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National Institute of Design conducts NID DAT through written test (including prelims and mains) followed by studio test and personal interview for admissions into B.Des/GDPD and M.Des courses.

DAT prelims was concluded on January 6, 2019. M.Des prelims result has been declared while B.Des/GDPD prelims result will be declared on March 19, 2019. Check here

DAT M.Des mains is being conducted from March 11 – April 12. B.Des mains will be held from May 12 – 19. Download NID Admit Card

NID DAT written test is the first step for selection process. Based on the scores obtained in step 1, shortlisted candidates for B.Des. and M.Des. have to appear for the step 2 (Studio Test) and Step 3 (Personal Interview) of the NID Selection Process. Check NID Cut Off

The primary objective of this selection process is to assess of the perception, attitude, aptitude, achievement and motivation essential in a potential design student. Admission to various UG and PG Level programs is subject to candidate passing the subsequent Studio Test and Personal Interview successfully.

NID 2019 Studio Test

Studio Test is the second step in the Selection Procedure of NID 2019. A candidate after clearing the Design Aptitude Test (DAT), has to appear for the Studio Test. Only shortlisted candidates, based on the scores obtained in the first step of NID 2019 Selection Procedure i.e. DAT (Design Aptitude Test) will be eligible to participate in the Studio Tests and Personal Interview. There will be separate NID Admit Card issued for Studio Tests and Personal Interviews. Admit cards are available for the shortlisted candidates on the official admission portal of NID - admissions.nid.edu. A candidate without a valid admit card will not be allowed to appear for the Studio Test.

Important Guidelines For Studio Test for B.Des. Candidates

The studio test will be of 100 marks.

Studio Test for B. Des Applicants will be conducted at Ahmedabad campus only.

The studio test consists of various sections in different formats such as hands on practical assignments.

Next step after the studio test faced by the candidates is personal interview.

Studio Test for M.Des. Candidates

The studio test for M.Des. candidates carries 100 marks

The medium in which the test is conducted is English language only

The studio Tests will be conducted separately for each discipline of specialization

The studio test consists of various sections in different formats such as hands-on practical assignments and group discussion

Studio Test is followed by the personal interview for candidates interested in taking admission into M.Des. program.

NID 2019 Personal Interviews

The final step in NID 2019 Selection Procedure after successfully clearing the studio test is to face the personal interview. Personal interview is third and the last step of NID 2019 Selection Process. With the completion of personal interview Selection Procedure for NID 2019 ends and candidates are evaluated on the basis of three tier selection method.

Personal Interviews for B.Des. Candidates

A personal interview is the last stage of the NID 2019 Selection process

The Personal Interviews are conducted immediately after the studio tests for B.Des. applicants

The Test Center remains the same for both Studio Test and Personal interviews i.e. Ahmedabad

Candidates are advised to maintain discipline and patience during the personal interview

Personal Interviews for M.Des. Candidates

Personal interview is the final stage of the selection procedure of NID 2019 M. Des Admissions

The Personal Interviews are conducted separately for each discipline of specialization

A personal interview is conducted immediately after the studio tests for candidates interested in taking admission in M.Des. program

An interview is conducted at the same test centre where the studio test was held for all the respective candidates.