Several entrance exams are popular for fashion design programs after 12th, including the NIFT Entrance Exam (National Institute of Fashion Technology), UCEED (Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design), and NID DAT (National Institute of Design – Design Aptitude Test). Other options include CEED (for postgraduate programs), and CUET (Common University Entrance Test).
Here’s a more detailed look:
NIFT Entrance Exam: This national-level exam is conducted by the National Institute of Fashion Technology. It assesses design aptitude and general ability.
UCEED: Organized by IITs, UCEED assesses visual perception, environmental awareness, and analytical skills.
NID DAT: This exam tests candidates’ creativity, visualization skills, and knowledge of design principles.
CEED: A popular entrance exam for postgraduate design courses (M.Des).
CUET: Many universities accept the CUET score for admission to B.Des programs.
Some popular colleges for fashion design in India include:
NIFT (National Institute of Fashion Technology), NID (National Institute of Design), Pearl Academy, Amity School of Fashion Technology, and Symbiosis Institute of Design.
Note: Some institutes may have their own entrance exams or accept scores from national-level exams like CUET or CEED.