National Institute of Design (NID)
Graduate / Diploma Program in Design
National Institute of Design (NID) is the leading institute for the Design industry in India. Known for its expert faculties, amazing learning environment, notable alumni, and of course, its long-lasting legacy, NID is also known as the most difficult design college to get into. NID offers 100 seats for the B. Design program and 275 seats for M. Design programs. Join our NID Coaching program to crack the NID and other design entrances.
OPUS NID Study Material | NID Coaching
NID Preparation Tips
While OPUS provides quality grooming to NID aspirants, it is imperative to focus on the set of books being followed by candidates appearing for the competitive test. Without the help of proper study material, it becomes difficult for aspirants to prepare well. At least a set of 10 books covering various aspects of the NID entrance exam should be followed by students. These books are not only elaborate and comprehensive but also structured with precision to meet the NID exam pattern.
Creative Thinking
How to improve Creativity
Creativity and lateral thinking get a tremendous boost if a clutch of behavioral and habitual practices are analysed and paid attention to. As we know creativity is broadly defined as an art of thinking, imagining, or doing something new in a different way in order to classify it as unique and practical, let us first take up a host of behavioral trends for discussion in this OPUS design blog.
NID Test & Portfolio
How to make a good portfolio?
Your portfolio should mirror your personality and your own way of looking at the world. You want to show design schools that there is a special reason for allowing you in. OPUS advises you to create art that you are passionate about, art that is different from what other people are creating. Technical virtuosity does not suffice if you can only emulate what others have created.
About NID Entrance Exam | NID Coaching
NID / Design Entrance – DAT Syllabus
✓ Innovation in design, Principles of composition
✓ Inspiration & design development
✓ Theme development
✓ Design theory
✓ Natural & geometrical form
✓ Exercises on imagination
✓ Optical illusion
✓ Colour, pattern & texture
✓ Lateral thinking
✓ Design awareness
✓ Creative thinking & writing
✓ Graphics & pictograms
✓ Form & function
✓ Drawing fundamentals
✓ Ornaments & motifs
✓ Imagination & doodling
✓ Understanding light & shade
✓ Elements & principles of design
✓ Colour psychology & optical illusions
✓ 3D visualization
✓ Lettering
✓ Developing observation
✓ Good design vs. bad design
✓ Optical illusion
✓ Mood, theme & colour inter-relationship
✓ Visual logic
✓ Outline for beginners
✓ Colour terminology
✓ Presentation techniques
✓ Memory drawing
✓ Picture analysis
✓ Usage of colour in compositions
✓ Innovation & creation
✓ Story
✓ Natural & geometrical form
✓ Use of measurements, scale & proportions
✓ Expression & emotion
✓ Developing themes & colour associations
✓ Foreshortening & perspective
✓ Inspiration & creativity
NID DAT Syllabus 2023 for Mains
✓ Model making
✓ Material manipulation
✓ Questions generally asked in an interview
✓ Audio-visual exercises
✓ Mock interview
✓ Evolving ideas
✓ Past studio test & interview questions
✓ Importance of body language
✓ Doodling
✓ Creative thinking
✓ Guidance on portfolio making
✓ Interview tips
OPUS NID Classroom Coaching
DAT | Studio Test | NID Final Interview
Great colleges have some of the toughest and the most rigorous entry processes. NID is no different. To make it to NID you will first have to crack the Design Aptitude Test (DAT) and once that’s done you’ll have to sit for the Studio Test and an interview (60% weightage)Unlike most of the other Design entrances, the DAT doesn’t have a specific syllabus or concepts that are usually tested. At OPUS we have identified specific SKILLSETS that NID will test you on. And our training process is utterly dedicated to building these SKILLSETS.
Careers in Design
It’s there in the things that you see, it’s there in the stuff that you use it’s there in the stuff that you do. From cities to household products, designers are what made them possible. In a nutshell, everything follows a specific design.
Lifestyle / Accessory Design
NID offers different courses which helps you to build your career in lifestyle and accessory design. It pertains in products that you use daily or as a lifestyle. Watches / Sunglasses / Wallets / Card Holders etc.. all of these are a part of this product group
Interior Design
Are you fond of organizing interior space? Making a house or office space look great while still maintaining its usability is something Interior Designers focus on. How do you make a small room look really big? How Can you add a dash of color to a wall to make it feel like you’re in Kerala? Just a few thoughts on what interior design is all about.
Industrial Design
Combines art and business to come up with products that are heavily used in Industry. This could include hardware (machines that are used in factories) or Electronics. The major challenge is to make something that is a value add to business by combining its practical efficacy and ease of use.
Product Design
NID Product Design course will help you to deal with the ideation / creation of products that are tangible and usable in a systematic way. It should also look great to say the least. The product could be anything from a refrigerator to a cycle tyre.
Ceramic/ Glass Design
Glass and ceramics is among the most common products that we use. This field of design is primarily used to create beautiful products as showpieces / or application based products which require, obviously, glass or ceramics.
Toy and Games Design
We were all kids at some time. We have all loved specific toys and games that were close to us. As a toy and game designer you make something great for all the kid’s of the world.
Graphic Design
This deals with the look and feel of any form of visual. Be it from a great wallpaper, to an obscure graphic on a coffee mug to a great website design. Graphic Designers make all advertisements look great.
Animation Design
Need we say more? Imagine.. you’ll learn how to animate stuff and you could probably work in the next Lord of the Rings Movie.
Automobile Design
Imagine yourself designing a car for Bugatti (or a Ferrari) and if you wish, a TATA. Here you will be at the helm of things and you will design the next level beauty to hit the roads. A lot of effort goes in designing a car, from its shape, weight, structure, aerodynamics, interiors etc. Moreover this is a field that pays A LOT OF MONEY
Film and Video Communication
You will directly influence what we see on TV / Internet and the likes. Ad’s will be your forte and you could also venture into film shooting.
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CRASH COURSE NIFT / NID / CEED 2023
The OPUS NID CRASH course is a power packed agenda for any student who wishes to crack the NID exam with a month long prep. This is only useful for students who want a thorough super fast review of all the concepts of the Design.
WHY OPUS FOR DESIGN COURSE 2023
An OPUS course consists of rigorous training in enhancing your design skills by taking you through specific design concepts. We give you a personalized mentor series which will mould you into a NID worthy candidate at the right time.
COURSE PATTERN PEARL ACADEMY
OPUS takes the opportunity to share some pearls of wisdom with design and fashion aspirants. We discuss Pearl Academy in substantial detail for candidates who look forward to exploring a few good alternatives in the coming year.
COURSE PATTERN SRISHTI INSTITUTE
Founded in 1996, Srishti Institute is a renowned design school known for its multi-disciplinary approach that enables it to channel an aspirant’s artistic and intellectual potentials altogether, supported by the institution’s strong indigenous cultural grounding.
COURSE PATTERN ISDI
At the ISDI, design aspirants who are gifted with the calibre to innovate and come up with design solutions are welcomed. The under graduate courses at ISDI are designed specially to empower its students so that they become future industry leaders.
REGULAR COURSE FOR NID 2023
If getting into NID is a dream for you | Let us help you in making it come true with our dynamic test prep course for NID Entrance. Hurry up, your goal is just a few sincere steps ahead.
Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) programme
NID Ahmedabad offers the Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) programme. As per the NID Act (18 of 2014), the institute is a statutory authority empowered to award its own degrees—Masters of Design (M.Des.) of two-and-a-half year duration and Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) of four year duration. (The Institute is also a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU))
Masters of Design (M.Des.) programme
National Institute of Design (NID) at Ahmedabad and at its Bengaluru and Gandhinagar campuses is an ‘Institute of National Importance’ as per the NID Act 2014 as well as an autonomous institute under the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India. As per the NID Act (18 of 2014), the institute is a statutory authority empowered to award its own degrees—Masters of Design (M.Des.) of two-and-a-half year duration and Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) of four year duration.
Amazing Coaching Experience to Crack Design Entrances | Best Design Coaching
The OPUS is a one-stop solutions provider for all your design, NID coaching needs. Our robust curriculum ensures that you’re way ahead of your competition. Our NID Coaching classes are packed with creativity and ensure enhanced learning. Get real-time guidance for the NID DAT + Mains (studio test) with our experiential curriculum. See you soon 🙂
FAQ’s on OPUS NID Coaching
Why Should I Join OPUS for NID Coaching in Kolkata
If you’re looking to really expand your mind and get thorough with the NID question pattern, then OPUS is your ultimate destination. We have an engaging and structured curriculum to help you navigate through all the design concepts that can be tested on the NID exam. Just do a demo class with us to understand why we are effective in getting results =)
Is There any Difference Between an OPUS Regular NID Coaching and NID Crash Course?
The OPUS regular courses (1 or 2 year coaching programs) are paced and structured to help you delve into your creative potential over time. This is where you’re trained to think differently in depth and it’s easy to balance your school work with the OPUS curriculum. The OPUS crash course for NID will be a super fast paced engagement which will focus on getting you to crack the exam. It is always advisable to prepare with intensity and over time with the OPUS regular course. The crash course will be beneficial for someone who has already been preparing and needs quick tips to maximise scores in the real test
How Can I Prepare for The NID 2023 Exam?
The NID exam consists of 2 parts, the Design Aptitude Test (DAT) 30% and the Mains (70%). The DAT will test you mainly on your design thinking skills (Creative + Observation) and general aptitude (Spatial reasoning, basic math and logic and reading ability). The MAINS will test you on your entire creative spectrum which will mainly assess your FIT in the design space. For example, the NID mains can ask you for ingredients in a pudding, to designing a pulley structure with just rubber bands and cardboard, or they may also ask you to recite a poem. So the testing is from a vast space of observations and lateral thinking. To prepare, you can take up NID coaching from a known – to – produce – results organization such as OPUS to ensure that you don’t get confused with the structure and ensure that your basics are strong. We will initiate you into the creative thinking process right from scratch and constantly engage you with different ideas so that you stand out from the crowd. You can also prepare on your own by checking out past year’s papers and constantly observe the world around you.. and then practice practice practice =)
Why is The OPUS NID Coaching in Kolkata so Popular?
Our main area of focus is to boost your creative potential, and that’s always loads of fun. So we’re constantly engaging you to rewire your brain and approach problems innovatively and differently. And this is one of the reasons why we are at the forefront of design | NID coaching in this part of the country. Also, our thorough dissection of the questions and getting you to engage with your inner creativity is an exciting practice, for us as much as for you! =)
NID STUDIO TEST
Candidates need to clear two stages of examination in order to secure admission in designing programme offered by NID. The two stages are: Stage 1: NID DAT (Prelims) – Pen and Paper Based Written Examination, Stage 2: NID DAT (Mains) – Studio Test andPI (Personal Interview). Candidates are shortlisted for the second phase of examination, i.e., NID DAT Mains (Studio Test and Personal Interview) based on their performance and score in the Design Aptitude Test (prelims exam).
National Institute of Design (NID)
Graduate / Diploma Program in Design
National Institute of Design (NID) is the leading institute for the Design industry in India. Known for its expert faculties, amazing learning environment, notable alumni, and of course, its long-lasting legacy, NID is also known as the most difficult design college to get into. NID offers 100 seats for the B. Design program and 275 seats for M. Design programs. Join our NID Coaching program to crack the NID and other design entrances.Join the OPUS NID coaching centre in Kolkata to crack NID and other design entrance exams.
OPUS NID Study Material | National Institute of Design Coaching
NID 2025 Preparation Tips
As a premier institute offering NID coaching in Kolkata, OPUS provides quality grooming to NID aspirants, it is imperative to focus on the set of books being followed by candidates appearing for the competitive test. Without the help of proper study material, it becomes difficult for aspirants to prepare well. At least a set of 10 books covering various aspects of the NID entrance exam should be followed by students. These books are not only elaborate and comprehensive but also structured with precision to meet the National Institute of Design exam pattern.
Creative Thinking
How to improve Creativity
Creativity and lateral thinking get a tremendous boost if a clutch of behavioral and habitual practices are analysed and paid attention to. As we know creativity is broadly defined as an art of thinking, imagining, or doing something new in a different way in order to classify it as unique and practical, let us first take up a host of behavioral trends for discussion in this OPUS design blog.
NID Test & Portfolio
How to make a good NID portfolio?
Your NID portfolio should mirror your personality and your own way of looking at the world. You want to show design schools that there is a special reason for allowing you in. OPUS, the leading NID coaching center in India advises you to create art that you are passionate about, art that is different from what other people are creating. Technical virtuosity does not suffice if you can only emulate what others have created.
About NID Entrance Exam 2025 | NID Coaching
NID / Design Entrance – DAT Syllabus
- Innovation in design, Principles of composition
- Inspiration & design development
- Theme development
- Design theory
- Natural & geometrical form
- Exercises on imagination
- Optical illusion
- Colour, pattern & texture
- Lateral thinking
- Design awareness
- Creative thinking & writing
- Graphics & pictograms
- Form & function
- Drawing fundamentals
- Ornaments & motifs
- Imagination & doodling
- Understanding light & shade
- Elements & principles of design
- Colour psychology & optical illusions
- 3D visualization
- Lettering
- Developing observation
- Good design vs. bad design
- Optical illusion
- Mood, theme & colour inter-relationship
- Outline for beginners
- Colour terminology
- Presentation techniques
- Memory drawing
- Picture analysis
- Usage of colour in compositions
- Innovation & creation
- Story
- Natural & geometrical form
- Use of measurements, scale & proportions
- Expression & emotion
- Developing themes & colour associations
- Foreshortening & perspective
- Inspiration & creativity
NID DAT Syllabus 2024 for Mains
- Model making
- Material manipulation
- Questions generally asked in an interview
- Audio-visual exercises
- Mock interview
- Evolving ideas
- Past studio test & interview questions
- Importance of body language
- Doodling
- Creative thinking
- Guidance on portfolio making
- Interview tips
OPUS NID Classroom Coaching
DAT | Studio Test | NID Final Interview 2024
Great colleges have some of the toughest and the most rigorous entry processes. NID is no different. To make it to NID you will first have to crack the Design Aptitude Test (DAT) and once that’s done you’ll have to sit for the Studio Test and an interview (60% weightage) Unlike most of the others Design entrances, the DAT doesn’t have a specific syllabus or concepts that are usually tested. At OPUS we have identified specific SKILLSETS that NID will test you on. And our training process is utterly dedicated to building these SKILLSETS.
Overview Of the NID Exam
The NID Exam refers to the National Institute of Design exam which is India’s prestigious competitive examination for students looking for a career in the design industry. The NID entrance exam is dedicated to assessing aspirants’ skills in creativity & observation, visualization, knowledge, analytical skills, and comprehension. This exam allows selected candidates for their enrollment in the NID institute. Established in 1961 in Ahmedabad, NID Institute is a pioneer in providing design education in India. NID has two extension campuses in Bengaluru and Gandhinagar. With the NID DAT (Design Aptitude Test) exam, the institute offers admission to B.Des (Bachelor of Design) and M.Des (Master of Design) programs. This is a national-level two-stage examination held every year for undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Its first stage is the NID DAT Preliminary exam which is based on pen-and-paper and GAT (General Aptitutde Test). However, the second stage for admission to NIDs is the NID DAT Mains exam including the Studio Test and Personal Interview. Carry on your NID preparation with The Opus Way, the premium NID coaching center for your success!!
Some of the useful tips provided to you while choosing the best NID coaching in Kolkata. You can check the preparation materials like handouts and books provided by NID coaching centres in Kolkata. The Opus Way provides handouts that are regularly updated with contemporary affairs. Looking for the right NID coaching near me in Kolkata? In that case, you can monitor the mock test series. Regarding NID mock tests, The Opus Way conducts quality mock papers regularly. The success track record of a coaching institute tells about the reputation and success rate of the institute. The Opus Way holds a grab in this as more than 25 students got admission to top NIDs in the 2022-23 session.
Tips To Choose The Right NID Coaching Class In Kolkata
Why Choose The Opus Way?
The Opus Way is the best NID entrance coaching institute in Kolkata due to its best-in-class exposure, rigorous testing method, exclusive mentor books, scientific pedagogy, and others. For NID, we provide well-crafted course materials. Course content is developed with active input from industry professionals and NID alumni. You can visit The Opus Way website if looking for the best CLAT coaching institute and NIFT coaching institute.
Careers in Design
It’s there in the things that you see, it’s there in the stuff that you use it’s there in the stuff that you do. From cities to household products, designers are what made them possible. In a nutshell, everything follows a specific design.
Lifestyle / Accessory Design
NID offers different courses which help you to build your career in lifestyle and accessory design. It pertains to products that you use daily or as a lifestyle. Watches / Sunglasses / Wallets / Card Holders etc.. all of these are a part of this product group.
Toy and Games Design
We were all kids at some time. We have all loved specific toys and games that were close to us. As a toy and game designer, you make something great for all the kids of the world.
Interior Design
Are you fond of organizing interior space? Making a house or office space look great while still maintaining its usability is something Interior Designers focus on. How do you make a small room look really big? How Can you add a dash of color to a wall to make it feel like you’re in Kerala? Just a few thoughts on what interior design is all about.
Graphic Design
This deals with the look and feel of any form of visual. Be it from a great wallpaper to an obscure graphic on a coffee mug to a great website design. Graphic Designers make all advertisements look great.
Industrial Design
Combines art and business to come up with products that are heavily used in Industry. This could include hardware (machines that are used in factories) or Electronics. The major challenge is to make something that is a value add to business by combining its practical efficacy and ease of use.
Animation Design
Need we say more? Imagine.. you’ll learn how to animate stuff and you could probably work in the next Lord of the Rings Movie.
Product Design
NID Product Design course will help you to deal with the ideation/creation of products that are tangible and usable in a systematic way. It should also look great, to say the least. The product could be anything from a refrigerator to a cycle tire.
Automobile Design
Imagine yourself designing a car for a Bugatti (or a Ferrari) and if you wish, a TATA. Here you will be at the helm of things and you will design the next level of beauty to hit the roads. A lot of effort goes into designing a car, from its shape, weight, structure, aerodynamics, interiors etc. Moreover, this is a field that pays A LOT OF MONEY
Ceramic/ Glass Design
Glass and ceramics are among the most common products that we use. This field of design is primarily used to create beautiful products as showpieces / or application-based products that require, obviously, glass or ceramics.
Film and Video Communication
You will directly influence what we see on TV / Internet and the like. Ad’s will be your forte and you could also venture into film shooting.
All Design Entrance Courses Details | NID Course
The OPUS NID CRASH course is a power-packed agenda for any student who wishes to crack the NID exam with a month-long prep. This is only useful for students who want a thorough super fast review of all the concepts of the Design.
An OPUS course consists of rigorous training to enhance your design skills by taking you through specific design concepts. We give you a personalized mentor series that will mould you into a NID-worthy candidate at the right time.
OPUS, the best nid coaching institute in Kolkata takes the opportunity to share some pearls of wisdom with design and fashion aspirants. We discuss Pearl Academy in substantial detail for candidates who look forward to exploring a few good alternatives in the coming year.
Founded in 1996, Srishti Institute is a renowned design school known for its multi-disciplinary approach that enables it to channel an aspirant’s artistic and intellectual potential altogether, supported by the institution’s strong indigenous cultural grounding.
At the Indian School of Design and Innovation, design aspirants who are gifted with the caliber to innovate and come up with design solutions are welcomed. The undergraduate courses at ISDI are designed specially to empower its students so that they become future industry leaders.
The objective is to highlight reputed fashion and design institutes in India and abroad, and the focus is on IED this time. If studying abroad has been your dream, IED is possibly one of the best destinations to study fashion and design in the world.
Unitedworld Institute of Design one of the leading design schools in India is known for its unique learning models and updated curriculum that are engineered to aid the students in gaining experiential knowledge. For decades, UID students have been known to mark their presence in the world of design.
OPUS, the leading NID coaching center in Kolkata brings to the notice of aspirants that some really good colleges should grab their attention. This piece is in continuation with the series meant to highlight the existence of some amazing colleges that get eclipsed. MIT Institute of Design is one such premier college that deserves to be on the radar.
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If getting into NID is a dream for you | Let us help you in making it come true with our dynamic test prep course for NID Entrance. Hurry up, your goal is just a few sincere steps ahead.
NID Ahmedabad offers the Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) programme. As per the NID Act (18 of 2014), the institute is a statutory authority empowered to award its own degrees—Masters of Design (M.Des.) of two-and-a-half year duration and Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) of four year duration. (The Institute is also a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU))
National Institute of Design (NID) at Ahmedabad and its Bengaluru and Gandhinagar campuses is an ‘Institute of National Importance’ as per the NID Act 2014 as well as an autonomous institute under the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India. As per the NID Act (18 of 2014), the institute is a statutory authority empowered to award its own degrees—Masters of Design (M.Des.) of two-and-a-half year duration and Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) of four-year duration.
Amazing Coaching Experience to Crack Design Entrances | Best Design Coaching
The OPUS is a one-stop solutions provider for all your design and NID coaching needs. Our robust curriculum ensures that you’re way ahead of your competition. Our NID Coaching classes are packed with creativity and ensure enhanced learning. Get real-time guidance for the NID DAT + Mains (studio test) with our experiential curriculum. See you soon 🙂
Best NID Coaching In Kolkata
Securing a seat in NID is a dream come true scenario for many designer aspirants, but the road seems fiercely competitive. To succeed in the NID exam, it is important that you make a well-prepared strategy. One of the finest options to prepare for NID is by joining any NID courses. NID Coaching centers provide an effective helping hand by guiding students on the right path, providing required study materials, and conducting practice tests. For the NID entrance exam 2024, The Opus Way is the first preference in Kolkata.
How to Prepare and Crack Your Exam with Our NID Coaching?
The Opus Way provides complete NID coaching in Kolkata for students interested in making a career out of the best design institute. With our guidance in NID courses, you can head start your preparation and crack your NID exam effectively.
- Knowing the Structure of NID Exam: The exam for the National Institute of Design is divided in two parts.
- Design Aptitude Test (DAT): The preliminary exam tests creative thinking, observation and aptitude in MCQs or subjective answers.
- Mains Exam: This stage has a studio test, and then a personal Interview to check your thought process, creative ability as well as your practical knowledge in design.
- The Need for a Structured Curriculum: A well-structured curriculum is crucial to starting off on the right foot. The Opus Way provides a program that covers all the sections of the NID Syllabus.
- Faculty Mentorship: Each student has the opportunity to meet individual faculty members who can offer personalized advice on strengths and areas for growth.
- Comprehensive Study Material: In our NID coaching, students are provided with a specially curated series of a minimum of 10 books that cover all areas and level questions on NID Entrance Exams. The book are designed to make the student well-versed in design theory, colour psychology & creative thinking.
- Skill Development: The course material is designed to build specific skills that NID exams test, including visualization, lateral thinking, and intuitive and innovative problem-solving. Engagement exercises facilitate the development of creative skills among students.
- Regular Mock Tests and Practice Sessions: Preparing with regular mock tests familiarises students with the paper pattern of NID, helps in managing time effectively and thus reduces anxiety. Preparation for studio tests includes practical training in model making and exercises in material manipulation.
- Creative Thinking & Portfolio Development: The coaching program focuses on strengthening creative thinking ability through brainstorming sessions. Our instruction guides students in compiling a differentiated portfolio that showcases what sets their design apart.
Why Are We The Top NID Coaching Center in Bangalore?
The Opus Way is the best NID coaching in Kolkata and Bangalore, and here is why!!
- With the perfect mix of creativity and innovation, we provide future-proof learning material that could help you stay one step ahead in the design field.
- Our NID courses are powered by proprietary content. These are made by industry professionals and NID alumni that give you an idea about what the industry demands.
- We help you develop creative art and problem-solving skills to prepare you for DAT and the Mains exam.
- The success stories of students flourishing in top NIDs through The Opus Way are true enough to inspire other upcoming designers. Come and be a part of us to bring the best out of yourself.
FAQ’s on OPUS NID Coaching
Opting for NID coaching in Kolkata, especially at The Opus Way offers you the benefit of learning from experienced mentors and teachers with a structured curriculum along with an inspiring environment to learn.
The OPUS regular courses (1 or 2-year coaching programs) are paced and structured to help you delve into your creative potential over time. This is where you’re trained to think differently in depth and it’s easy to balance your school work with the OPUS curriculum. The OPUS crash course for NID 2024 will be a super fast-paced engagement that will focus on getting you to crack the exam. It is always advisable to prepare with intensity and over time with the OPUS regular course. The crash course will be beneficial for someone who has already been preparing and needs quick tips to maximise scores in the real test.
The NID exam consists of 2 parts, the Design Aptitude Test (DAT) 30% and the Mains (70%). The DAT will test you mainly on your design thinking skills (Creative + Observation) and general aptitude (Spatial reasoning, basic math and logic and reading ability). The MAINS will test you on your entire creative spectrum which will mainly assess your FIT in the design space. For example, the NID mains can ask you for ingredients in a pudding, to designing a pulley structure with just rubber bands and cardboard, or they may also ask you to recite a poem. So the testing is from a vast space of observations and lateral thinking. To prepare, you can take up NID coaching from a known – to – produce – results organization such as OPUS to ensure that you don’t get confused with the structure and ensure that your basics are strong. We will initiate you into the creative thinking process right from scratch and constantly engage you with different ideas so that you stand out from the crowd. You can also prepare on your own by checking out past year’s papers and constantly observe the world around you.. and then practice practice practice.
Our main area of focus is to boost your creative potential, and that’s always loads of fun. So we’re constantly engaging you to rewire your brain and approach problems innovatively and differently. And this is one of the reasons why we are at the forefront of design | NID coaching in Kolkata. Also, our thorough dissection of the questions and getting you to engage with your inner creativity is an exciting practice, for us as much as for you!
Candidates will be given three hours for the task completion of NID Studio Test 2024. Follow the below-mentioned list to know the parameters candidates will be evaluated on: Doodling | 3D Model making | Clay modelling | Wire moulding | Audio / visual test | Portfolio and interview.
NID STUDIO TEST
Candidates need to clear two stages of examination to secure admission in designing programme offered by NID. The two stages are: Stage 1: NID DAT (Prelims) – Pen and Paper Based Written Examination, Stage 2: NID DAT (Mains) – Studio Test andPI (Personal Interview). Candidates are shortlisted for the second phase of examination, i.e., NID DAT Mains (Studio Test and Personal Interview) based on their performance and score in the Design Aptitude Test (prelims exam).
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