Exam Strategy NID 2022 & 2023
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Be a part DQ Labs pioneering online or Physical classroom programs, which are highly creative, unique and result oriented. The only coaching center in India with a team of practicing Designers with extensive teaching and industry experience from IIT’s & NID.
For more information on NID & UCEED Online 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.
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.
For more information on NID & UCEED Online 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.
Package | Package Description |
Program Duration | Mode of Teaching | Price |
2022 Private Design College Written Test Prep | 2022 Private Design College Written Test | April 2022 Onwards |
Online | Rs 25,000/- + GST |
2022 NID/Private Design College Round 2 Prep | 2022 NID/Private Design College Prep for Studio Test | April 2022 Onwards |
Online | Rs 20,000/- + GST |
Package | Package Description |
Program Duration | Mode of Teaching | Price |
2023 Full Prep (Prelims + Mains) | 2023 NID UG & UCEED Full Prep (Prelims + Mains) | 9 to 12 Months (400 Hours + 40 Bonus Hours) |
Online or Classroom | Rs 75,000/- + GST |
2023 Prelims Only | 2023 NID + UCEED Prelims Only | 9 to 12 Months (200 Hours + 40 Bonus Hours) |
Online or Classroom | Rs. 45,000/- + GST |
2023 Mains & Portfolio (Full Prep) | 2023 NID UG Mains Only (Studio Test & Portfolio) | 9 to 12 Months (180 Hours + 40 Bonus Hours) |
Online Only | Rs 45,000/- + GST |
2023 Home Study Material (Online) | 2023 NID & UCEED Home Study Material (Online) | Access till NID 2023 | Online Only | Login |
Package | Package Description | Program Duration | Mode of Teaching | Price |
2024 Full Prep (Prelims + Mains | 2024 NID UG & UCEED Full Prep (Prelims + Mains) | 18 to 24 Months (580 Hours + 70 Bonus Hours) |
Online or Classroom | Rs 1,00,000/- + GST |
2024 Prelims Only | 2024 NID + UCEED Prelims Only | 18 to 24 Months (300 Hours + 70 Bonus Hours) |
Online or Classroom | Rs. 70,000/- + GST |
2024 Mains Only | 2024 NID UG Mains Only (Studio Test & Portfolio) | 18 to 24 Months (280 Hours + 70 Bonus Hours) |
Online Only | Rs. 75,000/- + GST |
2024 Home Study Material (Online) | 2024 NID & UCEED Home Study Material (Online) | Access till NID 2024 | Online Only | Login |
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:
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.
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.
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.
For more information on NID & UCEED Online 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.