NID DAT 2015 Exam Dates | Notification | Pattern

About NID DAT 2015:-

• Last date for receiving the completed application forms at NID is:- November 21, 2014 (Friday)
• DAT 2015 for B. Des. (at all centres):- JANUARY 11, 2015 (Sunday).
• DAT 2015 for M. Des (at all centres):- JANUARY 10, 2015.(Saturday)

Course details :-

Bachelor of Design (B.Des.):-

Faculty	Courses
Faculty of Industrial Design	Product Design
	Furniture & Interior Design
	Ceramic and Glass Design
Faculty of Communication Design	Graphic Design
	Animation Film Design
	Film & Video Communication
	Exhibition (Spatial) Design
Faculty of Textile Apparel and Lifestyle Accessory Design	Interior Design

 
Master of Design (M.Des.):-

NID Ahemdabad PG Courses	NID Gandhinagar campus PG courses	NID  R&D Campus Bengaluru
Product Design	Transportation and Automobile Design	Information Design
Furniture and Interior Design	Toy and Game Design	Interactive Design
Ceramic and Glass Design	Photography Design	Design for Retail experience
Graphic Design	Apparel Design
Animation and Film Design	Lifestyle Accessory Design
Film and Video Communication	New Media Design
Textile Design	Strategic media Design

NID DAT 2015 Exam Eligibility:-

• Educational Qualification for B.Des: 10+2 from recognized board or university or equivalent qualification like AISSCE/IB or ISE.

a. Upper age limit: 20 years
b. Relaxation in age:by 3 years in case of reserved category candidates.

• Educational Qualification for M.Des: Bachelors degree in concerned discipline from recognized university.

a. Upper age Limit: 30 years
b. Relaxation in age: by 3 years for SC/ST candidates.

How to Apply for NID DAT 2015?

Step by Step Procedure for applying for NID Exam:

• STEP 01: Log on to NID official website.
• STEP 02: Download NID application form



• STEP 03: Fill in details carefully.
• STEP 04: Draw a demand draft in favor of the “National Institute of Design” payable at Ahmedabad. This serves as application fee
• STEP 05:Completed application forms with supporting documents and demand draft must be sent by either post or delivered directly to any of the following addresses.

NID Ahmedabad
National Institute of Design,
Paldi, Ahmedabad 380 007.
Phone:+91 79 2662 9500 /2662 9600
Fax: +91 79 26621167


NID Gandhinagar
National Institute of Design,
GH-0, Extension Road,
Nr. Infocity, Gandhinagar.
Phone: +91 79 2326 5500


NID Bangalore 
R & D Campus,
National Institute of Design,
#12 HMT Link Road,
Off Tumkur Road,
Bengaluru – 560 022.

Important Instructions for SC/ST and OBC candidates

a. Reserved category candidates are required to submit caste or category certificates. These relevant certificates and documents must be as per the rules and regulations prescribed by the Government of India.
b. Other Backward class candidates are required to submit non-creamy layer certificate issued by the Collectorate. For the format of the same click here
c. PH or Physically handicapped candidates are required to submit a certificate from the Chief Medical Officer (minimum 40 percent disability).

List of documents to be submitted for B.Des:-

• B.Des. Hall Ticket (both copies) duly filled in with recent passport size photographs.
• Self attested copies of SSC & HSC marksheets (those who are studying presently in HSC, must submit bonafide certificate from the school/ college).
• Self attested copy of relevant certificate indicating Date of Birth (Upper age limit as on 1st June, 2015 is 20 years for General category– Relaxable by 3 years for Reserved categories).
• For General Category: The candidates born before 1st June, 1995 are not eligible.
• For Reserved Categories: The candidates born before 1st June, 1992 are not eligible.
• Self attested copy of relevant Caste/Category certificate issued by competent authority for SC/ST/PH/OBC non-creamy layer candidates wherever applicable. 

List of documents to be submitted for M.Des:-

• M.Des. Hall Ticket (both copies) duly filled in with recent passport size photographs.
• Self attested copies of marksheets of SSC, HSC, completed years of Graduation and Degree certificate / Provisional certificate / Passing certificate (those who are studying presently in final year of graduation must submit bonafide certificate from the college).
• Self attested copy of relevant certificate indicating Date of Birth (Upper age limit as on 1st June, 2015 is 30 years for General category– Relaxable by 3 years for Reserved categories).
• For General Category: The candidates born before 1st June, 1985 are not eligible.
• For Reserved Categories: The candidates born before 1st June, 1982 are not eligible.
• Self attested copy of relevant Caste/Category certificate issued by competent authority for SC/ST/PH/OBC non-creamy layer candidates wherever applicable.

Application Fee:-





• Rs 1500 in case of General Category candidates
• Rs 750 in case of SC/ST candidates
Please note that the payment of application fee can be made only through demand draft.

NID DAT 2015 Paper Pattern:

Part 01- Design aptitude test

• Duration:Three hours (180 minutes)
• Marks:100 marks
• Sections: Design problem solving, Observation and perception, Environmental awareness, Communication skills.

Part 02- Studio Test/Personal Interview and Portfolio Presentation.

CLICK HERE for NID DAT 2015 Information Bulletin.