Eligibility :
Eligibility Criteria for NID DAT Prelims 2025 (B.Des - Undergraduate Level)
Age Limit:
- General and General-EWS Category: Candidate must be born on or after 1st July 2004.
- Reserved Categories (OBC-NCL, SC, ST): Candidate must be born on or after 1st July 2001.
- PwD Category: Candidate must be born on or after 1st July 1999.
- Foreign Nationals in Overseas (Supernumerary) Category: Candidate must be born on or after 1st July 2004.
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed or be appearing for the 10+2 (Higher Secondary) qualifying examination in any stream (Science, Arts, Commerce, Humanities, etc.) from a recognized board such as CBSE, ICSE, IB, or equivalent in the academic year 2024-25 or earlier.
Exam Pattern :
- NID DAT Prelims Exam Pattern 2025 (Undergraduate - B.Des)
- Mode: Pen-and-paper (offline)
- Duration: 3 hours
- Total Marks: 100
- Question Types: Combination of objective (MCQs) and subjective questions
- Number of Questions: Approximately 26 questions in total
Sections:
Part A - Objective Section: Around 22 multiple-choice questions covering general design knowledge, reasoning, mathematical aptitude, language skills, and general awareness
Part B - Subjective Section: Around 4 questions focused on creative, drawing, and design aptitude requiring detailed, artistic responses
Marks Distribution: Typically, Part A (Objective) ~30 marks and Part B (Subjective) ~70 marks
Language: English
Note: No negative marking; the exam tests creativity, drawing skills, logical reasoning, and general design aptitude
Session 1
NID DAT Application Date : 03 September 2024 - 06 December 2024 (Announced)
NID DAT Exam Date : 05 January 2025 (Announced)
NID DAT Result Date : 01 April 2025 (Announced)
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