Who conducts NID DAT?

NID DAT is conducted by the National Institute of Design. See admissions.nid.edu for official information.

When is NID DAT 2027 registration?

Registration runs from 10 Sep 2026 to 30 Nov 2026.

When is the DAT Prelims?

The DAT Prelims is on 20 Dec 2026.

Are these mock tests free and original?

Yes. All published tests are free and contain original practice questions, not copied official papers.

How are Part A and Part B scored?

Part A is scored automatically. Part B uses your own rubric-based self-evaluation and is shown separately, not added to Part A.

Is there a Mains round?

Yes. Candidates shortlisted from Prelims take the DAT Mains; the dates are to be announced.

Can I resume my answers and upload a drawing sheet?

Answers and self-evaluations save as you go, so you can resume while the timer is running. Part B lets you upload an optional photo of your sheet.

Free test series

NID DAT Mock Test — Design Aptitude Test (B.Des / M.Des)

Free original NID DAT 2027 practice tests for B.Des and M.Des with automatically scored objective section, guided drawing and design tasks, separate scores and detailed explanations.

Conducting body: National Institute of Design (NID)

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What you'll get

Free original practice

Full-length B.Des and M.Des mocks and a sectional test with original questions and detailed explanations.

Guided Part B practice

Drawing and design prompts, self-evaluation rubrics and optional sheet upload.

Separate score analysis

Part A is auto-scored and Part B is self-evaluated, shown separately.

Available NID DAT tests

NID DAT Full Length Mock 1 (B.Des)

Original practice · Part A 50 marks (60 min) · Part B 50 marks (120 min), self-evaluated separately

180 min · 20 questions · Part A: 50 marks · Part B: 50 marks (self-evaluated) · Moderate · 0 attempts

NID DAT Full Length Mock 2 (M.Des)

Original practice · Part A 50 marks (60 min) · Part B 50 marks (120 min), self-evaluated separately

180 min · 20 questions · Part A: 50 marks · Part B: 50 marks (self-evaluated) · Difficult · 0 attempts

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NID DAT 2027 — official exam information

Check the official website for the latest dates.

Conducting body

National Institute of Design (NID)

Registration window

10 Sep 2026 – 30 Nov 2026

Exam date

20 Dec 2026

Mode

Prelims is a 3-hour pen-and-paper test; in these mocks Part A is computer-based and Part B is guided drawing practice

Official website

admissions.nid.edu

Institution

National Institute of Design

Important dates

Dates are subject to change. Check admissions.nid.edu for the official handbook.

Registration opens	10 Sep 2026
Registration deadline	30 Nov 2026
Exam date / schedule	20 Dec 2026
M.Des Prelims result	16 Feb 2027
B.Des Prelims result	16 Mar 2027
DAT Mains	To be announced

Official NID DAT website

NID DAT exam key highlights

Conducting body	National Institute of Design
Prelims	3 hours, 100 marks: Part A objective (MCQ) and Part B subjective (drawing, design and creativity)
Official website	admissions.nid.edu

NID DAT exam pattern

Pattern based on recent years. Check admissions.nid.edu for the official 2027 handbook.

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration
Part A — Part A — Objective	20	50	Shared Part A timer
Part B — guided drawing and design	3	50	120 min

Total duration: 180 minutes

Total marks: Part A: 50 · Part B: 50 (separate)

Negative marking: As per the practice test rules

NID DAT syllabus breakdown

Part A

Visualisation and spatial ability
Observation and design sensitivity
General awareness
Logical and analytical reasoning
Creativity and problem solving

Part B

Drawing
Design
Storytelling
Creativity
Communication

Note

NID does not release an official syllabus for Prelims.