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National Institute of Design in Pune (NID)
The NID DAT 2025 is the entrance exam for the National Institute of Design (NID) for admissions to both B.Des and M.Des programs. The exam is conducted in two stages: DAT Prelims and DAT Mains.
Design Aptitude Test (DAT) Prelims will be conducted at various test centres across India. Candidates should note that appearing for the DAT Prelims or being shortlisted for the second stage of the admission process does NOT guarantee automatic entitlement to admission.
Candidates shortlisted after the DAT Prelims will be invited to appear for the Stage 2 DAT Mains exam.
Career Path
- Animation Film Design
- Exhibition Design
- Graphic Design
- Film & Video Communication
- Ceramic & Glass Design
- Furniture & Interior Design
- Product Design
- Textile Design
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NID 2026 Eligibility
Age Limit:
- For Indian Nationals in General Category and General EWS Category: Only those candidates born on or after 1 July 2004 are eligible to apply for admission.
- For Indian Nationals in Reserved Category (Other Backward Class-Non Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL), Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST): Only those candidates born on or after 1 July 2001 are eligible to apply for admission.
- For Indian Nationals in PwD Reserved Category: Only those candidates born on or after 1 July 1999 are eligible to apply for admission.
- For Foreign Nationals in Overseas (Supernumerary) Category: Only those candidates born on or after 1 July 2004 are eligible to apply for admission.
Educational Qualification:
Applications for academic year 2025-26 are open to candidates who have passed or will appear for higher secondary (10+2) qualifying examinations in the academic year 2024–25 in any stream (Science, Arts, Commerce, Humanities etc.) from any recognized board of education such as CBSE, IB, ICSE or equivalent
NID Syllabus
The DAT Prelims and DAT Mains will consist of tests in multiple formats. The question paper will be in English language ONLY.
The NID entrance exam syllabus varies for prelims and main exams.
There are two sections included in the NID DAT Prelims exam
- Creative Ability Test (CAT)
- General Aptitude Test (GAT)
There are two sections included in the NID DAT Mains exam
- Studio test and
- Personal interview
Weightages of DAT Prelims & DAT Mains for Final Result
The final marks of the candidate appearing for the B.Des programme of the National Institute of Design, will be calculated based on the weightages of the marks obtained in the DAT Prelims and DAT Mains, as under:
| DAT Prelims | DAT Mains |
|---|---|
| 40% | 60% |
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Modules available at CCDS Institute
| Type of Courses | Duration |
|---|---|
| 2 Years Course | 3 hrs / once a week |
| 1 Year Course | 3 hrs / once a week |
| 3 Months Course | 2 hrs / thrice a week |
| 1 Month Course | 2 hrs / day |
| 2 Weeks Course | 4 hrs / day |
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Drawing Material List to be bought by Students:
1. A4 Size Sketch book- 2 numbers ; 1 for Class-work, 1 For Home-work
2. Pencils:F,HB,H,2H,B,2B,3B,4B,6B,8B/9B
3. Colour Pencils- preferably DOMS
4. Rough quality paper.
Material provided by CCDS
1. Book
2. Practice sketches for references
3. Question bank for each topic separately
4. Test Series after completion of course with proper guidance and comments
5. Previous year question papers.
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FAQ
Because training at Chalks & Charcoal prepares you with a structured approach similar to top NID coaching in Pune standards.
You get focused sketching, aptitude guidance, and mock practice that align with the quality offered by Best NID coaching Pune programs.
Yes, beginners learn from step-by-step techniques designed like the teaching followed in leading NID classes Kothrud Pune.
Practice sheets and idea-development exercises are prepared at a high standard, just like reputed NID coaching Kothrud Pune programs.
Yes, full-length and sectional mock tests are provided, following the approach of leading Top NID coaching institute Pune centers.