Posted on February 26, 2026March 9, 2026 by Digi Suggest Solutions

NID Studio Test 2026: Expected Pattern & Preparation

Mastering DAT Mains for B.Des and M.Des Admissions

The NID Studio Test 2026 is the definitive second stage of the NID admission process. After the M.Des DAT Prelims Result 2026-27, candidates must prove their practical mettle. Although NID does not officially declare a fixed pattern, based on past years, the Studio Test focuses on creativity, material handling, and design thinking.

1. NID Studio Test 2026 Exam Pattern (Expected)

The expected breakdown for the DAT Mains includes:

Model Making Task: Materials provided on the spot; focus on structure & concept. Sometimes no glue is allowed.
Doodle / Sketch Completion: Creatively completing abstract shapes with themes.
Clay Modelling: Abstract themes like balance, growth, chaos, and sustainability.
Situation-Based Problem Solving: Social issue design solutions and visual storytelling.
Interview + Portfolio: Explaining concepts clearly and presenting personal creative work.
Official Updates: Visit the NID Admissions Portal for official schedules.

2. Most Expected Questions for 2026

Movement-Based Models

Example: Create a moving toy using bamboo sticks, thread, paper, and balloons. Focus: Interaction and Logic.

Social Design Problem

Example: Design a portable rain shelter for street vendors. Focus: Sustainability and Urban Challenges.

Functional Products

Example: Design a foldable study table for small apartments using paper and straws. Focus: Stability and Usability.

3. Previous Year Question Types

Common formats repeated across years (NID repeats structure, not exact questions):

Task Type	Example Task
Toy & Furniture	Toy design without glue / Chair design using straws.
Visual Storytelling	Storyboard of a rainwater journey / Social issue illustration.
Mechanisms	Pattern making using paper strips / Mechanism using cardboard and pins.

4. How to Prepare for NID Studio Test 2026 by Pahal Design ?

Practice Model Making Daily: Use waste materials and set a 1-hour time limit to focus on finishing.
Improve Concept Explanation: Practice explaining the Problem, Solution, Target User, and Functionality.
Build a Strong Portfolio: Include sketches, process work, 3D experiments, and personal projects.
Think Sustainability: Eco-friendly thinking is increasingly important for 2026.
Speed & Neatness: Time management matters heavily during the Studio Test.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: When will NID Studio Test 2026 be conducted?
B.Des is expected in May 2026. M.Des is likely in March 2026 after DAT Prelims results.

Q2: How important is the Studio Test in final selection?
It is crucial. Along with the interview, it determines the final admission after clearing DAT Prelims.

Q3: Do I need prior model making experience?
No. Guided practice at Pahal Design helps students develop necessary skills regardless of prior experience.

Prepare with Pahal Design

Get hands-on material training, mock tests, and portfolio guidance. Visit Pahal Design to crack NID DAT Mains 2026.

Posted on October 12, 2025 by admin

Student Type: Class 12

Institute: Pahal Design

Exam Date: 21 December 2025 (Prelims)

Study Duration: 6 months (Oct 2025 – Mar 2026)

Perfect, thank you 🙌

You’re a Class 12 student with Pahal Design coaching (12 hrs/week), strong in Creative Thinking, and want to improve Time Management — and you’d like Weekly Mock Tests included.

Here’s your 6-Month Structured NID DAT (B.Des) 2026 Prelims Plan – Oct 2025 to Mar 2026

🗓️ MONTH 1: OCTOBER 2025 — FOUNDATION & CONSISTENCY

Goal: Strengthen sketching discipline + basics of design aptitude

Weekly Focus:

Week 1: Line quality, proportion, shading, basic objects (cups, bottles, furniture) Week 2: Human figures, gesture drawing, basic anatomy Week 3: Perspective (1-point, 2-point), indoor/outdoor spaces Week 4: Observation exercises — draw from life (daily 15–20 min)

Theory + Aptitude:

Daily 15–20 min GK (design, art, culture, logos, current affairs) 2 reasoning exercises (pattern, analogy, visual puzzles) each week

Mock Test: 1 every Sunday (2 hours)

→ Focus on completing all questions within time.

Creative Challenge: “Everyday Object, New Use” — redesign an object with a new function.

🗓️ MONTH 2: NOVEMBER 2025 — IDEA DEVELOPMENT & SPEED

Goal: Improve idea generation + learn to draw fast & clean

Weekly Focus:

Week 1: Storyboard sketches – create 4-frame visual stories Week 2: Product sketching – draw 10 everyday products in 30 mins Week 3: Scene composition – perspective + storytelling Week 4: Design thinking prompts (“How to reduce waste?”, “Redesign a classroom”)

Theory + Aptitude:

Logical reasoning: sequences, odd-one-out, spatial reasoning Visual GK: identify famous designs, logos, products

Mock Test: Every Sunday (3 hours full-length)

→ Target 90+% completion within time.

Creative Challenge: “Festival Reimagined” – redesign a festival logo/poster.

🗓️ MONTH 3: DECEMBER 2025 — EXAM SIMULATION PHASE

Goal: Full Prelims simulation, build confidence before exam

Weekly Focus:

2 full-length mocks per week Time practice: sketch completion in < 15 min per question Daily warm-up: 10-min object sketch + 1 creative idea prompt

Theory + Aptitude:

Quick revision: reasoning, GK (art movements, NID facts, design pioneers) Review all mock tests and note recurring mistakes

Mock Test:

Sunday = Full 3-hour DAT Prelims simulation Wednesday = Sectional speed test (Creative / Aptitude)

Creative Challenge: “Design for a Social Cause” – poster or visual concept.

🗓️ MONTH 4: JANUARY 2026 — FOUNDATION REVISIT + MAINS PREP START

Goal: Revisit weak areas + start early exposure to Studio Test-type activities

Weekly Focus:

Perspective + proportion refresh Quick idea thumbnails (draw 5 ideas for 1 topic) Basic model-making concepts (paper, clay, wire exercises)

Mock Test: 1 full paper weekly + 1 quick 60-min challenge midweek

Creative Challenge: “Redesign your school bag / workspace.”

🗓️ MONTH 5: FEBRUARY 2026 — ADVANCED IDEATION + MASTERY

Goal: Expand imagination and improve clarity in presentation

Weekly Focus:

Week 1: Product + environment combos Week 2: Comic strip storytelling Week 3: Unusual combinations (e.g., “Tree + Phone” design challenge) Week 4: Personal portfolio sketches

Theory + Aptitude:

Solve 1 reasoning set daily Design awareness flashcards (NID, NIFT, Indian crafts, famous logos)

Mock Test: 2 per week (alternate days)

Creative Challenge: “Nature + Technology” concept illustration.

🗓️ MONTH 6: MARCH 2026 — FINE-TUNING & MAINS BRIDGE

Goal: Maintain speed, polish creativity, and transition to Mains prep

Weekly Focus:

Time trials: finish full papers in 2.5 hours Focused improvement on weak areas from mock analysis Brainstorming drills (idea web, mind mapping)

Mock Test: Every Sunday (with peer or mentor review)

Creative Challenge: “Future Living” – visualize city life in 2050.

For any details call 8800-22-6864

Posted on July 13, 2024 by admin

ABOUT NID
National Institute of Design is internationally acclaimed as one of the finest educational and research institutions for Industrial, Communication, Textile and IT Integrated (Experiential) Design. It is an autonomous institution under the aegis of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. NID has been declared ‘Institution of National Importance’ by the Act of Parliament, by virtue of the National Institute of Design Act 2014.

Bachelor of Design (B.Des.)
The four-year-long Bachelor of Design programme is offered only at NID Ahmedabad in the following areas of specialization: Faculty of Industrial Design, Faculty of Communication Design, Faculty of Textile, Apparel, Lifestyle & Accessory Design and Ceramic & Glass Design.

NID ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor of Design (B.Des.)

All candidates applying for the B.Des. must fulfil the eligibility criteria of both age and educational qualification as under.

Age Limit:

■ For Indian Nationals in General Category and General EWS Category: Only those candidates born on or after 1 July 2003 are eligible to apply for admission.

■ For Indian Nationals in Reserved Category (Other Backward Class-Non Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL), Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST): Only those candidates born on or after 1 July 2000 are eligible to apply for admission.

■ For Indian Nationals in PwD Reserved Category: Only those candidates born on or after 1 July 1998 are eligible to apply for admission.

■ For Foreign Nationals in Overseas (Supernumerary) Category: Only those candidates born on or after 1 July 2003 are eligible to apply for admission.

Educational Qualification:

Applications for academic year 2024-25 are open to candidates who have passed or will appear for higher secondary (10+2) qualifying examinations in the academic year 2023-24 in any stream (Science, Arts, Commerce, Humanities etc.) from any recognized board of education such as CBSE, IB, ICSE or equivalent. Admission to all programmes at NID is on the basis of the candidates’ performance in two stages of the Design Aptitude Test (DAT). The objective of these exams is to assess the knowledge, skills and behavioural qualities of candidates.

DESIGN APTITUDE TESTS

Stage 1: Design Aptitude Test (DAT) Prelims

Design Aptitude Test (DAT) Prelims will be conducted at various test centres across India (Refer Section 7.3 of this Admissions Handbook). Candidates should note that appearing for the DAT Prelims or being shortlisted for the second stage of the admission process does NOT guarantee automatic entitlement to admission.

Stage 2: Design Aptitude Test (DAT) Mains

Candidates shortlisted after the DAT Prelims will be invited to appear for the Stage 2 DAT Mains exam. Exact details of the Test Centre will be announced later in the DAT Mains Admit Card.

Pahal Design IIT UCEED | NID Course 2025-26 :

Classroom Coaching : Pahal Design is offering Classroom coaching at 30 Centres across India.

https://pahaldesign.com/contact-us/

Live Online Intercative Classes : If you want Online Classes then this is available with full study material.
Learning Management System : The students can solve assignments, Quizzes, UCEED | NID Exam papers, assignments using their ipad, Tablet or Laptop anytime anywhere.
Full Study Material – IIT UCEED | NID Study Material is available at pahaldlp.com

Hauz Khas (Corporate Office)

Address:- G-13,Ground Floor, Hauz Khas, New Delhi-110016
Nearest Metro Station Hauz Khas Gate No-3, Mayfair Garden / RBI Colony
Landmark: Near Nirula’s
Contact No: 8800-22-6864
Contact Person: Karishma Gupta
Email: corporate@pahaldesign.com

SOUTH DELHI

South Extension

Address:- E-13, Ground Floor, South Extension Part 1, New Delhi – 110049
Landmark: Mcdonald’s Lane, Nearest Metro – South Ex Metro Gate No 2
Contact No: 8800-22-6864
Contact Person : Karishma Gupta
Email: corporate@pahaldesign.com

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EAST DELHI

Preet Vihar

Address:- F-16, 1st Floor, Preet Vihar,
(Nearby Metro – Preet Vihar, Lift No 3 ), New Delhi – 110092
Contact No: 93540-52529
Contact Person: Mr. Prashant Verma
Email: corporate@pahaldesign.com

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NORTHWEST DELHI

Pitampura

Address:- 3rd Floor, 368, Kohat Enclave, Pitampura, New Delhi – 110034
Near Kohat Enclave Metro Station Gate 3, Above Yes Bank
Contact No: 90311-70312
Contact Person: Mr. Dev Budhani
Email: corporate@pahaldesign.com

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WEST DELHI

Janakpuri

Address:- 2nd Floor, S-4/63A, Shivaji Marg, New Mahavir Nagar, Janakpuri, New Delhi – 110018
Opposite – Metro Pillar No. 552, Landmark – Janakpuri East Metro Station
Contact Person: Mr. Dev Budhani
Contact No: 90311-70312
Email: corporate@pahaldesign.com

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DELHI NCR

Gurugram

Address:- M-44, Ground Floor, Old DLF Colony,
Sec-14 Market, Gurugram-122001
Landmark – Opposite Ganpati Honda
Contact Person: Karishma Gupta
Contact No: 8800-22-6864
Email: corporate@pahaldesign.com

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DELHI NCR

NOIDA

Address:- C-29, Ground Floor, Sector 2, Noida
(Nearby Metro – Noida Sector 15 Metro Station ), UP – 201301
Contact No: 93540-52529
Contact Person: Mr. Prashant Verma
Email: corporate@pahaldesign.com

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Posted on July 8, 2024 by admin

ABOUT NID

National Institute of Design is internationally acclaimed as one of the finest educational and research institutions for Industrial, Communication, Textile and IT Integrated (Experiential) Design. It is an autonomous institution under the aegis of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. NID has been declared ‘Institution of National Importance’ by the Act of Parliament, by virtue of the National Institute of Design Act 2014.

Bachelor of Design (M.Des.)

This 2.5 year programme is offered in 19 discipline across all 3 campuses in the following areas of specialization: Faculty of Communication Design, Faculty of Industrial Design, Faculty of Interdisciplinary Design, Faculty of IT Integrated Design and Faculty of Textile, Apparel, Lifestyle and Accessory Design.

Pahal Design IIT UCEED | NID Course 2024 :

Classroom Coaching : Pahal Design is offering Classroom coaching at 30 Centres across India.

https://pahaldesign.com/contact-us/

Live Online Intercative Classes : If you want Online Classes then this is available with full study material.
Learning Management System : The students can solve assignments, Quizzes, UCEED | NID Exam papers, assignments using their ipad, Tablet or Laptop anytime anywhere.
Full Study Material – IIT UCEED | NID Study Material is available at pahaldlp.com

Address: Pahal Design, 1st Floor, 393, Chinmaya Mission Hospital Rd, opposite Orbiz Restaurant, 2nd Stage, Binnamangala, Hoysala Nagar, Indiranagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560038

Call 9821-651-399

Posted on June 4, 2024 by admin

NID (B.Des)

₹5,000.00

Total Booklets

Quantitative Ability – 7 Booklets
Verbal & Analytical Ability – 4 Booklets
Non –Verbal reasoning – 1 Booklet
NID – Aptitude – 2 Booklet
Communication Ability & English Comprehension – 2 Booklets
General Knowledge and Current Affairs – Monthly
Creative Booklet – 3
Online Portal Access – 24 x 7
NID B.Des Previous Year Question Papers – The last 5 years original exam papers will be available over LMS.
NID Guide book for Design
5 Mock Tests as per the new Exam Pattern will be over LMS.
Monthly Tests will be conducted over LMS.

Key Features of DLP by Pahal Design

Study Material as per new exam pattern
Detailed analysis
Prepared by Expert faculties
Easy to understand
Time savvy
Interactive student LMS
Learn at your own pace
Mock Test Series

Sl No.	Course	Subject	Study materials	Descriptions
1.	NID (B.Des)	Quantitative Ability	Booklet – 1 Booklet – 2 Booklet – 3 Booklet – 4 Booklet – 5 Booklet – 6 Booklet – 7	Quantitative Ability- 7 booklets have various categories that deals with all important topics with concept, explanation, practice exercises and Model Test Papers. It has important tips and tricks which facilitate student to increase the solving speed in a superior way.
		Communication Ability & English Comprehension	Booklet – 1 Booklet – 2	Booklet 1 and 2 will cover all the topics which are important for NID exam with intensive practice exercises.
		Verbal & Analytical reasoning	Booklet – 1 Booklet – 2 Booklet – 3 Booklet – 4	These 4 booklets include all topics of analytical reasoning which help students to identify key information, apply logic, and find patterns.
		Non –Verbal reasoning	Booklet – 1
		NID – Aptitude	Booklet – 1 Booklet – 2	Fine Arts Aptitude booklet 1 (Hard Copy) Booklet 2 Available on LMS.
		General Knowledge and Current Affairs	Month Wise	The GK and CA are made by experts on latest NID exam pattern. Monthly booklet will be shared with the students which will have all Important events, facts and happenings in the country and across the globe.
		Creative	Creative Descriptive Booklet. Workbook – 1 Workbook – 2 Workbook – 3	Book provides a brief topic-wise description with suitable illustration and references. Workbooks 1 and 3 will be available in hard copy. Workbook 2 will be available over LMS.
		NID B.Des Previous Year Question Papers		The last 5 years’ original exam papers will be available over LMS.
		NID Guide Book	Booklet 1	The booklet will provide an overview of the National Institute of Design.

2. Test Series :
(A) Monthly Test: The monthly test enables student to track their progress in most efficient way and pay attention to the section required.
(B) Mock Test: It’s mandatory for all students to attempt mock test after completion of syllabus. The student can appear the mock test online. Each mock test will give you complete performance analysis, All India Ranking, practice to updated exam pattern, and section-wise performance report.
3. Doubt clearance & Feedback sessions: Students can attend doubt clearance session with our expert by booking their slot at nearest Pahal design centre or choose online mode for the same.
4. Digital Learning Program (DLP): Access to digital learning platform which has a complete learning solution for the students. The Platform will enable students to avail video lectures, Quiz practice sessions, any time access to practice sets and tests with more than 5000+ questions. The student will be allotted with unique User Id and Password for their DLP account which they login from pahal.design/login/index.php
5. Expert Team: Each student will get expert guidance for design career and will be assisted to explore their course interest. The team will also analyse and review the student’s performance and help them to improve their performance.
6. Preparation for other Design colleges: Students can get connect to us for the design college counseling or inform us regarding the colleges they are applying for and Pahal Design Team will provide complete guidance according to the updated exam pattern.
7. DAT Mains: The Pahal Design study material includes the preparation for the NiID second phase as well. Once student gets the result for NID first-round exam, the studio test kit gets delivered to his/her doorstep.

DAT Mains preparation includes:

1. DAT Mains Hand Book.
2. Video for step by step preparation.
3. Access to LIVE classes.
4. Access to classroom sessions on prior appointment.
5. 3D Model Making and Material Manipulation/Studio Test preparation.
6. Studio Test Material kit.
7. Design Concept based practice exercises.
8. Practice exercises on Observation Tests/Audio-Visuals & Visualization Tests.
9. Portfolio Development under design expert supervision.
10. LIVE Interactive /interview practice sessions.
11. E-book on creative write up guidance.
12. Previous years exam papers.
13. Practice Set.
14. Mock Test-10.
15. Feedback and doubt clearance sessions.

Hauz Khas (Corporate Office)

Posted on June 4, 2024 by admin

Pahal Design has been training and mentoring students for more than 25 years in Design and Architecture, like NID, NIFT, NATA, UCEED, JEE Paper 2, BFA. With 7 centres in Delhi, no students is too far from Pahal Design Centre, each of which is located at just walking distance from the metro. Pahal Design offering Weekdays and Weekends Batch for the students. We have Classroom Coaching, Online Live Coaching and Study material available for the students. The batch size of the classes conducted here is kept small so that each student receives individual attention by the faculty and all their doubts are resolved before the exam.

Pahal Design IIT UCEED | NID Course 2024 :

Classroom Coaching : Pahal Design is offering Classroom coaching at 30 Centres across India.

https://pahaldesign.com/contact-us/

Live Online Intercative Classes : If you want Online Classes then this is available with full study material.
Learning Management System : The students can solve assignments, Quizzes, UCEED | NID Exam papers, assignments using their ipad, Tablet or Laptop anytime anywhere.
Full Study Material – IIT UCEED | NID Study Material is available at pahaldlp.com

WEST DELHI

Janakpuri

Posted on May 27, 2024 by admin

UCEED 2024 will be conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay under the guidance of the UCEED-CEED Implementation Committee 2024 (henceforth referred to as the UCI Committee).

UCEED 2024 is open to all nationals (Indian/Foreign). Candidates seeking admission to the Bachelor’s Degree programme in Design (BDes) at Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB), Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD), Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IITG), Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH), Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IITR) and Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing Jabalpur (IIITDMJ), must appear for UCEED 2024.

Pahal Design Bangalore is offering weekdays and weekends batch. Students can join Classroom Coaching and Online Coaching.

Syllabus

UCEED 2024 will have two parts.

Part-A will have questions from the following topics:

Visualization and spatial reasoning: Ability to visualise and transform 2D shapes and 3D objects and their spatial relationships.
Practical and scientific knowledge: Know-how of scientific principles and everyday objects.
Observation and design sensitivity: The capacity to detect concealed properties in daily life and think critically about them. Attention to detail, classification, analysis, inference and prediction.
Environment and society: General awareness of environmental, social and cultural connections with design.
Analytical and logical reasoning: Ability to analyse qualitative and quantitative information.
Language: Proficiency in reading and comprehending Standard English.
Creativity: Grasp of verbal and non-verbal analogies, metaphors, signs and symbols.

Part-B will have questions on the following topics:

Drawing: Ability to draw products, people or scenes in proportion with good line quality, composition, proportion, perspective and shading.
Design aptitude: Capability to practically and appropriately respond to problems/situations with ingenuity and empathy.

UCEED 2024 will be held only in the following 27 cities in India:

Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Coimbatore, Dehradun, Delhi, Ernakulam, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Kozhikode, Lucknow, Mumbai, Mysuru, Nagpur, Noida, Panaji, Patna, Pune, Raipur, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur, and Visakhapatnam.

Question Paper Structure for UCEED 2024

There will be ONE question paper of total THREE hours duration.
The question paper will be in English only.
The question paper will carry a total of 300 marks.
The question paper will consist of two parts: Part-A and Part-B. It is compulsory to attempt questions from both the parts.
Utmost care is taken to prepare an error free question paper. However, if an error is detected in the question paper, the UCI Committee shall take an appropriate decision after the examination, which shall be final.

Details of the two parts of the question paper are given below:

Part-A (Total marks: 200; Maximum time: 2 hours)

This part will be administered through a computer-based test.
This part will consist of three sections.

Section 1:NAT (Numerical Answer Type): 14 questions (4 marks each; no negative marks).
For these questions, the answer is a number that needs to be entered using a virtual keyboard on the computer screen. No choices will be shown for these questions.

Section 2: MSQ (Multiple Select Question): 15 questions.
Each MSQ may have one or more than one correct choice(s) out of the four given. The following is the marking scheme:

Full Marks: + 4

Partial Marks: + 3

Partial Marks: + 2

Partial Marks: + 1

Zero Marks: 0

Negative Marks: -1

Section 3: MCQ (Multiple Choice Question): 28 questions (3 marks each for the correct answer; 0.71 negative marks for incorrect answers). Each MCQ will have four choices, out of which only one is the correct answer..

Part-B (Total marks: 100; Maximum time: 1 hour)

Part-B consists of TWO questions to test the candidates’ drawing skills and design aptitude. This will require subjective evaluation. The questions in Part-B will be displayed on the computer screen, and the answer must be written/drawn in the answer book provided by the invigilator. In the case of PwD candidates availing the use of a scribe, assistance in attempting Part-B is not permitted, as the question is aimed at evaluating their drawing skill.
Part-B answer booklets will be collected at the end of the examination.
Part-B question is mandatory.
The entire paper (Part-A and Part-B) must be finished within the stipulated time for each part.

KARNATAKA

Indira Nagar – Bengaluru Head Office

Address:- 1st Floor, 393, Chinmaya Mission Hospital Rd, near HDFC bank,2nd Stage, Binnamangala, Hoysala Nagar, Indiranagar, Bengaluru – 560038, Above Manyavar
Contact No: 9821-651-399
Contact Person: Ms. Purva
Email: corporate@pahaldesign.com

Online Counselling

Posted on May 27, 2024 by admin

Today the National Institute of Design is internationally acclaimed as one of the finest educational and research institutions for Industrial, Communication, Textile and IT Integrated (Experiential) Design. It is an autonomous institution under the aegis of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. NID has been declared ‘Institution of National Importance’ by the Act of Parliament, by virtue of the National Institute of Design Act 2014.

Pahal Design NID Course 2024 :

Classroom Coaching : Pahal Design is offering Classroom coaching at 30 Centres across India.

https://pahaldesign.com/contact-us/

Live Online Interactive Classes : If you want Online Classes then this is available with ffull study material.
Learning Management System : The students can solve assignments, Quizzes, NID Exam papers, assignments using their ipad, Tablet or Laptop anytime anywhere.
Full Study Material – NID Study Material is available at pahaldlp.com

NID Coaching in Bangalore offers weekdays and weekends Batch where NID and IIT Alumni for the classes. Pahal Design is a pioneer in education for Classroom Coaching as well as Online Coaching with 30 Centres across India.

Indira Nagar[Bengaluru Head Office]

https://pahaldesign.com/online-counselling/

India’s Best Design & Architecture Coaching award 1 2024

India’s Best Design & Architecture Coaching award 2024

Posted on January 9, 2022 by admin

Question 1*- a simple picture of tap was given and we had to design it for 3 different types of people in 3 different boxes, one for each.

a) a six year old

b) an artist

c) impared eye person

Question 2*- story boarding

A fisherman is sitting near the shore/sea and a kingfisher bird is there too. They both are having an intense conversation and it ends with

*Kingfisher- ” at last, you’re a human being”*

Make the story and give it a title, write the story in the given box and illustrate the story in the 3 boxes given.

Question 3* – all the parts of a cycle were given (even the vvvvv little ones, way too many parts were there in different angles).

Draw a proper cycle using all the parts.

Question 4*- perspective question

A room was given with alot of details and a person was looking at his friend peeping from the window. We had to draw what the friend of the person would see. The whole composition was given in one point perspective.

Online Counselling Request

Posted on January 9, 2022 by admin

On the 2^nd of January 2022, NID (National Institute of Design)Exam 2022 successfully conducted NID DAT Prelims in pen and paper mode across 23 test cities in the country. National institute of Design conducts its entrance exam in two phases; DAT Prelims & DAT Mains. NID DAT Prelims is the first examination of the two phase entrance process.

Students from across the country aspiring to study and build a career in the field of design appear for NID DAT exam every year. Candidates who qualify NID DAT secure admission in Bachelor of Design (B.Des), Graduate Diploma Program in Design (GDPD) & Master of Design (M.Des) courses offered by National Institute of Design.

Approximately 15000 students appeared for NID DAT Prelims 2022 across the country. Even though the candidate count of 2022 is 25-30% less than the number of candidates who appeared in NID DAT Prelims 2021, the dedication and enthusiasm of the students was clearly visible across all test centres in the country.

NID DAT Prelims for B.Des is a 3 hour examination of 100 marks comprising multiple choice questions (G.K, Logical Reasoning, and English) and creative section whereas NID DAT Prelims for M.Des is a 2 hr 30 minutes examination with a 30 minute common design aptitude section and a 2 hour discipline specific creative section. If the candidate has chosen 2 disciplines, then the exam duration is increased to 4 hours 30 mins.

Question 1– a simple picture of tap was given and we had to design it for 3 different types of people in 3 different boxes, one for each.

a) a six year old

b) an artist

c) impaired eye person

Question 2- story boarding

A fisherman is sitting near the shore/sea and a kingfisher bird is there too. They both are having an intense conversation and it ends with

Kingfisher- ” at last, you’re a human being”*

Make the story and give it a title, write the story in the given box and illustrate the story in the 3 boxes given.

Question 3 – all the parts of a cycle were given (even the vvvvv little ones, way too many parts were there in different angles).

Draw a proper cycle using all the parts.

Question 4 – perspective question

There are 5 major faculty/streams at NID for students to choose from –

Faculty of Communication Design
(Animation Design, Film & Video communication, Graphic Design, Photography Design)
Faculty of Industrial Design
(Ceramic & Glass Design, Furniture & Interior Design, Product Design, Toy & Game Design, Transportation & Automobile Design, Universal Design)
Faculty of Inter-Disciplinary Design Studies
(Design for retail experience, Strategic Design Management)
Faculty of Information technology Integrated programmes
(Digital Game Design, Information Design, Interaction Design, New Media Design)
Faculty of Textile, Apparel, Lifestyle and Accessory Design
(Apparel Design, Lifestyle accessory Design & Textile Design)

Students who appeared for DAT Prelims 2022, found the difficulty level of the examination to be moderate. The B.Des question paper had 27 multiple choice questions from static G.K, English and non verbal reasoning of 40 marks. The creative section carried 60 marks covering 4 questions of frames, observation and assembly, story boarding and perspective.

When interviewed by our counselors at Pahal Design, many students were ecstatic after attempting the examination and were extremely thankful to the faculties for their guidance. Maximum students found time management an essential component to deliver their best during the examination and were very grateful for the consecutive mock tests which helped them take a feel of the examination beforehand.

NID DAT is a tough examination; hence students need constant practice and guidance from faculties at every step of their preparation. The students who will qualify NID DAT Prelims will proceed for NID DAT Mains.

NID DAT Mains for B.Des/GDPD/M.Des is the studio test of 100 marks. It includes doodling concept, 3D Modeling, Clay Modeling, Wire moulding, Psychometric test, Audio Visual test, Interview and portfolio round. The final score of the candidate is calculated on the basis of both their DAT Prelims (30% weightage) and DAT mains score (70% weightage).

Bachelor of Design (B.Des) is offered at NID Ahmedabad (Gujarat), NID Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh), NID Kurukshetra (Haryana), NID Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) & NID Jorhat (Assam) with a total intake of 425 seats.

Masters of Design (M.Des) is offered at NID Bangalore (Karnataka), NID Ahmedabad & NID Gandhinagar (Gujarat) with a total intake of 347 seats.