Updated On : September 13, 2023
Important Alert: The much-anticipated NID 2024 exam dates have just been announced! This article provides a complete guide to the NID Exam Dates 2024, Online Registration Dates, NID prelims Admit Card Dates, NID Mains Result Dates, and much more.
The NID Design Aptitude Test (DAT) is a national-level entrance exam conducted annually to provide admission to UG and PG programs in the Design category.
The National Institute of Design has published the NID Exam Dates 2024 along with the official application form in the official notification.
The foundation has also announced admission guidebooks for the B.Des and M.Des programs, which include relevant data on eligibility requirements, the application process, and the seat matrix.
Read through the post that will give you a complete insight into online registration dates, admit card dates, result dates, and more.
The NID Application Process is a four-step process:
You must have completed the final examination of 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board (AISSE/ ICSE/ CBSE) to fill out the NID Online Registration Form 2024.
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Check: NID 2024 Syllabus
You can fill out the application form only online mode from the official website.
Events | Dates (Announced) |
Start date to fill out the NID application form | 1800 hrs. Friday, 08 September 2023 (Open) |
Last date to submit the application form | 1600 hrs. Friday, 01 December 2023 |
Last date to submit the application form with a late fee | 1800 hrs. Friday, 01 December 2023 - 1600 hrs. Sunday, 03 December 2023 |
Application correction window | 1600 hrs. Friday, 05 December 2023 - 1600 hrs. Sunday, 07 December 2023 |
The National Institute of Design entrance exam consists of two stages: written paper (NID DAT Prelims), studio test, and interview round (NID DAT Mains).
Events | Dates (Announced) |
NID DAT Prelims Admit Card Release Date | 1600 hrs. Tuesday, 12 December 2023 |
Release of NID Admit Card for Mains Exam | 1600 hrs. Friday, 14 April 2024 |
As per the NID Exam Pattern, both prelims and mains exam question papers will have two sections: Section A (MCQ type) and Section B (subjective).
Both exams are conducted for 100 marks, and the duration of each exam is 3 hours.
Events | Dates (Announced) |
NID DAT Prelims Exam Date | Sunday, 24 December 2023 |
NID DAT Mains Exam Date | Saturday, 27 April 2024 and Sunday, 28 April 2024 |
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The National Institute of Design will declare the results of the entrance test after a month after the examination.
NID DAT Results are published in the form of a scorecard on the official website. You can check the results by using your registration number and password.
Events | Dates (Announced) |
NID DAT Prelims Result Date | 1600 hrs. Thursday, 28 March 2024 |
NID DAT Mains Result Date | 1600 hrs. Tuesday 21 May 2024 |
The NID 2024 final results will be released later for the B. Des and M. Des programs.
Results can be viewed online by simply clicking on the official portal and logging in with one's login information. The procedure is outlined in detail below.
Follow the steps below to check the final results:
Check: NID Admission Process 2024
It should be noted that the final results for both the B.Des and M.Des courses will be prepared by weighting the DAT Prelims and DAT Mains.
The weightage performed by the two test parts is shown in the following tables.
Exam Component |
DAT Prelims |
DAT Mains |
Weightage |
40% |
60% |
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Exam Component |
DAT Prelims |
DAT Mains |
|
Studio Test |
Personal Interview |
||
Weightage |
30% |
40% |
30% |
Other dates to be noted are as follows -
Particulars | Dates (Announced) |
Window for submission of Campus Preference | 1600 hrs. Tuesday, 21 May 2024, to 1600 hrs. Thursday, 23 May 2024 |
Seat Allotment, Payment of Token Fees and Uploading of documents | 1600 hrs. Tuesday 29 May 2024 to 1600 hrs. Wednesday, 31 May 2024 |
Provisional offer letter | 1600 hrs. Tuesday 13 June 2024 |
Payment of remaining fees | 1600 hrs. Thursday, 13 June 2024 to 1600 hrs. Monday, 17 June 2024 |
Subsequent rounds of seat allotment, along with the payment of full fees | 1600 hrs. Thursday, 20 June 2024 |
Physical verification of documents at the respective NIDs | To be announced later by the respective NIDs |
In wrapping up, the announcement of the NID 2024 exam dates marks a significant milestone for design aspirants across the country. It's not just a date on a calendar but a beacon guiding their NID preparation and aspirations. As candidates embark on their journey towards one of the most esteemed design institutions, staying informed and well-prepared is crucial. Here's wishing every NID hopeful the best in their endeavours!
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