9 January 2016

Last minute tips for NID-DAT exam (new pattern)



Although I started speaking about NID very late, yet I believe I covered good amount of information with resources in my blog post - NID-DAT complete Resource collection. So, here are my final tips for your NID exam for tomorrow 

  1. NID pattern has changed and it covers wide topics, so if you keep searching for topics then you are lost in an ocean of huge confusing web resource, so utilize whatever time left specifically to revise the so far learnt or referred topics and also whatever topics you have saved for last minute
  2. (In correction to my earlier mistake - Thanks to Simran comment below) There is no negative marking for NID-DAT and also objective questions are MCQ type, so you don't have the restriction of checking whether your assumed answer is correct or not. UCEED exam has the headache of negative marking and MSQ's, but luckily NID doesn't have. So, go ahead, try to attempt all the question even if your only partially sure about a given questions. But be wise while choosing answers. Some questions are deceptive and might seems the answer as say 'A' but it could be some other option.
  3. Be confident. That is the only tool/armour you have. A well prepared person with less confident might have greater chances of loosing marks! Likewise an average prepared guy with full confidence have the greater chance of being the topper!
  4. Sleep well! Yes you heard me right, don't rush to revise or study before exam. Don't be in a hurry - turning papers, check links etc before the last minute of exam. At least relax yourselves before two hours, by compromising yourself that you have covered everything. Remember new pattern has diverse topics, so it's never complete! Likewise you are never unprepared! you might have observed that 'on the spot solving questions' are well asked in NID. So, you are already well prepared :)
  5. Check yourself whether you have covered this topics or not - 
    a. Color theory 
    b. Art media 
    c. Famous designers, 
    d. History and evolution of art 
    e. Basic math recap and so on
  6. I think attempting Subjective part of NID is quite easier than CEED subjective, based on the sample questions. I think even NID started giving priority to idea/concept rather than just objective sketching (that was my earlier belief). So, take time in making good idea. I know your brilliant brain has the same structure like that was shown in the recent animated movie "Inside-Out". So, try to put all your intelligence (not strength) to get good alternate idea. Ideas are generated spontaneously based on your prior exposure, habits, your observation skills, the environment in which you were raised etc and several other factors. I can always sense the intelligent version of you :) You saw your intelligence yet? ......No ?..... No issues, you are going to see it tomorrow :)
  7. Mind the time during exam
  8. Carry all those things listed 'to be carried' to exam, including 
    a. admit card, 
    b. ID proof, 
    c. pencils,  rulers, sketch pens/pencils, Eraser, Sharpener etc
    d. Your other art tools etc
  9. Stay cool and relaxed like I mentioned earlier


That's it, I don't want you to spend time much on reading this. You better revise your topics.

 

37 comments:

  1. Thankyou so much. :)
    really nice of you.
    and there is no negative marking in NID-DAT.

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    1. Oh ya, thank you so much for reminding me. I forgot that there is no negative marking. I have corrected above too. Thanks again

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  2. sir, can please suggest few main topics that must be revised.
    thanks

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    1. I think the above mentioned topics are itself time taking, if you are done, you can check on some reasoning and aptitude ques. If you've started ur practice very recently, then you must also go through image and math aptitude ques

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    2. SIR WHERE I WILL GET THE IMAGE AND MATH APTITUTE QUESTIONS ?? NUMERICAL APPTITUTE QUESTIONS ?

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    3. u can find them in NID as well as UCEED resource page

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  3. Thank you very much sir.... I have learned lot of things from your website....thank you once again Sir ...

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  4. How many times can I give NID

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    1. It depends on age. Till 20 you can give it as many times as you want. For UG. But for PG it's 30 years.

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  5. How many people appear for DAT(on an average), and what is the chance of a person getting admission in NID.

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    1. Approx 15,000 people appear for the DAT and there are 50 seats (as far as I know) but only around 15 for general class

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  6. Is thr any fill in the blank type questions in DAT ?

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  7. in DAT prelims for PG aplicants, do math aptitude questions come in the question paper?

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    1. not that much, it's safe to keep it as last option, but prepare for design aptitude

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  8. Kindly tell me the name of topics to be prepared for NID and UCEED

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    1. NID and UCEED topics loists are not same,

      chk NID list in this link - http://stuffyoulook.blogspot.in/2016/11/NID-DAT-exam-syllabus-2016.html

      UCEED syllabus/topics - https://stuffyoulook.blogspot.in/p/uceed.html

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  9. sir can u sent any links to learn the content of the topics mentioned above for PG prelims pls.

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    1. topics content are already available , chk this page http://stuffyoulook.blogspot.in/p/nid.html

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  10. Hi Sir ,
    Happy New year !!
    Can you pls explain what do you mean by ART MEDIA?

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    1. Thank you, happy new year to you too. By Art Media, I mean tools and materials (media) related to art such as brush, acrylic etc. You can chk more here as wel la sin resource pg - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_art_mediums

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  11. I have one doubt is there any qualifying marks for nid ?

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  12. Are we allowed rulers, compass, and other geometrical stuff to the exam? Because, I heard they are prohibited in NATA. I thought the same applies for DAT too.

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    1. are we also carry A4 size sheet for exam from home

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  13. Wonderful blog for young and vibrant aspirants who are in a look out for study material!! Excellent initiative !!

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  14. Sir I am unable to get question papers of M design NID through the link, could you guide me some other way

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  15. Your blog has greatly helped in my journey for the past 5-6 months. Thanks a lot man! also best of luck to your book release!

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  16. hello sir ,
    your page is really very helpful,
    but the link of previous year questions of NID-DAT from 2002 isn't working
    sir can you please update it
    thank you so much

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  17. Sir really thanks for guiding us with these useful resources.God bless you.

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  18. Sir you are such a gem of a person . Such a nice encouraging post. Wow You are a guiding angel in our lives really.

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    1. thanks :) best wishes for the coming exam.

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    2. Are there any drawing based questions in NID DAT 2020 prelims

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    3. yes, drawing will be covered in subjective part. Check NID official brochure for the latest markings and sections. You may want to check this as well
      https://stuffyoulook.blogspot.com/2018/09/how-to-and-what-to-practice-for-NID-DAT-exam.html

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