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Design UG level Updated Aug 2026

National Institute of Design Entrance Exam

The National Institute of Design Entrance Exam (NID DAT) is the national-level Design Aptitude Test conducted by the National Institute of Design for admission to Bachelor of Design (B.Des) and Master of Design (M.Des) programmes at its campuses across India. Candidates who wish to pursue undergraduate or postgraduate…

Exam mode Offline (Pen & Paper)
Level UG
Stream Design
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National Institute of Design Entrance Exam syllabus

  • Design Aptitude and Creativity: Innovation in design, theme development, imagination exercises, visual storytelling, and creative writing.
  • Graphics and Visualization: Drawing fundamentals, 3D visualisation, lettering, visual logic, perspective drawing, and pictograms.
  • Design Principles: Principles of composition, form and function, elements of design, balance, and proportion.
  • Colour and Texture: Colour psychology, optical illusions, mood associations, colour terminology, and pattern work.
  • Observation and Memory: Light and shade, memory drawing, picture analysis, and story pictures.
  • Forms and Patterns: Natural and geometrical forms, ornaments, motifs, and scale.
  • Analytical Reasoning: Lateral thinking, logical reasoning, pattern recognition, mirror images, and paper folding.
  • General Awareness: General knowledge related to the design world and current affairs in design and technology.
  • English Comprehension: Reading and language skills at Class 12 level.

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