How to prepare Aptitude for Design Exams?

The aptitude section is part and parcel of various Design entrance exams conducted like NIFT, NID, and UCEED.

Various colleges, universities, and prominent institutes in India conduct Design and Architecture entrance tests every year.

These entrance tests are held at many levels, including state, national, and university, and you need to be well versed in the aptitude subject 

To outshine the aptitude section and score good marks in various entrance exams conducted for Design like NIFT, NID, and UCEED, this post shall provide the preparation strategy for the aptitude section.

Design Aptitude Test Preparation Tips 2022

Go through the detailed strategies to master your Design aptitude skills. Try to follow these tips for scoring good marks in the upcoming Design Entrance Exams. Also, go through List of Design and Architecture Entrance Exams in India.

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• An important tip before you proceed with studying any topic is to know the exam in detail.
• The below table gives a brief description of the pattern of all three design entrance exams conducted across India.
• You must be aware of the interview location as well as any pertinent information. If the interview location is unfamiliar to you, you should visit there before the planned day of the interview to familiarise yourself with it.
• You must test your equipment and internet connection before the interview if it is conducted in a virtual format. This would assist you in avoiding any problems.
• For the virtual interview, keep the email address or username professional and straightforward, as they are the interviewer's initial impression.
• Gather all of the papers you'll need for the interview, including your portfolio and any paperwork you'll be required to fill out. Make sure you don't overlook any certificates or documents by meticulously preparing your file.
• Examine your portfolio and, if required, make any last-minute modifications.
• Do your study and attempt to learn as much as possible about the college's interview procedure.
• The day before the interview, make sure you're well rested and have a decent night's sleep. Make sure you don't skip any meals and maintain a healthy diet.
• Maintain your self-assurance and avoid being apprehensive or anxious throughout the interview. A self-assured individual creates a good tone for the interview and ensures that everything runs well.
• While doing the interview, be aware of your behaviours and body language. Fidgeting, stroking your face, settling your hair, sitting improperly, being clumsy, talking too loudly, and such activities should be avoided. Make your eyes contact with the interviewer.

Parameters	NID	NIFT	UCEED
Mode of Exam	Online	Offline	Online
Sections	Aptitude & Studio Test	Quantitative Ability, Communication Ability, English Comprehension, Analytical and Logical Ability, General Knowledge and Current Affairs	Aptitude & Drawing
No. of Questions Asked	MCQ-64; Subjective-3	B.Des & M.Des- 150 Questions; B.F.Tech, MFM & M.F.Tech - 100 Questions	68
Total Marks	100	100	240
Negative Marking	No	No	No
Courses Offered	B.Des, GDPD, and M.Des	B.Des, M.Des, B.F.Tech, MFM & M.F.Tech	B.Des
Duration of Exam	3 Hours	2 Hours for B.Des & M.Des; 3 Hours for others	3 Hours

Weightage of Aptitude in Design Exams

• In NID 2022, 40% of the question paper comprise of the aptitude section. 
• In the NIFT exam, half of the question paper includes questions from the Aptitude section
• In UCEED you will find questions based on various categories like Problem solving, Observation, Visualization, Analytical and Logical Reasoning.

Books to be Referred

• There are various books available for solving aptitude section, however, choose the book that covers all the topics with detailed explanation.
• Some of the most commonly recommended books for the aptitude section are tabulated below.

Name of the book	Author name
NID DAT Books (Aptitude Section)	R.S. Aggarwal
UCEED Entrance Books and Test Series	AFA India
Analytical Reasoning, Mental Aptitude, Verbal Aptitude (UCEED Guide)	Institute Of Creative Sciences
Quantitative Aptitude	RS Aggarwal
Cracking UCEED (with Previous Years' Papers and Mock Tests)	Ashok Goel and Arjun Kamal
UCEED (B.Des) Entrance Books and Test Series	AFAINDIA
Cracking CEED & UCEED with Previous Years' Papers and Mock Tests)	Ashok Goel and Arjun Kamal
Design Drawing	Francis Ching

Check: Best Books for Design Entrance Exams

Follow Right Practice

• Without proper practice, whatever you study can go to waste. 
• Make sure you apply the correct methods to solve any question in the aptitude section. 
• Make a habit of solving the questions regularly to get a grip on any topic. 

Learn Formulas and Shortcuts

• List out the formulas and practice them regularly. 
• Learn shortcuts to attempt any type of aptitude question easily.