Past cut offs for NID DAT BDes (Mains)were as follows:

The cut offs for NID DAT MDes (Mains) are different for each discipline and ranges 55 to 75.

The cut off for NID DAT Mains in 2020 is as follows-

BDes / GDPD:

Phase 2: DAT (Mains)

On the basis of the DAT Prelims score, candidates are shortlisted and called for DAT Mains. The DAT Mains for this programme consists of two parts:

• • Studio Test: This may consist of tests in different formats such as drawing / sketching, hands-on model making, group discussions, presentations etc. This test will be marked out of 100 marks and will be conducted in English. The DAT Mains for NID MDes will include questions relating to the design discipline applied for by the candidate.
  • Interviews (only for MDes): The interviews will be conducted separately for each discipline, immediately after the Studio Test, at the same centre. The candidates may be asked to present their design portfolio as part of the interview.

Note 1– The weightage of each test in the NID Mains is decided every year by the NID Admission Cell, but is generally Studio Test (70%) and Interview (30%).

• • NID B.Des. / GDPD Studio Test – The questions will be common / similar for all.
  • NID M.Des. Studio Test – The questions will be design discipline specific.
  • The following table shows a list of topics and questions, which can be asked in the Studio Test:
  • NID B.Des. / GDPD Studio Test – The questions will be common / similar for all.
  • NID M.Des. Studio Test – The questions will be design discipline specific.
  • The following table shows a list of topics and questions, which can be asked in the Studio Test:

  #	Type of Question	Sample Question
  1	Doodling & Drawing	Observe the car parked outside and sketch it from 2 different angles.
  2	Observation Tests	Questions which will test your observation through the 5 senses: Sight, Hearing, Touch, Smell, Taste. E.g. List down all the ingredients that made up the breakfast you had this morning.
  3	3D Model Making	Use the given clay and thin wire to create a 3D model of your favorite cartoon or animation character.
  4	Problem Solving	More Applicable to M.Des. E.g. Automobile Design: Design the dashboard of concept motorbike by Honda. Please explain your concept through notes and sketches. Please show final rendering of the dashboard of the motorbike.
  5	Group Discussions	In a group of 10 candidates, have a group discussion on the following statement. Discuss either For or Against the statement. “Do quarrels strengthen relationships?”
  6	Other Tests (Skits etc)	In a group of 5 candidates, prepare a 3 minute skit on the following topic:“Incredible India!”