
{"id":2624,"date":"2021-01-24T07:06:52","date_gmt":"2021-01-24T07:06:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/silica.co.in\/blog\/?p=2624"},"modified":"2024-11-07T12:27:11","modified_gmt":"2024-11-07T06:57:11","slug":"admissions-to-nid-2025-applications-eligibility-criteria-pattern-topics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/silica.co.in\/?p=2624","title":{"rendered":"Admissions to NID 2025 &#8211; Applications, Eligibility Criteria, Pattern, Topics"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Blog Logo Section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; inner_width_tablet=&#8221;50px&#8221; inner_max_width_tablet=&#8221;50px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px|&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|&#8221; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_module=&#8221;14952&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; 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background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>NID 2025 Application Form has been released on Tuesday, 03 September 2024 for B.Des. and M.Des. courses. NID Entrance exam is conducted every year on a national level. It is organized by the National Institute of Design. Through this entrance exam, the admissions are offered in Bachelor of Design (B.Des.), Masters of Design (M.Des.) and PhD in Design. The exam is conducted as prelims and mains. Admission will be provided at NID situated in Gujarat, Ahmedabad,\u00a0 Kurukshetra, Vijayawada and Bangalore.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\"><b>Important Dates for both B.Des &amp; M.Des:<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<table style=\"height: 161px; width: 849px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 23px; width: 11.6875px;\"><b>#<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 23px; width: 254.891px;\"><b>Event<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 23px; width: 275.297px;\"><b>B.Des<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 279.125px; height: 23px;\"><b>M.Des<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 23px; width: 11.6875px;\">1.<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 23px; width: 254.891px;\">Online Application Form available<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 23px; width: 275.297px;\">Tuesday, 03 September 2024 to 1600 hrs. Tuesday, 03 December 2024<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 279.125px; height: 23px;\">Tuesday, 03 September 2024 to 1600 hrs. Tuesday, 03 December 2024<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 23px; width: 11.6875px;\">2.<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 23px; width: 254.891px;\">Window to Edit the application forms<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 23px; width: 275.297px;\">1600 hrs. Wednesday, 04 December 2024 to 1600 hrs. Monday 09 December 2024<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 279.125px; height: 23px;\">1600 hrs. Wednesday, 04 December 2024 to 1600 hrs. Monday 09 December 2024<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 23px; width: 11.6875px;\">3.<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 23px; width: 254.891px;\">Download Admit Cards for DAT Prelims<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 23px; width: 275.297px;\">1600 hrs. Tuesday, 24 December 2024<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 279.125px; height: 23px;\">1600 hrs. Tuesday, 24 December 2024<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 23px; width: 11.6875px;\">4.<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 23px; width: 254.891px;\">DAT (Prelims)<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 23px; width: 275.297px;\">Sunday, 05 January 2025<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 279.125px; height: 23px;\">Sunday, 05 January 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 23px; width: 11.6875px;\">5.<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 23px; width: 254.891px;\">DAT prelims result<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 23px; width: 275.297px;\">1600 hrs. Tuesday, 01 April 2025<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 279.125px; height: 23px;\">1600 hrs. Monday, 17 February 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 23px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 23px; width: 11.6875px;\">6.<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 23px; width: 254.891px;\">Rechecking Request for DAT Prelims<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 23px; width: 275.297px;\">1800 hrs. Tuesday, 01 April 2025 to 1600 hrs. Wednesday, 02 April 2025<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 279.125px; height: 23px;\">1800 hrs. Monday, 17 February 2025 to 1600 hrs. Tuesday, 18 February 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 11.6875px;\">7<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 254.891px;\">Download Admit Card for DAT Mains<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 275.297px;\">1600 hrs. Monday, 14 April 2025<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 279.125px;\">1600 hrs. Monday, 24 February 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 11.6875px;\">8<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 254.891px;\">DAT Mains Exam<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 275.297px;\">Any day between Saturday, 26 April 2025 to Sunday, 04 May 2025<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 279.125px;\">From Monday, 03 March to Sunday 06 April 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 11.6875px;\">9<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 254.891px;\">DAT Mains Result<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 275.297px;\">1600 hrs. Friday, 16 May 2025<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 279.125px;\">1600 hrs. Tuesday, 06 May 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 11.6875px;\">10<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 254.891px;\">Window for submission of Campus Preference<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 275.297px;\">1600 hrs Friday, 16 May 2025 to 1600 hrs Monday, 18 May 2025<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 279.125px;\">&#8212;-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 11.6875px;\">11<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 254.891px;\">Rechecking Request for DAT Mains<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 275.297px;\">1600 hrs. Friday, 16 May 2025 to 1600 hrs. Saturday, 17 May 2025<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 279.125px;\">1600 hrs. Tuesday, 06 May 2025 to 1600 hrs. Wednesday, 07 May 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 11.6875px;\">12<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 254.891px;\">Seat Allotment, Payment of Token Fees &amp; Uploading of Documents<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 275.297px;\">1600 hrs Tuesday, 27 May 2025 to 1600 hrs. Friday, 30 May 2025<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 279.125px;\">1600 hrs. Tuesday, 06 May 2025 to 1600 hrs. Wednesday, 07 May 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>The admission process explained in 5 easy steps :<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 1 : <\/b>Read the admission brochure and instructions carefully<\/p>\n<p><b>Step 2 :<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.nid.edu\/NIDA2023\/Registration.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Signup<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.nid.edu\/NIDA2023\/Registration.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Login<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 3 : <\/b>Fill Details in the Application Form<\/p>\n<p><b>Step 4 : <\/b>Upload Documents<\/p>\n<p><b>Step 5 : <\/b>Pay Application Fee &amp; Print your Application<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\"><b>What is the eligibility for admission to NID 2021 ?<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>For B.Des. programs:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Age Limit &#8211;\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>General and General EWS Category: Candidates born on or after July 1, 2004, can apply.<br \/>Reserved Category (OBC-NCL, SC, ST): Candidates born on or after July 1, 2001, can apply.<br \/>PwD Reserved Category: Candidates born on or after July 1, 1999, can apply.<br \/>Foreign Nationals (Overseas Category): Candidates born on or after July 1, 2004, can apply.<\/p>\n<p>Educational Qualification &#8211;\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Applications for the 2025-26 academic year are open to students who have completed or will complete their 10+2 exams in any stream (Science, Arts, Commerce, Humanities, etc.) from any recognized board like CBSE, IB, ICSE, or equivalent in the 2024-25 academic year.<br \/>10+2 exam from a recognized Central or State Board.<br \/>Two-year pre-University exam recognized by AIU.<br \/>Final exam at the Joint Services Wing of the National Defence Academy.<br \/>Senior Secondary School exam from the National Institute of Open Schooling with at least five subjects.<br \/>Any recognized 10+2 equivalent exam in India or abroad.<br \/>H.S.C. vocational exam.<br \/>GCE Advanced (A) level exam from London, Cambridge, or Sri Lanka.<br \/>AICTE-approved three-year Diploma after Class X.<\/p>\n<p><b>For M.Des. programs:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Age Limit<\/p>\n<p>General and General EWS Category: Candidates born on or after July 1, 1993, can apply.<br \/>Reserved Category (OBC-NCL, SC, ST): Candidates born on or after July 1, 1990, can apply.<br \/>PwD Reserved Category: Candidates born on or after July 1, 1988, can apply.<br \/>Foreign Nationals (Overseas Category): Candidates born on or after July 1, 1993, can apply.<\/p>\n<p>Educational Qualification &#8211;\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>4-year Bachelor\u2019s Degree: Must be completed after 12th standard. All exams and backlogs must be done by June 28, 2025.<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>4-year Full-time Diploma: Must be in Design, Fine Arts, Applied Arts, or Architecture after 12th standard. All exams and backlogs must be done by June 28, 2025.<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>3-year Bachelor\u2019s Degree: Must be completed after 12th standard. All exams must be passed by August 2024.<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>Final-year students of Bachelor\u2019s or Full-time Diploma programs can apply to NID even if they haven\u2019t received their final degree certificate by the application deadline.<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>They must have completed all exams and backlogs by June 28, 2025.<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>They need to submit a certificate from their college\/university by July 3, 2025, confirming they finished their final exams by June 28, 2025.<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>They must submit their final results\/marksheets by July 31, 2025.<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>If they don\u2019t submit the final results by July 31, 2025, their provisional admission will be cancelled, and the fees will be forfeited.<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\"><b>What is the pattern of the <a href=\"https:\/\/silica.co.in\/blog\/revised-nid-dat-mains-2020-exam-pattern-announced-exam-dates-tentatively-between-18-23-june-2020\/\">NID 2025 entrance exam<\/a>?<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Stage 1: Design Aptitude Test (DAT) &#8211; Prelims (B.Des)<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/silica.co.in\/blog\/7-tips-to-crack-nid-prelims-b-des-in-just-6-months-2\/\">DAT Prelims<\/a> is a written exam for 3 hours for 100 marks. It has 2 sections-\n<ol>\n<li>Section 1 &#8211; Objective Type Questions<\/li>\n<li>Section 2 &#8211; Subjective Type Questions<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li>There is no fixed weightage for the 2 sections. It varies from year to year. The weightage for last 4 years is as follows:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Section<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>2020<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>2019<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>2018<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>2017<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>2016<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1. Objective Section<\/td>\n<td>30<\/td>\n<td>30<\/td>\n<td>70<\/td>\n<td>70<\/td>\n<td>70<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2. Subjective Section<\/td>\n<td>70<\/td>\n<td>70<\/td>\n<td>30<\/td>\n<td>30<\/td>\n<td>30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Total Marks \u2192\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>100<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>100<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>100<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>100<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>100<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ol>\n<li>The DAT prelims is a screening test for Stage 2.<\/li>\n<li>The DAT prelims score is expected to carry a 20% weightage in the final score.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Stage 2: Design Aptitude Test (DAT) &#8211; Mains\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Based on the scores obtained in the DAT Prelims, eligible candidates will have to appear for the DAT Mains.<\/li>\n<li>Generally, candidates equal to 3 times the number of seats are called for DAT Mains.<\/li>\n<li>The DAT Mains will be for about 3 hours and 100 marks and will consist of Studio Test &amp; Interview*.<\/li>\n<li>Candidates get a final merit score and merit rank based on marks obtained in DAT Prelims and NID Mains. The weightage given to marks at each stage is:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Stage of Exam<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>BDes\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>MDes<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Stage 1: <\/b>NID DAT Prelims<\/td>\n<td>30%<\/td>\n<td>20%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Stage 2:<\/b> NID DAT Mains<\/td>\n<td>70%<\/td>\n<td>80%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Total %<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>100%<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>100%<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Aspirants must solve the sample papers of NID DAT 2021 to score good marks in NID DAT entrance exam. From Silica Institute you can download all the previous NID question papers &amp; answers PDF for free. Just register yourself at <a href=\"https:\/\/silica.co.in\/nid-sample-papers\">https:\/\/silica.co.in\/nid-sample-papers.html<\/a> and download all <a href=\"https:\/\/silica.co.in\/nid-sample-papers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NID previous year question papers<\/a> including 2019, 2018 etc.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\"><b>What is the exam syllabus of \/ questions asked in for NID 2021 DAT Prelims?\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Part A (30 marks)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1. GK &amp; Current Affairs:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Indian Art, Architecture, Literature, Handicrafts<\/li>\n<li>History of Art<\/li>\n<li>Current Affairs<\/li>\n<li>Concepts of Physics<\/li>\n<li>Famous Personalities<\/li>\n<li>Environmental &amp; Social Awareness.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>2. Maths &amp; Logic:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Topics like Average, Percentage, Speed-Time-Distance, Probability<\/li>\n<li>Verbal Reasoning: Seating Arrangement, Direction Test,<\/li>\n<li>Non Verbal Reasoning &#8211; Mirror Image, Visual Series, 2D Rotations, 3D Forms, Plan &amp; Elevations, Paper Folding.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>3. English Communication &amp; Comprehension<\/p>\n<p><strong>Part B (70 marks)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Sketching &amp; Coloring<\/li>\n<li>Perspective Drawing<\/li>\n<li>Creativity (Multiple Thinking)<\/li>\n<li>Creativity (Connecting Dots)<\/li>\n<li>Poster Design<\/li>\n<li>Visual Thinking<\/li>\n<li>Object Study<\/li>\n<li>Product Design<\/li>\n<li>Problem Identification &amp; Solving<\/li>\n<li>Creative Writing<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>FOR PG : Part A + Part B<\/strong><br \/>Part A (30 marks)<\/p>\n<p>1. GK &amp; Current Affairs:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Indian Art, Architecture, Literature, Handicrafts<\/li>\n<li>History of Art<\/li>\n<li>Current Affairs<\/li>\n<li>Concepts of Physics<\/li>\n<li>Famous Personalities<\/li>\n<li>Environmental &amp; Social Awareness.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>2. Maths &amp; Logic:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Topics like Average, Percentage, Speed-Time-Distance, Probability<\/li>\n<li>Verbal Reasoning: Seating Arrangement, Direction Test,<\/li>\n<li>Non Verbal Reasoning &#8211; Mirror Image, Visual Series, 2D Rotations, 3D Forms, Plan &amp; Elevations, Paper Folding.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>3. English Communication &amp; Comprehension<\/p>\n<p><strong>Part B (70 marks)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Will have questions on the discipline chosen by the student<\/p>\n<p>There are 19 disciplines:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Animation Film Design<\/li>\n<li>Apparel Design<\/li>\n<li>Ceramic &amp; Glass Design<\/li>\n<li>Design for Retail Experience<\/li>\n<li>Digital Game Design<\/li>\n<li>Film and Video Communication<\/li>\n<li>Furniture and Interior Design<\/li>\n<li>Graphic Design<\/li>\n<li>Information Design<\/li>\n<li>Interaction Design<\/li>\n<li>Lifestyle Accessory Design<\/li>\n<li>New Media Design<\/li>\n<li>Photography Design<\/li>\n<li>Product Design<\/li>\n<li>Strategic Design Management<\/li>\n<li>Textile Design<\/li>\n<li>Toy &amp; Game Design<\/li>\n<li>Transportation &amp; Automobile Design<\/li>\n<li>Universal Design<a class=\"ab-item\" href=\"https:\/\/silica.co.in\/blog\/admissions-to-nid-2021-applications-eligibility-criteria-pattern-topics\/\">View Post<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you have any query regarding <a href=\"https:\/\/silica.co.in\/nid-entrance-exam-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NID Entrance Exam 2021<\/a>, you can ask your query by leaving your comment below.<\/p>\n<p>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/silica.co.in\/blog\/is-coaching-necessary-to-clear-the-nid-exam\/\">Is coaching necessary to clear the NID exam?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_comments _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;left&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_comments][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_sidebar orientation=&#8221;right&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_sidebar][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NID 2025 Application Form has been released on Tuesday, 03 September 2024 for B.Des. and M.Des. courses. NID Entrance exam is conducted every year on a national level. It is organized by the National Institute of Design. Through this entrance exam, the admissions are offered in Bachelor of Design (B.Des.), Masters of Design (M.Des.) and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":15220,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<p>NID 2021 Application Form has been released on 8th January 2021 for B.Des. and M.Des. courses. <a href=\"https:\/\/silica.co.in\/blog\/2019\/08\/28\/nid-entrance-exam-pattern-how-it-has-changed\/\">NID Entrance exam<\/a> is conducted every year on a national level. It is organized by the National Institute of Design. Through this entrance exam, the admissions are offered in Bachelor of Design (B.Des.), Masters of Design (M.Des.) and PhD in Design. The exam is conducted as prelims and mains. Admission will be provided at NID situated in Gujarat, Ahmedabad,\u00a0 Kurukshetra, Vijayawada and Bangalore.<\/p><h3><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\"><b>Important Dates for both B.Des & M.Des:<\/b><\/span><\/h3><table><tbody><tr><td><b>#<\/b><\/td><td><b>Event<\/b><\/td><td><b>Date<\/b><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1.<\/td><td>Online Application Form available<\/td><td>8th Jan 2021<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2.<\/td><td>Last date of Online Application<\/td><td>4 pm on Sunday, 7th Feb 2021<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3.<\/td><td>Last date of Online Application with late fees<\/td><td>2 pm on Friday, 12th Feb 2021<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4.<\/td><td>Download Admit Cards for DAT Prelims<\/td><td>4 pm on Thursday, 4th March 2021<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5.<\/td><td>DAT (Prelims)<\/td><td>Sunday, 14th March 2021<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6.<\/td><td>DAT prelims result<\/td><td>Will be announced later<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><b>The admission process explained in 5 easy steps :<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Step 1 : <\/b>Read the admission brochure and instructions carefully<\/p><p><b>Step 2 :<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.nid.edu\/NIDA2021\/Registration.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Signup<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.nid.edu\/NIDA2021\/Registration.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Login<\/a><\/p><p><b>Step 3 : <\/b>Fill Details in the Application Form<\/p><p><b>Step 4 : <\/b>Upload Documents<\/p><p><b>Step 5 : <\/b>Pay Application Fee & Print your Application\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><h3><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\"><b>What is the eligibility for admission to NID 2021 ?<\/b><\/span><\/h3><p><b>For B.Des. programs:<\/b><\/p><p>Criterion 1: Age Limit - Candidate is 20 years of age before 1st July (relaxable for up to 3 years for reserved category)<\/p><p>Criterion 2: Educational Qualification - Applications for academic year 2021-22 are open to applicants who have passed or will appear for higher secondary (10+2) qualifying examinations in the academic year 2020-21 in any stream (Science, Arts, Commerce, Humanities, etc.) from any recognised board of education such as CBSE, IB, ICSE or their equivalent.<\/p><p><b>For M.Des. programs:<\/b><\/p><p>Criterion 1: Age Limit - Candidate is 30 years of age before 1st July (relaxable for up to 3 years for reserved category)<\/p><p>Criterion 2: Educational Qualification - Candidate should have passed from any recognized institute or university any of the following:<\/p><ol><li>Bachelor's degree in any discipline under 10+2+4 system<\/li><li>Bachelor's degree in any discipline under 10+2+3 system with one year experience or further academic qualification<\/li><li>Diploma in Design under 10+2+4 system<\/li><\/ol><p>Conditions:<\/p><ul><li>Applicant must have passed the Bachelor degree examinations at the time of document verification tentatively scheduled in July\/August 2021*<\/li><li>Applicants must have passed the Diploma examinations at the time of document verification tentatively scheduled in July\/August 2021*.<\/li><\/ul><h3><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\"><b>What is the pattern of the <a href=\"https:\/\/silica.co.in\/blog\/2020\/06\/05\/revised-nid-dat-mains-2020-exam-pattern-announced-exam-dates-tentatively-between-18-23-june-2020\/\">NID 2021 entrance exam<\/a>?<\/b><\/span><\/h3><p><b>Stage 1: Design Aptitude Test (DAT) - Prelims (B.Des)<\/b><\/p><ol><li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/silica.co.in\/blog\/2019\/11\/04\/7-tips-to-crack-nid-prelims-b-des-in-just-6-months-2\/\">DAT Prelims<\/a> is a written exam for 3 hours for 100 marks. It has 2 sections-<ol><li>Section 1 - Objective Type Questions\u00a0<\/li><li>Section 2 - Subjective Type Questions\u00a0<\/li><\/ol><\/li><li>There is no fixed weightage for the 2 sections. It varies from year to year. The weightage for last 4 years is as follows:<\/li><\/ol><table><tbody><tr><td><b>Section<\/b><\/td><td><b>2020<\/b><\/td><td><b>2019<\/b><\/td><td><b>2018<\/b><\/td><td><b>2017<\/b><\/td><td><b>2016<\/b><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1. Objective Section\u00a0<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>70<\/td><td>70<\/td><td>70<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2. Subjective Section<\/td><td>70<\/td><td>70<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>30<\/td><td>30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Total Marks \u2192\u00a0<\/b><\/td><td><b>100<\/b><\/td><td><b>100<\/b><\/td><td><b>100<\/b><\/td><td><b>100<\/b><\/td><td><b>100<\/b><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><ol><li>The DAT prelims is a screening test for Stage 2.<\/li><li>The DAT prelims score is expected to carry a 20% weightage in the final score.<\/li><\/ol><p><b>Stage 2: Design Aptitude Test (DAT) - Mains\u00a0<\/b><\/p><ol><li>Based on the scores obtained in the DAT Prelims, eligible candidates will have to appear for the DAT Mains.<\/li><li>Generally, candidates equal to 3 times the number of seats are called for DAT Mains.<\/li><li>The DAT Mains will be for about 3 hours and 100 marks and will consist of Studio Test & Interview*.<\/li><li>Candidates get a final merit score and merit rank based on marks obtained in DAT Prelims and NID Mains. The weightage given to marks at each stage is:<\/li><\/ol><table><tbody><tr><td><b>Stage of Exam<\/b><\/td><td><b>BDes\u00a0<\/b><\/td><td><b>MDes<\/b><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Stage 1: <\/b>NID DAT Prelims<\/td><td>30%<\/td><td>20%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Stage 2:<\/b> NID DAT Mains<\/td><td>70%<\/td><td>80%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><b>Total %<\/b><\/td><td><b>100%<\/b><\/td><td><b>100%<\/b><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>Aspirants must solve the sample papers of NID DAT 2021 to score good marks in NID DAT entrance exam. From Silica Institute you can download all the previous NID question papers & answers PDF for free. Just register yourself at <a href=\"https:\/\/silica.co.in\/nid-sample-papers.html\">https:\/\/silica.co.in\/nid-sample-papers.html<\/a> and download all <a href=\"https:\/\/silica.co.in\/nid-sample-papers.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NID previous year question papers<\/a> including 2019, 2018 etc.\u00a0<\/p><h3><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\"><b>What is the exam syllabus of \/ questions asked in for NID 2021 DAT Prelims?\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h3><p><strong>Part A (30 marks)<\/strong><\/p><p>1. GK & Current Affairs:<\/p><ol><li>Indian Art, Architecture, Literature, Handicrafts<\/li><li>History of Art<\/li><li>Current Affairs<\/li><li>Concepts of Physics<\/li><li>Famous Personalities<\/li><li>Environmental & Social Awareness.<\/li><\/ol><p>2. Maths & Logic:<\/p><ol><li>Topics like Average, Percentage, Speed-Time-Distance, Probability<\/li><li>Verbal Reasoning: Seating Arrangement, Direction Test,\u00a0<\/li><li>Non Verbal Reasoning - Mirror Image, Visual Series, 2D Rotations, 3D Forms, Plan & Elevations, Paper Folding.<\/li><\/ol><p>3. English Communication & Comprehension<\/p><p><strong>Part B (70 marks)<\/strong><\/p><ol><li>Sketching & Coloring<\/li><li>Perspective Drawing<\/li><li>Creativity (Multiple Thinking)<\/li><li>Creativity (Connecting Dots)<\/li><li>Poster Design<\/li><li>Visual Thinking<\/li><li>Object Study\u00a0<\/li><li>Product Design<\/li><li>Problem Identification & Solving<\/li><li>Creative Writing<\/li><\/ol><p><strong>FOR PG : Part A + Part B<\/strong><br \/>Part A (30 marks)<\/p><p>1. GK & Current Affairs:<\/p><ol><li>Indian Art, Architecture, Literature, Handicrafts<\/li><li>History of Art<\/li><li>Current Affairs<\/li><li>Concepts of Physics<\/li><li>Famous Personalities<\/li><li>Environmental & Social Awareness.<\/li><\/ol><p>2. Maths & Logic:<\/p><ol><li>Topics like Average, Percentage, Speed-Time-Distance, Probability<\/li><li>Verbal Reasoning: Seating Arrangement, Direction Test,\u00a0<\/li><li>Non Verbal Reasoning - Mirror Image, Visual Series, 2D Rotations, 3D Forms, Plan & Elevations, Paper Folding.<\/li><\/ol><p>3. English Communication & Comprehension<\/p><p><strong>Part B (70 marks)<\/strong><\/p><p>Will have questions on the discipline chosen by the student<\/p><p>There are 19 disciplines:<\/p><ol><li>Animation Film Design<\/li><li>Apparel Design<\/li><li>Ceramic & Glass Design<\/li><li>Design for Retail Experience<\/li><li>Digital Game Design<\/li><li>Film and Video Communication<\/li><li>Furniture and Interior Design\u00a0<\/li><li>Graphic Design<\/li><li>Information Design<\/li><li>Interaction Design<\/li><li>Lifestyle Accessory Design<\/li><li>New Media Design<\/li><li>Photography Design<\/li><li>Product Design<\/li><li>Strategic Design Management<\/li><li>Textile Design<\/li><li>Toy & Game Design<\/li><li>Transportation & Automobile Design<\/li><li>Universal Design<a class=\"ab-item\" href=\"https:\/\/silica.co.in\/blog\/2021\/01\/24\/admissions-to-nid-2021-applications-eligibility-criteria-pattern-topics\/\">View Post<\/a><\/li><\/ol><p>If you have any query regarding <a href=\"https:\/\/silica.co.in\/nid-entrance-exam-coaching.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NID Entrance Exam 2021<\/a>, you can ask your query by leaving your comment below.<\/p><p>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/silica.co.in\/blog\/2021\/03\/24\/is-coaching-necessary-to-clear-the-nid-exam\/\">Is coaching necessary to clear the NID exam?<\/a><\/p>","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[17,14],"tags":[285,286,287,288,289,290,291,292],"class_list":["post-2624","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-all","category-nid","tag-nid-202-elgibility-criteria","tag-nid-2021","tag-nid-2021-admission","tag-nid-2021-application","tag-nid-2021-elgibility","tag-nid-2021-paper-pattern","tag-nid-2021-topics","tag-nid-2021exam"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/silica.co.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2624","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/silica.co.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/silica.co.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/silica.co.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/silica.co.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2624"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/silica.co.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2624\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":37790,"href":"https:\/\/silica.co.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2624\/revisions\/37790"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/silica.co.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/15220"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/silica.co.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2624"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/silica.co.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2624"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/silica.co.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2624"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}