When should I start preparing for the entrance exams conducted by NID and NIFT?
I will complete my class 10th this year.
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You can start preparing now. -
The application form will be released in the month of Nov-Dec 2019 and exam will conduct in January 2020. You have a good amount of time to prepare for NIFT/NID, start preparing from now. -
Candidates firstly have to fill NIFT Entrance Exam 2019 application form online on the official website of the design school.
*You will be then issued an admit card. Keep the card and the application form safely for the exam and future reference.
*You will then give the entrance test.
Candidates are evaluated on different parameters such as aptitude, skill and knowledge. Due to this, the NIFT entrance exam is usually divided into four sections which are - Creative ability test (CAT), General ability test (GAT), Situation test and Group discussion/ Personal Interview.
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