{"id":28812,"date":"2023-09-18T16:03:04","date_gmt":"2023-09-18T10:33:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/silica.co.in\/blog\/admission-notice-for-b-arch-2023-24-copy"},"modified":"2023-12-14T14:53:16","modified_gmt":"2023-12-14T09:23:16","slug":"nid-admission-2024-a-detailed-sop-and-guidelines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/silica.co.in\/?p=28812","title":{"rendered":"NID Admission 2024 – A detailed SOP and Guidelines"},"content":{"rendered":"

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An SOP is a very personal statement. Please do not take the guidance in this document too specifically. Treat this as general guidance. Trust your own thinking and writing. Do not copy. Each candidate is unique, so each SOP will also be. There is no ONE right way to write an SOP. Just avoid making common mistakes \/ errors when you are writing. And Do not Worry!<\/p>\n

What is a Statement of Purpose for NID Exam 2024?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A Statement of Purpose (SOP)<\/strong> is a written statement that tells the Admission Jury about you. They use the SOP along with the results of your Written Exam, Studio Test, Portfolio and Interview to build their view about you as a candidate for admission. So, the SOP needs to be consistent with the other elements of the admission process.<\/p>\n

An SOP is about who you are. It is a way to describe your thoughts, goals, intentions, inspirations, passion, interests, accomplishments, commitment, personality and uniqueness.<\/p>\n

Design Schools ask candidates to write an SOP as part of their NID Application \/ NID Admission process. They may ask candidates to write a general SOP (e.g. ISDI, Srishti etc) or they may ask candidates to answer specific questions (e.g. NID etc).<\/p>\n

Check NID Sample Papers<\/a><\/p>\n

What should a general SOP contain?<\/strong><\/p>\n

In general, you should have answers to the following questions in an SOP:
i. Who are you? What are your interests, hobbies etc?
ii. What design field do you want to study in? And why (what
inspired you)?
iii. Have you done anything so far related to your chosen field of
study e.g. Projects, Portfolio, Artworks etc?
iv. What are your future goals, dreams, intentions?
v. Why do you want to study from this particular design school?<\/p>\n

What are the specific questions asked by Design Schools in SOP?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Different Design Schools ask different specific questions. If you are prepared for the general SOP questions given above, you should be able to answer these questions easily. For example, these are the questions asked by NID for the 2024 application:
NID BDes:<\/strong>
i. Why have you chosen NID’s Bachelor of Design Programme?
ii. How do you think this course will help your academic plans and\/or career ambition?
iii. Please write a brief statement about yourself including details of your interests, hobbies, etc
NID MDes:<\/strong>
i. How do you think this course will help your academic plans
and\/or career ambition? [Not more than 1200 characters]
ii. Please write a brief statement about yourself including details of your interests, hobbies, etc. [Not more than 900 characters]<\/p>\n

Check NID Sample Papers<\/a><\/p>\n

What are general tips for writing an SOP?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here are some of the most basic tips for writing a good SOP:<\/p>\n

I. Be Yourself: Do not seek too much external guidance \/ tips. Let the thoughts come from you, not from someone else.
II. Be Honest: Do not lie. Do not make up stories. Be authentic and honest. They will catch your lie. They are not looking for extra ordinary candidates, so do not try to be one.
III. Reflect & then Write: Start with thinking on the above questions \/ points. Think deep, take time. Think about your life journey, experiences, and accomplishments till now. Then start writing. You can write all your thoughts in the first draft. You should read it and then edit the draft to make it short, simple and clear.
IV. The Writing Style: You can use your regular writing style. Avoid casual or slang language or complicated words. Generally, try to keep it simple, easy to read, short sentences but giving a clear message. Do a spell check without fail. Use proper readable font and font size.
V. Length of SOP: Generally they tell the maximum number of words\/characters you can use. Please make sure you follow that. In general, it should not be too short, nor too long. Write just enough to communicate your points.
VI. Be Humble & Eager to Learn: Avoid appearing like a \u201cknow it all\u201d, \u201chave already done a lot\u201d. Appear humble, curious and eager to learn. Hence, balance your past accomplishments with your future aspirations and goals.
VII. Connect with your Portfolio \/ Projects: If possible, include stories\/instances, which led you to doing some of your portfolio pieces or other projects. This helps in connecting the dots in your personal journey.
VIII. Proofread and Get Feedback: Proofread your final SOP. You can also get feedback from your parents or friends. It may help you identify any glaring mistakes\/holes in your SOP. But overall, trust yourself and your SOP.<\/p>\n

Read the complete SOP here: Click here to download complete SOP<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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An SOP is a very personal statement. Please do not take the guidance in this document too specifically. Treat this as general guidance. Trust your own thinking and writing. Do not copy. Each candidate is unique, so each SOP will also be. There is no ONE right way to write an SOP. Just avoid making […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":28820,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"The information stated below is imperative for candidates applying in Architecture. It is recommended that the details are acknowledged before proceeding towards admission in a suitable college. Once the candidate has acquired a certain score in the entrance examination, the candidate is now required to make an appropriate choice in a reputed Architecture college as per their score.\r\n\r\nProcess of application:<\/strong> <\/span>The Candidate shall register online, the candidate shall fill & submit online application form and upload the required documents from anywhere through the computer connected to internet and he\/she need not have to visit personally for verification and confirmation of the application form in case of E- scrutiny mode<\/strong> selected. His\/her application & documents shall be verified and confirmed by the designated E-Scrutiny Center through online mode only and if candidate selected Physical Scrutiny he need to visit nearest Physical Scrutiny Center<\/strong>\r\n\r\nEligibility Criteria for various types of candidature for Admission.<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Maharashtra State Candidature Candidate, All India Candidature Candidate, Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Union Territory of Ladakh Migrant Candidate<\/td>\r\n\u00a0NRI\/OCI\/PIO, Children of Indian workers in Gulf Countries (CIWGC), Foreign National (FN)Candidates<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\nEligibility Criteria for B.Arch 2023 Admission<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
(i) The Candidate should be an Indian National;\r\n\r\n(ii)The candidate should have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with either Chemistry or Biology or Technical Vocational Subject or Computer Science or Information Technology or Informatics Practices or Engineering Graphics or Business Studies with at least 45% marks in aggregate(at least 40% marks in aggregate, in case of the candidate from the Reserved Categories, Economically Weaker Section and Person with Disability candidates belonging to Maharashtra State only) ; or\r\n\r\n(ii)The candidate should have passed 10+3 Diploma Examination with Mathematics as a compulsory subject with at least 45% marks in aggregate (at least 40% marks in aggregate, in case of the candidate from the Reserved Categories, Economically Weaker Section and Person with Disability Category, belonging to the Maharashtra State only)\r\n\r\n(iii) The candidate needs to qualify an aptitude test in architecture conducted either by NTA (i.e.JEE) or NATA conducted by the Council of Architecture;\r\n\r\n(iv) Any other criterion declared from time to time by the appropriate authority as defined under the Act.<\/td>\r\n(i) The candidate should have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subject\u00a0 along with either Chemistry or Biology or Technical Vocational subject along with either Chemistry or Biology or Technical Vocational subject or Computer Science or Information Technology or Information Practices or Engineering Graphics or Business Studies with at least 45% marks in aggregate;\r\n\r\nor\r\n\r\n(i) The candidate should have passed the 10+3 Diploma Examination with Mathematics as a compulsory subject with at least 45% marks in aggregate;\r\n\r\n(ii) The candidate needs to qualify for an aptitude test in architecture conducted either by NTA(i.e.JEE) or NATA conducted by the Council of Architecture;\r\n\r\n(iii)Any other criterion declared from time to time by the appropriate authority as defined under the Act.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nOnline Registration Process for Bachelor of Architecture - B.Arch Admission 2023:<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n1.1 The candidates should apply online on www.mahacet.org<\/a> <\/span>as per schedule.\r\n1.2 Candidates are required to pay fees mentioned below only by Credit Card\/ Debit Card\/ Net Banking, UPI, etc. through Online mode. Fees paid is non-refundable. (No other mode of payment shall be permitted.)\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
General Category Candidates<\/strong> from Maharashtra State, Outside Maharashtra State (OMS) & children of Indian workers in Gulf countries (CIWGC).<\/td>\r\n\u20b9 800\/-<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Reserved Category Candidates of Backward Class Categories [SC, ST, VJ\/DT- NT(A),<\/strong>\r\nNT(B), NT(C), NT(D), OBC, SBC, EWS] & Persons with Disability Candidates<\/strong>\r\nbelonging to Maharashtra State only.<\/td>\r\n\u20b9 600\/-<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
NRI\/OCI\/PIO\/FN Candidates <\/strong><\/td>\r\n\u20b9 5000\/-<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nNATA Bachelor of Architecture - B.Arch 2023 Admission Important Dates<\/strong><\/span> for Maharashtra State\/All India\/NRI\/OCI \/PIO \/ CIWGC\/FN candidates are as follows:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Online Registration of Application<\/strong> and uploading of required documents by the Candidate for admission on website (For Maharashtra State\/All India\/ NRI\/OCI\/PIO \/CIWGC \/FN candidates).\r\n\r\nNote:- Candidates opting for Maharashtra plus AI Candidature as well as NRI\/PIO\/OCI\/CIWGC , shall apply separately for each type.<\/td>\r\nFirst Date: 28-08-2023<\/td>\r\n\u00a0Last Date: 02*-09-2023 up to 05.00 p.m.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Documents Verification and Confirmation of Application<\/strong> Form for Admission by online mode.\r\n\r\na)<\/strong> By Maharashtra State\/All India Candidates shall fill online application form and upload the required documents from any computer connected to the internet from anywhere.\r\n\r\nProcess for E-Scrutiny Mode selected candidates: <\/strong>\r\n\r\n1. Such a candidate shall fill online application form and scan an original document and upload the required documents from any computer\/smartphone connected to the internet from anywhere.\r\n\r\n2.Such candidate need not have to visit to EScrutiny Center for verification and confirmation of the application form. His\/her application & documents shall be verified and confirmed by the E Scrutiny Center through e-Scrutiny Mode.\r\n\r\n3.During e-Scrutiny of Application Form of such candidate: <\/strong>\r\n\r\n\u2022<\/strong> If no error is found: the status of verification & confirmation of the application form shall be available in candidates Login along with receipt cum Acknowledgement.\r\n\r\n\u2022<\/strong> If error is found: the details of errors shall be intimated to candidates by reverting back his\/her Application for its rectification through candidates Login.\r\n\r\n\u2022<\/strong> \u00a0Candidate shall edit the reverted Application form and re-submit the application for e-Scrutiny through his\/her login.\r\n\r\n\u2022<\/strong> \u00a0Candidate shall edit the reverted Application in given schedule eScrutiny through his\/her login.\r\n\r\nProcess for Physical Scrutiny Mode selected Candidates<\/strong>\r\n\r\n\u2022\u00a0Such candidate shall visit the Physical Scrutiny Center online selected by himself\/herself, along with the required documents as per the allotted time slot for online filling, scanning & uploading of required documents, verification and confirmation of application form.\r\n\r\n\u2022<\/strong> \u00a0After verification & Confirmation of application form, Physical Scrutiny Center shall issue the receipt cum Acknowledgement.\r\n\r\nb)<\/strong> NRI\/PIO\/OCI\/ CIWGC\/FN candidates should send the print of online filled & submitted application form & copy of uploaded documents by hand\/speed post\/courier for verification & confirmation to \u201cJ. J. College of Architecture,\r\n78\/3, Dr. D.N. Road, Fort, Mumbai-400001\u201d<\/td>\r\nFirst Date: 28-08-2023<\/td>\r\n\u00a0Last Date: 03*-09-2023 up to 05.00 p.m.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n*Facility of Online Registration & Documents verification, confirmation of Application Form for Admission to Seats other than CAP Seats shall be continued till 12-10-2023 up to 04.00 PM for all types of admissions for the Academic Year 2023-24<\/strong>, up to 5.00 PM at online E- Verification by Scrutiny Center or Physical Verification at Physical Scrutiny Center.<\/strong>\r\n\r\n\u2022<\/strong> \u00a0Applications registered after 02nd September 2023 shall be considered only for Non-CAP Seats.\r\n\u2022<\/strong> \u00a0Applications confirmed by E-Scrutiny Center\/ Physical Scrutiny Center after 03rd September 2023 shall be considered only for Non-CAP Seats.\r\n\r\nWhen will the provisional merit list for B.Arch Admissions 2023 be displayed?<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
5th September 2023 - Display of the provisional merit list for Maharashtra State\/All India candidates on website.<\/td>\r\n\u00a005-09-2023<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Submission of grievances if any, for all type of Candidates:<\/strong>\r\n\r\n\u2022<\/strong> \u00a0Candidate shall raise the Grievance about correction required in the data displayed in provisional merit list through his\/her Login.\r\n\r\n\u2022<\/strong>\u00a0 The application of such candidates shall be reverted back to the candidate in his\/her Login for rectification.\r\n\r\n\u2022\u00a0Candidate shall upload the requisite documents to substantiate the claim for any correction\/concession.\r\n\r\n\u2022<\/strong> \u00a0The status of acceptance\/rejection of Grievance raised by candidate shall be available in the candidate's Login along with latest receipt cum Acknowledgement. Those Candidate who selected physical scrutiny mode shall visit SC to resolve the grievances.<\/td>\r\nStart Date: 06-09-2023\r\n\r\nLast Date: 08-09-2023Up to 5.00 PM<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Display of the Final Merit lists of Maharashtra <\/strong>State\/All India candidates on the website<\/strong><\/td>\r\n10-09-2023<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Display of Provisional Category-wise Seats (Seat Matrix) for CAP Round I<\/strong><\/td>\r\n10-09-2023<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\nFAQs for B.Arch 2023-24 Admission<\/strong>\r\n\r\nQ1: Who is eligible to apply for B.Arch admission in 2023?<\/strong>\r\nEligibility criteria vary depending on the category of the candidate. In general, candidates must be Indian nationals and have passed 10+2 or equivalent with specific subject requirements and minimum marks. Detailed eligibility criteria are provided in the admission notice.\r\n\r\nQ2: What are the essential steps for the online application process?<\/strong>\r\nThe online application process involves registering on the official website, filling out the application form, and uploading the required documents. Applicants can complete this process from anywhere with an internet-connected computer. There is no need for physical verification if E-scrutiny mode is selected.\r\n\r\nQ3: How much is the application fee, and what are the payment methods?<\/strong>\r\nApplication fees vary by category:\r\n- General Category Candidates from Maharashtra State, OMS, and CIWGC: \u20b9800\/-\r\n- Reserved Category Candidates: \u20b9600\/-\r\n- NRI\/OCI\/PIO\/FN Candidates: \u20b95,000\/-\r\nPayment can be made online using Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI, etc. No other payment methods are accepted.\r\n\r\nQ4: What are the important dates for the online application and document verification?<\/strong>\r\n- Online Registration: August 28, 2023, to September 2, 2023.\r\n- Documents Verification and Confirmation: August 28, 2023, to September 3, 2023.\r\n- Late registration and verification for non-CAP seats: Up to October 12, 2023.\r\n\r\nQ5: What is the process for E-Scrutiny mode and Physical Scrutiny mode for document verification?<\/strong>\r\n- E-Scrutiny Mode: Candidates in this mode can upload documents online, and verification is done electronically. If errors are found, candidates can edit and resubmit the application online.\r\n- Physical Scrutiny Mode: Candidates in this mode must visit a Physical Scrutiny Center for document verification.\r\n\r\nQ6: When will the provisional merit list be displayed for B.Arch 2023 admissions?<\/strong>\r\nThe provisional merit list for Maharashtra State\/All India candidates will be displayed on September 5, 2023.\r\n\r\nQ7: How can candidates address grievances related to the provisional merit list?<\/strong>\r\nCandidates can raise grievances about data corrections through their login. If their applications are reverted for corrections, they must upload supporting documents. Candidates who selected physical scrutiny mode should visit the specified center to resolve grievances.\r\n- Start Date for Grievances: September 6, 2023\r\n- Last Date for Grievances: September 8, 2023\r\n\r\nQ8: When will the final merit list and seat matrix be displayed for CAP Round I?<\/strong>\r\nThe final merit list of eligible candidates will be displayed on September 10, 2023. The provisional category-wise seat matrix for CAP Round I will also be displayed on the same date.\r\n\r\nDownload details of CAP rounds here.<\/strong><\/span><\/a>","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-28812","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nid"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/silica.co.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28812","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/silica.co.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/silica.co.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/silica.co.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/silica.co.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=28812"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/silica.co.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28812\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":29396,"href":"https:\/\/silica.co.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28812\/revisions\/29396"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/silica.co.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/28820"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/silica.co.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=28812"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/silica.co.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=28812"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/silica.co.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=28812"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}