NID Syllabus 2024 for B.Des and M.Des Programs

Summary: The NID Syllabus 2024 is available for both the B. Des and M. Des programs in this article. The syllabus is based on papers from previous years.

The National Institute of Design does not officially prescribe the NID exam syllabus. However, by analyzing previous year's papers, our experts from the Creative Edge team have provided essential topics that need to be studied for the examination.

Your preparations can have a better direction with the knowledge of the NID Syllabus 2024 and the marks allotted for each section.

Even without emphasizing much, you understand the importance of solving sample papers; the same goes for the syllabus.

The preparation process is further simplified if you know what to focus on to crack the exams with excellent scores.

With no further delay, let's dive into the detailed information about the NID admission test syllabus and the best books to ace your preparation.

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NID Syllabus 2024 PDF Download (BDes & MDes)

Per the NID Entrance Exam Pattern, the entrance exam is conducted in 2 stages: Prelims and Mains for both NID B. Des and M. Des programs.

There are two types of questions included in the preliminary exam, i.e.,

• Objective
• Subjective

In the Mains exam, there will be a -

• Studio test and
• Personal interview

Look at the NID DAT mains syllabus carefully before you start your preparations for mains. 

On clearing the prelims exam, you shall be shortlisted for the studio test.

For better preparations, refer to the NID entrance exam syllabus pdf for every campus, for example, the NID Ahmedabad syllabus / NID Ahmedabad entrance exam syllabus, and start your preparations. 

Design Aptitude Test NID Syllabus: B.Des

The NID B.Des syllabus is explained below.

The exam is conducted in two stages:

• NID DAT Prelims.
• NID DAT Mains.

The prelims examination is a pen and paper-based written test, whereas the main exam comprises a studio test and personal interview.

The syllabus varies for prelims and main exams. You can check the detailed syllabus in the post below.

Check the NID GK syllabus and start your sectional practice. 

Check: NID Mock Tests Series 2024

NID Prelims Exam Syllabus 2024 for B.Des

• The B. Des prelims exam is conducted for 100 marks, out of which the marks for objective and subjective are divided.
• The total time duration of the exam is 3 hours.

The below table shows the NID UG entrance exam syllabus for B.Des & GDPD NID DAT Prelims exam.

NID entrance syllabus	Syllabus of NID exam	NID Aptitude Test Syllabus
Design Outline for Beginners	Colour Terminology	Inspiration & Design Development
Mood, Theme & Colour Inter-relationship	Design Theory	Elements & Principles Of Design
Natural & Geometrical Form	Innovation in Design	Principles of Composition
Lettering	Optical Illusion	Understanding Light & Shade
Colour Psychology & Optical Illusions	Form & Function	Colour, Pattern & Texture
Theme Development	Creative thinking & writing	Picture Analysis
Visual Logic	Good Design vs Bad Design	Drawing Fundamentals
Use of Measurements, Scale & Proportions	Optical Illusion	Foreshortening & Perspective
Developing Themes & Colour Associations	Inspiration & Creativity	Ornaments & Motifs
Memory Drawing	Usage of Colour in Compositions	Expression & Emotion
Exercises on imagination	Lateral Thinking	Story Pictures
Presentation Techniques	Imagination & Doodling	3D Visualization
Graphics & Pictograms	Innovation & Creation	Design Awareness
Developing Observation

NID B.Des Entrance Exam Syllabus: Studio Test

• This is the second stage of the NID DAT Exam.
• The studio test includes different formats of questions like Drawing, Sketching, and Model Making.

Check out the below table to know the topics involved in NID Prelims Syllabus for Studio Test.

NID course syllabus	NID DAT Exam Syllabus	NID DAT Prelims Syllabus
Model Making	Doodling	Meeting with Students who Qualified for NID DAT
How to Evolve Ideas	Audio – Visual Exercises	Material Manipulation
Creative Thinking

NID Syllabus 2024: M.Des

As mentioned above, the postgraduate program entrance examination also includes prelims and mains.

The preliminary examination for M.Des includes

• Common Design Aptitude Test and
• Discipline-Specific Test

Read more: How is Life at NID

While the main examination consists of a

• Studio test
• Personal interview

Upon qualifying for both stages, you will be shortlisted for the final merit list. Check the NID DAT MDes syllabus and NID BDes entrance exam syllabus before preparing. 

You might want to check out NID Interview Questions with Answers

NID Prelims Exam Syllabus 2024: M.Des

Look at the table below to learn the NID Syllabus for the preliminary exam of the M.Des course.

Practising NID Sample Papers will help you get a fair idea about the difficulty level and type of questions asked on these topics.

Design Outline for Beginners	Colour Terminology	Inspiration & Design Development
Mood, Theme & Colour Inter-relationship	Design Theory	Elements & Principles Of Design
Natural & Geometrical Form	Innovation in Design	Principles of Composition
Lettering	Optical Illusion	Understanding Light & Shade
Colour Psychology & Optical Illusions	Form & Function	Colour, Pattern & Texture
Theme Development	Creative Thinking & Writing	Picture Analysis
Visual Logic	Good Design vs Bad Design	Drawing Fundamentals
Use of Measurements, Scale & proportions	Optical Illusion	Foreshortening & Perspective
Developing Themes & Colour Associations	Inspiration & Creativity	Ornaments & Motifs
Memory Drawing	Usage of Colour in Compositions	Expression & Emotion
Exercises on Imagination	Lateral Thinking	Story Pictures
Presentation Techniques	Imagination & Doodling	3D Visualization
Graphics & Pictograms	Innovation & Creation	Design Awareness
Developing Observation

NID Studio Test Syllabus 2024: M.Des

The below table shows the list of topics to be studied for the Studio Test of the M.Des program.

You can follow the expert Preparation Tips for NID to score good marks in the studio test. 

The NID exam syllabus is as follows:

Model Making	Doodling	How to evolve ideas
Audio – Visual Exercises	Material Manipulation	Creative Thinking

Which are the best books for NID Entrance Exam 2024?

To enhance exam preparation, you must make sure to refer to the right books that are as per the latest syllabus.

Here is the list of best NID Preparation Books recommended by toppers and experts for better NID syllabus 2024 preparations and results.

Book Name	Author
NID (B.Des.) Entrance Books and Test Series	AFAINDIA
Basic Rendering	Robert W.Gill
Design drawing	Francis D.K.Ching
NIFT/NID/IIFT Entrance Exam Guide	RPH Editorial Board

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Conclusion

The NID syllabus 2024 is an invaluable resource for students seeking to expand their knowledge, refine their design skills and obtain excellent scores in the entrance exam. Its emphasis on design theory, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving allows students to explore their creative potential and enhance their design skills.