ADVANCED NID + UCEED 2018

Orientation Session
 Objectives of this Session
• Explain NID & UCEED exam patterns
• Explain SILICA Coaching framework & plan
• Explain requirements from Students &
Parents.
 1. NID & UCEED
Entrance Exam Pattern
 UCEED Entrance Exam Pattern
UCEED / CEED (Part A) is a computer based objective questions test. There is negative
marking for each section. It is a 3 hour test with approximately 80 questions. The test
syllabus has 6 topics as follows:

1. Visualization & Spatial Ability 2. Environmental & Social Awareness

3. Observation & Design Sensitivity 4. Design Thinking & Problem Solving

5. Analytical & Logical Reasoning 6. Language & Creativity

Types of Questions: There are 3 types of questions asked in the exams:

1. Numeric Answer Type (NAT) - 20 questions
2. Multiple Selection Question (MSQ) - 20 questions
3. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) - 40 questions

Syllabus: The test syllabus topics for NID DAT Section A are similar to CEED (Part
A) / UCEED. SILICA has taken CEED topics as the base and created their curriculum.
This will prepare you equally for the NID DAT (Section A - Objective Type
Questions)
 NID Entrance Exam Pattern
The process of Admission to NID for B.Des. and M.Des. programs consists of 2 phases of
Design Aptitude Tests (DAT):

Phase 1: DAT (Prelims) - in Jan

DAT is a written exam for 3 hours for 100 marks. It has 2 sections-
Section 1 - Objective Type Questions - 70 marks
Section 2 - Subjective Type Questions - 30 marks

Phase 2: DAT (Mains) - in Apr / May

On the basis of the DAT (Prelims) score, candidates are shortlisted and called for DAT
(Mains). Generally, candidates equal to 3 times the number of seats are called. The DAT
Mains for this programme consists of two parts:
1. Studio Test: This may consist of tests in different formats such as drawing/sketching,
hands-on model making, group discussions, presentations etc.
2. Interviews (only for MDes): The interviews will be conducted separately for each
discipline, immediately after the Studio Test, at the same centre.

P.S. - The weightage of each phase for final admission is decided every year by the NID
Admission Cell.
 NID Entrance Exam Pattern
• The Design Aptitude Test (DAT) Prelims primarily evaluates each candidate on the
following abilities: Knowledge, Comprehension, Analysis, Creativity and Visualisation.
It is for 100 marks and 3 hours.
• Section A (Objective Type Questions) - There will be 60-90 multiple choice questions
(MCQ) of different marks 0.5, 1, 1.5 & 2 marks. In total, they will add up to 70 marks.
There is no negative marking. The responses of this part will be recorded on an OMR
sheet and evaluated digitally. There will be following type of questions:
 NID Entrance Exam Pattern
Section B (Subjective Type Questions) -

1. There will be 3-4 questions of different marks from 5 to 10 marks. In total, they will
add up to 30 marks.

2. The questions will test the following- Creativity, Critical Reasoning, Visualization and
Presentation skills.

3. Here are some questions from past NID DAT papers:

a. Draw the opposite of “rock” and explain it in 2 sentences (DAT 2017) (5 marks)
b. You are into a room with 0 gravity. What are the things you would like to
anchor with? Show through sketches and words. (DAT 2017) (10marks)
 NID Entrance Exam Pattern
NID DAT (Mains) – Studio Test Questions

Doodling Test Observation Test

Audio Visual Test – Watch the 1 min.
video and answer the questions.

Material Handling Test

Use clay to make an alien

3D Modeling Test
Use the materials given and make a
stand that can hold a pen, pencil,
sharpners, eraser
 NID Entrance Exam Pattern
• NID DAT (Mains) – Interview & Portfolio Review There are no interviews for
BDes/GDPD students at NID. However, all other Design Schools conduct interviews
and portfolio review. So all SILICA students will be required to prepare for Interview
and prepare a Portfolio.

• How is an NID admission Interview conducted? NID admission interview is

conducted by a panel of 3-4 persons. There are faculties and a psycho-analyst
amongst them. The interview revolves around the candidate’s personality, interests,
likes, dislikes, reactions to situations, their portfolio, their abilities etc. The interview
questions can never be predicted. The length of the interview can never be
predicted. It can be 2 minutes long or 1 hour long.

• What is a student portfolio? During the interview, the candidate may present their
past work (academic and/or professional) such as drawings, photographs, models,
relevant documents etc., which they may like to share with the interview panel.
These may be in analogue or digital (in a USB drive or your own laptop) format. The
portfolio should reflect the candidate’s interests and abilities.
2. SILICA Framework & Coaching
Plan
 SILICA Coaching Plan
• Before XII Std Exam:
NID Module No. of Classes Period
Advanced NID DAT (Section A & B) 12 June to Sep’17
Advanced NID GAT (Section B) 8 June to Sep’17
NID DAT Test Papers 8 papers Oct to Dec’17
Test Paper Feedback & Doubt Solving 3 Oct to Dec’17
Portfolio Exhibition 1 Nov ’17
XII Std Exam Study Break - 1 Jan to 15 Mar’18

• After XII Std Exam:

ODS Modules No. Of Classes Period

Revision for ODS + Phase 2 Prep 10 Mar to Apr’18
 SILICA Coaching Framework
● Design learning needs to have balanced mix of fixed and free learning.
● Students must complete class assignments, tests etc (FIXED). It develops drawing &
design Skills.
● Students must also explore and experiment to become more Creative (FREE). It
develops Ideas.
● Fixed helps Free and vice versa. Both help in getting better marks on Class Tests.

FIXED FREE
Students must post their
CLASS portfolio works on
WEEKLY TEST PORTFOLIO
WORK facebook.com/designcareer
guide with #Ideas2Artworks

Explore: inquire about

an unfamiliar subject to
EXPLORE & know more about it.
HOME WORK
EXPERIMENT
Experiment: try out
SKILLS IDEAS new ideas or methods.
 SILICA Coaching Framework
1. Each class covers certain topics. If you miss a class, you miss the topic!
2. Topics are based on past 12 years’ paper analyses. Topics are generally split into
4 Categories: Visualization, Design & Drawing Ability, Creativity, Critical Thinking,
Design Sensitivity.
3. Typical SILICA Class Structure:

# Activity in Class Time Allotted

1 Class Test (based on topic learn in previous class):
● Section A 15 mins
● Section B 30 mins
2 Classwork New Topic: Section A & Section B 2 hrs 45 mins
3 Homework Discussion: Section A & Section B 30 mins

4. SILICA Co-ordinators will inform parents if students fall short in 3As - Attendance,
Assignments and Assessment of Class Tests. If the performance is too weak, then a
Recounseling PTSM will be organized.
 SILICA Coaching Framework
SILICA’s Coaching & Study Material for Objective Type Questions:
70% of NID DAT (Prelims) & 100% UCEED exam are based on Objective Type
Questions. SILICA’s coaching covers the Objective Type Questions as follows:

# Coaching Modules Topics covered How to do Self Study

1 Advanced NID DAT + 1. Visualization & Spatial Ability From SILICA’s Online LMS
UCEED (Section A & B) - 2. Environmental & Social Awareness at learn.silica.co.in.
12 classes 3. Observation & Design Sensitivity There are 3,000+
4. Design Thinking & Problem Solving practice questions.

2 Advanced NID + UCEED 5. Analytical & Logical Reasoning From SILICA’s GAT books
GAT (Section B) - 8 6. Language & Creativity No. 6, 7 & 8. There are
classes 5,000+ questions.

Note: For Environmental & Social Awareness, students must read: Daily Newspapers,
Manorama Year Book 2017 and practice 15 mins every day from SILICA’s Online LMS.
 SILICA Self Study Material
# Study Material Useful For Available from
1 5 Drawing & Design • Section B (Subjective Questions) Already given
Foundation Books • Portfolio Preparation
2 Access to Online • Section A Practice (3,000+ Questions) Already given
LMS (Section A)
3 Homework • Section B Practice To be given in
Assignment Book 1st Class
(Section B)
4 2 Class Test Books • Section A Test Book 7 June 2017
(Section A & B) • Section B Test Book
5 3 General Ability • 5,000+ Section A Questions 7 June 2017
Test Books
4. Requirements from Students
& Parents
 Requirements from Students & Parents

REQUIREMENTS FROM PARENTS:

1. 100% Attendance. Punctuality in Class (must come at start & leave at end of
class)

2. 100% Completion of Classwork, Homework, Class Test & Portfolio.

i. Classwork Assignments (3 hours / week)
ii. Homework Assignments (6 hours / week) + Online LMS Practice (1 hour /
week)
iii. Exploration & Portfolio (2 hour / week)
iv. Class Tests (1 hour / week)

3. Max. Time Required = 1 hour 30 mins per day

REQUIREMENTS FROM PARENTS: Ensure Students complete the above requirements.

Max. Time Required = 15 mins per day. Parents are expected to respond to SILICA calls
and PTSMs and help resolve the issues.
Thank You!