Summary: Questions about wall texture are often asked in the top design entrance exams. The best way to tackle this question in the exam is by resorting to intense practice sessions during preparation. Resort to the top resources, standard books and expert suggestions to maximise your marks in the examination.

Wall texture is one of the important topics relevant to the design entrance exam. This topic is regularly asked in popular design exams like NIFT, NID, UCEED, AIEED etc.

You can expect at least one to two questions that require drawing wall textures. Wall texture requires a lot of detailing; hence, a proper preparation strategy must be considered while practising. The competition in the design entrance exams in India is very high.

Hence, to help our readers, we have developed this detailed article based on drawing tips, best resources etc., that help crack the exam easily. 

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How to Draw a Wall Texture for Design Entrance Exams?

Wall texture is one of the important sections asked in the design exams.

The texture is basically the sub-pointer associated with art.

Many questions are asked from this section, making it one of the crucial sections that play a role in the final selection.

However, cracking the same is very difficult, and one has to adhere to a pre-determined preparation strategy. You can use the following section to learn the tips and tricks to draw a wall texture.

1. You should always draw the wall texture in the design exam using a light hand. Adding too much pressure can lead to deep marks on the paper, which is difficult to erase
2. You should practice drawing using freehand straight lines and refrain from using scale. Using the freehand technique is helpful in drawing clear, neat and quick textures during the examination
3. You can use simple horizontal lines for one building and vertical lines for another building to add texture to the overall drawing
4. Another tip is to experiment with window patterns like arcade windows and windows with shades, as these designs have more room for more textures
5. Always use art line pencils while drawing wall textures in the design entrance exams

Also, find exact pointers / useful steps for Drawing a Wall Texture for Design Entrance Exams. 

Resources to Ace Design Exam

Cracking the design entrance exam is very tough due to the limited number of seats within the colleges and the high competition.

However, using top resources like previous year's question papers, sample papers, mock tests, and books simplifies the preparation for the candidates. 

Top Resources for Design Entrance Exams

• NID Entrance Exam Previous Year’s Question Papers
• Mock Test
• Sample Questions for NID Entrance Exam
• NID Entrance Exam: Sample Questions for DAT
• Rendering in Pen and Ink by Robert W. Gill
• Basic Rendering by Robert W. Gill
• Design Drawing by Francis D.K. Ching

Best Books to Ace Design Entrance Exams in India

The design entrance exams in India can be aced easily using the books prescribed by the authorities.

These standard books have been used by toppers and help the candidates clear the basics relevant to the chapters crucial for the design examination. 

Books Name	Author	Price
UCEED 2023: Undergraduate Common Entrance Exam For Design (English Edition) - 10 Full-Length Mock Tests	Edugorilla Prep Experts	Rs 160
Guide for NIFT/NID/IIFT 2022	Arihant Experts	Rs 416
NIFT Entrance Exam Guide	LearnX	Rs 599
Guide for NIFT/NID/IIFT 2023	Arihant Experts	Rs 399
UCEED (B.DES) Entrance Books and Test Series for UCEED 2022	Academy of Fashion & Art	Rs 4400
NIFT, NID & UCEED UG (B.Des) Study Pack for 2022-23	Furkan Mirza	Rs 4500
NID (B.Des) Entrance Books & Test Series	Academy of Fashion & Art	Rs 3500

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Top Design Entrance Exams in India

Many exams are conducted for those who wish to pursue a career in design. These exams are held at the national level, and those who successfully qualify for this become eligible for final admission. Here are some of the top design entrance exams you can write this year.

NIFT (National Institute of Fashion Technology)

• The NIFT offers admission to Bachelor of Design (B.Des), Bachelor in Fashion Technology (B.F.Tech), Master of Design (M.Des), Master’s Programme in Fashion Management (M.F.M) and Master of Fashion Technology (M.F.Tech)
• The examination is going to be held the online mode
• The NIFT selection process is going to have two phases, Creative Ability Test (CAT) and General Ability Test (GAT) followed by Situation Test / Group Discussion and Personal Interview

NID (National Institute of Design) Aptitude Test

• This design entrance test is conducted by the National Institute of Design
• The examination is conducted annually for two courses, namely, B.Des and M.Des
• Admission to 4-year BDes programmes is offered at NID Ahmedabad, NID Andhra Pradesh, NID Haryana, NID Madhya Pradesh, and NID Assam. The 2-year MDes programmes are offered at NID Ahmedabad, NID Gandhinagar, and NID Bengaluru. 

UCEED (Undergraduate Common Entrance Exam for Design)

• IIT Bombay administer UCEED for admission to the B.Des programme
• Colleges like IIT Bombay, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, and IIITDM Jabalpur accept score card for the design entrance exam
• The UCEED exam is an online test having 68 questions for 240 marks with three sections, NAT, MSQ, and MCQ, from subjects like language, Analytical and logical reasoning, environment, and creativity. 

SEED (Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design)

• The exam is administered by the Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID) 
• Qualifying for the exam helps one get admission to BDes programmes
• The basic eligibility is clearing class 10+2 with 50% marks in aggregate in any subject
• The examination has 150 questions from visual observations, geometry, creative thinking abilities, awareness of Indian culture, general design awareness, craft, traditions

AIEED ( All India Entrance Exam for Design)

• The ARCH Academy of Design conducts the exam for admission to undergraduate courses
• Admission to undergraduate courses is provided at the Delhi and Jaipur campuses
• The final admission is offered based on the performance in the GAT and CAT

Check: How to prepare Aptitude for Design Exams?

AIFD CAT (Army Institute of Fashion & Design Creative Aptitude Test)

• The admission is based on the candidate’s performance in the CAT (Creative Aptitude Test)
• The candidate should be a graduate with 50% marks in aggregate in subjects like Fashion Designing/ Costume & Apparel Design/ Costume Design and Fashion/ Textile Technology/ Silk Technology/Science/ Engineering in Fashion & Apparel Design/ Textiles & Clothing/ Apparel & Fashion Technology
• The admission is given to a 2-year course in MSc in Apparel Technology & Management (Fashion & Apparel Design) at Bangalore North University

Check: Career Options in Design and Architecture

Conclusion

Precision and neatness are the top important factors to consider while drawing wall texture in the design entrance exam.

We hope this article was informative enough to provide the correct insight related to the important resources, books and top design entrance exams in India.

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