Hi.
Since you are an OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) cardholder and have studied in India, you are treated similarly to Indian students for most entrance exams, but there are some specifics to keep in mind for B.Des (Bachelor of Design) admissions in India. Here's a comprehensive guide:
National Design Entrance Exams
NID DAT (National Institute of Design – Design Aptitude Test)
Eligibility: 10+2 from any recognised board (you qualify since you studied in India)
Structure: Written test + studio/skill test
OCI Candidates: Can apply; treated similarly to Indian residents. (nid.edu)
Programs: B.Des in multiple specializations like Product Design, Animation, Textile Design, etc.
NIFT Entrance Exam (National Institute of Fashion Technology)
Eligibility: 10+2 from any recognised board
Exam Structure: Written Entrance Test (GAT + CAT) + Situation Test (for B.Des)
OCI Candidates: Eligible to apply under Indian quota; some NIFT campuses have a few seats for Foreign / NRI / OCI quota. (nift.ac.in)
Programs: Fashion Design, Textile Design, Accessory Design, etc.
UCEED (Undergraduate Common Entrance Exam for Design)
Eligibility: 10+2 or equivalent
Exam: Multiple-choice and drawing/problem-solving test
OCI Candidates: Eligible to appear; treated like Indian students if educated in India.
Programs: B.Des at IIT Bombay, IIT Guwahati, IIT Hyderabad, IIITDM Jabalpur, and others.
Other Private Design College Entrance Exams
Some private design institutes have their own exams or portfolio assessments:
MIT Institute of Design (MITID, Pune)
Srishti Institute of Art, Design & Technology (Bangalore)
Pearl Academy (Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur)
OCI students educated in India can apply just like Indian students; if you're considered a foreign student, you might also have an NRI/OCI quota.
Admission Notes for OCI Students
If you studied in India, most institutes don't treat you as a foreign student, so you are eligible for general merit seats.
For NRI / OCI quotas, seats are limited and tuition fees are higher.
Prepare a portfolio if applying to NID, NIFT, or private design colleges — it's often part of final selection.
