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Hi Ruthra,
The National Institute of Design Entrance test encompasses 3 aptitude tests that carry a minimum of 60 marks. The main intention of this exam is to assess the aptitude, innovation and perception of the applicants. This exam comprises of the following:
Animation
Abstract Symbolism
Composition
Knowledge of Proportions and Perspective
Memory Drawing
Thematic Colour Arrangement
Visual Design
This exam does not have a prescribed syllabus. Students will need to have a very good idea on the topics mentioned below:
Communication Skills
Composition
Creativity
Drawing Skills
General Mental Ability
Sensitivity to Environment
Subjects of Design
*You can also prepare with the guide and reference books.
*There are many online materials are available for the aspirants.
*The previous year papers are available for the aspirants which help you to be familiarizing with the exam pattern.
*Mock Tests.
This will also help you to understand your level and areas where you need attention.
*Read the newspapers regularly.
-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.
Coaching Institutes for NID preparation:
-AFA India
-Bhanwar Rathore Design Studio
-Bhardwaj Classes
Please refer to the exam page for detailed information:
https://www.shiksha.com/nid-entrance-exam-exampage
Hope this information helps. Please feel free to revert. Wish You Luck!

Below is a list of California schools that offer animation and animation related programs:
Academy of Art University, San Francisco
The Art Institutes, Sacramento,
California College of the Arts, San Francisco
California College of San Diego,
California Institute of the Arts, Valencia
California State University Chico, Chico
California State University, Fullerton, Fullerton
California State University Long Beach
California State University Northridge
Carrington College, Emeryville
Chapman University, Orange
Cogswell Polytechnical College, Sunnyvale
Ex'pression College for Digital Arts, Emeryville
Laguna College of Art and Design, Laguna Beach
Laurus College, San Luis Obispo, Santa Maria, Atascadero, Oxnard
Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles
Platt College, Ontario, Riverside, Alhambra
San Jose State University, San Jose
University of California, Irvine
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles
University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC)
University of Phoenix, Oakland,
University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles
Woodbury University, Burbank
Out of these CALARTS, The Arts Institute and UCLA are better. But prepare well with your sketching or you may not get in.
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