About Us

Passionate about incorporating design into the betterment of the Indian lifestyle, Design Quotient Labs aims to encourage creative minds to pursue their dreams. Run by design professionals from IIT ‐ Delhi, NID ‐ Ahmedabad, University of Genoa, Brera Academy and NIFT, DQ Labs flaunts a dedicated set of Indian and international faculty committed to spreading awareness of the importance of impeccable design.

They provide counselling, online as well as physical classes, seminars, workshops, study material for under‐graduate and post‐graduate entrance exams and organise study tours to help gain exposure to marvels around the world. The institution exclusively attends to the fields of Design and Architecture and channels individuals to go through a metamorphosis to become creatively competitive on a national and global platform.

DQ Labs assures high quality mentoring and individual attention which will all be worth the triumphs and laurels of their students. Suiting to the needs of the tech – demanding era, they constantly update their methods of facilitating learning and technology to redefine the quality of design guidance.

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Why DQ Labs

How has DQ Labs past student performance been?

With a top score of Rank 1 in NID, Rank 2 in NIFT, Rank 6 in UCEED and top score of 182.5 in NATA, DQ Labs assures all students of top notch edcuation. The innovative mix of Online Study Material, Books, Online Sketching Videos and Mock Tests all delivered on a an award winning intuitive Learning Platform has contributed to this top performance. While no ranks can be gauranteed, the chances of getting in to the top school in India is the highest with DQ Labs. 1 in 4 students get final admission into the NID's or IIT's. 1 in 3 students secure final admissions into NIFT's.

DQ Labs has not only just taught students but given them a unique experience in terms of bringing out their creativity through a transformational approach. These results can clearly be seen with its past students in the best institutes like CEPT, IIT's, IISc, NIFT and NID.

View the study material options and some of the featured DQ Labs students on our website

DQ Labs as a Thought Leader

DQ Labs was the first in India and a Thought Leader to start a unique online sketch development course dedicated purely for creative exams, with a one-to-one student to architect interaction. DQ Labs continues to lead with innovative teaching methodologies and approach.

The founders of DQ Labs are also the founders of Xamplay Edutech, the winner of the NASSCOM Design4India Award for their Innovative Learning Acceleration Platform.

The DQ Labs blogs have almost 1 million hits! This stands testimony to the commitment to being a leading coaching platform. Refer to the NATAsketches.com blog and DQ Labs Blogspot to see how DQ Labs evaluates and trains their students to crack NATA, NID, NIFT, CEED & UCEED.

DQ Labs primary focus - Specialists in cracking Architecture, Design & Fashion Entrance exams like NATA, NID, NIFT, UCEED and CEED

DQ Labs continues to primarily focus on Architecture and Design exams alone and is not diluted in its teaching ideology, thus giving students the best in creativity from the DQ Labs team.

Since when has DQ labs been in operation?

The founders of DQ Labs have been mentoring students to crack NID, NIFT & CEED since 1999. DQ Labs has been in existence ever since the inception of NATA in 2006. It is the Training Institute with a difference. The methods used differ from other Institutes in that they use innovative hands-on methods rather than just “teaching”. This pioneering method has earned excellent results so much so that other Institutes have borrowed the “learning method” and incorporated similar methods in their purview.

Who are the Faculty?

Experienced Architects and Designers that have passed out of IIT are at the helm of DQ Labs. The core DQ Labs team consists of Architects & Designers from various top colleges in India. They also have Indian and International professional experience at various global studios. They have successfully combined their resources and techniques to bring out the best in students and the results can be seen with the percentage of marks scored by the entrants year after year.

How does DQ Labs have the cutting edge over other Institutions that train for Creative Entrance Exams?

The Sketch Development Program is state-of-the art technology, being one of its kind that hones the skills of entrants; improves their ability to understand and develop their inherent skills. This course is as effective taken Online as taken in a classroom as our approach is always a One-Student-One-Instructor model thus providing undivided personal attention to students. With a host of training videos, blogs, study material and mock tests - you can be assured of the best from DQ Labs.

The Online learning platform DQ Edge is the best available platform in India. Students can use this for their Self Learning or assisted learning with the online coaching programs. Explore DQ Edge in detail to get a better understanding of how this could help you.

How does DQ Labs compare with other Institutes with relation to cost effectiveness?

A comparative study indicates a wholesome saving of nearly 50% as against other Training Institutes. The transformation is apparent and testimonials from thankful parents and students are available for reviewing.

DQ Labs has a range of study material packages from Free Study Material to Self Study Paid Packages starting from Rs. 3,999 and Full Coaching Programs starting from Rs. 25,000/-. These packages are designed to suit the needs of students at various levels.

DQ Labs is able to give you the best coaching, with the best mentors at an affordable cost!

Why would you choose DQ Labs over other Institutes?

Online coaching offered is hands-down experience from professionals who are dedicated to teaching and training entrants to excel at their work. All subjects are covered and sketches corrected with detailed feedback as seen in the website. Mock tests and exam papers are provided with timely up gradation. Areas covered are extensive and help students in the long run in their profession.

• The Teaching model always get the best out of the student for both Online or Physical Classroom models
• The combination of Books, Online Study Material, Online Sketch Videos, Mock Tests and Unique Teaching methodology is the best available comprehensive training programme for any Architecture or Design Entrance Exam.
• The quality of the instructors and mentors cannot be compared with any other institutes

Be that proud parent and make the right decision with DQ Labs – a cut above the rest!

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