| Full Name of Examination | NID Design Aptitude Test (Prelims & Mains) |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | National Institute of Design (NID Ahmedabad) |
| Category & Stream | Design |
| Admissions & Course Types | B.Des & M.Des across NID Campuses |
| Mode of Examination | Offline Pen & Paper + Studio Test / Interview |
| Examination Duration | 3 Hours (DAT Prelims) |
| Total Maximum Marks | 100 Marks |
| Examination Frequency | Once a Year (December/January) |
| Application Fee | ?3,000 (General) / ?1,500 (Reserved) |
| Official Web Portal | https://admissions.nid.edu |
No negative marking in DAT Prelims. Weightage: 40% DAT Prelims + 60% DAT Mains for final merit list.
| Reservation Category | Percentage Allocation | Key Eligibility Mandate |
|---|---|---|
| GEN-EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 10% | Annual family income < ₹8 Lakhs from all sources; valid current FY certificate |
| OBC-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) | 27% | Central OBC list compliance; Non-creamy layer certificate issued after April 1 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 15% | Recognized competent authority caste certificate |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 7.5% | Recognized competent authority tribe certificate |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | 5% (Horizontal) | Minimum 40% benchmark disability certified by designated Medical Board |
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