Some of the popular exams that can help you qualify for such courses include:
1. National Institute of Design (NID) Entrance Exam
NID offers a Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) program, and its entrance exam is highly competitive. It assesses a candidate's design aptitude, creativity, and problem-solving skills. NID also offers a Master of Design (M.Des.) program, which includes specializations in Product Design and Transportation & Automobile Design.
2. Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED)
CEED is a national-level entrance exam conducted jointly by the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) for admission to postgraduate design programs. Many IITs offer M.Des. programs with specializations in Industrial Design, which may include automotive design.
3. State-Level Entrance Exams
Some states in India may conduct their own entrance exams for design programs. For example, the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET) may be relevant for design courses in the state of Maharashtra.
4. University-Specific Entrance Exams
Universities and institutions offering design programs may have their own entrance exams. It's important to check the admission requirements and procedures for each institution.
5. Portfolio Review and Interview
In addition to entrance exams, many design schools and universities may require candidates to submit a portfolio of their work and attend an interview as part of the admission process. This is common for postgraduate design programs.
