NIFT Exam (Round 2)

Live Interactive Online Classroom

Announcement: DQ Labs Live Interactive Online Class details are available here

• Live Interactive Classes with expert faculty
• Personalized Mentoring and Study Strategy
• Convenient Timings
• With Intuitive online study material
• Mock Tests, Past Year Question Papers, Topic wise tests
• Clarify your doubts
• College selction guidance
• Parent Teacher Meeting

How does one get into NIFT?

NIFT Exam consists of the following:

1. Round 1: Written Test

• General Ability Test (GAT) – All applicants
• Creative Ability Test (CAT) – B.Des & M.Des applicants only

2. Round 2: Situation Test / Group Discussion / Interview

• Situation Test – B.Des Applicants only
• Group Discussion and Personal Interview – For M.Des, M.F.Tech & M.F.M Applicants only

Each of these is described below:

Situation Test:

Situation test is basically a hands-on test which is used to evaluate candidate’s skills for material handling and innovative ability. This is done based on the given situation and set of materials. One should keep in mind that no additional material will be provided or allowed. The model will be evaluated on space visualization, innovative and creative use of the given material, the composition of elements, colour scheme, construction skill, the finesse of the model and at last overall presentation. These parameters will then be checked with the write up explaining the concept used in the model constructed. Since the medium of instruction in NIFT Exam is English, the write-up will be in English only. No marks will be given for write-up in any other language.

NOTE: Students seeking admission in M.Des programmes have to appear for GD-PI round after the situation test.

Group Discussion / Personal Interview:

Shortlisted candidates for Masters Programs from the written entrance exam are required to undergo Case Study based Group Discussions (GD) and Personal Interview (PI).

Group Discussion would comprise approximately 15 to 20 minutes for discussion on a case study assigned, for which a panel of experts will assess the candidates on various parameters including Conceptual clarity, Knowledge of the topic assigned, Contribution made to the topic, Interpersonal skills, Ability to generate new ideas, Problem-solving approach, Leadership qualities, Effective communication.

In the personal interview, candidates will be evaluated based on the various parameters such as career orientation, aptness for the course, overall personal achievements in academics and co-curricular activities, communication, general awareness, aptitude, creative and lateral thinking.

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 NIFT’s, other colleges always look for Portfolio to assess skills of students. There are a host of colleges like Symbiosis Institute of Design, Pearl Academy, 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.

NOTE:

• For NIFT B.Des program, there is no group discussion and personal interview.
• Portfolio is also not required. Most of the private schools require a portfolio.
• NID's does not have a fashion course however, they have textile and apparel design.

Physical Classes will take place in our studios at Bangalore, Pune, Chennai and Mangalore.

NOTE: For Physical Classes Course Fee at Bangalore, Chennai, Mangalore, Pune, Thrissur & Nagpur contact our Counselors directly.

• Bangalore: +91-9591001000
• Chennai: +91-9600078100
• Mangalore: +91-7624955282
• Pune: +91-7720073335
• Thrissur: +91-7593831121
• Nagpur: +91-9112288108

NIFT's, IIT's and Other Design Institutes (Indian & Global): Self Study Material and Classroom Coaching Packages

NOTE: The charges mentioned include courier charges across India. For International couriers, charges will vary depending on the destination country. Please contact us on +91-9591001000 for accurate charges.

Why should you join DQ Labs?

DQ Labs is one of the oldest coaching centres for all major Creative Entrance Exams like NID & UCEED. While DQ Labs was formally established in 2006, the founders have been mentoring students since 1999.

We’ll give you 10 reasons why DQ Labs is the best

• It is the only coaching institute in India whose founders have worked in Global Design Studios like Jaguar Land Rover, GM etc.
• Online Live Interactive Webinars for additional learning support
• Support beyond the classroom for parents & students
• All Study Material developed by our content creation team
• All faculty mentored by DQ Labs Founders and constantly monitored
• All classrooms are state of the art & equipped to give students the best inspiration
• Dedicated R&D team to predict topics which might come for the exams
• AI powered online platform for practice tests
• Training & support for applications for Jobs, & Study Abroad college requirements
• The only coaching institute in India having an official tie up with Politecnico Di Milano, Italy