NID Entrance Exam

The NID NEED constitutes of three aptitude test with each paper constitutes of 60 marks. The exam evaluates the candidate�s aptitude and creativity. The test also examines the candidate�s innovative and critical analyzing power of the applicant. The test areas include,

• Worldview
• Mental Ability
• Drawing
• Creativity
• Communication Skills

The written examination followed by studio test and personal interview. The examination doesn�t follow any prescribed syllabus and the question areas include,

• Visual Design
• Thematic Colour Arrangement
• Subjects of Design.
• Sensitivity to Environment
• Memory Drawing
• Knowledge of Proportions and Perspective
• General Mental Ability
• Drawing Skills
• Creativity
• Composition
• Communication Skills
• Animation
• Abstract Symbolism

The candidates should pass higher secondary with minimum 50% marks in the final year examination. The candidates from any streams from the recognized board can apply for the examination. The final year students can apply for the exam, but at the time of admission, they must provide the eligibility proof. The technical know how will consider as an extra advantage during the selection process. The reservation category will get needed consideration as per the Government norms. The minimum age should be not less than seventeen years.

The application form can be download from the official website and the filled form cn send to the set address with the bank demand draft Rs.1500/-. The forms will also available by post by sending the request letter for application form to the National institute of Design with the DD for the application form. He student can also directly purchase the form with the cash payment from the admission office of eth institute. For the reservation group the form will cost only Rs.750/-.

The candidates must be very carefully while filling the form. They have to understand the directions given in the bulletin and follow exactly the same. They can take a copy of the form and fill it first for avoiding the mistakes. The information given should be in capital letters and can use either a pencil or pen for filling the form, as suggested in eth booklet. The candidates must paste a recent photo on the suggested columns.

There may be some requirement in the size of the photo and candidates should follow it. They also make sure that they put the signature on the recommended places. They must ensure that the data enter should be valid and as per the official proofs. Keep the photocopy of the completely filled form for the future needs. Recheck the fillings and send the form along with the necessary document to the admission office of eh institute before the last date.

• Oman
• Mumbai
• Kolkata
• Kochi,
• Kanpur
• Hyderabad
• Guwahati
• Delhi
• Chennai
• Bhopal
• Bengaluru
• Ahmedabad

• D. J. Academy of Design, Coimbatore
• IILM School of Design, Gurgaon
• National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad
• Wigan & Leigh College, New Delhi
• Pearl Academy of Fashion, New Delhi

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• Arkin
• Bhanwar Rathore Design Studio
• Silica
• Trendz Academy

If you are passionate about your career as a designer you should have a well structure study plan so as to make sure your seat in the institute. Since the available seats in the institute is less and the exam is held on the national basis the competitive level of eth examination is high. Hence you should be careful about your preparation part. The students can make a time table and can allot their study time for each topic according to their level of competency.

You can also prepare with the guide and reference books. There are many online materials are available for the aspirants. The previous year papers are available for the aspirants which help you to be familiarizing with the exam pattern. This will also help you to understand your level and areas where you need attention. Practice in the drawing part that will also help you while doing the courses also. Joining a coaching center will also help you to prepare for the examination. The student has to read the Newspaper daily and watch English Channels so as to increase your vocabulary.

The exam result is available at the official website of the National Institute of Design. They have to enter their DOB and exam register number to get the detailed report. The student has to daily check the website so to know the daily updates

The cutoff will vary according to each year and nature of the questions. It also vary according to the institute and normally the student must score above 70% to get the admission into the desired institutes.

• GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test)
• GRE (Graduate Record Examination)
• SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test)
• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
• CAT (Common Admission Test)
• NET (National Eligibility Test)