NID DAT Previous-year papers
Free NID DAT previous-year question papers with answers and explanations. 2 papers and 60 solved questions covering 2026. Practice online, track your accuracy and find your weak subjects.
Exam pattern
- Papers
- 2
- questions
- 60
- Duration
- 180 minutes
- Negative marking
- Yes
About the exam
National Institute of Design Design Aptitude Test
Subjects
- Art and Craft · 19 questions
- Aptitude (Reasoning) · 16 questions
- General Knowledge · 15 questions
- Environmental Science · 10 questions
Previous-year papers
Year 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many NID DAT previous-year papers are available?
- GyanV has 2 NID DAT papers with 60 questions, each with the correct answer and an explanation, covering 2026.
- Is there negative marking in NID DAT?
- Yes. Marks are deducted for wrong answers in these papers, so avoid blind guessing.
- Which subjects are asked in NID DAT?
- Based on the question bank, the main subjects are: Art and Craft, Aptitude (Reasoning), General Knowledge, Environmental Science.
- How long is the NID DAT exam?
- Typically 180 minutes, with around 30 questions.
- Are these NID DAT papers free?
- Yes. Every question, answer and explanation is free to read. Create a free account to attempt papers against a timer and track your accuracy by subject.
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