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| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| Design Aptitude — Visual ReasoningDesign Aptitude — Visual Reasoning | Pattern recognition; Mirror images; Rotational symmetry; Spatial visualisation; Composition principles; Form, shape, line, texture; Visual literacy; Observation skills; Lateral thinking puzzles.Pattern recognition; Mirror images; Rotational symmetry; Spatial visualisation; Composition principles; Form, shape, line, texture; Visual literacy; Observation skills; Lateral thinking puzzles. |
| Drawing & SketchingDrawing & Sketching | Free-hand drawing of objects, scenes, people; Perspective drawing — one-point and two-point; Light & shade; Composition; Conceptual sketching; Story illustration; Memory drawing; Imaginative composition with given props.Free-hand drawing of objects, scenes, people; Perspective drawing — one-point and two-point; Light & shade; Composition; Conceptual sketching; Story illustration; Memory drawing; Imaginative composition with given props. |
| Design Awareness & General KnowledgeDesign Awareness & General Knowledge | History of design and crafts in India; Indian art forms and movements; Famous designers, architects and artists; Sustainable & inclusive design principles; Material awareness — wood, metal, ceramic, fabric, glass; Indian heritage structures; Iconic logos and brand identity systems.History of design and crafts in India; Indian art forms and movements; Famous designers, architects and artists; Sustainable & inclusive design principles; Material awareness — wood, metal, ceramic, fabric, glass; Indian heritage structures; Iconic logos and brand identity systems. |
| Studio Test / Material Handling (Mains)Studio Test / Material Handling (Mains) | Hands-on prototype using clay/paper/cardboard/foam-board; Model making from given brief; Assembly and presentation under time constraint; Articulating design rationale; Observation-based 3D problem solving.Hands-on prototype using clay/paper/cardboard/foam-board; Model making from given brief; Assembly and presentation under time constraint; Articulating design rationale; Observation-based 3D problem solving. |
| Application Start Date | 28th November 202628th November 2026 |
| Application End Date | Predicted 28th November 2026Predicted 28th November 2026 |
| Exam Date | Predicted 27th December 2026Predicted 27th December 2026 |
| Result Announcement Date | Predicted 6th March 2027Predicted 6th March 2027 |
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