NID DAT 2023 Exam Pattern Consists of three stages – Written Exam (Prelims and Mains), Studio Test, and Personal Interview Round. NID DAT Exam Pattern consists of 70 marks for subjective questions and 30 marks for objective questions, moreover, there will be no negative marking for the exam. The syllabus varies for the courses offered through NID DAT 2023 viz. B.Des and M.Des. NID DAT Exam Pattern had been updated for both BDes and MDes in 2021.
- B.Des candidates are now required to upload a theme poster as a PDF file on the topics.
- M.Des candidates are to submit an SoP with 500-word limit as a PDF file.
- Qualified candidates (who clear NID Cut-Off) will be called for the studio test and personal interview.
- The 2nd stage involves a 100-mark studio test which includes drawing/sketching, modeling, and group discussion.
- In the third stage, an Interview is conducted immediately after the studio test at the same center. A final NID Merit List of selected candidates is prepared after this round.
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NID DAT 2023 Exam Pattern
| NID DAT Exam Pattern | For B.Des. | For M.Des. |
|---|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Offline mode/ pen – paper-based test | Offline mode/ pen – paper-based test |
| No. of sections | 2 (Section A and B) | 2 (Section A and B) |
| No. of Questions | Section A: 1 to 22 (MCQ) | Section A: 59 (MCQ) |
| Section B: 23 to 26 (Subjective) | Section B: 3 (Subjective) | |
| Total Marks | 100 | 100 |
| Negative Marking | No | No |
| Duration | 3 hours | 2 ½ hours |
NID DAT New Pattern for B.Des
- Shortlisted candidates must upload a PDF of a theme poster on the topics
- Size of the PDF can be a maximum of 10 MB.
- The theme poster can be in any media and must be made manually and a scanned copy of the same must be uploaded within the stipulated time digitally in A3 paper.
NID DAT New Pattern for M.Des
- BDes shortlisted candidates must submit an SoP (statement of purpose).
- The word limit of the SoP is 500 words and must be typed and uploaded as PDFs not exceeding the size of 2 MB.
- A portfolio must also be uploaded as a PDF with a size limit of 10 MB.
- Candidates will be separately intimated on the topics for the theme poster.
- The window for upload will close after a week.
NID DAT 2023 Marking Scheme
NID 2023 written exam consists of an offline exam of mixed nature. By mixed nature, it is meant that the paper would comprise both objective and subjective type questions.
- 70% of the total questions are of objective nature,
- Remaining 30% questions are subjective in nature.
- The two papers (objective and subjective) are held separately on the same day.
- There is no negative marking for wrong answers.
Candidates who qualify for the first round (also called prelims) are then called for the second round (also known as mains) of the selection process which includes a Studio Test of 100 marks. The studio test checks the candidates’ ability in sketching/drawing, handicraft modeling, and group discussions. All the tests under this round would be conducted in English medium only.
NID DAT 2023 Syllabus
NID Exam is held in two stages. The first stage is the preliminary exam. The exam will comprise 2 papers. Paper 1 will comprise of 70 marks questions of objective type and Paper 2 will comprise of 30 marks questions of subjective type. There will be no negative marking.
Stage 2 is the main examination which will be conducted for those students who clear the 1st stage. The stage II examination will be based on practical tests including sketching/ drawing, handicraft models, group discussions as well as presentations. This examination will carry a total of 100 marks. The test will be conducted in English medium only.
There is now a fixed syllabus outlined by the NID, the analysis of keywords under the syllabus section of the notification and previous year's question paper shows that the following topics are considered as the main ones for the stage one and stage two exams.
| Exam Stage | Important Topics |
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| Stage 1: NID DAT 2023 (Written Test) |
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| Stage 2: NID DAT 2023 (Studio Test) |
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The topics mentioned above form the core of the NID exam syllabus and cover over 90% of the questions in both stages of the exam.
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NID DAT 2023 Important Instructions
Candidates are advised to follow the given instructions on the day of the exam and the week prior to the same.
- Make arrangements for necessary documents like NID 2023 Admit Card and Photo ID proof that is required to be carried to the exam venue.
- Visit the exam center before the exam day to get an idea of the time taken and the shortest route to the exam venue from your location.
- In case the exam venue is far away from your current location then you should make some arrangements near the exam center beforehand to avoid last hour rush.
- A valid photo ID card is to be carried along with the admit card. A valid photo ID includes School/College ID card, Passport, Driving License, Aadhar Card, Voter ID Car, PAN card etc.
- Stationery items like Black and Blue ballpoint pens, pencils, erasers, sharpeners, etc. should also be arranged beforehand.
Instructions to be Followed a Week Prior to the Exam
Candidates should follow the following instructions a week before the NID exam.
- Revise the basic concepts and avoid studying any new thing or referring to some new study material.
- Practice mock tests and check your speed and accuracy of solving by taking them in an exam condition that is in time bound manner.
- Practice drawing and designing concepts by solving questions asked in previous years’ question papers.
- Practice MCQ and check for accuracy.
Use of Optical Response Sheet
Candidates will be provided with an Optical Response Sheet during the preliminary exam. These sheets are provided to the candidates to mark the answers in response to the 70 MCQ questions asked in the first round of NID Exam.
- Candidates are required to darken the bubble for that option in the optical sheet which they think is the right answer for the question asked.
- Apart from this, candidates would also be required to darken the bubbles for filling in information like name, roll number, date of exam, the cycle of exam, etc.
- Blue/Black ball pen is to be used for darkening the bubbles. Blue/Black gel pen is not allowed as it is difficult for the OMR analyzing device to capture the marked response.
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*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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