NID Entrance Exam 2018 shortlisted candidate Bhavika Makwana shares tips to crack MDes exam

NID DAT Prelims 2018 shortlisted candidate, Bhavika Makwana, shares tips to crack MDes exam

Currently working as a freelance designer, Bhavika Makwana cleared NID DAT (Prelims) 2018 by securing Rank 21 in Strategic Design Management and Rank 27 in Furniture & Interior Design. A graduate in Industrial Design from Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID), Pune, Bhavika shared that after giving NID Entrance Exam she was expecting a positive outcome.

Aiming to secure admission in NID Gandhinagar Campus for Strategic Design Management, Bhavika shared that she thought of making a career in the Design field because she loved art and tinkering since childhood. She further shared that, “I am blessed to have parents who encouraged and supported me to pursue a career in something I love and I'd be good at”. Talking about her hobbies she shared that she loves doodling, photography, travelling and making DIY Projects”.

Shiksha spoke at lengths with Bhavika to know what it takes to crack NID DAT (Prelims). Read the detailed interview below for more insights.

Yes, I was expecting for a positive result. My score is 63 and I secured rank 27 in Furniture & Interior Design (Open Category) and rank 21 in Strategic Design Management (Open Category) in NID DAT Prelims.

I referred the previous years’ question papers of NID Entrance Exam and I practiced by solving them within the time limit. Apart from this, I kept myself updated with the current affairs and practised sketching regularly.

I did not join any coaching institute/classes.

As early as possible. Since a lot of questions are based on general knowledge, keeping yourself updated with current affairs is necessary. Sketching every day is also important and once you get a hang of it, you can time yourself while sketching. 

Talking about my prep strategy, I started preparing just a couple of weeks prior to the exam. I made sure I sketched every day.

Being aware of the current affairs and updating your general knowledge really helps for Part A preparation.

Try sketching when you see something interesting or something that catches your attention. Apart from this, observing details in everything is very helpful.

It is important that the aspirants practice sketching everyday. One mistake aspirants should look out for is not sketching in proportions. Drawing proportionately is very important.

For NID DAT Part A exam, I read about what has happened and is happening around the world, like important events, achievements, etc. I always carried a notebook to sketch. If I couldn't sketch something I saw, I clicked a picture and made it a point to sketch when I get back home. I sketched everyday products from the house as well.

A couple of weeks prior to the exam.

I finished part A in around 1 hour and 20 minutes. NID DAT (Prelims) Part B really needs good amount of time to think and then sketch. So, aspirants should keep ample time to solve this section of the exam.

A few questions in NID Entrance Exam Part A.

I'm not sure but I guess Part B might play the deciding factor, since it tests one’s thought process, creativity and skills.

I will be building my portfolio for disciplines that I have applied for and work on my soft skills.

Be observant and curious, stay updated and keep sketching.

My future plan is to excel from NID and start a design studio where I can design products as per my style and create an identity in the industry and also bring a positive change in people's lives.

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