The National Institute of Design does not prescribe the NID DAT Syllabus officially. By analysing previous year papers, our experts from the Creative Edge team have provided important for the examination.
To get a clear understanding of the topics to be studied, you need to go through this post completely for knowing important topics in prelims and mains exams.
The preliminary examination includes topics like design theory, colour terminology, picture analysis, and more. There are two types of questions included in the preliminary exam i.e., objective and subjective.
Upon clearing the prelims exam, you shall be shortlisted for the studio test which is included for both B.Des and M.Des course.
NID Exam Syllabus 2021 for B.Des
- As per the NID Entrance Exam Pattern, the exam is conducted in 2 stages: Prelims and mains for both B.Des and GDPD.
- The preliminary exam for B.Des is conducted for 100 marks.
- In the Mains exam, there will be a studio test and a personal interview.
- Upon qualifying both stages, you will be shortlisted for the final merit list.
NID B.Des Prelims Syllabus
The below shows the NID entrance exam syllabus to be studied for B.Des & GDPD NID DAT Prelims exam.
| 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 Visualisation |
| Graphics & Pictograms |
Innovation & Creation |
Design Awareness |
| Developing Observation |
NID Studio Test Syllabus 2021
The studio test is the second stage of NID DAT 2021 that includes the different formats of questions like Drawing, Sketching, and Model Making. Check out the below table to know the topics involved in NID 2021 Syllabus for Studio Test.
| Model Making |
Doodling |
Meeting with Students who Qualified NID DAT |
| How to Evolve Ideas |
Audio – Visual Exercises |
Material Manipulation |
| Creative Thinking |
NID 2021 Syllabus for MDes
- As per the paper pattern, the exam is conducted in 2 stages: Prelims and mains for M.Des.
- The preliminary exam for B.Des is conducted for 100 marks.
- In the Mains exam, there will be a studio test and a personal interview.
- Upon qualifying both stages, you will be shortlisted for the final merit list.
NID M.Des Prelims Exam Syllabus
Take a look at the NID Syllabus to be studied for the preliminary exam of the M.Des course. Download NID Sample Papers to under difficulty level of exam and type of questions asked.
| 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 Visualisation |
| Graphics & Pictograms |
Innovation & Creation |
Design Awareness |
| Developing Observation |
NID Studio Test Syllabus for M.Des 2021
The below table shows the list of topics to be studied for the Studio Test of M.Des program.
| Model Making |
Doodling |
How to evolve ideas |
| Audio – Visual Exercises |
Material Manipulation |
Creative Thinking |
Which are the best books for NID DAT 2021?
For enhancing exam preparation, candidates must make sure to refer right books that are as per the latest NID Entrance Exam Syllabus 2021. Here is the list of best NID Books recommended by experts:
| 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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