NID Paper Pattern
The Design Aptitude Tests will be conducted in two stages
Stage 1: Design Aptitude Test (DAT) Prelims – The DAT Prelims paper will consist of an examination of 3 hours duration and 100 marks. It is a paper and pencil/pen test.
Stage 2: Design Aptitude Test (DAT) Mains or Round 2 consists of Material Handling, Studio Test and Personal Interview
NID Syllabus
NID Prelims:
Mental ability: Questions can range from Blood relations, Coding / Decoding, Distance & Direction Sense, Puzzles, Seating Arrangements, Analogies, Completion of series, Paper folding & cutting, Series & Sequences and Odd one out.
Analytical Reasoning: Statements and arguments, statement and assumptions, statement and conclusions, course of action, passage and conclusions, assertion and reason, cause and effect, syllogism & Data sufficiency.
Visual spatial ability: Counting of figures, Mirror and Water images, 2D shape perception, 2D verbal translation, Counting of Cubes, Development of surfaces, Orthographic Views, Sciography, Counting of edges & surfaces & Platonic Solids.
General Knowledge: Audio video terminology, Famous Art and Artists, Famous Designers, Business Personalities, Logo Study, Manufacturing Processed, Performance arts, Photography, Design Aptitude & General Knowledge list of topics.
Maths: Geometry, Mensuration, Statistics, Permutation and Combination, Percentage & Basic Math
English: Literature, Idioms and Phrases, Grammar, Language, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Spelling Errors & Antonyms & Synonyms.
Design sketching: Perspective, 2D, Shading, Texturing, Rendering, Human & Animal figure drawing, Speed Sketching, Theme Sketch, Objects in Perspective, 2D Composition, Animal Figure Drawing, Design Basics, Interiors, Exteriors & Product Design Sketching.
NID Mains:
Material Handling: Tasks given to examine a student’s ability to understand the properties of given material and create an interesting 3D model.
Observation Exercises: Tasks given to check candidates Audio and Visual observation skills etc.
Personal Interview: Tests the attitudes, personality traits and behaviors of the student.
Group Discussion: This will evaluate the student’s ability to work in teams and generate productive outcomes.
Doodling Test: This test examines a student’s ability to imagine / recollect details and draw them to the maximum detail.
Audio – Visual Test: This test examines a student’s ability to observe, image and reproduce, reconstruct to the maximum details.
Programmes Offered By Various NIDs
NID Ahmedabad
- B.Des: Ceramic & Glass Design, Furniture & Interior Design , Product Design , Animation Film Design, Exhibition Design, Film & Video Communication , Graphic Design & Textile Design.
- M.Des: Animation Film Design, Ceramic and Glass Design, Furniture & Interior Design, Film & Video Communication, Graphic Design, Product Design & Textile Design.
NID Gandhinagar
- M.Des: Apparel Design, Lifestyle Accessory Design, Strategic Design Management, New Media Design, Photography Design, Toy & Game Design & Transportation & Automobile Design.
NID Bangalore
- M.Des:Design for Retail Experience, Digital Game Design, Information Design, Interaction Design & Universal Design.
NID Andhra Pradesh
- B.Des:Communication Design, Industrial Design & Textile & Apparel Design.
NID Haryana
- B.Des:Industrial Design, Communication Design & Textile & Apparel Design.
NID Madhya Pradesh
- B.Des:Industrial Design, Communication Design & Textile & Apparel Design.
NID Assam
- B.Des:Industrial Design, Communication Design & Textile & Apparel Design.
What is available in DQ Edge?
- Detailed Syllabus of NID UG & PG.
- Weightages of each topic of the last 5 year question papers.
- 100+ Tests – 11 Past Year question papers, 501 questions, 805 Past Year Questions, 12 Mock tests, 4 Design Career Aptitude Test.
- 500+ Topics as per latest syllabus – Study material from Mental Ability, Analytical Reasoning, Visual Spatial Ability, General Knowledge, Mathematics, English, Design Sketching, Material Handling and Round 2.
- 10,000+ Social Drawings – View and evaluate drawings of your peer group.
- Free & Paid Study Material included.
NID UG Toppers who have used DQ Edge
![Chandana](https://xamplay-dqedge-public.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/providers/edge/nid-toppers/2022/Chandana.png)
Chandana
Rank - 1
![Kumaran Sivakumar](https://xamplay-dqedge-public.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/providers/edge/nid-toppers/2022/Kumaran+Sivakumar.png)
Kumaran Sivakumar
Rank - 7
![Ananya Dutta](https://xamplay-dqedge-public.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/providers/edge/nid-toppers/2022/Ananya+Dutta.png)
Ananya Dutta
Rank - 8
![Nihal Reddy](https://xamplay-dqedge-public.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/providers/edge/nid-toppers/2022/Nihal+Reddy.png)
Nihal Reddy
Rank - 8
![Nikita Patwardhan](https://xamplay-dqedge-public.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/providers/edge/nid-toppers/2022/Nikita+Patwardhan.png)
Nikita Patwardhan
Rank - 13
![Sreerama Samstuth](https://xamplay-dqedge-public.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/providers/edge/nid-toppers/2022/Sreerama+Samstuth.png)
Sreerama Samstuth
Rank - 14
![Gayatri Jai Kumar](https://xamplay-dqedge-public.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/providers/edge/nid-toppers/2022/Gayatri+Jai+Kumar.png)
Gayatri Jai Kumar
Rank - 43
![Madhura](https://xamplay-dqedge-public.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/providers/edge/nid-toppers/2022/Madhura.png)
Madhura
Rank - 45
![Koel Madiath](https://xamplay-dqedge-public.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/providers/edge/nid-toppers/2022/Koel+Madiath.png)
Koel Madiath
Rank - 103
![Bhagya](https://xamplay-dqedge-public.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/providers/edge/nid-toppers/2022/Bhagya.png)
Bhagya
Rank - 117
![Mohi Kunwar](https://xamplay-dqedge-public.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/providers/edge/nid-toppers/2022/Mohi+Kunwar.png)
Mohi Kunwar
Rank - 124
![Naveena Moorthi](https://xamplay-dqedge-public.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/providers/edge/nid-toppers/2022/Naveena+Moorthi.png)
Naveena Moorthi
Rank - 209
![Ahana Vijay](https://xamplay-dqedge-public.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/providers/edge/nid-toppers/2022/Ahana+Vijay.png)
Ahana Vijay
Rank - 213
![Ojas Mishra](https://xamplay-dqedge-public.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/providers/edge/nid-toppers/2022/Ojas+Mishra.png)
Ojas Mishra
Rank - 214
![Aawishya Immanuel](https://xamplay-dqedge-public.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/providers/edge/nid-toppers/2022/Aawishya+Immanuel.png)
Aawishya Immanuel
Rank - 244
![Veda Arvind](https://xamplay-dqedge-public.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/providers/edge/nid-toppers/2022/Veda+Arvind.png)
Veda Arvind
Rank - 247
![Srishti Kamath](https://xamplay-dqedge-public.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/providers/edge/nid-toppers/2022/Srishti+Kamath.png)
Srishti Kamath
Rank - 260
![Ria Maria](https://xamplay-dqedge-public.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/providers/edge/nid-toppers/2022/Ria+Maria.png)
Ria Maria
Rank - 308
![Shruthi R K](https://xamplay-dqedge-public.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/providers/edge/nid-toppers/2022/Shruthi+R+K.png)
Shruthi R K
Rank - 367
![Diya Vikram](https://xamplay-dqedge-public.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/providers/edge/nid-toppers/2022/Diya+Vikram.png)
Diya Vikram
Rank - 435
![Nethra Shrikanth](https://xamplay-dqedge-public.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/providers/edge/nid-toppers/2022/Nethra+Shrikanth.png)
Nethra Shrikanth
Rank - 512
![Rosanne Maria](https://xamplay-dqedge-public.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/providers/edge/nid-toppers/2022/Rosanne+Maria.png)
Rosanne Maria
Rank - 504
![Asmita Amla](https://xamplay-dqedge-public.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/providers/edge/nid-toppers/2022/Asmita+Amla.png)
Asmita Amla
Rank - 557
![Gargi Mathur](https://xamplay-dqedge-public.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/providers/edge/nid-toppers/2022/Gargi+Mathur.png)
Gargi Mathur
Rank - 614
![Madhavi Suresh](https://xamplay-dqedge-public.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/providers/edge/nid-toppers/2022/Madhavi+Suresh.png)
Madhavi Suresh
Rank - 651
![Chaitanya Deshpande](https://xamplay-dqedge-public.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/providers/edge/nid-toppers/2022/Chaitanya+Deshpande.png)
Chaitanya Deshpande
Rank - 819
![Shravani](https://xamplay-dqedge-public.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/providers/edge/nid-toppers/2022/Shravani.png)
Shravani
Rank - 1157
NID PG Toppers who have used DQ Edge
![Barri Wahlang](https://xamplay-dqedge-public.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/providers/edge/nid-toppers/Barri-Wahlang.png)
Barri Wahlang
Interaction Design
Rank - 1
![Prashant Pradhan](https://xamplay-dqedge-public.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/providers/edge/nid-toppers/Prashanth-Pradhan.png)
Prashant Pradhan
Product Design
Rank - 1
![Jaya Prabhakaran](https://xamplay-dqedge-public.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/providers/edge/nid-toppers/Jaya-Prabhakaran.png)
Jaya Prabhakaran
Universal Design
Rank - 1
![Parvathi](https://xamplay-dqedge-public.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/providers/edge/nid-toppers/Parvathi.png)
Parvathi
Ceramic & Glass Design
Rank - 1
![Prashant Pradhan](https://xamplay-dqedge-public.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/providers/edge/nid-toppers/Prashanth-Pradhan.png)
Prashant Pradhan
Universal Design
Rank - 3
![Parvathi](https://xamplay-dqedge-public.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/providers/edge/nid-toppers/Parvathi.png)
Parvathi
Furniture & Interior Design
Rank - 4
![Raghul Sreedhar](https://xamplay-dqedge-public.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/providers/edge/nid-toppers/Raghul-Sreedhar.png)
Raghul Sreedhar
Interaction Design
Rank - 5
![Chandru](https://xamplay-dqedge-public.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/providers/edge/nid-toppers/Chandru.png)
Chandru
Product Design
Rank - 6
![Sai Vidyasri G](https://xamplay-dqedge-public.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/providers/edge/nid-toppers/Saividya.png)
Sai Vidyasri G
Information Design
Rank - 19
![Koushik Ram](https://xamplay-dqedge-public.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/providers/edge/nid-toppers/Koushik-Ram.png)
Koushik Ram
Information Design
Rank - 20
![Neha Rastogi](https://xamplay-dqedge-public.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/providers/edge/nid-toppers/Neha-Rastogi.png)
Neha Rastogi
Game Design
Rank - 23
![Akshatha Bhat](https://xamplay-dqedge-public.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/providers/edge/nid-toppers/Akshatha-Bhatt.png)
Akshatha Bhat
Interaction Design
Rank - 40
NID UG Student Testimonials
![Tushar Shivam](https://xamplay-dqedge-public.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/providers/edge/nid-toppers/Thushar-Shivam.png)
“I am happy to let you know that I have secured Rank 5 in the NID UG exam. I
would like to thank the entire team of DQ labs for their support, excellent
coaching and for the wonderful learning experience. Thank you once again!”
Tushar Shivam
Rank - 5
![Shubhra Agarwal](https://xamplay-dqedge-public.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/providers/edge/nid-toppers/Shubhra-Agarwal.png)
“DQ Labs helped me a great deal in sharpening my drawing skills; I learnt how to
make my drawings in perspective. The NID mock tests and question banks are
extremely relevant and helpful! A big thanks to the DQ Labs team for everything!”
Shubhra Agarwal
Rank - 7
![Harini Suresh](https://xamplay-dqedge-public.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/providers/edge/nid-toppers/Harini-Suresh.png)
“I would like to like to thank the whole of DQ labs for helping me prepare for my
NID entrance exam. I secured a rank of 10. Thanks a lot!!!!”
Harini Suresh
Rank - 10
NID PG Student Testimonials
![Barri Wahlang](https://xamplay-dqedge-public.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/providers/edge/nid-toppers/Barri-Wahlang.png)
“Studying from DQ labs was no doubt a lot of fun but it actually helped me understand
the fundamentals of design. I was able to learn how to put forth my ideas into sketches
better and it also helped me prepare really well for the NID exam!! On the whole it was a
great experience! Thank you so much DQ labs!”
Barri Wahlang
Interaction Design
Rank - 1
![Prashant Pradhan](https://xamplay-dqedge-public.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/providers/edge/nid-toppers/Prashanth-Pradhan.png)
“I have stood the first rank in Product Design. Thanks a lot DQ Labs, for the
immense amount of advice and your tutorial, without which I'm sure I would not
have got through this exam. A BIIIG THANK YOU!!!”
Prashant Pradhan
Product Design
Rank - 1
![Jaya PrabhaKaran](https://xamplay-dqedge-public.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/providers/edge/nid-toppers/Jaya-Prabhakaran.png)
“Thank you sir for your guidance. I’ve secured the first rank in Universal Design”
Jaya PrabhaKaran
Universal Design
Rank - 1