The NID entrance exam is conducted in 2 stages for both the NID B.Des and M.Des courses which are -
- NID DAT Prelims.
- NID DAT Mains.
Candidates should review the information below about the NID 2025 Exam Pattern:
- Exam Mode: The NID Entrance Exam 2025 will be administered offline, using pen and paper.
- Time allotted to candidates to complete the paper is three hours.
- Type of Questions: Paper-based questions of both objective and subjective types will be asked.
- Language: English will be the medium of questioning.
- The question paper will have a total score of 100 points.
NID DAT BDes Prelims (40%)
| Section | Type of question | Number of Questions in each section | Maximum marks per section |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part I | MCQ | Q1 - Q15
Q16- Q26 Q27 |
15 marks
22 marks 3 marks |
| Part II | Subjective type | Q28 - Q31 | 60 marks |
| Total Marks | - | - | 100 marks |
NID DAT BDes MAINS (60%)
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of exam | Offline |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours |
| NID DAT Total marks | 100 |
| Mode of Language | English |
| Type of questions | Based on Drawing/ Sketching/ Model Making |
NID DAT 2025 Exam Pattern - Mains
| Particulars | Description |
|---|---|
| Duration of the exam | 3 hours |
| Maximum Marks | 100 |
| Language of the exam | English |