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The most popular design entrance exams are of the National Institute of Design and the National Institute of Fashion Technology. These both are the highly competitive exams in the design sector in India. Both have their own entrance exams, namely NID DAT exam and NIFT entrance exam. NID conducts it on their own whereas NIFT entrance exam is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
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These design entrance exams are conducted to test the candidate’s creativity and aptitude skills, visualisation skills, and problem solving methodology. Hence the most important part that the candidates think of is “How to Improve Sketching & Observation Skills for NID and NIFT 2026?”. To know about these crucial aspects, aspirants can go through the full article described below.
To get through in NID DAT 2026 or NIFT 2026 exams, candidates need to practise more on the sketching part and the main is observation, also called visualisation skills. The sketching and the observation are the most important aspects that help the candidates to get admission into the top design institutes in India.
For the design aspirants it is essential to understand the importance of these skills as why these are necessary to appear for the design entrance exams.
Here are some tips provided for the aspirants who are planning to obtain either NID admission or NIFT admission through the entrance exams.
Provided below are some of the techniques to sharpen the observational skills.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
For the entrance exams of NID and NIFT 2026, sketching helps to express the creative ideas of the designer whereas the observational skills help them to visually notice the properties, proportions and more details.
Aspirants need to observe the surroundings, people, objects and figures. Carry a pocket sketch book and note down the details as and when required.
Exactly not. Try practising the sketches daily to improve with self-practise of sketching and observation. Still, if you find hard or need additional practice and guidance, then you can opt for coaching classes.
On Question asked by student community
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Yes, a diploma holder in Computer Engineering can apply for the NIFT entrance exam , but only through the lateral entry route.
NIFT allows candidates with a 3-year or 4-year engineering diploma from a recognized board to apply for B.F.Tech (Fashion Technology) through lateral entry. The diploma must be
Hello aspirant,
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has determined the official date for NIFT 2026 applicant registrations, which is expected to open in November 2025. Online applications will be accepted through January 2026.
For complete information, you can visit our site through following link:
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