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The study material packages below, covers the syllabus for all B. Des entrance exams like NID (UG) & UCEED.
Physical Classes will take place in our studios at Bangalore, Mangalore, Chennai, Pune, Thrissur, Nagpur & Hyderabad. Students coming from outside these cities can be helped with finding PG's and other accommodation to suit their requirements.
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2022 NID UCEED Coaching Packages
| Package | Package Description |
Program Duration |
Mode of Teaching | Price |
| 2022 Full Prep (Prelims + Mains) | 2022 NID UG & UCEED Full Prep (Prelims + Mains) Prelims Prep (220 Hours): Sketching, Aptitude & Prelims Exam Readiness Mains Prep (180 Hours): Material Handling, Portfolio, Digital Design & Mains Exam Readiness Home Study Material: Full Access to DQ Edge (NID UG & UCEED) Private Design School Prep: The above includes prep for private design schools as well. Personalized guidance also available on request. Bonus Sessions (40 Hours): 10 School Interactions, 20 DQ Conversations & 10 Industry E-meets Additional Opportunities: Design Hackathon / Live Projects / Paid Internships / Designothon / National Level Competitions |
9 to 12 Months (400 Hours + 40 Bonus Hours) |
Online or Classroom | Rs 75,000/- + GST |
| 2022 Essential Prep (Prelims + Mains) | 2022 NID UG & UCEED Essential Prep (Prelims + Mains) Prelims Prep (170 Hours): Sketching, Aptitude & Prelims Exam Readiness Mains Prep (70 Hours): Digital Design & Mains Exam Readiness Home Study Material: Full Access to DQ Edge (NID UG & UCEED) Private Design School Prep: The above includes prep for private design schools as well. Personalized guidance also available on request. Bonus Sessions (40 Hours): 10 School Interactions, 20 DQ Conversations & 10 Industry E-meets Additional Opportunities: Design Hackathon / Live Projects / Paid Internships / Designothon / National Level Competitions |
9 to 12 Months (240 Hours + 40 Bonus Hours) |
Online or Classroom | Rs 55,000/- + GST |
| 2022 Prelims Only | 2022 NID + UCEED Prelims Only Prelims Prep (200 Hours): Sketching, Aptitude & Exam Readiness Home Study Material: Full Access to DQ Edge (NID UG & UCEED) Private Design School Prep: The above includes prep for private design schools as well. Personalized guidance also available on request. Bonus Sessions (40 Hours): 10 School Interactions, 20 DQ Conversations & 10 Industry E-meets Additional Opportunities: Design Hackathon / Live Projects / Paid Internships / Designothon / National Level Competitions |
9 to 12 Months (200 Hours + 40 Bonus Hours) |
Online or Classroom | Rs. 45,000/- + GST |
| 2022 Essential Prep (Prelims Only) | 2022 NID + UCEED Essential Prep (Prelims Only) Prelims Prep (160 Hours): Sketching, Aptitude & Exam Readiness Home Study Material: Full Access to DQ Edge (NID UG & UCEED) Private Design School Prep: The above includes prep for private design schools as well. Personalized guidance also available on request. Bonus Sessions (40 Hours): 10 School Interactions, 20 DQ Conversations & 10 Industry E-meets Additional Opportunities: Design Hackathon / Live Projects / Paid Internships / Designothon / National Level Competitions |
9 to 12 Months (160 Hours + 40 Bonus Hours) |
Online or Classroom | Rs. 40,000/- + GST |
| 2022 Crash Courses (Prelims Only) | 2022 NID UG & UCEED Crash Course (Prelims Only) Prelims Prep (Up to 95 Hours): Sketching, Aptitude & Exam Readiness Home Study Material: Full Access to DQ Edge (NID UG & UCEED) Private Design School Prep: The above includes prep for private design schools as well. Personalized guidance also available on request. Bonus Sessions (Up to 25 Hours): School Interactions & DQ Conversations Package Options: 2022 Crash Course Long or Short |
Oct – Dec 2021 (Up to 95 Hours) |
Online or Classroom | Rs 25,000/- + GST Onwards |
| 2022 Mains Only | 2022 NID UG Mains Only (Studio Test & Portfolio) Full Mains Prep (Up to 120 Hours): Live Online Classroom covering Material Handling, Portfolio Guidance & Digital Design Classes Exam Readiness (Up to 60 Hours): Live Online Classroom covering Previous Year Question Paper discussions, Master Classes, Interview Prep, Group Activity, Audio Visual Round prep, Observational Exercises etc. Home Study Material: Full Access to DQ Edge (NID UG Mains Prep) Private Design School Prep: The above includes prep for private design schools as well. Personalized guidance also available on request. Bonus Sessions (40 Hours): 10 School Interactions, 20 DQ Conversations & 10 Industry E-meets Additional Opportunities: Design Hackathon / Live Projects / Paid Internships / Designothon / National Level Competitions Package Options: Full Prep, Crash Course & Studio Test Only |
9 to 12 Months (Up to 180 Hours) |
Online or Classroom | Rs. 10,000/- + GST Onwards |
| 2022 Home Study Material (Online) | 2022 NID UG & UCEED Home Study Material (Online) Home Study Material: Aptitude, Sketching, Mock Tests, Past Year Question Papers & Personalized Insights Package Options: 2022 Learn Content, Test Content, Combination |
Access till NID & UCEED 2022 | Self Study - Online | Rs. 3,999/- + GST Onwards |
2023 NID UCEED Coaching Packages
| Package | Package Description |
Program Duration |
Mode of Teaching | Price |
| 2023 Full Prep (Prelims + Mains) | 2023 NID UG & UCEED Full Prep (Prelims + Mains) Prelims Prep (295 Hours): Sketching, Aptitude & Prelims Exam Readiness Mains Prep (285 Hours): Material Handling, Portfolio, Digital Design & Mains Exam Readiness Home Study Material: Full Access to DQ Edge (NID UG & UCEED) Private Design School Prep: The above includes prep for private design schools as well. Personalized guidance also available on request. Bonus Sessions (70 Hours): 10 School Interactions, 40 DQ Conversations & 20 Industry E-meets Additional Opportunities: Design Hackathon / Live Projects / Paid Internships / Designothon / National Level Competitions |
18 to 24 Months (580 Hours + 70 Bonus Hours) |
Online or Classroom | Rs 1,00,000/- + GST |
| 2023 Essential Prep (Prelims + Mains) | 2023 NID UG & UCEED Essential Prep (Prelims + Mains) Prelims Prep (240 Hours): Sketching, Aptitude & Prelims Exam Readiness Mains Prep (70 Hours): Digital Design & Mains Exam Readiness Home Study Material: Full Access to DQ Edge (NID UG & UCEED) Private Design School Prep: The above includes prep for private design schools as well. Personalized guidance also available on request. Bonus Sessions (70 Hours): 10 School Interactions, 40 DQ Conversations & 20 Industry E-meets Additional Opportunities: Design Hackathon / Live Projects / Paid Internships / Designothon / National Level Competitions |
18 to 24 Months (310 Hours + 70 Bonus Hours) |
Online or Classroom | Rs 65,000/- + GST |
| 2023 Prelims Only | 2023 NID + UCEED Prelims Only Prelims Prep (300 Hours): Sketching, Aptitude & Exam Readiness Home Study Material: Full Access to DQ Edge (NID UG & UCEED) Private Design School Prep: The above includes prep for private design schools as well. Personalized guidance also available on request. Bonus Sessions (70 Hours): 10 School Interactions, 40 DQ Conversations & 20 Industry E-meets Additional Opportunities: Design Hackathon / Live Projects / Paid Internships / Designothon / National Level Competitions |
18 to 24 Months (300 Hours + 70 Bonus Hours) |
Online or Classroom | Rs. 70,000/- + GST |
| 2023 Essential Prep (Prelims Only) | 2023 NID + UCEED Essential Prep (Prelims Only) Prelims Prep (250 Hours): Sketching, Aptitude & Exam Readiness Home Study Material: Full Access to DQ Edge (NID UG & UCEED) Private Design School Prep: The above includes prep for private design schools as well. Personalized guidance also available on request. Bonus Sessions (70 Hours): 10 School Interactions, 40 DQ Conversations & 20 Industry E-meets Additional Opportunities: Design Hackathon / Live Projects / Paid Internships / Designothon / National Level Competitions |
18 to 24 Months (250 Hours + 70 Bonus Hours) |
Online or Classroom | Rs. 55,000/- + GST |
| 2023 Mains Only | 2023 NID UG Mains Only (Studio Test & Portfolio) Full Mains Prep (220 Hours): Live Online Classroom covering Material Handling, Portfolio Guidance & Digital Design Classes Exam Readiness Classes (60 Hours): Live Online Classroom covering Previous Year Question Paper discussions, Master Classes, Interview Prep, Group Activity, Audio Visual Round prep, Observational Exercises etc. Live Online Classroom : Full Mains Prep & Exam Readiness covering comprehensive preparation Home Study Material: Full Access to DQ Edge (NID UG Mains Prep) Private Design School Prep: The above includes prep for private design schools as well. Personalized guidance also available on request. Bonus Sessions (70 Hours): 10 School Interactions, 40 DQ Conversations & 20 Industry E-meets Additional Opportunities: Design Hackathon / Live Projects / Paid Internships / Designothon / National Level Competitions Package Options: Full Prep |
18 to 24 Months (280 + 70 Bonus Hours) |
Online or Classroom | Rs. 75,000/- + GST |
| 2023 Home Study Material (Online) | 2023 NID UG & UCEED Home Study Material (Online) Home Study Material: Aptitude, Sketching, Mock Tests, Past Year Question Papers & Personalized Insights Package Options: 2023 Learn Content, Test Content, Combination |
Access till NID & UCEED 2023 | Self Study - Online | Rs. 7999/- + GST Onwards |
NID Mains Studio Test (Round 2): For UG (B.Des)
Only students who clear NID Prelims are eligible to appear for the next round of the admission process of National Institute of Design (NID) called NID Mains. Typically, for 1 NID seat, 5 students are called for NID Mains. It is preferable for students applying for B.Des. This is also commonly called Studio Test or Round 2.
NID Mains consists of the following:
Each of these is described below:
Studio Test:
The studio test is required and applicable for both UG students in NID Mains. It is conducted to get an idea about the creative imagination and capacity of a student to create an idea into reality. Studio Tests may consist of multiple activities including - Material Handling, Audio Visual Round, Memory Tests, Story Illustration, Psychometric Test and a host of other activities.
For Material Handling, students are given a problem to solve with limited materials and time. Eg. Using paper, create a packaging for a light bulb so that it should not break when dropped from a height of 5 feet. Similar exercises are given with materials like Card Board, Clay Modelling, Straw, Paper, Thermocole, Wire, Fabric etc.
Personal Interview:
A personal interview is conducted by a panel of experts. They typically have a conversation with a candidate to view them from many lenses to assess students. They would delve into the personal aspects of why the aspirants wants to join NID. In addition, they can give them a few psychometric tests to assess the student as well.
Portfolio Review:
Till 2016, the Portfolio round was present for both UG and PG aspirants. However in 2017, the Portfolio Round is only for post graduate students.
What is a portfolio?
A Portfolio is a collection of a candidate’s best and most recent artwork/designs/projects. A portfolio is very personal to each student and speaks volumes about their creativity, interest and passion. For PG aspirants, it is mandatory to showcase a portfolio and it must have some relevance to the specialization they are applying to.
A well presented portfolio speaks volumes about the student and highlights the skill sets of the outstanding students.
NID does not require a portfolio for B.Des aspirants, should I still go ahead and make one?
Any creative student must make a portfolio for themselves. The main reason why student should prepare their portfolio, is because it gives the student an opportunity to introspect and focus their creativity. They can use this as a platform to showcase their own skills and think completely out of the box for self expression and problem solving.
It is recommended for B.Des aspirants to prepare a portfolio as well since, surprises are always there at the Studio Test. Besides, if not NID’s, other colleges too look for Portfolio to assess skills of students. There are a host of colleges like Strate School of Design, UnitedWorld Institute of Design, Woxsen School of Design and others. To see how to get into these colleges, you could also look at the “Apply to Colleges” tab in DQ Edge.
Physical Classes will take place in our studios at Bangalore, Pune, Chennai, Mangalore, and Thrissur.
NOTE: For Physical Classes Course Fee at Bangalore, Chennai Studios, Mangalore, Pune & Thrissur Studios contact our Counselors directly.
For more information on NID Studio Test coaching, speak to us on the chat interface at the bottom of the screen or fill the DQ Labs Enquiry Form and our counsellors will call you back.
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