NID-NIFT 2020
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Efforts are not...
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NIFT
National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Examination
● Overview
- Conducted by National Institute of Fashion Technology
- It is a national level exam conducted once a year.
- 18 colleges participated and seats were 2370.
- Around 23,000 aspirants take NIFT entrance exam throughout India.
- Registration begins in August and exams held in September.
● Paper dissection
Programme
B.Des
M.Des
Language
English
English
Duration of exam
120 mins
120min
Sections
No. Of questions
No. Of questions
Quantitative Ability
20
20
Communication Ability
25
30
English Comprehension
25
30
Analytical Ability
15
25
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
15
15
Total number of questions
100
120
● Syllabus
- Quantitative ability
Addition, multiplication, division, fractions, percentage, rate of interest, work and task, ratio and proportion, and distance
- Communication ability and english comprehension
Synonyms, antonyms, words with corresponding meanings, singular, plural, one word substitutes, idioms and phrases, correct spellings, comprehend a situation from a given passage etc.
- Analytical ability
- General knowledge and current affairs
- Creative ability test
- Situation test
NIFT Entrance Exam B.F.Tech Syllabus
- Quantitative ability
Addition, multiplication, division, fractions, percentage, rate of interest, work and task, ratio and proportion, and distance
- Communication ability and english comprehension
Synonyms, antonyms, words with corresponding meanings, singular, plural, one word substitutes, idioms and phrases, correct spellings, comprehend a situation from a given passage etc.
- Analytical ability and logical ability
- General knowledge and current affairs
- Case study
NIFT Entrance Exam M.Des Syllabus
- Quantitative ability
Addition, multiplication, division, fractions, percentage, rate of interest, work and task, ratio and proportion, and distance
- Communication ability and english comprehension
Synonyms, antonyms, words with corresponding meanings, singular, plural, one word substitutes, idioms and phrases, correct spellings, comprehend a situation from a given passage etc.
- Analytical ability
- General knowledge and current affairs
- Creative ability test
NIFT Entrance Exam M.F.Tech Syllabus
- Quantitative ability
Addition, multiplication, division, fractions, percentage, rate of interest, work and task, ratio and proportion, and distance
- Communication ability and english comprehension
Synonyms, antonyms, words with corresponding meanings, singular, plural, one word substitutes, idioms and phrases, correct spellings, comprehend a situation from a given passage etc.
- Analytical ability and logical ability
- General knowledge and current affairs
- Case study
NIFT Entrance Exam M.F.M Syllabus
- Quantitative ability
Addition, multiplication, division, fractions, percentage, rate of interest, work and task, ratio and proportion, and distance
- Communication ability and english comprehension
Synonyms, antonyms, words with corresponding meanings, singular, plural, one word substitutes, idioms and phrases, correct spellings, comprehend a situation from a given passage etc
- Analytical ability and logical ability
- General knowledge and current affairs
- Case study
NID
● Overview
1.National Institute of Design (NID) conducts an entrance exam
2. It is held in two stages
Stage 1: Design Aptitude Test(DAT) Prelims
Stage 2: Design Aptitude Test(DAT) Mains
The aim of the above exams is to assess the knowledge, skills and behavioural abilities of candidates.
3. Official website
http://admissions.nid.edu/NIDA2020/Default.aspx
4.More than 20,000+ students apply for NID
3. Exam duration is 3 hrs
● Paper Dissection
Exam part
Types of question
No. Of question
Part 1
Objective
22
Part 2
Subjective
4
Total no. Of questions
26
Note
- The weightage of Part I of NID DAT Prelims is 30 marks and Part II of the exam is of 70 marks.
- Objective
Questions 1 to 14 - 1 marks each
Questions 15 to 22 - 2 marks each
Subjective questions
Question No. 23 - 15 marks
Question No. 24 - 20 marks
Question No. 25 - 15 marks
Question No. 26 - 20 marks
Total marks 100
● NID Syllabus (For Prelims)-
Outline for beginners: Creative thinking & writing.
Lettering.
Theme development.
Innovation in design.
Picture analysis.
Principles of composition.
Design theory.
Inspiration & design development.
Mood, theme & colour inter-relationship.
Form & function.
Colour psychology & optical illusions.
Elements & principles of design.
Understanding light & shade.
Optical illusion.
Colour terminology.
Visual logic.
Good design vs. bad design.
Natural & geometrical form .
Colour, pattern & texture.
Graphics & pictograms.
Developing observation.
Innovation & creation.
Design awareness.
Imagination & doodling.
3D visualization.
Exercises on imagination.
Presentation techniques.
Lateral thinking.
Story pictures.
Expression & emotion.
Usage of colour in compositions.
Use of measurements, scale & proportions.
Developing themes & colour associations.
Memory drawing.
Optical illusion.
Inspiration & creativity.
Ornaments & motifs.
Foreshortening & perspective .
Drawing fundamentals.
NID 2020 Syllabus (for Mains)-
Model making .
Material manipulation.
Creative thinking.
Audio-visual exercises.
Doodling.
Evolving ideas.
Interaction with NID alumni.
Questions generally asked in an interview.
Interview tips.
Mock interview.
Importance of body language.
Past studio test & interview questions.
Guidance on portfolio making.
NID DAT Mains includes examinations in different formats, such as drawing/sketching, hands-on model making, group discussions and portrayals. To excel in the exam, candidates should practise the sample papers that will be released by NID.
Observation and hands on experience are two major attributes that every design student should be having.
Stay loyal to your work.
Repeat after me...
“I can do this."