TDV Entrance Exam 2023: Exam Date, Application OPEN, Seat Allotment, Admission Fee

TDV Entrance Exam 2023 entrance exam will be conducted in online mode for admission to design courses offered by the institute. The institute currently offers both UG and PG design courses, including the B.Des course. TDV Entrance Exam application process 2023 is open up to May 31, 2023. 

What is TDV Entrance Exam?

The Design Village conducts TDV Entrance Exam to offer admission to aspirants in design programmes offered on its campus. All undergraduate and postgraduate programmes offered by The Design Village (TDV) have been developed as well as validated by l’école de Design Nantes Atlantique. Apart from this, TDV offers a full-time four-month masterclass in urbanity and architecture in cooperation with Dessau Institute of Architecture. All UG and PG degrees at TDV are offered by Shri Venkateshwara University.

TDV Entrance Exam 2023 Eligibility Criteria

Aspirants can view eligibility criteria for undergraduate as well as postgraduate courses offered at The Design Village below.

TDV UG Course Eligibility Criteria

Aspirants are eligible to take TDV entrance exam 2023 for undergraduate course admissions if they have:

• Cleared or are appearing for their higher secondary (10+2) or any other equivalent qualifying exam like AISSCE/ IB/ ISC.

Or

• A pass grade in their senior secondary school exam which is conducted by the national open school with a minimum of five subjects.

Note: Aspirants applying for admission in BDes in the Space Design programme at TDV and who possess a valid NATA score do not need to appear for TDV entrance exam but have to appear for the interview/ portfolio review round directly.

TDV PG Course Eligibility Criteria

To meet The Design Village eligibility criteria 2023 for PG programmes aspirants need to possess a degree or equivalent qualification in their chosen subject or even a related discipline including creative industries, humanities and social sciences qualifications.

Apart from this, the eligibility criteria state that the candidate needs to be graduate in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks at the qualifying level. Candidates need to have completed their graduation from any recognised university in India or abroad open to all nationals (Indian/foreign).

Courses Offered Through TDV Entrance Exam 2023

Programmes on offer at The Design Village are as mentioned below:

TDV Undergraduate Courses

Candidates can go through the list of undergraduate courses offered at The Design Village in the table below:

TDV Postgraduate Courses

Candidates can go through the list of postgraduate courses offered at The Design Village in the table below:

TDV Entrance Exam 2023 Admission Process 

The admission process for undergraduate as well as postgraduate courses is slightly different at The Design Village.

TDV Admission Process for UG Courses

Candidates can go through the detailed TDV admission process for all UG courses below:

Step 1: Fill TDV Entrance Exam Application Form

Aspirants can fill their TDV Entrance Exam 2023 application form on the official website of the college. Along with the application form, aspirants need to submit a Statement of Purpose as well. 

Step 2: Appear for TDV Entrance Exam 2023

Candidates need to take the entrance exam conducted for Design Village Admissions. The exam comprises of writing, sketching and model making exercises. Along with this examination process, aspirants need to submit their portfolio. The official website informs: “TDV looks for portfolios that demonstrate an ability to communicate ideas and concepts with imagination, creativity, clarity, and originality. You may include any creative work – single works or developed series that explores a particular subject or personal vision”.

Step 3: Appear for Interview Round

Candidates who perform well in above-mentioned examination round need to appear for the interview round. The personal interview round is conducted with a panel of Jurors. 

Step 5: Check TDV Entrance Exam Result

Aspirants can check TDV entrance exam 2023 result for UG course admissions on the official website of The Design Village.

TDV Admission Process for PG Courses

Candidates can go through the detailed TDV admission process for all PG courses below:

Step 1: Fill Application Form

Aspirants need to fill their application form for The Design Village admission in PG programmes online. In TDV Entrance Exam application form 2023, candidates need to fill their personal details, education related details, work experience (if any), extra-curricular activities and statement of purpose. The Statement of Purpose should not be more than 200 words. Further, candidates need to attach all the relevant documents, select their test centre and pay their TDV application fee in order to successfully complete the application process.

Step 2: Appear for Interview Portfolio Review

Aspirants are advised to carry their portfolio along with them for the interview round. The official website informs: “TDV looks for portfolios that demonstrate an ability to communicate ideas and concepts with imagination, creativity, clarity, and originality. You may include any creative work – single works or developed series that explores a particular subject or personal vision”.

Step 3: Check TDV Entrance Exam Result

The merit list of candidates selected for Design Village Admission in PG programmes will be released on the official website of the college. Candidates can check the result by filling their application number on the official website.

TDV Entrance Exam 2023 Test Centres

TDV entrance exam is usually held in the following cities: