Entrance topic National Institute of Design Design Aptitude Test NID DAT

NID DAT Exam Pattern

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NID DAT Exam

NID DAT Exam Pattern

Stage	Purpose	Mode / Nature
DAT Prelims	Shortlisting	Programme-specific paper as prescribed in the handbook
DAT Mains	Final admission assessment	Programme-specific practical/sensitivity components

For 2026-27, DAT Prelims scores were used for shortlisting and were not carried forward as weightage into DAT Mains.

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Last verified: 01 October 2026

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