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NID Phase 2 [Mains] – 10 Days Crash Course
SILICA’s Crash Course highlights:
- Conducted by NID Alumni
- Solve 10 Past years Studio Test Papers in class
- FREE Home coaching kit along with the course
- Starts from April 2020 at SILICA Centers
- MDES: Coaching for 19 NID Disciplines
- 25 Centers across Mumbai | Pune | Dehi | Ahmedabad | Bangalore | Indore | Nagpur | Kanpur | Lucknow | Nashik | Aurangabad
Rs. 5000/-
NID Phase 2 [Mains] Home Coaching
SILICA’s Home Coaching Kit contains:
- Covers Studio Test, Interview & Portfolio Preparation
- Prepared by NID / IIT Alumni
- 30+ Video Lessons
- 140+ Studio Test Exercises
- 20+ Materials for Real Studio Test Experience
- MDES: Workbook for 19 NID Disciplines
- Cash on Delivery available.
FAQ’s on NID
1. What happens at NID Mains?
- The DAT Mains will be for about 3 hours and 100 marks.
- The DAT prelims score carries 80% weightage in final score. For MDes, the split is Studio Test (50%) and Interview (30%).
- The DAT Mains for M.Des. consists of two parts:
- Studio Test: This may consist of tests in different formats such as drawing / sketching, hands-on model making, group discussions, observation tests, problem solving tests etc.
- Interviews: The interviews will be conducted separately for each discipline, immediately after the Studio Test, at the same centre. This will be an opportunity for the students present their design portfolio to the jury.
- Click on link for NID Mains Sample Papers.
2. What is the cut off for NID DAT Prelims?
Past cut offs for NID DAT BDes (Mains)were as follows:
Year | Open | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | Open-PH |
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2018 | 68.10 | 59.50 | 55.50 | 52.50 | 48.00 |
2017 | 67.00 | 58.50 | 56.00 | 48.00 | 50.00 |
2017 | 60.00 | 53.00 | 50.00 | 48.00 | 52.00 |
The cut offs for NID DAT MDes (Mains) are different for each discipline and ranges 55 to 75.
3. What is the final cut off for NID DAT Mains?
The cut off for NID DAT Mains in 2020 is as follows-
BDes / GDPD:
Program & Campus | Open | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | ST | PH |
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BDes at Ahmedabad | 60.85 | 55.87 | 53.50 | 51.40 | 50.25 | |
GDPD at Kurukshetra | 55.70 | 51.00 | 49.35 | 47.55 | 45.55 | |
GDPD at Vijayawada | 57.24 | 52.15 | 50.47 | 47.85 | 46.70 |
Program & Campus | Open | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | PH |
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Animation Film Design | 62.82 | 57.15 | NE | 61.65 | 48.50 |
Apparel Design | 53.60 | 50.00 | 44.38 | 50.33 | 40.15 |
Ceramic & Glass Design | 55.23 | 51.00 | 47.38 | 50.75 | NE |
Design for Retail Experience | 62.23 | 56.15 | 54.50 | 55.45 | NA |
Digital Game Design | 63.58 | 57.88 | 55.93 | 54.35 | NA |
Film & Video Communication | 60.03 | 54.45 | 52.45 | NE | NE |
Furniture Design | 58.98 | 54.60 | 56.08 | 47.48 | 50.73 |
Graphic Design | 60.70 | 57.08 | 48.95 | NE | 53.98 |
Information Design | 66.18 | 62.43 | 57.85 | NE | NE |
Interaction Design | 58.88 | 53.15 | 51.93 | 51.08 | NE |
Lifestyle Accessory Design | 61.70 | 56.18 | 51.85 | 54.10 | NA |
New Media Design | 54.90 | 52.18 | 48.43 | 47.10 | NA |
Photography Design | 53.95 | NE | 50.03 | 46.90 | 46.95 |
Product Design | 66.23 | 60.98 | 60.18 | 57.65 | 55.45 |
Strategic Design Management | 58.55 | 56.20 | 53.68 | 55.40 | 47.50 |
Textile Design | 57.25 | 52.55 | 51.85 | 54.78 | NE |
Toy & Game Design | 59.00 | 53.95 | 55.75 | NE | NA |
Transportation & Automobile Design | 66.58 | 61.95 | 58.70 | NE | 59.90 |
Universal Design | 62.03 | 60.48 | 51.23 | 56.23 | NA |
4. What questions are asked in the NID DAT Mains exam?
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:
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- 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%).
5. What kind of questions can be asked in the NID Studio Test?
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- 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!”
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