Design Entrance
Exams in India
Design exams are tests administered by universities or colleges to gauge a student's potential for design studies. These exams measure creativity, problem-solving abilities, visual thinking, and design sensibility. They are commonly needed for entry into undergraduate and postgraduate design programs, particularly at competitive schools. India has several design entrance exams, some concentrating on particular design areas such as fashion or footwear, while others cover a broader array of design disciplines.
The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) entrance exam is a national-level exam that is conducted annually to determine eligibility for design programs.
The JEE Main Paper 2 (B.Arch) is an entrance exam for aspiring architecture students applying for undergraduate courses
NID is a national-level entrance exam for admission to the NID's undergraduate and postgraduate design courses.
The Undergraduate Common Entrance Exam for Design (UCEED) is a national exam conducted by IIT Bombay to select students for its design programs.
The National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) is a national-level exam for admission to undergraduate architecture programs.
The Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED) is a qualifying exam for admission to Master of Design (M.Des.) programs at several Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and design schools.