NIFT Topper 2018 shares Situation Test Experience

With a score of 83.90/100, Anmol Venkatesh got shortlisted for NIFT admissions 2018. Having an extremely creative bend of mind, Anmol shared that he spent time reading, sketching as well as painting to unwind while preparing for NIFT Entrance exam. Apart from these, another hobby that he liked indulging in was cooking.

Talking about his family, Anmol shared that, “I have a very supportive family. My father is self-employed and deals with hotel locks and other electronic devices while my mother works for an NGO. I have a younger brother who studies in the 5th grade”.

NIFT admission process for BDes course is conducted in three steps. Here, candidates need to appear for a Creative Ability Test (CAT), General Ability Test (GAT) and Situation Test. In NIFT Situation Test aspirants are evaluated on parameters such as – Conceptualisation Skills, Creative use of materials provided, Innovative ideas, Composition of elements, Colour scheme, Aesthetic appeal, Working methodology, Overall presentation, Neatness.

Anmol earlier spoke to Shiksha about his prep strategy for NIFT Entrance Exam 2018 and in this interview he throws light on how he prepared for the NIFT Situation Test and his experience of appearing for the material handling exam conducted by NIFT in order to shortlist aspirants for admissions.

I joined DQ labs for both NIFT.

At my coaching centre we practiced extensively to get ourselves familiarised with materials. I also watched some YouTube videos to learn some techniques about working with cardboard, paper, wire etc. I timed myself and attempted practice tests that were administered by DQ labs. The feedback given by the faculty helped me a lot in preparing for the Situation Test.

The test venue for me was the NIFT Bangalore campus. We were made to sit in rows in the examination hall. The materials to be used were kept on our respective tables.

The materials provided were cardboard; mount board, pastel paper, beads, wire, bamboo sticks, tracing paper, and some jute rope.

After the initial formalities, the question paper was given to us. We were to choose between two questions.

Question 1: Design a water container for an astronaut or a marathon runner.

Question 2: Design a workspace for an artist, a fashion designer or for a dancer.

In my situation test I decided to create a model for the workspace of a pole dancer. I ensured that I used all the materials and had an interesting write-up that explained my ideas. 

I made a conscious effort to choose a question that not many people would attempt.

I was happy that my situation test went well and I spent the day relaxing at home.

I intend on either joining NIFT Mumbai or NIFT Delhi.

I would advise NIFT aspirants to prepare well, to stay calm and confident and to time the examination effectively.

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