhi
Gandhinagar Gujarat
Guwahati Assam
Hyderabad Telangana
Jaipur Rajasthan
Jamshedpur Jharkhand
Kanpur Uttar Pradesh
Kolkata West Bengal

NID DAT Application Fee 2024

Category Application Fee (Expected)
General/OBC ₹2000
SC/ST/PwD ₹1000
International Applicants US$100

NID DAT Syllabus 2024

Section Sub-section Focus Areas
Reasoning Ability Verbal Reasoning Pattern recognition, logical reasoning, analogies
Non-Verbal Reasoning Spatial reasoning, identification of relationships, problem-solving
Quantitative Reasoning Data interpretation, estimation, basic math operations
Verbal Ability Reading Comprehension Passage analysis, inference, critical thinking
Vocabulary Synonyms, antonyms, word usage
Grammar & Usage Sentence structure, punctuation, mechanics
Quantitative Ability Numerals Number system, operations, fractions, decimals
Algebra Equations, inequalities, functions
Geometry & Mensuration Lines, shapes, angles, areas, volumes

NID DAT Important Books 2024

Section Book Title Author(s) Description
General Aptitude Test (GAT) Reasoning & Verbal Ability for Competitive Exams Arihant Experts Covers a comprehensive range of verbal and non-verbal reasoning, vocabulary, and grammar topics.
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams R.S. Aggarwal Focuses on building a strong foundation in basic math concepts, including algebra, geometry, and mensuration.
Reading Comprehension for Competitive Exams Wren & Martin Enhances reading comprehension skills with various passage types and practice exercises.
Design Aptitude Test (DAT) NID DAT & B.Des. Entrance Guide A.P. Goyal Offers practice exercises and tips for all sections of the DAT, including drawing, pattern recognition, and creative thinking.
Drawing for Creative Minds Andrew Loomis Provides basic drawing techniques and exercises to improve observation, perspective, and shading skills.
Creative Problem Solving Edward De Bono Introduces various problem-solving strategies and techniques to boost creative thinking and idea generation.
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