NID (National Institute of Design) Entrance Examination

Introduction

The National Institute of Design (NID) is internationally acclaimed as one of the foremost multi-disciplinary institutions in the field of design education , applied research, training, design consultancy services and outreach programmes. The institute functions as an autonomous body under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India. NID has been recognised as a Science and Industrial Research Organisation by the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India.

National Institute of Design offers professional education programmes at Undergraduate and Post Graduate level with five faculty streams and 18 diverse design domains. NID has established exchange programmes and ongoing pedagogic relationships with over 50 overseas institutions. NID has also been playing a significant role in promoting design.

The institute offers 4 years Graduate Diploma Programme in Design (GDPD) and 2 to 2 ½ year Post-Graduate Diploma Programme in Design (PGDPD). The admission to these programmes is made through an entrance test conducted by the institute usually in the month of January. The test is conducted separately for both the UG and PG programmes.

Programmes & Eligibility

Graduate Diploma Programme in Design (GDPD)

Eligibility : Admission is open to students who have passed or who will appear for qualifying examinations under the Higher Secondary (10+2), or equivalents like AISSCE/IB/ICSE etc.
Age Limit : Upper age limit for candidates is 20 years (relaxable by 3 years for SC/ST candidates) as on 1st June of the year of admission.

GDPD is a 4-year intensive professional UG programme is offered in the following three Faculty streams

 •  Industrial Design: 
      ›  Product Design
      ›  Furniture and Interior Design
      ›  Ceramic & Glass Design 
 •  Communication Design:
      ›  Graphic Design
      ›  Animation Film Design
      ›  Film & Video Communication
      ›  Exhibition Design Textile and
 •  Apparel Design:
      ›  Textile Design

Post - Graduate Diploma Programme in Design (PGDPD)

Eligibility : Eligibility criteria are mentioned against each discipline. Diploma holders from premier specialized institutions may be considered on par with Bachelor’s Degree in certain cases. Those applying for more than one programme should send in separate application forms. One cannot apply for more than two Programmes.
Age Limit : Upper age limit for candidates is 27 years (relaxable by 3 years for SC/ST candidates) as on on 1st June of the year of admission. Candidates with work experience after graduation will be preferred. Age relaxation upto 3 years for general candidates with relevant work experience may also be considered.

2 to 2½ years PGDPD programme is offered in the following specific areas of specialisation in 15 design disciplines under the five faculties.

 •  Industrial Design 
      ›  Product Design
        Eligibility : B.Tech, B.E.(Mech./Mechatronics),B.Arch. 
      ›  Furniture & Interior Design
        Eligibility : B.Tech/B.E. (Civil Engg.), B.Arch Interior Design
      ›  Ceramic & Glass Design
        Eligibility : B.Arch, B.F.A.,Ceramic & Glass Design/Technology, Graduates in other disciplines with experience in Ceramic & Glass related fields.
      ›  Toy Design & Development
        Eligibility : B.E. /B.Tech./ BCA/ BIT/ B.Arch./Interior Design / BFA/ Applied Arts/ Child development/ Therapy, or graduates with certain experience in allied areas. 
      ›  Transportation & Automobile Design
        Eligibility : B.Tech/B.E.(Automobile/Mechanical/ Mechatronics)/ B.Arch, Product Design from reputed Institutes/Design School in India and/or Abroad
 •  Textile and Apparel Design
      ›  Textile Design
        Eligibility : B.F.A., Applied Arts, Textile/Handloom Technology, Textile/Knitwear/ Fashion Design / Home Science with Textile & Clothing.
      ›  Apparel Design & Merchandising
        Eligibility : B.F.A., Applied Arts, Textile/ Knitwear/ Fashion Design or graduates in Merchandising or any other disciplines with proven proficiency in drawing and garment construction/presentation.
      ›  Lifestyle Accessory Design
        Eligibility : B.F.A., Applied Arts, Design, B.Arch, Interior Design, Accessory Design and relevant disciplines in Technology / Engineering.
 •  Communication Design
      ›  Graphic Design
        Eligibility : B.F.A., Applied Arts, B.Arch., Interior Design, Graduates with experience in Graphic Design. 
      ›  Animation Film Design
        Eligibility : B.F.A., Applied Arts, Design, B.Arch., Communication Media Film & TV, Mass Media, Graduates with experience in Animation Industry. 
      ›  Film & Video Communication
        Eligibility : Humanities, Arts, Visual Communication, Mass Media or graduates in any other discipline with relevant work experience.  
 •  IT Integrated Design
      ›  New Media Design
        Eligibility : B.F.A., Applied Arts, B.Tech, ,BIT, B.Arch, Visual Communication, Mass Media, BSc. Computer Science, BCA, (Knowledge of Scripting, Authoring & Graphic tools essential).
      ›  Software & User Interface Design
        Eligibility : B E (computer Science), B.Arch., BFA, B.Tech (Ele.), B.I.T., Applied Psychology, Accessory Design with relevant work experience.
      ›  Information & Digital Design
        Eligibility : B.Tech./B.I.T./ B.E. (CS) / B.Arch., BFA (Visual Communication/ Painting), Applied Arts, BIT, BCA, BSc (Computer Science/ Statistics/ Maths), Mass Media, Cognitive Psychology (knowledge of scripting and graphic tools essential) with relevant work experience.
 •  Design Management  
      ›  Strategic Design Management
        Eligibility : Any recognised 3-year Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts, Humanities, Science or a 4-year degree in Engineering, Technology, etc. with work experience of minimum 2 years in a design/design related organisation.

Examination

The entrance test for admission to the UG and PG courses in NID consist of three design aptitude tests carrying a total of 60 points. The objective of the test is to evaluate the perception, attitudes, aptitudes, and motivation essential to a design career. The test for Under Graduate courses will include memory drawing, knowledge of proportions and perspective, thematic color arrangement, abstract symbolism and visual design.

To some extent the questions for the PG course are similar to the UG entrance, but the PG candidates are expected to come up with better-evolved ideas, better drawing skills, neatness of presentation and innovative concepts. PG tests would also involve, a good knowledge of perspective, proportion, composition, animation, caricature, colour associations and ability to create designs from inspiration.

Admission announcements are issued in the leading national dailies in the last week of September every year. Application forms along with the prospectus for the ensuing academic year will be made available on request from the second week of October on payment of a requisite amount by Demand Draft of any scheduled bank drawn in favour of the National Institute of Design payable at Ahmedabad. Forms will also be available at selected branches of Bank of India across the country.

Forms can also be downloaded from NID’s website along with required amount of DD drawn in favour of National Institute of Design payable at Ahmedabad will also be accepted.

All candidates fulfilling the requirements of minimum qualification and within the prescribed age limit will be called for the Admission Tests to be conducted at 12 centres viz Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Bhopal, Chennai, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kanpur, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Dubai (UAE) (NID reserves its right to cancel any of these centres).

Selection

Selection is based on the scores obtained in the entrance test, which extends beyond the students previous academic qualifications. Based on the scores, candidates are short listed and are called for second phase admission procedure.  

All those called for the second phase are required to attend the studio tests and interview, which completes the process of selection. The procedures grades and weightage for each year will be decided by the Admission Committee for the year. - See more at: