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Graphic designers create visual concepts, using computer software or by hand, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate consumers. They develop the overall layout and production design for applications such as advertisements, brochures, magazines, and reports.

Duties

Graphic designers typically do the following:

  • Meet with clients or the art director to determine the scope of a project
  • Use digital illustration, photo editing software, and layout software to create designs
  • Create visual elements such as logos, original images, and illustrations to help deliver a message
  • Design layouts, including selection of colors, images, and typefaces
  • Present design concepts to clients or art directors
  • Incorporate changes recommended by clients or art directors into final designs
  • Review designs for errors before printing or publishing them

Graphic designers, also referred to as graphic artists or communication designers, combine art and technology to communicate ideas through images and the layout of websites and printed pages. They may use a variety of design elements to achieve artistic or decorative effects.

Graphic designers work with both text and images. They often select the type, font, size, color, and line length of headlines, headings, and text. Graphic designers also decide how images and text will go together in print or on a webpage, including how much space each will have. When using text in layouts, graphic designers collaborate with writers, who choose the words and decide whether the words will be put into paragraphs, lists, or tables. Through the use of images, text, and color, graphic designers may transform data into visual graphics and diagrams to make complex ideas more accessible.

Graphic design is important to market and sell products, and it is a critical component of brochures and logos. Therefore, graphic designers often work closely with people in advertising and promotions, public relations, and marketing.

Frequently, designers specialize in a particular category or type of client. For example, some designers create the graphics used on product packaging, and others may work on the visual designs used on book jackets.

Graphic designers need to keep up to date with software and computer technologies in order to remain competitive.

Some individuals with a background in graphic design become postsecondary teachers and teach in design schools, colleges, and universities.

Some graphic designers specialize in experiential graphic design. These designers work with architects, industrial designers, landscape architects, and interior designers to create interactive design environments, such as museum exhibitions, public arts exhibits, and retail spaces.

Education for Graphic Designers
A bachelor’s degree in graphic design or a related field is usually required. However, individuals with a bachelor’s degree in another field may pursue technical training in graphic design to meet most hiring qualifications.

The National Association of Schools of Art and Design accredits about 350 postsecondary colleges, universities, and independent institutes with programs in art and design. Most programs include courses in studio art, principles of design, computerized design, commercial graphics production, printing techniques, and website design. In addition, students should consider courses in writing, marketing, and business, all of which are useful in helping designers work effectively on project teams.

High school students interested in graphic design should take basic art and design courses in high school, if the courses are available. Many bachelor’s degree programs require students to complete a year of basic art and design courses before being admitted to a formal degree program. Some schools require applicants to submit sketches and other examples of their artistic ability.

Many programs provide students with the opportunity to build a professional portfolio of their designs. For many artists, including graphic designers, developing a portfolio—a collection of completed works that demonstrates their styles and abilities—is essential because employers rely heavily on a designer’s portfolio in deciding whether to hire the individual.

Graphic designers must keep up with new and updated computer graphics and design software, either on their own or through formal software training programs. Professional associations that specialize in graphic design, such as AIGA, offer courses intended to keep the skills of their members up to date.

Other Experience for Graphic Designers
Graphic designers often gain their initial experience through internships. Internships provide aspiring graphic designers an opportunity to work with designers and to experience the design process from concept to completion, in some cases while completing a design program.

Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations for Graphic Designers
Certification programs are generally available through software product vendors. Certification in graphic design software can demonstrate a level of competence and may provide a jobseeker with a competitive advantage.

Advancement for Graphic Designers
Experienced graphic designers may advance to chief designer, art director, or other supervisory positions.

Important Qualities for Graphic Designers
Analytical skills. Graphic designers must be able to look at their work from the point of view of their consumers and examine how the designs they develop will be perceived by consumers to ensure they convey the client’s desired message.

Artistic ability. Graphic designers must be able to create designs that are artistically interesting and appealing to clients and consumers. They produce rough illustrations of design ideas, either by hand sketching or by using computer programs.

Communication skills. Graphic designers must communicate with clients, customers, and other designers to ensure that their designs accurately reflect the desired message and effectively express information.

Computer skills. Most graphic designers use specialized graphic design software to prepare their designs.

Creativity. Graphic designers must be able to think of new approaches to communicating ideas to consumers. They develop unique designs that convey a certain message on behalf of their clients.

Time-management skills. Graphic designers often work on multiple projects at the same time, each with a different deadline.

Art Directors

Art directors are responsible for the visual style and images in magazines, newspapers, product packaging, and movie and television productions. They create the overall design of a project and direct others who develop artwork and layouts.

Craft and Fine Artists

Craft and fine artists use a variety of materials and techniques to create art for sale and exhibition. Craft artists create handmade objects, such as pottery, glassware, textiles, and other objects that are designed to be functional. Fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators, create original works of art for their aesthetic value, rather than for a functional one.

Desktop Publishers

Desktop publishers use computer software to design page layouts for newspapers, books, brochures, and other items that are printed or published online.

Drafters

Drafters use software to convert the designs of engineers and architects into technical drawings. Most workers specialize in architectural, civil, electrical, or mechanical drafting and use technical drawings to help design everything from microchips to skyscrapers.

Industrial Designers

Industrial designers develop the concepts for manufactured products, such as cars, home appliances, and toys. They combine art, business, and engineering to make products that people use every day. Industrial designers consider the function, aesthetics, production costs, and usability of products when developing new product concepts.

Multimedia Artists and Animators

Multimedia artists and animators create animation and visual effects for television, movies, video games, and other forms of media.

Technical Writers

Technical writers, also called technical communicators, prepare instruction manuals, how-to guides, journal articles, and other supporting documents to communicate complex and technical information more easily. They also develop, gather, and disseminate technical information through an organization’s communications channels.

Web Developers

Web developers design and create websites. They are responsible for the look of the site. They are also responsible for the site’s technical aspects, such as its performance and capacity, which are measures of a website’s speed and how much traffic the site can handle. In addition, web developers may create content for the site.

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*Admission information* for the academic year *2021* :

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UG (B. Design)
1) Product Design
2) Automobile and Transportation Design
3) Interaction Design
4) Fashion Design
5) Lifestyle Accessory Design
6) Visual Communication (Graphics)
7) Animation and Motion Graphics
8) Interior & Furniture Design

_*Fee Structure*_ :
Tuition fee of Rs. 2,25,000/- Per Semester * 8 Semesters
Total Fees = Rs 18.00 Lakhs

_*Option # 2 ::*_

*B.Design- Global Design Program*
Duration: It is a 4 Years full-time-degree course comprising of 8 semesters of 6 months each

_*Fee Structure-*_ Tuition fee = Rs. 3,50,000/- Per Semester * 8 Semesters
Total Fees = Rs 28.00 Lakhs

*Degree- B. Design

Course Breakup:

*Semester 1-*_ at UID Ahmedabad, India
*Semester 2_* – at UID Ahmedabad, India
*Semester 3-*_ at Swinburne University, Melbourne, Australia
*Semester 4-*_ at UID Ahmedabad, India
*Semester 5-*_ at Naba, Milan, Italy
*Semester 6-*_ at UID Ahmedabad, India
*Semester 7-*_ at Nottingham Trent University, United Kingdom
*Semester 8-*_ at UID Ahmedabad, India

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*INTEGRATION MASTER OF DESIGN (5 YEARS) PROGRAMME*
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*Post Graduate Program* :

_*PG (M. Design)*_
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4) Fashion Design
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  1. Who can apply to appear for NATA 2021?Candidates who have completed their 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or 10+ 3 Diploma with Mathematics as subject of study can appear for NATA 2021.
    Candidates appearing for 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as subjects of study or 10+3 Diploma with Mathematics in the current year may also provisionally appear for NATA-2021.
  2. What are the eligibility criteria for admission to 1st year of 5-year B.Arch. degree course?The eligibility for admission to 1st year of 5-year B.Arch. Degree program for the academic session 2021- 2022 shall be as per CoA (Minimum Standards of Architectural Education) Regulations, 2020 or as may be amended by the Central Government. The present eligibility in terms of Regulations, 2020 is as under:

    “No candidate shall be admitted to architecture course unless he has passed an examination at the end of the 10+2 scheme of examination with at least 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and also at least 50% marks in aggregate of the 10+2 level examination or passed 10+3 Diploma Examination with at least 50% marks in aggregate.”

  3. Does qualifying in NATA 2021 guarantee the right to admission into a B Arch degree program?Qualifying in NATA 2021 does not constitute a right/ guarantee in favour of the candidate for admission to a B. Arch. Program unless the candidate has fulfilled all the prescribed requirements as specified by respective competent admission authorities in compliance with the eligibility criteria laid down by the Council of Architecture
  4. How many tests can one candidate take?A candidate can take a maximum of two tests. The First NATA 2021 test is scheduled on April 10, 2021 while the second NATA 2021 test is scheduled on June 12, 2021.

    Candidates can register themselves either for first test or second test OR for both by filling in the application form appropriately.

  5. What are the fees for the exam?
    1. (i)  Application fee payable by a candidate applying for NATA– 2021, for any one test is INR Rs.2,000/- (Rupees Two thousand only) payable through ONLINE mode.
    2. (ii)  Application fee payable by a Candidate who wishes to apply for both first and second test is Rs 4000/- (Rupees Four thousand only).
    3. (iii)  Application Fee payable by candidates belonging to SC/ST and PWD and transsexual category for any one test is Rs 1500/- (Rupees One thousand five hundred only) and for both tests is Rs 3,000/- (Rupees three thousand hundred only)
    4. (iv)  Application fee payable Candidates opting to appear from test centres outside the Territory of India is Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten thousand only) for any one test and Rs. 20,000/- (Rupees Twenty thousand only) for both the tests through online mode

6. Will the test fee be refunded for any valid reason?

No. The fee paid cannot be adjusted or refunded.

  1. What are the test timings?Following are the test timings:

    Session 1 – 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 pm (180 mins/3.0 hours)
    Session 2 (if required) – 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm (180 mins/ 3.0 hours)

  2. Is NATA online examination? What are the total marks for the exam and what is Exam Pattern?The NATA 2021 is completely a computer-based test. The total marks for the test are 200.

    125 questions have to be answered in 180 minutes (3 hours). Questions will carry either 1, 2 or 3 marks. Questions could be of the Multiple-Choice type (MCQ), Multiple Select type (MSQ), Preferential Choice type (PCQ) and Numerical Answer type (NAQ).

  3. Until when is the registration open?Please refer to the Important Dates stated in Appendix VI of brochure available on www.nata.in for last registration and other important dates. These dates are subject to change/revision by the Council without notice.
  4. Where can I take the test? When will I know the test center details?Test centre details for each candidate will be provided in their admit cards. Admit card will be made public as per date mentioned in Appendix VI of brochure available on nata.in

    Cities / test centre location will be based, as far as possible, on the choices given by the candidate during filling up the form online. However, it is the discretion of the Council to allocate the examination centre for smooth conduct of the test.

  5. Can I change the test center?No. The request for change of test center once allotted will not be entertained.
  6. What all should I carry to the exam hall for the drawing test?NATA 2021 is completely a computer-based test. Hence candidates need to only carry the following to the exam hall:
    1. Downloaded Admit Card of NATA 2021.
    2. Original Proof of Identity- Aadhar/ Passport/ Driving License/ Voter ID.
    3. Pen, pencil and eraser for rough working

    Mobile Phones, Bluetooth devices, Calculators, Slide Rules, Log Tables, Electronic Watches or any other electronic gadget with facilities of Calculator are not allowed in the Examination

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Hall. Possession of such items during the Examinations may lead to cancellation of candidature.

Candidates found carrying any textual material, printed or written, bits of papers or any other material will be debarred from appearing the examination.

  1. What time should I report to the center?The candidates will have to follow the time schedule as follows:

    (a) Report to the Examination Center by 9.00 am
    (b) Opening gate to the examination hall at 9.15 am
    (c) Registration of candidate to be completed by 9.45 am (d) Closing gate to the examination hall at 10.00 am
    (e) Commencement of examination at 10.00 am
    (f) Duration of examination: 10.00 am to 1.00 pm

  2. Whom should I contact for any queries or help while filling the application form?The details of NATA Help Desk are as under:

    EMAIL: nata.helpdesk2021@gmail.com
    NATA HELP DESK NO.: 9560707764, 9319275557

  3. What documents should I upload online at the time of registration?
    1. Recent Passport size Photograph in colour.
    2. Own Signature Documents have to be in jpg / jpeg format.
    3. Identification Proof

    Please see brochure for further specifications at www.nata.in.

  4. Which marks will be considered as the final score if I attempt both the tests in April andJune?

    If a candidate appears for both tests, the best of the two test scores will be considered for score generation.

  5. What is the syllabus for the NATA test?Unlike any other entrance examination, NATA is an Aptitude test that assesses a candidate’s innate ability through a variety of testing formats and cannot be taught, learnt or induced. Hence, there can be no fixed syllabus or pattern as aptitude can be measured through various testing formats/techniques. Aptitude will be tested for the chosen field of study, which in this case is Architecture.
  6. What books and reference material can I access to prepare for the test? Will coaching help in better scoring?As the aptitude test assesses the candidate’s innate ability through a variety of testing formats and techniques, it cannot be entirely learnt by referring books and other published material in the name of NATA. Attending coaching classes will give you continuity for your Online Exam.
  1. Can the candidate leave the exam hall as soon as they finish the test?No. The candidates are required to be seated in the examination hall till the end of the examination.
  2. After submission of the application, can I change my personal details?A candidate can correct the information only once, such as spelling in names, etc. any figures in numerical data, i.e. day, month, year, etc. during the dates of “Candidate Correction window” listed in Important Dates in Appendix-VI. Hence, candidate is advised to check all details thoroughly before submission of application.
  3. Can I choose one city for the first test and another city for the 2nd test?A candidate who is opting to appear for both NATA Test 1 and Test 2 while filling up form is required to choose same test cities preferences for both the tests.

    However, a candidate may provide different centre preferences if he/she is opting for Test 2 at a later date separately.

  4. Do I have to send a copy of the online filled application form?No, it is not required to be sent to the Council. A candidate, if so desires may keep a print for reference.
  5. How many times can I download the admit card?You can download the admit card any number of times.
  6. Will Drawing test be conducted in NATA 2021? Is Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry included in examination?No. Drawing test does not form a component in NATA 2021. Knowledge gained in the required subjects of study such as mathematics, physics and geometry over the years of schooling as well as in the areas of logical reasoning and general aptitude will be tested as relevant to Architecture as a field of study.
  7. What is the syllabus for Mathematics and Physics in NATA? Is Chemistry included in examination?Knowledge gained in the required subjects of study such as Mathematics, Geometry and Physics over the years of schooling will be tested as relevant to the field of Architecture. The candidates will be tested on their overall knowledge of concepts only.
  8. Will there be a Part A and a Part B in the NATA 2021?As NATA 2021 is completely a computer-based test, there will not be a Part A and Part B.

    The general knowledge and conceptual knowledge in the subjects such as mathematics, physics and geometry gained by the candidate over the years of schooling culminating with the 10+ 2 /

 

27. 10+ 3 Diploma examination as well as General aptitude and Logical Reasoning as relevant to Architecture as a field of study are tested as one comprehensive examination.

28. What is the pattern of NATA examination?

NATA 2021 is a 3 hour (180 minutes) test within which 125 questions have to be answered. There will be 1 mark, 2 marks and 3 marks questions. Candidates will have to answer 75 one mark questions, 25 two marks questions and 25 three marks questions as outlined in table below:page5image1315794000 page5image1315794288 page5image1315794576 page5image1315794864

No. of Questions

75 25 25

TOTAL 125

Marks for Total each Marks question
1 75

2 50 3 75

200

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28.The questions will be of the MCQ (Multiple Choice Question type), MSQ (Multiple Answer Select Question type), PAQ (Preferential Answer type Question) and NAQ (Numerical Answer type Question) and they could be either 1 mark, 2 marks or 3 marks questions.

What is meant by MCQ, MSQ, PAQ and NAQ?

1. MCQ- MCQ is a Multiple Choice Question in which 4 answer choices are provided; of which one is the correct answer.

2. MSQ- MSQ is a Multiple Answer Select type question where 8 to 10 answer choices are provided and 4 or 5 answer choices is the correct answer. If a candidate gets all the 4 or 5 correct choices right as the case may be, the full mark is awarded.

3. PAQ- PAQ is the Preferential Answer type question where each answer choice has a mark awarded. The mark is awarded based on the candidate’s choice of answer.

4. NAQ- NAQ is the Numerical Answer type Question where no answer choices are given. The candidate has to provide a numerical answer. Alternatively, it could also be a fill in the blank question where the candidate has to fill in the blanks. The correct answer entered will be awarded the mark.

Will instructions be provided before the commencement of test?

Yes. The candidates will have a ten minute portal to read the instructions before the commencement of the test. Candidates are required to read the instructions very carefully before commencing the test.

The candidates are therefore advised to reach the test center in good time and take their seat in the examination hall at least 15 minutes ahead of the commencement of the examination.

My 10+2/10+3 Board/authority Name is not available in the list? What process should I follow to get my board name added in the list?

In case any board/authority name conducting 10+2 or 10+3 examination is not appearing in the NATA application form of the NATA portal, the candidate may forward a scanned copy of the same to NATA Helpdesk, which upon verification, will be added in the portal.

Is the allotment of seats to architectural institutions done through NATA OR by the Council of Architecture?

Qualifying in NATA is a mandatory requirement to gain admission into any Institution/ University offering a B.Arch. degree program in the country.

A qualifying score will help a candidate to seek admission into any institution/ University offering a B.Arch. degree program. These admissions are done by competent authorities of the State/ Central governments such as Directorates of Technical Education/ Admission authorities, Universities, etc.

The Council of Architecture does not allot seats in architectural institutions for qualifying candidates.

How can a candidate get admission in to a B.Arch. degree program once qualified for NATA?

After passing NATA, candidates need to apply with their score cards to various institutions approved by the Council for imparting 5-year B.Arch. degree course all over the country. The actual admissions shall be carried out only by the concerned competent admission/counselling authorities of the respective states/universities/institutions, as per the eligibility criteria prescribed by the Council.

How much weightage will be given to marks obtained in NATA and marks obtained in Qualifying Board Examination in the admission process?

As per Council norms, the admission authority may give a maximum weightage of 50% to marks obtained in NATA and a maximum weightage of 50% to marks obtained in qualifying examination i.e. 10+2 examination or 10+ 3 Diploma.

Is there any minimum passing mark prescribed for passing NATA? Qualifying marks for NATA- 2021 is 75 marks out of 200 marks.

Is there any relaxation/ concession for Reserved Category candidates to qualify NATA? No relaxation in the NATA qualifying mark is given for reserved categories.
Can other test centers apart from Dubai be identified for candidates residing abroad?

Presently, the Council is only able to provide Test centres at Dubai only. However, the Council is exploring options/feasibility for having centres in other gulf countries such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Muscat etc. and will depend on the number of candidates.

Is there a list of institutions recognized by the Council of Architecture all over India for imparting recognized B Arch degree program?

The list of approved/ recognized institutions by the Council of Architecture is available on Council’s website www.coa.gov.in.

What is Council of Architecture?

The Council of Architecture is a statutory authority established under the Architects Act, 1972 (enacted by the Indian Parliament) to lay down and monitor the standards required to be maintained by the Architectural Institutions for imparting recognized architectural qualifications in the country.

The Council registers qualified individuals as Architects and also monitors their professional conduct, etiquette. For further details please visit Council’s website www.coa.gov.in

39. My Fees are deducted twice while making online payment. When will my fees be refunded and what is the process?

In case NATA fee is deducted twice during online payment, the candidate is advised to take up the issue with the bank and wait for at least 4-5 working days. If no refund is issued after that, the candidate may approach the NATA Helpdesk with request for refund and the same shall be processed by the Council within 7 working days.

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About NATA 2021

National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) is being conducted by COA since 2006, in terms of the provisions

of CoA (Minimum Standards of Architectural Education) Regulations, 1983, published in the Gazette of India.

Further, the Council has prescribed the Council of Architecture (Minimum Standards of Architectural Education) Regulations, 2020, with the approval of the Central Government in terms of Sections 21 & 45 of the Architects Act, 1972. The Regulations were published in the Gazette of India on 11.08.2020 and came into force w.e.f. 01.11.2020. These Regulations prescribe that the candidate needs to qualify an Aptitude Test in Architecture conducted by the Council for admission to the Architecture degree course.

The actual admissions shall be carried out only by the concerned competent authorities of the respective states/institutions based on valid NATA score. The NATA ensures that the eligibility criteria for admission to five-year Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) degree course, as prescribed by CoA and duly approved by the Central Government, are strictly adhered to and followed all over the country in Architectural Institutions.

NATA 2021 will be conducted as a comprehensive online aptitude test at the Council allotted centers in identified cities in the country.

Unlike any other entrance examination, NATA is an Aptitude test that assesses a candidate’s innate ability through a variety of testing formats and cannot be taught, learnt or induced. Therefore, attending coaching classes will not substantially improve the aptitude of a candidate.

NATA measures the aptitude of the applicant for specific field of study, i.e. Architecture, through assessment of cognitive skills, visual perception and aesthetic sensitivity tests, logical reasoning and critical thinking ability, etc., besides the learning that the candidate has acquired over the past few years and is related to the specific field of study.

With the objective of giving opportunities to a greater number of bright aspirants, Council will be conducting NATA- 2021 for admission to B.Arch. in the academic session 2021- 2022 twice this year. Candidates who miss out the first test due to some reason or other or wish to improve upon their NATA score can register for the second test. Both the first and second test will be conducted on different dates as computer-based examinations and a candidate shall be allowed to appear for NATA 2021 for a maximum of two times.

Outline of Aptitude Test

The aptitude test will comprise of questions that could be of the Multiple-Choice type (MCQ), Multiple Select type (MSQ), Preferential Choice type (PCQ) and Numerical Answer type (NAQ).

The questions will carry either 1 mark,2 marks or 3 marks and 125 questions have to be answered in 180 minutes.
The medium of Aptitude test will be the English language.

The aptitude of the candidate will be assessed using some or all of the following techniques:

  • Diagrammatic Reasoning – Tests the ability of logical reasoning, using diagrams and scenarios
  • Numerical Reasoning – Tests mathematical ability through simple problems
  • Verbal Reasoning – Assesses the ability to assess verbal logic.
  • Inductive Reasoning – Tests the ability to see patterns and analyse given data
  • Situational Judgment – Tests problem-solving ability.
  • Logical Reasoning – Tests ability to recognise patterns, sequences or relationships between shapes andimagery.
  • Abstract Reasoning – Will assess general knowledge, and ability to utilise knowledge in new situations.Questions could be asked in various topics that assess candidates on basic concepts in mathematics, physics and geometry, language and interpretation, elements and principles of design, aesthetic sensitivity, colour theory, lateral thinking and logical reasoning, visual perception and cognition, graphics and imagery, building anatomy and architectural vocabulary, basic techniques of building construction and knowledge of material, general knowledge and current affairs, etc. and are may not be limited to those outlined.
  1. Candidates who have completed their 10 + 2 examination with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or 10+ 3 Diploma with Mathematics as subject of study can appear for NATA 2021. Candidates appearing for 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as subjects of study or 10+3 Diploma with Mathematics in the current year may also provisionally appear for NATA-2021.

“No candidate shall be admitted to architecture course unless she/ he has passed an examination at the end of the 10+2 scheme of examination with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics subjects or passed 10+3 Diploma Examination with Mathematics as compulsory subject.”


 

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Important Instructions for candidate:

  1. Reporting Time:Log-in to the Zoom meeting link given below, at least 15 minutes prior to the Online Interview Time indicated above.
  2.  Zoom Link: 
    Meeting ID: 
    Meeting Password: 

DO NOT disclose or share the above particulars with anyone else as it is assigned exclusively to you for the Online Interview.

Follow the simple steps given below to easily join the Online Interview Session via Zoom Meeting link:

  • Well before the Online Interview date, download the zoom app and create your own registered zoom account using the registered email address. If you already have a zoom account, then this step is not necessary. 
  • 15 minutes prior to your reporting time Click on the link given above.
  • Enter your Meeting ID and Meeting Password
  • Join the Meeting (Online Interview) and follow the instructions given by the proctor who will authenticate you for the Online Interview session
  • Be patient even if it takes a few minutes for the Online Interview to start after the authentication process is completed
  • You will be continuously monitored by the proctor through the mic and webcam (audio-video) during the entire Online Interview session.
  1. Online Verification by the Proctor:The verification process before you are allowed for Online Interview will involve the following steps:
    • Verification of your face through the webcam.
    • In case your face does not match with the photo uploaded by you with your application at the time of registration; you will not be allowed to join the Online Interview.
    • We request you to be patient and cooperative as this is an extremely important process; and your Personal Interview will only start once your identity is authenticated.

THOROUGHLY READ THE FOLLOWING DOs and DON’Ts FOR CANDIDATES:

  1. Ensure to have a stable internet connection for uninterrupted online Interview experience.
  2. Ensure to have a desktop/laptop with web cam and mic, or any smart phone.
  3. Ensure that you are suitably dressed for the Online Interview even though you are appearing for the same from your home.
  4. Ensure that items such as mobile phone, recording device, electronic gadgets, etc. are not kept with you during the entire Interview process.
  5. As soon as the proctor authenticates your candidature after satisfactory completion of the verification process, you will be allowed for the interview:
    1. You are not allowed to connect any extended screen/projector along with the system being used by you during the interview process.
    2. There should be sufficient light in the room you choose to take the interview from, so that your face and surroundings are clearly visible.
  • Usage of any reference material in any form would lead to disqualification from the Interview.
  1. Ensure that you are the only person in the room during the Interview and there is no disturbance.
  2. At any point of time during the Interview, you could be asked to turn your laptop/ webcam/ mobile phone for a 360-degree view of your surroundings.
  3. Any attempt by you at malpractice and/or recording of the Interview will lead to cancellation of your Interview, disqualification of your candidature and legal implications, thereof.
  • Appropriate civil/criminal proceedings will be instituted against the candidates attempting to record the online interview.
  1. Request for change of Online Personal Interview date or time will not be entertained. 
  2. Information regarding discrepancies, if any, regarding your particulars in this call letter must be emailed to nift@applyadmission.net promptly for verification at our end well before your online Personal Interview date.

For any further updates contact us at 8800-22-6864 or mail us at corporate@pahaldesign.com

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The Indian technical textiles sector has immense potential to grow both domestically as well as globally. Backed by government initiatives and support, India can emerge as a global manufacturing hub for technical textiles in the future. 

It is a massive market that remains overshadowed by its conventional cousin. And, all discussion about its scope remains confined mostly to stakeholders. But almost unnoticed-certainly by those not conversant with the sector—technical textiles have already emerged from the shadow of the overall textiles industry and is now reckoned to be an entity of its own. Plus, it is big.

The global technical textiles market was valued at $157.68 billion in 2016 and is projected to reach $220.37 billion by 2022 at a CAGR of 5.89 per cent from 2017, according to a recent report by Markets and Markets. The major factors driving this market are growing demand and government initiatives in promoting this sector. The increasing use of technical textiles in end-use industries such as automobiles, construction, healthcare and geotextiles too are driving the market. The technical textiles used in these industries is being attributed to the unique function properties—hygiene and safety, cost-effectiveness, durability, strength, versatility, user-friendliness, lightweight and logistical convenience.

Back home, the growth drivers of the Indian technical textiles markets include:
 Growing industrialisation,
 Changing lifestyles,
 Improvement in safety and hygiene,
 Increase in technology, and
 Awareness of protective wear.

The Indian market

 

The Indian technical textiles sector is growing along with that of the end-user industries. The sectorcontributes around 12 per cent to the overall Indian textiles market. The major factor contributing to the growth of Indian technical textiles are infrastructure and industrial development in the country.
Government initiatives too are attracting investments. The government has put in place the following policies to develop a comprehensive manufacturing base for high-value technical textiles in India.
 Export Promotion of Capital Goods (EPCG),
 Amended Technological Upgradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS),
 Schemes for agro-textile usage in the Northeast region,
 Scheme for the usage of geotechnical textiles in the Northeast,
Benefits under Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and Schemes for Integrated Textile Parks (SITP).
Domestic consumption has increased by 6.8 per cent in recent years. To make the Indian technical textiles industry competitive globally, a dual policy needs to be adopted for exports as well as domestic markets. The industry is expected to expand at CAGR of 13.11 per cent during 2018–23 to $32 billion.

 

Exports and imports

 

India is a net exporter of technical textile products, with exports touching $1,849.8 million in 2017–18. Exports will grow at a CAGR of 3.3 per cent in the five years. After two consecutive years of decline, exports recovered remarkably in 2017–18 to register a significant y-o-y growth of 18.4 per cent, increasing from $1,562.5 million in the previous year to $1,849.8 million in 2017–18.
The US was the leading destination with exports estimated at $336.8 million in 2017-18. The value of US exports recorded a healthy CAGR of 10.6 per cent in the period between 2013–14 and 2017–18. The US share in Indian exports of technical textiles increased from 13.9 per cent to 18.2 per cent in the period.
Imports of technical textile products ($1,744.8 million) increased substantially in 2017–18 at a growth rate of 21.7 per cent. Imports recorded a CAGR of 8.1 per cent between 2013–14 and 2017–18.
The largest import source of technical textile products was China, accounting for more than 50 per centshare in both 2013–14 and 2017–18. The value of imports from China recorded a CAGR of 8.2 per cent in those four years. Other major import sources in 2017–18 included Thailand, Taiwan, the US, Bangladesh, Germany, South Korea, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Nepal.

Growth as global manufacturer

India should grow as a global technical textiles manufacturing hub with the following advantages:
 Extensive availability of textile raw material;
 Technical textiles being a labour-intensive industry, the presence of a large pool of labour at a comparatively low cost can provide a competitive edge over technical textile producing countries like China, the US, and those in Europe;
 Power costs are lower than other countries, and lending rates are higher than in China and Vietnam; with government schemes, the effective cost of capital becomes comparable;
 India’s infrastructure for technical textiles is developing with investment in R&D, testing and investor facilitation from the Centre of Excellence.
Even though the global industry is dominated by European countries and China, there is potential in India to emerge as a global manufacturing hub for technical textiles in the future.
Steps needed to grow further
Indian government schemes for textiles and apparel manufacturers have been targeting technology up-gradation, infrastructure development, export promotion and many more segments. State governments should also announce their own policies for attracting investors to their respective states.
However, India is yet to exploit its potential in technical textiles sector due to reasons such as the absence of regulatory measures for technical textile usage in various industries. Moreover, the country is still dependent on imports for technology and advanced machinery and India has limited production of high-end products and specialized yarns and intricate duty structure.
To facilitate the growth of the Indian technical textiles industry, several measures need attention. Some of them are:
 Establishing regulatory norms to increase the consumption of technical textile goods;
 Developing exclusive HSN codes to identify high growth products for further development;
 Establishing and implementing Indian standards to develop high-quality products for global acceptance;
 Better operational standards;
 Focus on training, education and creating end-user awareness to boost domestic demand for high-end technical textile products.
Besides this, India should also focus on forming partnerships with other global payers for acquiring technical know-how. This will help the country to attract large-scale investments.

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NIFT Personal Interview Questions 2020

1. Why you want to do MDES/MFM/MFTECH from NIFT?

2. Why didn’t you choose MBA over MFM?

3. Please Introduce yourself?

4. From where you did your graduation ?

5.How will your graduation help in your master’s

6.What is your understanding about Vendor Management ?

7. What is principle of management?

8. What is famous textile of your state?

9. How will you contribute to NIFT?

10. What type of company you want to get into?

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SWOT ANALYSIS OF TEXTILE INDUSTRY IN INDIA

Strengths:

 

  1. Indian Textile Industry is an Independent & Self-Reliant industry.
  1. Abundant Raw Material availability that helps industry to control costs and reduces the lead-time across the operation.
  2. Availability of Low Cost and Skilled Manpower provides competitive advantage to industry.
  3. Availability of large varieties of cotton fibre and has a fast growing synthetic fibre industry.
  4. India has great advantage in Spinning Sector and has a presence in all process of operation and value chain. 
  5. India is one of the largest exporters of Yarn in international market and contributes around 25% share of the global trade in Cotton Yarn.
  6. The Apparel Industry is one of largest foreign revenue contributor and holds 12% of the country’s total export.
  7. Industry has large and diversified segments that provide wide variety of products.
  8. Growing Economy and Potential Domestic and International Market.
  9. Industry has Manufacturing Flexibility that helps to increase the productivity.

Weaknesses:

 

  1. Indian Textile Industry is highly Fragmented Industry.
  1. Industry is highly dependent on Cotton.
  2. Lower Productivity in various segments.
  3. There is Declining in Mill Segment.
  4. Lack of Technological Development that affect the productivity and other activities in whole value chain.
  5. Infrastructural Bottlenecks and Efficiency such as, Transaction Time at Ports and transportation Time.
  6. Unfavourable labour Laws.
  7. Lack of Trade Membership, which restrict to tap other potential market.
  8. Lacking to generate Economies of Scale.
  9. Higher Indirect Taxes, Power and Interest Rates.

Opportunities:

 

  1. Growth rate of Domestic Textile Industry is 6-8% per annum.
  1. Large, Potential Domestic and International Market.
  2. Product development and Diversification to cater global needs.
  3. Elimination of Quota Restriction leads to greater Market Development.
  4. Market is gradually shifting towards Branded Readymade Garment.
  5. Increased Disposable Income and Purchasing Power of Indian Customer opens New Market Development.
  6. Emerging Retail Industry and Malls provide huge opportunities for the Apparel, Handicraft and other segments of the industry.
  7. Greater Investment and FDI opportunities are available.

Threats:

 

  1. Competition from other developing countries, especially China.
  1. Continuous Quality Improvement is need of the hour as there are different demand patterns all over the world.
  2. Elimination of Quota system will lead to fluctuations in Export Demand.
  3. Threat for Traditional Market for Power loom and Handloom Products and forcing them for product diversification.
  4. geographical Disadvantages.
  5. International labour and Environmental Laws.
  6. To balance the demand and supply.
  7. To make balance between price and quality.

Textile Industry Concerns

 

  1. Indian Textile Industry is highly fragmented Industry that is lead by several small-scale industries. Because of this, there is lack of Industry Leadership. These small companies do not have fiscal resources to invest in technological up-gradation and they are not able to generate economies of scale. This leads to inability to establish a world-class competitive player.
  2. Despite many policies Industry is bound with historical regulations that are reason for Complex Industry Structure.
  3. Though Industry has cheap and skilled manpower but they are less productive. 
  4. Industry is unable to generate economies of scale, as a result, it is tough to balance the demand and supply equation.
  5. There is lack of technological up-gradation in various steps of value chain that affect the quality, cost and distribution.
  6. There are high Costs like, High Indirect Taxes, Power and Interest Rates.
  7. Inadequate Research & Development.
  8. There is less FDI in this industry that is hurdle to make industry more competitive on global basis.
  9. Industry has unfavourable labour Laws.
  10. India has disadvantage in terms of Geographic Locations. Because of this there is Global Logistic Disadvantage as shipping cost is higher.
  11. There is uneven supply chain model and inbound freight traffic is low which affects cost of shipping.
  12. India lacks in various trade memberships, which restrict to tap potential market.
  13. Inappropriate energy supplies to rural and sub-urban areas.
  14. Industry needs to compete on the basis of Price, Quality and Delivery for the different segments.

TEXTILE INDUSTRY KEY FACTS

 

  1. Indian Textile Industry is one of the largest and oldest industry in India.
  2. Indian Textile Industry is highly fragmented industry; at the same time it is an independent and self-reliant industry that has shown sustainable growth over the years.
  3. Indian textile Industry is valued at US$ 36 Billion with exports of US$ 17 Billion in 2005-2006.
  4. Indian Textile Industry is second largest industry in terms of providing vast employment opportunities and employs around 35 million people in country after agriculture sector..
  5. The Indian Textile Industry plays vital role in economic development and contributes 14% to industrial production in the country. 
  6. Textile Industry contributes around 4% of GDP, 9% of excise collections, 18% of employment in industrial sector, and has 16 % share in country’s export.
  7. Industry has direct and strong linkage with rural and agriculture sector, therefore it is estimated that, one of every six households in country is directly or indirectly dependent on this industry.
  8. Industry contributes around 25% share in the world trade of cotton yarn.
  9. India is evolved as a major contributor in world’s cotton sector. Indian is the world’s third-largest producer of cotton and second-largest producer of cotton yarns and textiles.
  10. India is the largest exporter of yarn in the international market and has a share of 25% in world cotton yarn export market.
  11. India contributes for 12% of the world’s production of textile fibers and yarn.
  12. Indian textile industry is second largest after China, in terms of spindle age, and has share of 23% of the world’s spindle capacity.
  13. India has around 6% of global rotor capacity.
  14. The country has the highest loom capacity, including handlooms, and has share of 61% in world loom age.
  15. Including textiles and garments, 30% of India’s export comes from this sector.
  16. Indian Textile Industry is one of the largest industry that provides high exports and foreign revenue.
  17. Large and potential domestic & international market, large pool of skilled and cheap labor, well-established industry, promising export potential etc. are few strengths of Indian Textile Industry.
  18. Highly Fragmented, High dependence on cotton sector, Lower productivity, Unfavourable Labor Laws are few drawbacks of the industry from which it has to overcome.

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  1. About my city , my graduation, 1 year break what all i did , NIFT centre i would prefer?
  2. I am from product design background that’s why questions revolved around my graduation
  3. Introduce yourself.
  4. From where u do your graduation.
  5. Why MFM.
  6. Why not M.Des.
  7. Academic Background.
  8. Famous textile of my state.
  9. How will i contribute to NiFt.
  10. The impact of covid-19.
  11. they also asked about my backup plans and MFM subject or the jobs they are providing
  12. Tell me about yourself
  13. How would you relate your graduation to mfm?
  14. What do you understand my marketing communication?
  15. What is the role of a brand manager?
  16. And some graphic related questions since I am from graphic design background
  17. How will your graduation help in your master’s
  18. what you did your gap year
  19. According to you what is f fashion
  20. Why we select you
  21. Which college?
  22. Tell us about MFM
  23. Why NIFT
  24. Why the change in subjects( I was a science student then pursued BA and Fashion now) asked 2-3 questions regarding the same
  25. Where does the clothes I wear go
  26. Why do I want to enter such field which has proven to mass production of waste
  27. If not NIFT then what
  28. What will you do if not selected
  29. What is Fast fashion and how was it affected the industry
  30. What is sustainable fashion
  31. What all members does the fashion industry comprise of who according to you is the most important in that?
  32. What is demand and supply?
  33. How is MFM different from MBA?
  34. What are the 2 changes you’d like to bring in the fashion industry?
  35. What all members does the fashion industry comprise of who according to you is the most important in that?
  36. my strength and weakness
  37. why 1year was dropped
  38. 4 qualities of yours
  39. Explain with example
  40. subjects of MFM
  41. curriculum of MFM
  42. which subject you are interested and why
  43. where did you do your ug
  44. Why did you join NGO?
  45. What are you most excited about in this course?
  46. Do you know anything about …….craft cluster in Delhi?
  47. What is your back up plan?
  48. Why entrepreneurship
  49. How you take this MFM course to your business
  50. About merchandise
  51. About vendor management
  52. About logistics and transportation
  53. About cost of analysis
  54. Principles of Management
  55. About my internship head
  56. Best thing about working there
  57. And other related question
  58. Change in marketing strategies post covid
  59. Views about boycotting chinese products
  60. Future plans in career
  61. What are the challenges you would face while start up
  62. What is your side of fashion
  63. What type of company you want to be?? Aspire to be?

 

 

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Please find below the process flow for ready reference with the timelines

  • Exam mode and Portfolio presentation & Interview  will be online only with slot to be booked by student themselves.
  • Exam duration(1 hour) .
  • Last date to apply for this is 4th April, 2021

 

  Exam Pathway
Program Date Process To Do Mode
 

 

 

 

 

 

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 8th- 12th April UPESDAT
  • Applicant will book the Exam date as per their choice –Link will be sent via SMS and Emails to applicants (applied through Exam) on 31st March,2021.
  •  Demo Test link will be sent to each candidate two day prior to their test
  • Test Window will be from 10:00 Am to 1:00 Pm (duration of 60 Mins from time of login)
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Online
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  • Result will be communicated to all appeared applicants along with Link to book interview (for qualified applicants) will be communicated through sms
  • Slots will be available from 15-18 April
  • Timings will be 09Am – 06 Pm
15th- 18th April Portfolio Presentation & Interview
  • Candidate will be contacted at least an hour before interview for final instructions and coordination
  • Each candidate have to share Portfolio with coordinator and should be ready with pencil and paper when giving interview and presenting his/her portfolio
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  • Will be announced on UPES website and will be communicated through SMS
  
           

 

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Program Date Process TO Do Mode
B.Des/ Integrated (B.Des) – (M.Des)/ M.Des 8th- 10th April Portfolio Presentation & Interview
  • Book your interview date –Link will be sent via SMS and Emails to applicants (applied through Non Exam) on 31st March,2021.
  • Slots will be available from 08-10 April Timings will be 09Am – 06 Pm
  • Candidate will be contacted at least an hour before interview for final instructions and coordination
  • Each candidate have to share Portfolio with coordinator and should be ready with pencil and paper when giving interview and presenting his/her portfolio
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20th -21st April Result
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