NID / NIFT

While I was preparing for the NIFT Situation Test and NID Studio Test I prepared a bunch of different models using the previous year’s papers as reference. This is just a collection of all the models along with the write-ups that a design aspirant can look up for reference; or to get an idea about what to expect out of Studio Test and Situation Test. These are just a beginning point for understanding how to tackle these tests in a better manner. In NIFT, my Common Merit Rank was 172 and my NID Open Rank was 159 and AIR 5 in FDDI Examination.

Basically, these tests may ask you to construct a model on one of the following three scenarios:

  • A Scene/ Venue
  • A Trophy/Medal
  • A Utility Object

Usually, a packet containing 10-15 materials and three different topics is provided. Out of these three, a model needs to be constructed on any one within the given time duration. In NID, no choice is given. In addition to this, In NIFT Situation Test, a write-up of about 50 words, explaining the model is a must. Now these maybe materials that you see in everyday life like plastic straws, rubber bands, balloons, mount board, aluminium wire, fabric, clay,bubble wrap and any other common place material.

Your main focus should lie on the following areas:

  • A creative solution to the presented problem
  • Efficient time management
  • Presentability/ Neatness
  • Efficient use of resources
  • A well written self-explanatory note

Most of the models here are made from the same material specified in previous question papers, in the stipulated time. Click on the links below to see a detailed analysis of each model.

  1.  First and foremost, learning how to construct basic geometric shapes out of paper with neatness and accuracy is of utmost importance. All the following models have been constructed using these shapes as their foundation.

2.  Medals/ Trophies/ Awards

3. Utility Models

4. Scenes/ Venues

5. Miscellaneous

These do not have a write up as these are just some simple models to incorporate in your final product. Nevertheless learning to make these basic structures will help you manage your time in the actual examination efficiently.