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National Institute of Design Syllabus
National Institute of Design (NID) not yet released any syllabus for NID DAT Exam 2025-26.
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NID Exam 2025 is two step process, Therefore candidates first needs to appear in NID DAT Prelims and then in NID DAT Mains. Only such candidates who are qualified in DAT Prelims will be shortlisted for DAT Mains.
NID DAT Mains comprises a Studio Test for the B.Des Program, whereas it comprises a Studio Test & an Online Interview for the M.Des Program. NID DAT 2025 Syllabus will be different for the B.Des and M.Des Programs.
To assist candidates, we have examined past NID Question papers and identified the key subjects on which they should focus their study for the design entrance test. The DAT Prelim and DAT Main Question papers from prior years are the basis for compilling the relevant subjects.
Thus, by reviewing the key subjects in advance of the NID DAT 2025 exam, you will not only know what to prepare for but also increase your chances of doing well on the test. The key subjects will shed light on the relative importance of the subjects, the complexity of the questions posed, and any noteworthy patterns.
The National Institute of Design will administer the NID DAT 2025 (Prelims) Test on 05 January, 2025.
NID DAT Prelims Syllabus for B.Des Program
Those taking the DAT Preliminary exam study beyond just consulting the syllabus.
Please have a look at the DAT Prelims Question papers from past years to get a sense of the topics that will be given more weight than others.
Candidates can go through topics they should study to score well in NID DAT Prelims for B.Des / GDPD Admissions.
DAT Prelims Syllabus for the B.Des Program
| NID DAT Prelims Syllabus for B.Des Program | ||
| Design Outline for Beginners | Colour Terminology | Inspiration & Design Development |
| Mood, Theme, & Color Inter-relationship | Design Theory | Elements of Principles of Design |
| Natural & Geometrical Form | Innovation in Design | Principles of Composition |
| Lettering | Optical Illusion | Understanding Light & Shade |
| Colour Psychology & Optical Illusions | Form & Function | Colour, Pattern & Texture |
| Theme Development | Creative thinking & writing | Picture Analysis |
| Visual Logic | Good Design & Bad Design | Drawing Fundamentals |
| Use of Measurements, Scales & Proportions | Optical Illusion | Foreshortening & Perspective |
| Developing themes & Colour associations | Inspiration & Creativity | Ornaments & Motifs |
| Memory Drawing | Usage of Colour in Compositions | Expression & Emotion |
| Exercises on imagination | Lateral Thinking | Story Pictures |
| Presentation Techniques | Imagination & Dooding | 3D Visualisation |
| Graphics & Pictograms | Innovation & Creation | Design Awareness |
| Developing Observation | ||
NID DAT Prelims Syllabus for M.Des
The following table allows candidates to review the subjects they should review to appear for the NID DAT Prelims for M.Des:
| NID DAT Prelims Syllabus for M.Des Program | ||
| Design Outline for Beginners | Colour Terminology | Inspiration & Design Development |
| Mood, Theme, & Color Inter-relationship | Design Theory | Elements of Principles of Design |
| Natural & Geometrical Form | Innovation in Design | Principles of Composition |
| Lettering | Optical Illusion | Understanding Light & Shade |
| Colour Psychology & Optical Illusions | Form & Function | Colour, Pattern & Texture |
| Theme Development | Creative thinking & writing | Picture Analysis |
| Visual Logic | Good Design & Bad Design | Drawing Fundamentals |
| Use of Measurements, Scales & Proportions | Optical Illusion | Foreshortening & Perspective |
| Developing themes & Colour associations | Inspiration & Creativity | Ornaments & Motifs |
| Memory Drawing | Usage of Colour in Compositions | Expression & Emotion |
| Exercises on imagination | Lateral Thinking | Story Pictures |
| Presentation Techniques | Imagination & Dooding | 3D Visualisation |
| Graphics & Pictograms | Innovation & Creation | Design Awareness |
| Developing Observation | ||
NID DAT Mains Syllabus for B.Des (Studio Test)
Below, candidates can review the subjects they should master to be ready for the NID DAT Mains 2025 exam:
| NID DAT 2025 (Mains) Syllabus for B.Des Programme | ||
| Model Making | Doodling | Typical questions asked in an interview |
| How to Evolve Ideas | Audio-Visual Exercises | Material Manipulation |
| Material Manipulation | Interview Tips | Body Language & how it is important |
| Previous years' question papers of Studio Test & Interview | Evolving Ideas | Portfolio making |
NID DAT Mains Syllabus for M.Des (Studio Test)
Aspirants can review key subjects or the syllabus for the M.Des Course on NID DAT 2025 (Mains) in the table below:
| Important Topics for DAT Mains : M.Des | ||
| Model Making | Doodling | How to Evolve Ideas |
| Audio-Visual Exercises | Material Manipulation | Creative Thinking |