Mayank, topics covered in the prelims of NID DAT are:

• Innovation in design
• Principles of composition
• Inspiration & design development
• Theme development
• Design theory
• Natural & geometrical form
• Exercises on imagination
• Optical illusion
• Colour, pattern & texture
• Lateral thinking
• Design awareness
• Creative thinking & writing
• Graphics & pictograms
• Form & function
• Drawing fundamentals
• Ornaments & motifs
• Imagination & doodling
• Understanding light & shade
• Elements & principles of design
• Colour psychology & optical illusions
• 3D visualization
• Lettering
• Developing observation
• Good design vs. bad design
• Optical illusion
• Mood, theme & color inter-relationship
• Visual logic
• Outline for beginners
• Colour terminology
• Presentation techniques
• Memory drawing
• Picture analysis
• Usage of color in compositions
• Innovation & creation
• Natural & geometrical form
• Use of measurements, scale & proportions
• Expression & emotion
• Developing themes & colour associations
• Foreshortening & perspective
• Inspiration & creativity

In the Mains exam, practical based tests are taken. They may consist of one or more of the below activities:

• Model making
• Material manipulation
• Audio-visual exercises
• Mock interview
• Evolving ideas
• Body language based evaluation
• Doodling
• Creative thinking
• Portfolio making

In AIEED, there are two tests- GAT (General Ability Test) and CAT (Creative Ability Test). GAT consists of topics like Design sensibility, Logical reasoning, Design related awareness and Awareness on global issues and concepts comprehension. CAT will assess you on Written and visual skills, Design thinking, Lateral thinking and creative problem solving and Awareness of design principles.

Thanks Harish, However, what you are saying is true for MDes only (which is 150 minutes paper). My query was related to BDes which is 180 minutes paper. As far as I know there is no such notification for BDes exam. It seems unfair to all the students who were not allowed the full 3 hours for both sections.

Hey,you can question paper of niddat examination on below link .So go through link and dowanload papers"NID DAT Sample Papers 2020 – Download Previous Year Question Paper here!" https://design.careers360.com/articles/nid-dat-sample-papers thank you.

Hello Leak Originals,

By preparing the previous paper ,you can know about the question in what way they used to give the paper and also you can know from which topic the question are used to giving and what way the question to be in exam. And the all the previous question paper are in the below link.,

https://design.careers360.com/articles/nid-dat-sample-papers

Hope this helps you..

Hey,Nid Dat exam is important exam.It is the 100 marks question paper with 30 marks mcq and 70 marks subjective questions.you can get more information about pattern and syllabus of exam from below link https://design.careers360.com/articles/nid-dat-syllabus/amp

Hi Shravani

NID DAT entrance exam (prelims) will be held on 29 December 2019 and the Mains will be held from 29 April to 3 May 2020.

In prelims you will be evaluated on your knowledge, comprehension, analysis, creativity and visualization.

In mains, you will be judged on different parameters like drawing/ sketching, hands on model making, group discussion and presentation.

For the syllabus and important topics of NID DAT exam 2020, you can visit the given link: https://design.careers360.com/articles/nid-dat-syllabus/amp

Hello,

Please specify which examination you are asking about since you have not provided necessary information in your query I won't be able to help you with this right now. Please update the information in your question and feel free to use the QnA section of careers360 anytime.

Regards,

Arin.

Hello,

This might not get solved now as candidates has got their admit cads now. The process is completed now. If it is showing the error message then you cant move forward. You have to apply again in the april session. You should have give a clear image. why you gave a image which would create a problem.

Dont repeat the mistake again and do it correctly in the coming session. For now try to write a mail writing your issue and ask for a solution. They may or may not consider it but write it.

For now just prepare and give your 100%. If you are not allowed for january session then don't get sad. you will do your best in april time. in any way one will be considered from both if anyone gives both.

So don't worry. stay calm and keep on preparing. whatever be the reason don't get diverted from your studies. This is most important time for you. don't waste it in any way.  You might be feeling bad but that will only harm you and waste your time.

You only think. what you want to do. Think and choose to study which will benefit you.

Hope it helps!