NID DAT: Exam Date, Registration (Started), Eligibility, Syllabus, Question Papers

1. Sign Up/Registration

All the cadidates are required to register/sign up online (by selecting the programme of study, nationality & category) before proceeding to fill the application form.This is to be only done only at https;//admissions.nid.edu. Candidates must provide a valid email address and an active mobile number while registering. Since this email will be used for all the communications with the candidate, and will recieve an OTP on the registered email and mobile number for validation. Log in to your account using byour registered email id, date of birth and Password to proceed further.

2. Fill the Application Form

Fill the required details. The candidates can modify the details filledin the application form. After filling all details, click 'Save & Proceed' to go to the next section ' Upload Document' Click 'Save & Exit' to complete the form at a later time or date. the photo.

3. Uploading your documents and signature

Candidate are requested to submit photo, signature and the required caste and disability certifcates as per their categories.Also the overseas candidates who are applying addidtionally need to submit their first and last page of passport. A coloured scanned copy of recent passport-size photo in JPG/JPEG format , should be minimum of 50 KB and maximun 200 KB in size. Also your scanned signature in the same dimensions as per the photo. Click 'Save & Proceed' to go to the next section to pay Application fees.l YOur application form will be accepted only after a succcesful payment of application fees.

4. Make Payment

Proceed to the payment section after filling out the application form. The payment must be done through the online medium. It can be either mobile banking, debit cards, credit cards, UPI, or other online payment services

The institute releases the reservation criteria along with the official brochure. As per the previous year's NID reservation criteria, approximately 15% of seats are reserved for SC.

Download the previous year's NID Entrance Exam question papers and sample papers. Use them for practice and improve your speed and accuracy. You can download the NID Entrance Exam previous year's question papers and the preparation guides for free.

Similar to PYQ, aspirants are advised to also refer to NID mock test to boost their preparation. With the help of NID mock test, candidates can get hands on experience to real-time entrance exam. Moreover, mock test help in analysing and list down most important topics.

The National Institute of Design (NID) doesn't release any answer key or question booklet for the NID DAT exam. As per instructions given in the Admission Handbooks, the answer keys will not be shared with the candidate even upon request. The reason cited for the non-release is that the question booklets are highly subjective. So, once the DAT Prelims exam is over, you won't be able to lay your hands on an answer key and compare your answers.

Bring your admit card, photo ID, a couple of sharpened pencils, erasers, a geometry box, and a clear water bottle. Keep valuable items at home to avoid distractions. Ensure you get 7-8 hours of sleep for a refreshed and sharp mind on exam day. Try to reach the exam centre at least 30 minutes before the reporting time to avoid last-minute stress.

Take deep breaths and remind yourself that you have prepared for this. Trust your knowledge and abilities. Before starting the exam, spend a few minutes understanding the paper format and instructions. Divide your time equally among sections and stick to your plan. Move on from a question if needed, and return later if time permits.