NID DAT Answer Key 2024: Download Memory-based PDFs

Hafsha Qureshi
Hafsha Qureshi

Updated on - Apr 25, 2024

NID DAT Answer Key 2024 is expected to be released by Apr 2024 for the M.Des mains exam. The expected release date of answer key for B.Des mains exam is May 2024. Moreover, students must note that the authority does not releases the NID DAT 2024 Answer Key for any session officially. However, if the authority releases any NID Answer Key 2024 the PDF link will be shared with the students.

However, the unofficial or memory-based answer key for the NID DAT 2024 exam will be shared with the students soon after the exams are over. The unofficial answer keys are released by various coaching institutes for all the sessions.

Moreover, the unofficial question paper and answer key for the NID DAT prelims exam commenced on Dec 24, 2023 has been released and shared for reference. The prelims exam was conducted offline, and those candidates clearing the same will qualify for the mains exam.

Important: NID DAT Paper Analysis 2024

NID DAT Answer Key 2024 (Unofficial)

Coaching institutes' NID DAT answer key 2024 has been posted below for students reference. The National Institute of Design is unlikely to make the NID DAT 2024 answer key available on admissions.nid.edu.

However, if it becomes available, the NID DAT 2024 answer keys will be posted on this page.

Particulars Link
Memory-based NID DAT Answer Key 2024 Unofficial Click Here

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How to Download NID DAT Answer Key 2024?

Candidates are required to follow the below-given steps to download NID DAT Answer Key 2024:

  • Step 1: Visit the official website of NID at admission.nid.edu.
  • Step 2: Select the "NID DAT Answer Key 2024," on the homepage.
  • Step 3: Select the answer keys that you require, based on the course.
  • Step 4: Cross-check your answers with the correct ones, in the answer key script.
  • Step 5: Check and download the key for further usage.

NID DAT Answer Key 2024 Steps

Also Read: NID DAT Result 2024

NID DAT Answer Key Dates 2024

The important dates associated with the NID DAT answer key 2024 for both B.Des and M.Des program is provided below for reference.

NID DAT 2024 M.Des Dates

Applicants must check the date of the important event related to NID DAT 2024 shared in the table below.

NID DAT Result 2024 Dates
Important Events Dates for M.Des
Upcoming Exam Events
NID 2024 Mains Results Apr 30, 2024
NID 2024 Mains Exam Recheck Window May 2024
Token Fee Payment & Document Upload May 2024
NID 2024 Prelims Recheck Window Feb 2024
Past Exam Events
NID 2024 Prelims Admit Card Release Date Dec 12, 2023
Application Form Start Date Sep 8, 2023
Last Date to Apply Without Late Fee Dec 5, 2023
Last Date to Apply With Late Fee Dec 7, 2023
Application Form Correction Window Dec 8 - Dec 10, 2023
NID 2024 Prelims Exam Dec 24, 2023
NID 2024 M.Des Prelims Results Feb 16, 2024 (Out)
NID DAT Mains Admit Card Feb 22, 2024 (Out)
NID DAT Mains Exam Mar 4 - Apr 4, 2024
NID 2024 Prelims Exam Recheck Window Mar 2024

NID DAT 2024 B.Des Dates

The table shared below shows the list of the important events for the NID DAT exam dates 2024 B.Des program.

NID DAT Result 2024 Dates
Important Events Dates for B.Des
Upcoming Exam Events
NID 2024 Mains Exam Apr 27 - 28, 2024
NID 2024 Mains Results May 21, 2024
NID 2024 Mains Exam Recheck Window May 2024
Token Fee Payment & Document Upload May 2024
NID 2024 Prelims Recheck Window Feb 2024
Past Exam Events
NID 2024 Prelims Admit Card Release Date Dec 12, 2023
Application Form Start Date Sep 8, 2023
Last Date to Apply Without Late Fee Dec 5, 2023
Last Date to Apply With Late Fee Dec 7, 2023
Application Form Correction Window Dec 8 - Dec 10, 2023
NID 2024 Prelims Exam Dec 24, 2023
NID 2024 Prelims Results Apr 4, 2024 (Out)
NID 2024 Prelims Exam Recheck Window Apr 2024
NID 2024 Mains Admit Card Release Date Apr 14, 2024 (Out)

Also Read: NID DAT Cut Off 2024

How to Challenge NID DAT Key Answer 2024?

The exam authorities will be releasing NID DAT Answer Key 2024 for the prelim exam. The candidates will be able to challenge the answers by following the below-given instructions:

  • Candidates should enter their credentials on the login page of the official website, in order to challenge NID DAT Answer Key 2024.
  • There will be an option of challenging 3 answers at the most. Candidates cannot challenge more than three.
  • They should pay a fee of INR 1000 per answer, within the duration of the correction window (two days).
  • All the responses will be verified for any discrepancies; and if any error is found, the marks obtained by the candidates will be revised.

Q. Is the NID DAT answer key 2024 challenge fee refundable?

Ans. Yes, if the objection raised by the candidate along with the valid proofs is found correct then the complete fee paid for objection will be refunded to the candidates account.

How to Calculate Score Using NID DAT 2024 Answer Key?

Candidates can calculate their score by awarding 1 mark to each correct answer and awarding 0 marks to the incorrect answers. The sum of the marks awarded to correct answers will be the score secured by the candidate. No marks are to be added to unanswered questions.

To calculate the scores easily applicants must be aware of the marking scheme which is provided below for reference.

NID DAT 2024 Marking Scheme

Candidates should go through the marking scheme in order to calculate the marks scored in the exam. The points below give the marking scheme of the exam:

  • The total marks for NID DAT Prelims 2024 are 100 marks.
  • There will be a total of 70 marks allotted for Objective Type Questions and the remaining 30 marks will be allotted for Subjective Type Questions.
  • The exam has no negative marking. Unattempted questions will not be validated.

Must Read: NID DAT Qualifying Marks 2024

NID DAT Answer Keys 2024 Important Instructions

Candidates are advised to go through the below-given important instructions of the NID DAT Answer Key 2024:

  • The rechecking procedure only involves verifying if the total calculated marks are correct and if the marks have been entered onto the cover page correctly, from the booklet. It also involves checking if all the answers are validated and marked
  • Candidates are required to submit the request for rechecking through the website only. Requests made through email will not be accepted.
  • The fee for each request for the answer key rechecking is INR 2000.
  • No other answer booklet evaluation, which is written by the candidates, will be performed.
  • The scanned copy of the admit cards, along with the seal of the test centre and the signature of the invigilator, is a must while submitting a request. Failing to submit the same will result in the request being rejected.
  • If the authorities find any error in rechecking the answer key booklet, they will validate and revise the marks accordingly.
  • Candidates should be aware that they are not permitted to disclose the answer key or any other document.
  • The exam authorities will contact and communicate with the candidates through the registered email address.
  • The revised score of the exam authorities will be considered final.
  • Candidates should remember that the institute cannot be held responsible for any inconvenience caused during the revision process to the candidates. All such claims will be dismissed by the authorities.

NID DAT Previous Year Answer Key PDF

Applicants must check and download the NID DAT 2019 and 2018 final answer key PDF links provided in the table below for reference.

NID DAT Answer Key Download
NID DAT Answer Key NID DAT Answer Key PDF Link
NID 2019 Final Answer Key PDF Download PDF
NID DAT 2018 Answer Key PDF Download PDF

FAQs on NID Answer Key

Q: When will the NID DAT answer key 2024 be released?

A: The official answer key for NID DAT 2024 will not be released by the authority.

Q: When will the NID DAT B.Des and M.Des prelims unofficial answer key be released?

A: The unofficial prelims answer key for NID DAT B.Des and M.Des program was released on Apr 4, 2024 and Feb 16, 2024, respectively.

Q: When will the NID DAT mains final answer key be out?

A: The mains final answer key for NID DAT for B.Des will be released on May 21, 2024. However, for M.Des it will be released on Apr 30, 2024.

Q: What is the use of NID DAT answer keys?

A: The answer key for NID DAT will help students calculate their probable score and rank before the release of the final result.

Q: Are the fees paid for raising objection against the NID DAT answer key refundable?

A: Yes, if the objections raised are correct then the fee will be refunded.

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