Exam Tips for NID, NIFT Portfolio, Interview and SOP

1. Be yourself. Be confident about who you are. Do not try to be someone else to impress. They just want to know you.
2. Be prepared with answers to: Why do you want to learn design? Why with us? Why this particular design discipline?
3. Turn your interview into a conversation. You can also ask questions about the college, the programs they offer and design in general.
4. Don’t be arrogant or over confident. They want students who are eager to learn. Be humble when you answer questions.
5. Be truthful. Do not lie or make up things at any cost. They will catch it. They just want to know who you are. They are not looking for any specific type of student.
6. There is no fixed list of questions which are asked in an interview. The interview is a flowing conversation. The next question depends on the earlier answer.
7. They may ask you questions about- yourself, your career choice, your life experiences, your portfolio works, your other creative talents, world issues etc.

• Be Yourself: Do not seek too much external guidance / tips. Let the thoughts come from you, not from someone else.
• Be Honest: Do not lie. Do not make up stories. Be authentic and honest.
• Reflect & then Write: Think deep (reflect) about the questions given by the design college for the SOP. Only after that start writing.
• The Writing Style: Avoid slang or complicated words. Keep it simple, easy to read, short sentences but giving a clear message.
• Length of SOP: Generally they tell the maximum number of words. Stick to it.
• Be Humble & Eager to Learn: Avoid appearing like a “know it all”, “have already done a lot”. Appear humble, curious and eager to learn.
• Proof Read and Get Feedback: Proof read your final SOP.