NID Entrance Exam Notes & Study Material
The National Institute of Design (NID) entrance examination selects India’s future industrial, communication, textile, and experience designers. Conducted for admissions to NID Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Jorhat, Kurukshetra, and other campuses, the DAT (Design Aptitude Test) demands creativity, observation, and analytical thinking.

Design Aptitude Test (DAT) Prelims: Drawing and visualisation, memory-based sketching, abstract thinking, design awareness MCQs, and observational drawing
DAT Mains (Studio Test): In-depth design problem solving, product ideation, material interaction, and communication design exercises
Design Awareness: History of design, product design principles, graphic design fundamentals, colour theory, typography basics, and notable Indian and international designers
GK for Designers: Art history, architecture, crafts, current design innovations, sustainability in design, and technology in product design
Portfolio Development: How to curate a design portfolio that communicates your visual thinking, creativity, and process — ideal for NID and other design school applications

Preparation for NID is as much about cultivating a design sensibility as it is about test strategy. These notes develop both — providing structured study material alongside creative thinking frameworks used by successful NID students.