The NID exam consists of 2 parts, the Design Aptitude Test (DAT) 30% and the Mains (70%). The DAT will test you mainly on your design thinking skills (Creative + Observation) and general aptitude (Spatial reasoning, basic math and logic and reading ability). The MAINS will test you on your entire creative spectrum which will mainly assess your FIT in the design space. For example, the NID mains can ask you for ingredients in a pudding, to designing a pulley structure with just rubber bands and cardboard, or they may also ask you to recite a poem. So the testing is from a vast space of observations and lateral thinking. To prepare, you can take up NID coaching from a known – to – produce – results organization such as OPUS to ensure that you don’t get confused with the structure and ensure that your basics are strong. We will initiate you into the creative thinking process right from scratch and constantly engage you with different ideas so that you stand out from the crowd. You can also prepare on your own by checking out past year’s papers and constantly observe the world around you.. and then practice practice practice.