NSD - National School of Drama, Delhi

Hi Monty,
IT IS VERY DIFFICULT.
Every year around start of May, the application process starts, and the interviews are in June end. (Approximately, because the dates change as per the administration's convenience, please keep a check on the website for this)
Let me tell you the selection process, Every year 26 students are selected out of which 13 seats are reserved for different castes. The 26 that are selected are from various states, say every year only 2 students or a max of 3 can be selected from one particular state(this is not stated in the rules and regulations but this is a fact that you will come to know once you go through all the selection process).
The official rules and eligibility you will get to know on the website http://nsd.gov.in/delhi/ .
Just to give you a glance of it.
Age- 20-30 ( For SC ST up to 35)
Minimum 6 full length plays performed.
Some knowledge of Direction , Stage architecture and lighting is required.
If you have a training in Singing and Dancing that will add wonders to your application.
When you go for the interview, you will have to give a written test first which is a very interesting test (If you have love for theatre).
After that, you will be called one by one for personal interview where they will ask you everything you know about theatre. You will have to perform an act and probably they will ask you to Sing and Dance as well. So prepare one act, one song to sing and also some dance steps.
TIP- Make sure you take your performance CD's and writings when you go for the interview.
I have been through all this process( I was not selected though), if you need any help feel free to ask I will be happy to help you regarding any aspect of theatre.
All the best.

Hi Sunny,
The selection process will be organised in two different rounds. Firstly candidates have to clear the preliminary examination. After that, shortlisted candidates will have to appear for the final examination workshop.
The essential qualification for NSD are:
You should be a graduate in any stream from a recognised university in India or abroad.
Participation in at least 6 theater productions.
Working knowledge of Hindi & English.
The NSD Admission Test will check the acting skills and aptitude of the candidate. The questions shall be related to aptitude and acting skills.
For more information on National School of Drama, kindly follow the link:
https://www.shiksha.com/college/national-school-of-drama-pragati-maidan-delhi-94

Hi Subodh,
Here is the Eligibility Criteria to get into NSD:
Graduation in any subject from a recognized university in India and abroad
Participation in at least 6 theatre productions
Working knowledge of Hindi and English
Age limit: Minimum 20 years maximum 30 years (as on July 1, 2014)
Selection Criteria
An expert committee constituted by the School will assess the aptitude and talent of the candidates and its decision will be final.
A preliminary test/audition will be conducted at five centres, Delhi, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Mumbai and Guwahati
The candidates qualifying in this test will have to attend a workshop of 4 or 5 days in the NSD premises for final selection
All selected students will be awarded scholarship of Rs 6000 p.m. to meet their academic and other expenses.
Students selected for admission will have to undergo a medical test for physical fitness at NSD, New Delhi.
There wil be two medium to conduct exam i.e. Hindi and English. Candidates can choose among them.
How to apply:
To receive the application form and prospectus (English/Hindi) by post, write to the Academic Section, National School of Drama, Bahawalpur House, Bhagwandas Road, New Delhi-110001 along with a crossed demand draft/pay order, payable at Delhi of Rs 225 (Rs two hundred twenty five only) including postal charges in favour of the Director, National School of Drama, New Delhi.
Application form can also be downloaded from the School website www.nsd.gov.in from March 20, 2014 onward.
The downloaded form must be sent along with a demand draft of Rs 150 in favour of the Director, National School of Drama, New Delhi in an envelope titled Applications for Admission 2014-17
Application forms must reach the Academic Section, National School of Drama, Bahawalpur House, Bhagwandas Road, New Delhi-110001 on or before April 15, 2014
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All the best.

Hi Anuraag
Toughness depends on your skills and talent. However essential qualifications are:
1. Graduate in any subject from a recognised University in India or abroad.
2. Participation in at least 6 productions.
3. Working knowledge of Hindi & English.
Medium of instruction: Hindi / English
Age Limit as on 1.7.2015 Minimum 20 years Maximum 30 years. The upper age limit is relaxed able by 5 years for SC / ST candidates only.
Complete details can be found in the below given link:
http://nsd.gov.in/delhi/index.php/new-admission/
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Wish You Luck!