NID DAT 2023: Admit Card (Out), Mains Exam Dates, Pattern, Question Paper, Syllabus, Cut off

    NID DAT 2023 is a completely offline exam. It is being conducted in more than 23 cities. Candidates will be given 180 minutes to complete the question paper of 100 marks. The question paper will consits of subjective and objective both type of questions. Check NID DAT 2023 Exam Pattern (Mains)

    NID DAT 2023 prelims result for B.Des program was released on March 30. Candidates who qualified DAT Prelims are eligible to appear for DAT Mains. NID DAT 2023 Mains result for B.Des programme is going to be released on May 18.

    What is NID DAT?

    NID DAT 2023 also known as the National Institute of Design, Design Aptitude Test is a national level two-tier entrance test for admissions into four-year undergraduate B.Des( Bachelor of Design) program and two and half year M.Des (Masters of Design) programs offered by NIDs. NID first conducts NID DAT Prelims followed by DAT Mains which are taken by candidates who have qualified for the prelims. 

    Why NIDs?

    NIDs or National Institutes of Design are prestigious institutes that presently offer Bachelor of Designs (B.Des) of four-year duration, Masters of Designs(M.Des) of two and a half year duration, and Ph.D. courses in Design. NID Campus in Ahmedabad with extension campus in Gandhinagar and Bengaluru offer both B.Des and M.Des programs while NID campus in Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, and Assam offers full-time four-year B.Des courses.

    Table of Contents

    1. NID DAT 2023 Exam Dates
    2. NID DAT 2023 Exam Highlights
    3. NID DAT 2023 Registration
    4. NID DAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria
    5. NID DAT 2023 Reservation
    6. NID DAT 2023 Courses Offered
    7. NID DAT 2023 Exam Pattern
    8. NID DAT 2023 Syllabus
    9. NID DAT 2023 Preparation
    10. NID DAT 2023 Admit Card
    11. NID DAT 2023 Exam Centers
    12. NID DAT 2023 Results
    13. NID DAT 2023 Cut Off
    14. NID DAT 2023 Score Accepting Colleges
    15. NID DAT 2023 FAQs
    NID DAT Exam Dates

    NID DAT 2023 Exam Dates

    EventsDates
    NID DAT 2023 Application form filling startsOctober 22, 2022
    Last date to submit NID DAT 2023 application form

    December 22, 2022 

    Submission of NID DAT 2023 application form with late fee

    December 16, 2022 - December 22, 2022

    NID DAT 2023 Application Form Correction Window

    December 25, 2022 – December 27, 2022 

    Admit card release for NID DAT Prelims 2023January 02, 2023
    NID DAT 2023 Prelims DateJanuary 08, 2023
    NID DAT 2023 Prelims Result DateFor B.Des- March 30, 2023 
    For M.Des- February 28, 2023 (Out)
    NID DAT 2023 Prelims Re-checking RequestFor B.Des- March 31, 2023- April 01, 2023
    For M.Des- February 28, 2023- March 02, 2023
    NID DAT 2023 Main Admit CardFor B.Des- April 15, 2023 
    For M.Des- March 9, 2023
    NID DAT 2023 MainsFor B.Des- April 29, 2023- April 30, 2023
    For M.Des- March 20, 2023- April 23, 2023
    NID DAT 2023 Mains Result DeclarationFor B.Des- May 18, 2023
    For M.Des- May 16, 2023
    NID DAT 2023 Window for submission of campus preference May 18, 2023- May 19, 2023
    NID DAT 2023 Mains Re-checking RequestFor B.Des- May 18, 2023- May 19, 2023
    For M.Des- May 16, 2023- May 17, 2023
    NID DAT 2023 Payment of Fees and Uploading of Documents For B.Des- May 25, 2023- May 26, 2023
    For M.Des- May 16, 2023- May 19, 2023
    NID DAT 2023 Provisional Offer Letter1st week of June, 2023

    NID DAT 2023 Exam Highlights

    Exam NameNID Design Aptitude Test (NID DAT)
    Conducting BodyNational Institute of Design
    Exam TypeNational Level Entrance Test
    Exam FrequencyOnce a year
    Courses offeredB.Des (Bachelor of Design), M.Des (Masters of Design)
    Mode of ApplicationOnline
    Number of PapersNID DAT Prelims and NID DAT Mains
    Mode of ExamPen and Paper (Offline mode)
    Number of test cities23

    NID DAT 2023 Admit Card

    Candidates who had successfully registered for NID DAT 2023 could download their NID DAT 2023 Admit card by entering their email id and date of birth. Candidates could download the admit card by following the below-mentioned steps.

    • Visit the official website of NID
    • Click on ‘Admit card’ tab
    • Fill in the required details and submit a button.
    • The admit card will be displayed on the screen. Candidates should take a printout for future use.
    NID DAT Exam Centers

    NID DAT 2023 Exam Centers

    Exam Center for NID DAT 2023
    AhmedabadMumbai
    BengaluruLucknow
    HyderabadRaipur
    New DelhiPatna
    ChennaiThiruvananthapuram
    KolkataChandigarh
    NagpurBhopal
    JaipurGuwahati
    VijayawadaRanchi
    ShimlaBhubaneswar
    GoaDehradun
    NID DAT Eligibility Criteria

    NID DAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria

    Candidates appearing for NID DAT should ensure that they fulfill NID DAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria, depending on the UG(B.Des) or PG(M.Des) course they wish to opt for. 

    NID DAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria for B.Des: Age Limit

    CategoryDate of Birth (on or after)
    GeneralJuly 01, 2002
    Reserved Category (OBC- NCL, SC, ST)July 01, 1999
    PwD (Person with Disabilities)July 01, 1997
    Foreign Nationals in Overseas (Supernumerary)July 01, 2002

    NID DAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria for B.Des: Educational Qualifications

    Candidates who have passed or will appear for (10+2) examination in the academic year 2021-22 in any stream (Science, Arts, Commerce, Humanities, etc.) from a recognized board (CBSE, IB, ICSE, or equivalent)  are eligible for NID DAT 2023

    NID DAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria for M.Des: Age Limit

    CategoryDate of Birth (on or after)
    GeneralJuly 01, 1992
    Reserved Category (OBC- NCL, SC, ST)July 01, 1989
    PwD (Person with Disabilities)July 01, 1987
    Foreign Nationals in Overseas (Supernumerary)July 01, 1992

    NID DAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria for M.Des: Educational Qualification

    In addition to fulfilling the age criteria, candidates must possess one of the following minimum qualifications to become eligible for admissions:

    • Candidates should have completed a Bachelor's Degree of a minimum of 4 years duration in any specialization from any recognized university.
    • Candidates should have a degree of full-time Diploma of minimum 4-year duration in Design/ Fine Arts/ Applied Arts/ Architecture after 12th standard or equivalent to 12th standard.
    • Candidates should have completed a Bachelor's Degree of a minimum 3-year duration in any specialization, after 12th standard or equivalent to 12th standard.
    • Candidates in the final year of their Bachelor's degree/Full-time Diploma program whose universities have not issued the final degree certificate are eligible to apply, In such a case candidates should ensure that they pass in all the subjects without any backlog and are able to submit a provisional degree certificate at the time of document verification for NID DAT 2023.

    NID DAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria for Overseas Category

    Foreign citizen candidates holding citizenship of a country other than the Republic of India are eligible to apply for NID DAT 2023 only under the overseas (supernumerary) category.

    ProgramNo. of supernumerary seats
    B.Des, NID Ahmedabad19
    B.Des, NID Madhya Pradesh11
    M.Des (Discipline with 19 seats)03
    M.Des (Discipline with 12 seats)02

    Of the seats available for M.Des in NID DAT 2023, 15% of supernumerary seats are available for overseas candidates.

    CheckNID DAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria

    NID DAT 2023 Reservation

    As per NID DAT 2023 Reservation criteria, seats are reserved for different categories. There is a also a provision of 15% reservation of supernumerary seats in B. Des and M. Des program.

    Category Wise NID DAT 2023 Reservation of Seats for B.Des

    InstituteTotal no. of seatsGEN-EWS (10%)OBC-NCL (27%)SC (15%)ST (7.5%)
    NID Ahmedabad1251334199
    NID Andhra Pradesh75820116
    NID Haryana75820116
    NID Madhya Pradesh75820116
    NID Assam75820116

    Category Wise NID DAT 2023 Reservation of Seats for M. Des

    CoursesGEN-EWS (10%)OBC-NCL (27%)SC (15%)ST (7.5%)
    Disciplines with 19 seats each2
    5

    3

    1
    Disciplines with 12 seat each
    1

    3

    2

    1

    NID DAT 2023: De-Reservation Rules

    • If seats are unfilled in the OBC-NCL category due to no eligible candidates as per the minimum qualifying criteria or non-availability of candidates, the seats will be de- reserved and will be allotted to candidates from the open category.
    • Vacant seats under GEN –EWS, SC and ST categories will not be allotted to candidates belonging to other categories.

    Candidates must note that after the last date of application, the category chosen by a candidate will be considered as final, and requests for change of category thereafter will not be entertained.

    NID DAT 2023 Courses Offered

    Candidates can secure admissions in following courses through NID DAT 2023:

    Courses offered in B.Des

    Ceramic and glass designFurniture and interior design
    Graphic designAnimation film design
    Product designFilm and video communication
    Textile designExhibition design

    Courses offered in M. Des

    Ceramic and glass designAnimation film design
    Product designPhotography design
    Textile designToy and game design
    Graphic designInteraction design
    Apparel designDesign for rental experience
    Furniture and interior designNew media design
    Lifestyle accessory designStrategic design management
    Universal design
    Transportation and automobile design
    NID DAT Exam Pattern

    NID DAT 2023 Exam Pattern

    Candidates are assessed on the basis of their design skills, creativity, reasoning ability, and problem-solving skills. NID DAT 2023 Exam Pattern highlights have been tabulated below separately for B.Des and M.Des:

    ParticularsB.Des M.Des
    Mode of examPen paper (offline mode)Offline
    Duration of exam3 hours2 hours and 30 minutes (one discipline) 4 hours 30 minutes (two disciplines)
    Medium of examEnglishEnglish
    Type of questionSubjective and objective typeSubjective and objective type
    Total marks100100
    NID DAT Syllabus

    NID DAT 2023 Syllabus

    NID DAT 2023 Syllabus for Prelims (B. Des)

    Design outlineGraphics & PictogramsPicture analysis
    Mood, theme & color inter- relationshipPresentation techniquesForeshortening & perspective
    Natural & geometrical formColor terminologyStory pictures
    LetteringDesign theory3D visualizing
    Color psychology, optical illusionInnovation in designsLateral thinking
    Theme developmentForm and function creative thinking and writingDesign awareness
    Visual logicGood design vs bad designOrnaments and motifs
    Memory drawingColor, pattern & textureInspiration & design development

    NID DAT 2023 Syllabus for Studio Test

    Model makingAudio- Visual exercisesMeeting with qualified candidates
    How to evolve ideasDoodlingMaterial manipulations

    NID DAT 2023 Syllabus for B.Des/GDPD and M.Des are almost identical with different levels of difficulty. For detailed information checkNID DAT 2023 Syllabus

    NID DAT 2023 Paper Analysis (Prelims)

    NID DAT 2023 Paper Analysis for the prelims exam is provided below based on the initial feedback of the candidates.

    SectionQuestion TypeNumber of QuestionsMarks per QuestionTotal MarksDifficulty Level
    1MCQs22
    • 14 questions- 1 mark each
    • 8 questions - 2 marks each
    30 marksEasy to Moderate
    2Descriptive4
    • 2 questions- 15 marks each
    • 2 questions- 20 marks each
    70 marksModerate
    Total-26-100 marksModerate

    NID DAT Result

    NID DAT 2023 Results

    NID has released NID DAT 2023 Prelims Result after completion of the exam. Candidates can check the result online on the official website- admissions.nid.edu. Meanwhile, NID DAT 2023 Result for B.Des candidates will be announced soon as well.

    Direct Link to Check NID DAT 2023 Prelims Result- For B.Des (Soon)Direct Link to Check NID DAT 2023 Prelims Result- For M.Des 

    Candidates who have been shortlisted in NID DAT 2023 Prelims will be able to appear for second phase of the exam i.e., NID DAT 2023 Mains. 

    NID DAT 2023 Shortlisted Candidates

    Based on merit list of NID DAT Prelims, eligible candidates will get to appear for NID DAT 2023 Mains. The number of candidates shortlisted will be no less than three times in each category applied for by the candidate. If the total score of two or more candidates in NID DAT 2023 prelims are the same after applying tie- break policy they will be assigned the same rank.

    NID DAT 2023 Final Merit List

    In order to be considered for the merit list, a candidate must have appeared for all the tests in both NID DAT Prelims 2023 and NID DAT Mains 2023.

    The final common merit lists will be generated category wise, based on the sum total of the weighted scores obtained by the candidate in NID DAT Prelims 2023 and NID DAT Mains 2023. Separate merit list will be prepared for overseas candidates.

    Common NID DAT merit list will be generated based on the percentile score.

    Candidates should note that the scores obtained during the application process in 2023-2024 cycle are valid only for admission for this academic year. Also scores obtained in NID DAT exam cannot be used by any person/institution without prior permission of the National Institute of Design.

    NID DAT 2023 Minimum Qualifying Criteria

    Candidates from the various categories will be considered eligible for admission only if their final percentile score exceeds the minimum qualifying criteria.

    Candidates should note on verification, even after admissions any information/document/category certificate are found to be incorrect or invalid that the candidature of such candidate will be summarily stand cancelled.

    NID DAT Cut Off

    NID DAT 2023 Cut Off

    The cut off of NID 2023 is going to be released after the declaration of results. The candidates get admission in 4-year undergraduate or diploma courses and 2.5 years post graduate courses in design after clearing all the stages of the exam. The expected NID 2023 cutoff is as follows:

    CategoryUndergraduatePostgraduateGDPD
    General11.22740
    SC/ST6.4925
    OBC6.41328
    PwD122020

    NID DAT 2021 B.Des Cut Off

    Candidates can refer to previous years’ NID DAT Cut offs for their reference:

    CampusesOpenGEN-EWSOBC-NCLSCSTPwDOverseas
    B.Des NID Ahmedabad97.3563.5981.8075.6342.9740.1554.67
    B.Des NID Andhra Pradesh93.2656.3971.8955.8243.72NENA
    B.Des NID Haryana88.7160.8961.4145.4540.38NENA
    B.Des NID Madhya Pradesh89.8053.2862.8552.48NENE51.96
    B.Des NID Ahmedabad86.87NE55.4743.95NENE

    NA

    NE: Not Eligible      NA : Not Applicable

    NID DAT 2021 M.Des Cut Off

    DisciplineOpenGEN-EWSOBC-NCLSCSTPwDOverseas
    Animation Film Design76.71NENE57.53NENENA
    Ceramic and Glass Design82.93NA68.2946.3458.54NANA
    Film and Video Communication80.0078.5754.2968.5757.14NANA
    Furniture and Interior Design85.07NE64.1850.7579.10NENA
    Graphic Design86.3072.6047.9558.9057.53NENE
    Product Design77.61NE50.7543.28NENENA
    Textile Design90.5478.3863.5148.6568.92NENA
    Apparel Design86.30NE58.9050.6883.56NENE
    Lifestyle Accessory Design81.94NE55.5651.3940.2841.67NA
    New Media Design72.00NENE48.00NENANA
    Photography Design82.76NA60.3458.6262.07NANA
    Strategic Design Management87.5063.8954.1756.94NE41.67NA
    Toy and Game Design50.00NANENENANANA
    Transportation & Automobile Design85.5163.7768.1240.48NENANA
    Design for Retail Experience81.2554.6945.3156.2576.56NENA
    Digital Game Design76.2772.8847.4640.68NENENA
    Information Design86.84NE50.0064.6740.79NE69.74
    Interaction Design89.4786.8456.58NENE71.05NE
    Universal Design62.71NA62.4942.37NENENA

    NE: Not Eligible      NA : Not Applicable

    NID DAT 2023 Score Accepting Colleges

    NID AhmedabadNID Kurukshetra
    NID GandhinagarNID Bengaluru
    NID BhopalNID Vijayawada
    NID Jorhat--

    NID DAT 2023 Preparation

    Candidates preparing for NID should refer to the sample papers and reference books tabulated below:

    NID DAT 2023 Best Books

    Book nameAuthor name
    Basic RenderingRobert W. Gill
    NID (B. Des) Entrance Book and test seriesAFAINDIA
    NIFT/NID/IIFT Entrance Exam GuideRPH Editorial Board
    NID DAT BooksR.S Aggarwal (aptitude)
    NIFT/NID/IIFT Entrance Exam GuideSurendra Dharmendra Mittal
    Design DrawingsFrancis D.K.Ching

    NID DAT Sample Paper

    CourseNID DAT Sample Paper
    B.Des (DAT Prelims)Check Here
    M.Des (DAT Prelims)Check Here
    NID DAT Registration

    NID DAT 2023 Registration

    Candidates need to register for NID DAT 2023  to appear for the prelims exam. NID also gives candidates NID DAT 2023 application form correction window after the closing of new registrations. Candidates are required to log in with their registered email id, date of birth, and password to access the application form correction window. Candidates registering for NID DAT 2023 need to remember the following points:

    • The last date for submission of NID DAT 2023 Application is December 22, 2022.
    • Candidates should ensure that they meet NID DAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria to avoid any disqualifications at a later stage.
    • In order to prepare for the exam, candidates should understand the exam pattern depending upon the undergraduate or the graduate course they wish to take admission.
    • Candidates should be aware the application fees have been raised

    How to Apply for NID DAT 2023?

    Eligible candidates can apply online by providing information such as their phone number, email address, and date of birth. To appear for NID DAT 2023, candidates must follow the steps outlined below:

    • Before filling out the application form on the official website, you must first register/sign up.
    • Complete the application form. To access the application form, enter your account user id and password mailed to you post registration.
    • Fill in all of the required information. After you've completed all of the fields, click 'Save & Proceed' to move on to the next stage, which is to 'Upload Document.’
    • Upload a scanned copy of a recent passport photo, scanned signature, and caste certificate (if necessary). To go to the next stage to pay application fees, click ‘Save & Proceed.'
    • The application cost for NID DAT 2023 can be paid online or in person. You can pay your application fees in online mode through debit card/credit card.

    • Submit your application form and take a print out of it for future refernce.

    NID DAT 2023 Photo and Signature Specifications

    The following are the dimensions of the photograph and signature that must be uploaded:

    Sсаnned РhоtоgrарhА reсent рhоtоgrарh JРEG Fоrmаt - 75 tо 100 KB
    Саndidаtes’ Sсаnned SignаtureBlue/Blасk bаll рen оn white рарer JРEG Fоrmаt - 75 tо 100 KB
    СertifiсаteJРEG Fоrmаt - Less thаn 150 KB

    NID DAT 2023 Application fee

    NID DAT 2023 application fee can be paid online or offline. Payment can be made online through debit card/credit card. The following are the application fees for various courses:

    СаtegоryB.Des M.Des (1 disсiрline)M.Des (2 disсiрlines)
    GenerаlINR 3000INR 3000INR 6000
    INR 1500INR 1500INR 3000
    STINR 1500INR 1500INR 3000
    ОBС-NСLINR 3000INR 3000INR 6000
    Gen-РwDINR 1500INR 1500INR 3000
    ST-РwDINR 1500INR 1500INR 3000
    SС-РwDINR 1500INR 1500INR 3000
    ОBС-NСL-РwDINR 1500INR 1500INR 3000
    ОverseаsINR 5000INR 5000INR 10000
    Frequently Asked Questions

    NID DAT 2023 Frequently Asked Questions

    Q: Is NID DAT 2023 application fee refundable?

    A: No NID DAT 2023 application fee is non- refundable and non- transferable. Candidates are advised to pay the application fee for their respective category during the scheduled time to avoid any issues.

    Q: How many times can I appear for NID DAT 2023?

    A: There is no limit for attempting NID DAT 2023. Candidates can attempt the exam as many times as they want, the only limit for NID DAT 2023 is age limit.

    Q: Is it mandatory to have Mathematics as a subject in 10+2 for NID DAT 2023 exam?

    A: For clearing NID DAT 2023 candidates from any stream of 10+2 are eligible to apply, hence Mathematics is not necessary B. Des courses of NIFT and NID.

    Q: What is the age limit for reserved candidates in NID DAT 2023?

    A: The upper age limit is 33 years for candidates belonging to reserved categories such as OBC-NCL, SC, ST and the age limit for PwD reserved category candidates is 35 years. However the upper age limit for foreign applicants is 30 years.

    Q: In which mode NID DAT 2023 is conducted?

    A: NID DAT 2023 is conducted in offline mode. The papers of NID DAT consist of drawing and designing which needs to be done in a pen paper mode.

    Q: Is admission to GDPD provided through NID DAT 2023?

    A: Admissions to GDPD were provided through NID DAT until 2019. After 2020, the seats of GDPD were converted into B. Des seats and candidates will no longer be offered admission to the GDPD course.

    Q: Which books are best for preparation of NID DAT 2023?

    A: Below mentioned is a list of books for NID DAT 2023 preparation.

    Book nameAuthor name
    Basic RenderingRobert W. Gill
    NID (B. Des) Entrance Book and test seriesAFAINDIA
    NIFT/NID/IIFT Entrance Exam GuideRPH Editorial Board
    NID DAT BooksR.S Aggarwal (aptitude)
    NIFT/NID/IIFT Entrance Exam GuideSurendra Dharmendra Mittal
    Design DrawingsFrancis D.K.Ching

    *The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College

    Fee Structure

    • 3000

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    Sample/Mock Papers

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