NMIMS DAT 2024 registrations have begun.The online registration window is open till Sunday, April 21, 2024. The mode of examination is offline which means you have to reach the centre to take the test.
Direct Link To Apply For NMIMS DAT
NMIMS DAT (Design Aptitude Test) 2024 has three stages that are Studio Test, Personal Interview and Submission of Portfolio (hardcopy). You must clear all the three stages to be eligible for the admission into NMIMS B.Des. Check the detailed exam pattern here
To be eligible for the NMIMS DAT, you should have completed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised board. You cannot apply for the same if you exceed the age limit that is 25 years. Check the detailed eligibility criteria
NMIMS DAT 2024 is an entrance exam for students seeking admission into NMIMS School of Design. NMIMS DAT Registration fee is INR 2000 which is non-refundable. You are supposed to carry your own cartridge paper A3 size, Pencil HB/2B, 4B/6B, sharpener, erasers, pencil colour, sketch pen etc. You are not allowed to use scale or ruler during the exam.
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Ques. What is the examination mode of NMIMS DAT 2024?
Ans. NMIMS DAT 2024 is an offline mode of examination. The pen-paper mode of examination will take place at the examination centre and you have to reach there with your hardcopy of portfolio and required material mentioned for the examination.
Ques. What is the last date of NMIMS DAT registration?
Ans. Registrations have begun for NMIMS DAT from December 1, 2024. The registrations are open till April 21,2024. You should check the eligibility criteria for the exam before filling the application form. The registration fee for the exam is INR 2000, which is non-refundable.
Ques. What kind of portfolio is required for NMIMS DAT 2024?
Ans. A hardcopy of the portfolio is required with a minimum of 5 pages. You have a choice for the first three pages. For page 4, a product sketching must be there, detailed and crisp. As for page 5, a rapid sketch is required. It is not clear and detailed but depicts the picture quite well.
NMIMS DAT 2024 Highlights
The examination highlights for NMIMS DAT 2024 is given in the mentioned table:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | NMIMS DAT 2024 |
| Conducted by | NMIMS Deemed to be University |
| NMIMS DAT registration fee | INR 2000 (non-refundable) |
| Exam purpose | Admission into B.Des (Humanising Technology) |
| Official Website | nmimsdat.in |
NMIMS DAT 2024 Important Dates
If you are planning to appear for NMIMS DAT 2024, you should be aware of all the important dates regarding the exam. Here is a list of all the important dates from registrations to admissions :
NMIMS DAT 2024 Registration dates
| Particulars | Dates |
|---|---|
| NMIMS DAT Registrations commencement | December 1, 2024 (Friday) |
| NMIMS DAT last date of registration | April 21, 2024 (Sunday) |
NMIMS DAT 2024 Call letter and exam dates:
| Particulars | Dates |
|---|---|
| Call letter for offline studio test and personal interview and submission of portfolio (1st lot) | March 8, 2024 (Friday) |
| Conduct of offline studio test and personal interview and submission of portfolio (1st lot) | March 16, 2024 (Saturday) |
| Call letter for offline studio test and personal interview and submission of portfolio (2nd lot) | April 23, 2024 (Tuesday) |
| Conduct of offline studio test and personal interview and submission of portfolio (2nd lot) | May 2nd, 3rd and 4th, 2024 |
NMIMS DAT 2024 Result and admission dates
| Particulars | Dates |
|---|---|
| Release of First Merit list on official website after 5 PM | May 17, 2024 (Friday) |
| Admission fee payment and documents upload (First Merit List) | May 18 - May 25, 2024 |
| Release of second merit list if needed (on official website after 5 PM) | May 30, 2024 (Thursday) |
| Admission fee payment for second merit list | May 31- June 7, 2024 |
You can check the merit list on the official website of NMIMS www.nmims.edu
The B.Des. program will commence on July 6, 2024 (Saturday) and admissions will be closed on July 22, 2024 (Monday).
NMIMS DAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria
You must check all the eligibility criteria to fill the NMIMS DAT 2024 application form. The eligibility criteria is as follows:
- You must have passed the 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised board.
- You must have scored at least 50% aggregate marks in the class 12 boards.
- International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB certificate / D.P. awarded candidates) must have a total of 24 credits in their IB Board result. Compulsory having passed 3HL & 3 SL mandatorily in any stream from a recognised board and have obtained minimum 50% aggregate marks.
- You must not be above 25 years of age.
- Eligibility criteria for IB & Cambridge candidates: If you get called for admission but do not have your 10+2 or equivalent mark sheet, you can get admission by submitting the fees but your admission will only confirm once you submit the mark sheet before the program starts.
- If you’ve completed your 10+2 from overseas, you have to submit an AIU equivalence certificate to confirm your eligibility.
- If you have your 10+2 result in GPA/CGPA pattern, you must get them converted into percentage from your concerned board/university.
- If you do not have a hardcopy of your marksheet available at time of admission, you must submit an internet copy/ DG locker of the result duly attested by your school principal.
- You must submit one single marksheet. Compartmentalised marksheet will not be accepted.
- If your marksheet shows ‘fail/ungraded’ then you are not eligible for the admission whereas absent marking is fine as your marksheet shows ‘pass’ in the final result.
- You are eligible to apply for NMIMS DAT even if your finals of 10+2 are remaining. For that you must obtain the minimum cut-off marks and submit all the required original documents in the given time.
If by any means, you are found not eligible for the NMIMS DAT 2024, your admission will be cancelled and you get your admission fee refunded as per the refund rule clauses.
NMIMS DAT 2024 Registration
NMIMS DAT 2024 online registrations are open till April 21, 2024. You can fill the application form on the official website of NMIMS, www.nmims.edu
Do read all the instructions and information provided carefully before filling the application form. The registration fee for NMIMS DAT is INR 2000 and it is non-refundable.
Application fee is same for all the candidates including general and reserved categories.
Check admission brochure for NMIMS school of design
NMIMS DAT 2024 Syllabus
The syllabus of NMIMS DAT studio test is as follows:
The test is in two parts, Part A and Part B. For part A, you have to prepare the Visual and spatial ability, environmental and social awareness, Logical reasoning, and Observation & memory.
Part B is a design challenge, so you have to practice your problem solving and sketching of concepts. This part evaluates your creative thinking, representation of the concept, and uniqueness of the solution.
NMIMS DAT 2024 Exam pattern
NMIMS is a one day test including three stages. The three stages are:
- Offline Studio Test: Studio test itself has two parts. Part A & Part B. Part A consists of objective type questions and time duration for this part is 20 minutes. You are required to carry your own cartridge paper A3 size, Pencil HB/2B, 4B/6B, sharpener, erasers, pencil colour, sketch pen etc. Ruler/Scale is strictly prohibited in the studio test.
- Personal Interview: After the studio test, you’ll have to give a personal interview and do not forget to bring your portfolio hardcopy in the interview.
- Submission of Portfolio: You are required to submit the hardcopy of your portfolio to the panel as soon as you enter the interview room.
NMIMS DAT 2024 Result
Results will be declared soon after the examination. Declaration of the first merit list will be on May 17, 2024 and if needed, NMIMS will also release the second merit list. May 30, 2024 is the scheduled date for the second merit list (if necessary).
NMIMS DAT 2024 Selection Process
Selection process is based on your performance in all the three stages of NMIMS DAT 2024. A merit list will be released soon after your exam and you’ll have to do the payment of admission fee with the necessary documents to confirm your seat in NMIMS Mumbai.
If by any reason, your admission gets cancelled or you withdraw, your fee will be refunded as per the refund rule policy.
NMIMS DAT 2024 Refund rule policy
NMIMS 5-tier refund policy is as follows:
- You will get 100% fee return if you apply for withdrawal 15 days or more prior to the formally notified last date of admission.
- 90% fee return if you apply in less than 15 days from formally notified last date of admission.
- If you apply 15 days or less after the formally-notified admission date last date, you’ll get 80% fee return.
- 50% refund if applied 30 days or less, but more than 15 days after formally-notified last date of admission.
- You will get no refund if you apply 30 days after the formally-notified last date of admission.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. Who conducts NMIMS DAT 2024?
Ans. NMIMS DAT is university level entrance exam for the admission in the B.Des program in NMIMS Mumbai. Since it is a university level exam, NMIMS itself conducts the exam. The exam is offline mode and admissions are done on the basis of merit list.
Ques. What is the B.Des. program fee in NMIMS Mumbai?
Ans. B.Des is a full time course with a duration of 4 years. The program fee for 2024 will soon be announced at the time of admission, but for the batch of 2023, the program fee for 1st year was INR 4,55,000/- per annum.
Ques. Can we get a refund of the tuition fee for B.Des at NMIMS?
Ans. Yes, NMIMS has a five-tier refund policy for the students who want to withdraw their admission from the college. You must fill the refund form before 15 days or after 15 days of formally-notified last date of admission to get some percentage of fee refund. If you apply for the same after 30 days of admission last date, then you are not eligible for the refund.
Ques. What is the age limit for NMIMS DAT 2024?
Ans. There is an age bar for candidates who wish to apply for NMIMS DAT 2024. You must be younger than 25 years of age to be eligible for the examination.
Ques. What is the registration fee for NMIMS DAT?
Ans. The registration fee for NMIMS DAT 2024 is INR 2000 which is also non-refundable. You must read all the instructions given for the examination carefully before making the payment.
Ques. What skills are tested in NMIMS DAT 2024?
Ans. NMIMS DAT is an exam for admission in the design program and hence in the exam as well, your problem solving and design skills will be tested. You must prepare with drawing and sketching, creative thinking, observation and memory, environment and social awareness to be able to crack the exam.
Ques. Is NMIMS DAT difficult to crack?
Ans. The exam is not so difficult but is not easy to crack either. You have to clear all the three stages,i.e., offline studio test, personal interview, and portfolio submission to get into NMIMS B.Des. program. The exam is more practical than theoretical hence you must be good at the required skills such as sketching, problem solving, observing and creative thinking.
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