NID GDPD and PGDPD First Phase Results are Out!

The wait is over.

NID 2014 Phase One Results are announced.

GDPD Results: http://results.nid.edu/

PGDPD Results: http://results.nid.edu/pgdpdresult.aspx

Overseas Results: http://results.nid.edu/overseasresult.aspx

Congratulations to all the students who made it in the First Phase of the Examination.

For those who were not able to do so, let's understand what mistakes you did and learn from them.

It would be great if those who got selected can share their insights with the other students. It would be really helpful. Contact Target NID (write an email) if you are interested.

Free Design Courses on Web

Now that you all are done with your Phase 1 exam, why not have some fun?

What to learn that new skill? Interested in animation? Need tips to learn basic photography? How about some Design Basics?

So, here is a list of few online Design Courses you may be interested in:

• Design Course on Product Drawing 
• Design Course on Design Management 
• Design Course on Photography 
• Design Course on Digital Illustration
•  Design Course on Handmade Paper Making  
• Design Course on Calligraphy 

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• Design 101 (or Design Basics) - iversity web course 

 

We will update and add more such courses soon. Stay tuned!

All The Best to all NID Aspirants

 

Hall Tickets Dispatched and Received

As stated in the NID website, December 31, 2013 is the last date of receiving hall tickets of Approved applications.

Here is how the Mail containing your NID Entrance Test Hall Ticket will look like:

If you have received your Hall Ticket, good going!

But if not, here is what you can do:

• Visit your local post office and ask the concerned Postman about your Letter posted from NID, Gujarat. As this is festive season, there are chances that your Letter from NID may get misplaced/ delayed.
• If your local post office has not received it, with no delay call the NID Admission Helpdesk and state your query. 
• NID Admission Helpdesk: Phone: +91 79 2662 3462  |  eMail: admissions@nid.edu

Target NID - Preparation Meetup - RSVP Form

India Design Council Signs MoU with UK Design Council at CII-NID Design Summit

India Design Council (IDC) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with UK Design Council (UKDC) at the CII-NID Design Summit to facilitate cooperation between India and UK for promotion of Design in the country.

The MoU was signed by Mr Pradyumna Vyas, Member Secretary, IDC and Mr John Mathers, CEO, UK Design Council in the presence of Mr Anand Mahindra, President, IDC.

Commenting on the MoU, Mr Anand Mahindra, President, India Design Council said “This understanding between India Design Council and UK Design Council is a significant step for both the countries as it initiates a formal platform for cooperation. This cooperation will facilitate exploration of design isssues critical to both the countries and exchange of ideas. It will help to develop capability, increase knowledge ,generate business for design and encourage businesses to use design”

The MoU will lay focus on mutual exchanges on design policies and facilitate design promotion and to enhance understanding of emerging trends, design domain developments, sharing of design knowledge and resources through focused activities and joining in existing activities on either side;

IDC is an autonomous body setup by the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India and UK Design Council, is a charity incorporated by Royal Charter which champions great design.

The expansion and development of cooperation between the two organizations will contribute to enhance cooperation between India and United Kingdom in the domain of design. The bilateral cooperation can build a firm base for a bright future and could be a platform for both the parties to leap onto the next level of design.

Both the parties will encourage and develop cooperation and exchanges in the field of design on the basis of equality, mutual benefit, and reciprocity. The parties will make every effort to promote favorable conditions for the fulfillment of this cooperation and these exchanges.

The parties will enhance understanding of emerging trends, design domain developments, sharing of design knowledge and resources through focused activities and joining in existing activities on either side.

In accordance with the National Design Policy, 2007, the four new National Institutes of Design (NID) may soon be established in a year or two i.e. by 2014 or 2015 according to Pradyumna Vyas, Director, National Institute of Design (NID) who was in the capital for the 3 th CII NID Design Summit organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the National Institute of Design.

Source: India Education Dairy and India Edu News

NID GDPD 2013 Previous Year's Question Paper

National Institute of Design

GDPD 2013-14 Previous Year's Question Paper: Download

Target NID's Mega Collection - Complete Tutorials Series + Mock Papers + Previous Question Papers

Due to certain technical issues, all the uploaded content was lost which includes Tutorials, Mock Papers and Previous Year's Question Papers. We had a tough time recovering the content but fortunately found it in one of our old computers.

So, here we present to all you aspirants Target NID - Mega Collection.

• Target NID's Tutorials - Complete Series | All Exercises Merged - Download
• Target NID Mock Papers -Complete Series | Updated Content - Download 
• Target NID Previous Year's Question Papers | From 2006 - Download

We regret for the inconvenience faced. All the best to you all and wishing you a rocking Diwali.

NID 2014 Admissions - Applications Available

NOTE: The blog has been inactive for a while due to some personal priorities. In case of any queries, do email us at targetnid(at)outlook (dot)com. We will try to reply as soon as possible. Thank you!

NID 2014 -2015 forms are now available.

GDPD Application Form: http://admissions.nid.edu/images/GDPD_2014-15_Form.pdf

PGDPD Application Form: http://admissions.nid.edu/images/PGDPD_2014-15_Form.pdf

Overseas Students: http://admissions.nid.edu/images/Overseas_2014-15_Form.pdf

Prospectus: http://admissions.nid.edu/images/Admission_2014-15_Brochure_Final.pdf
OBC Certificate: http://admissions.nid.edu/images/OBC_Certificate_New.pdf

NOTE: Also, we have received some emails stating that few of our Tutorial Download links are broken. We will fix that as soon as possible. 

Last date for receiving the completed application forms at NID is November 2, 2013
Design aptitude test for GDPD (at all centres) JANUARY 12, 2014. SUNDAY
Design aptitude test for PGDPD (at all centres) JANUARY 11, 2014. SATURDAY

List of documents to be enclosed with GDPD application form:

1. GDPD Hall Ticket (both copies) duly filled in with recent photographs.
2. Attested copies of SSC & HSC marksheets (those who are studying presently in HSC, must submit bonafide certificate from the school/ college).
3. Attested copy of relevant certificate indicating Date of Birth (Upper age limit as on 1st June, 2014 is 20 years for General category– Relaxable by 3 years for Reserved categories).
4. Attested copy of relevant Caste/Category certificate issued by competent authority for SC/ST/PH/OBC non-creamy layer candidates wherever applicable.


List of documents to be enclosed with PGDPD application form:

1. PGDPD Hall Ticket (both copies) duly filled in with recent photographs.
2. Attested copies of marksheets of SSC, HSC, completed years of Graduation and Degree certificate / Provisional certificate / Passing certificate (those who are studying presently in final year of graduation must submit bonafide certificate from the college).
3. Attested copy of relevant certificate indicating Date of Birth (Upper age limit as on 1st June, 2014 is 30 years for General category– Relaxable by 3 years for Reserved categories).
4. Attested copy of relevant Caste/Category certificate issued by competent authority for SC/ST/PH/OBC non-creamy layer candidates wherever applicable. Attested copies of experience certificate/s, wherever applicable.

Preparing for NID Entrance Test - 2014

What should students focus on for the next six months in order to crack the NID Design Aptitude Test 2014? For the next six months, students should consider strengthening their drawing skills and keep abreast with current affairs, both national and international. 

 However, it is not just about learnt skill and talent, but largely about the creative process and design thinking. Students, most importantly, should know how to communicate an idea to the masses. 

It would also help to have a portfolio in place. If the student is consistent with his sketching and is up-to-date with his or her work s/he will have a range of work to showcase during the interview. Having worked with a variety of media is always beneficial for a strong portfolio. Work can range from doodles to finished pieces of work; there is no set criterion with regards to what should go in your portfolio. Play on your strengths.

What is the importance of joining a coaching class?

Coaching classes are not a must-do for students wanting to successfully attempt the NID entrance. While they do offer some insight — common queries of what to expect from the paper and solve sample papers — student shouldn't rely on it entirely. However, do remember that the question paper pattern is not set in stone and they must be flexible enough to deal with the diversity of questions.

What is the pattern of the question paper?

 In the 2013 exam, 25% of the questions focused on general knowledge; 25% logistic reasoning; another 25% allotted to drawing skills related to human anatomy and postures. The last 25% were based on creative thinking and applications . This was a rough breakdown in our paper, but it varies each year, we are told. There is no negative marking.

How can students manage a good score?

 The question paper, even though it grades, is qualitative in nature. It is important to answer sensibly and be confident about what you are drawing and answering. One should not worry about marks or scoring high; the focus should be on communicating your ideas creatively in the paper.

What kind of preparation is required post the written exam?

 Post the written exam, if selected, you'll have a studio test and portfolio interview at the campus. Studio test checks not only your creativity but also tests your hands-on skills and spontaneity. Observation and memory retention are other traits you'll be tested for. In the portfolio interview, you will be required to talk about your work over the past few years and answer questions put forth by the panelist.

> IMPORTANT DATES

APPLICATION DATE

The admissions announcement is published in leading national dailies around end of September, beginning of October

EXAM DATE:

The written test is conducted during January and short-listed candidates are invited for studio tests & interviews around April

Courtesy: Educationtimes.com