To do an undergraduate program in Design (B. Des) in India, there are 2 exams that one may target:
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Generally, the first year is common and students start to choose their specializations in subsequent academic years. The broad categories of specialization are listed below:
Attempts | NID UG 2026 |
Application Start Date | To be announced |
Application End Date | To be announced |
DAT Prelims Exam | To be announced |
Declaration of DAT Prelims result | To be announced |
DAT Mains Exam | To be announced |
Declaration of DAT Mains result | To be announced |
It is highly recommended that students write both NID & UCEED to maximize their chances of getting into a good design college of their choice.
All colleges have a 3 stage admission process - Design Aptitute Test (DAT), Studio Test & Interview with Portfolio review. So applicants must have a holistic approach to their preparation.
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The students are mentored by professional designers from IIT, NID, NIFT etc. who have also previously worked with globally renowned design studios. The NID entrance exam coaching is comprehensive, and includes preparation for the Design Aptitude Test (DAT) and Situation Test, Portfolio and Interview. Similarly, students targeting other colleges in India and abroad can also be guided accordingly. To know more about DQLABS click here.
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