Develop the observation, visualisation, design aptitude, drawing and creative problem-solving skills required for the NID entrance process.
For the current B.Des cycle, NID officially describes DAT Prelims as Stage 1 and DAT Mains as Stage 2. Prelims is used for shortlisting, while the Mains score is used for admission.
Written design aptitude test
Based on Prelims Score
Studio & In-Person Sensitivity Test
Exam pattern shown is for the referenced admission cycle and may change in future cycles.
Seeing details others miss.
Turning an idea into a visual form.
Understanding problems and developing appropriate solutions.
Communicating ideas clearly through visual representation.
Generating original and relevant ideas.
Thinking logically while dealing with unfamiliar situations.
MDS provides hands-on, design-oriented exercises for Studio Sensitivity, testing material awareness, spatial thinking, creativity, and time management. We also train for In-Person Sensitivity through communicating ideas, responding to prompts, and interview guidance where applicable.