The NID Design Aptitude Test is divided into two sections, including- NID DAT (Prelims) and NID DAT (Mains). NID DAT (Prelims) is an aptitude test written on design, aspirants must first clear Prelims to appear in NID DAT (Mains).

NID DAT (Mains) includes studio testing and a series of interviews. Students need to clear all the rounds to gain admission to the institute.