Purpose

The NID offers admissions to its prestigious Master of Design (M.Des) and Bachelor of Design (B.Des) programs, as well as PhD programs in Design.

Conducting Authority

The exam is conducted by the National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad, which is a statutory institution under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.

Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC, ST, and PWD candidates).
• Residency: Candidates must be Indian nationals or Overseas Citizens of India (OCI).
• Age Limit: There is no specific upper age limit for appearing in the NID exam.
• Number of Attempts: Candidates can attempt the exam up to three times in consecutive years.

Exam Schedule

• Notification Release: Expected in the 4th week of July 2025
• Application Form Release: Expected in the 1st week of August 2025
• Last Date to Apply: Expected in the 3rd week of September 2025
• Correction Window: Expected in the 2nd week of October 2025
• Admit Card Availability: Expected in the 1st week of November 2025
• Exam Date: January 19, 2025
• Result Declaration: Expected on March 5, 2025
• Counselling and Seat Allocation: Begins immediately after result declaration

Application Process

1. Visit the Official Website: Go to the NID official website (nid.edu).
2. Register: Complete the registration process by entering the required details.
3. Fill the Application Form: Fill out the NID application form and upload scanned documents.
4. Pay the Application Fee: Pay the fee using credit/debit cards or net banking.
5. Submit the Form: Submit the application form and print a hard copy for future reference.

Application Fee

• General Category Candidates: ₹2,000
• SC/ST/PwD Candidates: ₹1,000

Exam Pattern

• Mode: Part A (Computer-Based Test) and Part B (Offline)
• Duration: 3 hours (180 minutes)
• Total Questions: 150 questions
• Total Marks: 200 marks
• Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), Numerical Answer Type (NAT), and Multiple Select Questions (MSQ)
• Medium: English

Syllabus

The syllabus is divided into two parts:

Part A (Computer-Based Test)

• Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions: 10 questions
• Multiple Select Questions (MSQ): 10 questions
• Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ): 30 questions

Part B (Offline)

• Drawing Test: 3 questions
• Design Aptitude Test: 3 questions

Preparation Tips

1. Understand the Syllabus: Familiarize yourself with the syllabus and focus on the important topics.
2. Create a Study Plan: Allocate time for each subject and stick to your schedule.
3. Practice Previous Year Papers: Solve previous year question papers to understand the exam pattern and difficulty level.
4. Mock Tests: Take regular mock tests to assess your preparation and improve your speed and accuracy.
5. Focus on Concepts: Strengthen your understanding of fundamental concepts rather than rote learning.
6. Seek Guidance: Consider joining coaching classes or seeking guidance from teachers and mentors.
7. Stay Healthy: Ensure you get enough sleep, eat healthy, and take breaks during your study sessions.

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