NEED
NEED is a qualifying examination of the following consortium partner institutions for admission to the undergraduate level programmes in design:
(a) National Institute of Design , Ahmedabad
(b) D. J.Academy of Design, Coimbatore
(c) IILM School of Design, Gurgaon
(d) Wigan & Leigh College, New Delhi
(e) Pearl Academy of Fashion, New Delhi.
NEED is conducted by the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, as a nodal agency on behalf of the consortium partners.The objective of NEED is to measure the candidate`s aptitude for the field of design involving general mental ability, worldview, sensitivity to environment, creativity, drawing and communication skills.
Streams Covered
Fashion /Design
Format of the Exam
| Written Test |
| Question Type: | Questions to test the Design Aptitude of the Candidate. |
| Studio Test and Interview |
| Question Type: | Studio tests followed by personal interviews to test the perception, attitude, aptitude, achievement and motivation essential for a challenging and satisfying design career. |
Eligibility Criteria
| Min Qualification: | 10+2 |
| Qualifying Subject(s): | From any Discipline. |
| Min Marks: | Passed in the Qualifying Exam. |
| Min Age: | Upper age limit for candidates is 20 years as on June 1 of the year of admission. |
| Reservation Crieteria: | Age limit is relaxed by 3 years for reserved categories . |
Important Exam Related Dates
Conducted by
NID,Ahmedabad
Accepted By
(a) National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad
(b) D. J.Academy of Design, Coimbatore
(c) IILM School of Design, Gurgaon
(d) Wigan & Leigh College, New Delhi
(e) Pearl Academy of Fashion, New Delhi
