NICC Entrance Exam PG Combination Design Courses Application Form 2026, Registration: Know How to Apply

By Sayeba Naushad, Assistant Manager

NICC Application Form 2025 - The application form is open for UG and PG programmes at NICC - International College of Design & Technology. To apply, candidates register and create an applicant account using their name, email ID, phone number, address, city, and company. Upon registration, fill in the rest of the NICC 2025 application form. The Application fee for NICC 2025 is INR. 3,000.

It is recommended that candidates ensure their eligibility before filling in the application form. Candidates will be given admission based on portfolios submitted and/or video interviews. The NICC 2025 exam will be conducted once the application process is over. Candidates who successfully register for the NICC 2025 exam will be issued admit cards by the National Institute of Creative Communication.

Table of contents

Steps to Fill NICC Application Form 2025
NICC Entrance Exam 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
NICC Exam Pattern 2025
NICC Application Form - FAQs

Steps to Fill NICC Application Form 2025

Go through the steps to fill application form for NICC exam.

Fill NICC Entrance Exam Application Form

Candidates can fill NICC entrance exam application form in online mode. Details to be filled in the application form are as follows.

Fill in details such as name, gender, email address, mobile number, etc.

Candidates are required to give their complete postal address.

Candidates need to mention details about the highest academic qualification they obtained.

Candidates need to choose if they want hostel accommodation by selecting any one of the options (Yes/ Single Room/ Double Sharing Room/ No).

Candidates need to choose program for which they wish to apply.

• Why do you wish to join NICC: As the name suggests, in this section, candidates need to state why they wish to join the college.

• Tell us more about yourself: In this section, candidates need to specify their interests, activities, honors awarded, professional expectations, hopes, dreams, ambitions, etc.

• Signature and photograph: This section of application form requires a photograph (of the candidate) and signature (of the candidate as well as parent/ guardian).

Pay NICC Entrance Exam Application Fee

Candidates can pay the NICC entrance exam application fee in online mode. For online payment, candidates can use internet banking/ debit card/ credit card.

Category	Fees
NICC Entrance Exam Application Fee	INR 3,000

Submit NICC Entrance Exam Application Form

After all details in the application form are duly filled, candidates can submit the application form. The website states that on receipt of the application form, the applicant will be invited via email for the interview and portfolio evaluation.

The Application form appears like this:

Commonly asked questions

Q: When will registration process for NICC exam open?

Registration process has started for NICC 2026. No last date has been given for submission of the application form. Candidates can visit website for more information.

Candidate needs to ensure that meet the eligibility criteria before they apply for the exam. It is because incomplete and incorrectly filled applications will be rejected.

Q: Are PG courses offered through NICC exam?

Yes, candidates can take admission in PG courses like IMCP Photography & Cinematography, International Masters Combination Program in Interior Design, IMCP Communication Design etc. The candidate can pick their programme of study at the time of filling out the application form.

Note that the NICC question paper will be different for UG and PG courses. To be considered for admission, the candidate needs to qualify in their paper.

Q: What is the NICC eligibility criteria for admission to UG courses?

Eligibility criteria for NICC are as follows

Candidates must have passed class 12 in any stream from a recognized board to apply for a UG course.

Candidate must meet eligibility criteria.

Candidates who don't meet the criteria may be disqualified at any stage of NICC admission process. So candidates must be careful while filling out the form.

NICC Entrance Exam 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NICC Entrance Exam 2026 exam

Dates	Past Exam Dates
Nov ' 25 - Jan ' 26	NICC 2026 Application

NICC Exam Pattern 2025

Candidates seeking admission to the design courses offered at the National Institute of Creative Communication (NICC) would do well to carefully go through the exam pattern for the exam. It is because unless the preparation is aligned with the requirements of the exam, success could be elusive. Here are the key points related to the NICC 2025 exam pattern.

NICC Aptitude Test

The candidate has to first appear in an aptitude test that will include objective-type questions.

Exam	Duration	Maximum Marks
NICC Aptitude Test	3 Hours	100

Interview Round

The candidate has to next appear in an interview round, which is typically conducted on the same day. The interview will evaluate academic objectives, ambitions, understanding of the structure and operational framework of NICC, and understanding of the programs offered at NICC.

Portfolio Evaluation Round

• For UG candidates: The portfolio of UG candidates should not be more than two years old and should consist of their recent creative work.

• For PG candidates: The portfolio of PG candidates should consist of work that is relevant to the course they have applied for.

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the application fee for NICC exam?

The application fee for NICC exam is INR 3,000. Candidates can pay the application fee online. NICC Application process cannot be completed without payment of the fee.

Q: What is the NICC eligibility criteria for International Postgraduate Diploma in Product Design?

Candidates should hold a graduation degree in the field of Engineering/ Architecture/ Art/ Design with a basic understanding of three dimensional forms and drawing skills for NICC International PG diploma in Product Design.

Candidates must meet the prescribed eligibility criteria. If the candidate fails to do so, then he or she can be disqualified at any stage of the admission process.

NICC Application Form - FAQs

Here are a few FAQs related to the NICC application form 2025 and exam.

Q: How many times is the NICC exam conducted in a year?

Usually NICC exam is conducted once a year, but last year it was conducted in the form of online interview. Candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria may apply for admission. The application link will be provided here once it opens.

We will also bring you the detailed exam pattern and syllabus. So, visit our page.

Q: Can I fill the NICC application form offline?

No, you cannot fill NICC application form offline. The admission process will be conducted in online mode only.

Q: Can I pursue a PG in Mass Communication through NICC exam?

NICC offers International Postgraduate Diploma in Communication Design + MA Mass Communication Degree. Candidates holding a graduation degree in any stream can apply for the course.

Admission to the programme will be through the NICC entrance exam.

Interested candidates may apply before the last date and appear in the NICC entrance exam.

Q: I am applying for UG course through NICC exam, how should I prepare my portfolio?

Portfolio of candidates applying for UG courses should consist of work such as drawings, paintings, sketches (digital or hand-made), collages, sculpture, design concepts, photographs, animation, hand-crafted objects, design models, computer artwork, web presentations, videos, scripts, articles, poems, and so on.

The candidate is urged to carefully go throug the preparations tips mentioned here to give themselves a chance at doing well in NICC entrance exam.

Q: Is it mandatory to appear in NICC exam for admission?

Yes, NICC also accepts the scores of NID Entrance Exam. Candidates qualifying the NID can directly get the admission at NICC.

This page will have all the updates about the exam, including the date and time of the exam, application opening and closing dates, pattern, syllabus, and other details.

Q: Is there any age limit to apply for NICC Entrance Exam?

No, the institute has not prescribed any age limit for its UG or PG programme. That being said it is recommended that the candidate carefully goes through the prescribed criteria.

It is because applications may be rejected if the candidate doens't meet the critria. Note that all details entered by the candidate will be checked at time of counseling.