NID DAT Prelims Part BDesign aptitudeNID M.Des Prelims 2025
A character, a shocking headline, a story
Part A: Create a character profile with name, age, gender, profession, favourite food and the newspapers they read, and describe what defines them. Part B: Write a short story about them that begins: "Your character was at the newspaper stand when a piece of news stopped them cold..." Follow their reaction, feelings and decisions. Part C: Illustrate five things your character wears, each showing part of their personality, and explain how together they shape who they are.
- Time limit
- 30 minutes
What mentors look for
- Concept & originality
- Storytelling / communication
- Visual expression
- Observation
- Sketching skill
Source: NID M.Des DAT Prelims 2025, as recalled by students; reworded by Dnerd Studio