Here are some common methods for admission to design courses, which might include exhibition design programs.
NID DAT (National Institute of Design - Design Aptitude Test): This is the entrance exam for undergraduate and postgraduate design programs at National Institute of Design (NID) and some other design schools in India.
CEED (Common Entrance Exam for Design): CEED is used for admission to postgraduate design programs, including M.Des in various design disciplines.
UCEED (Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design): UCEED is the entrance exam for admission to B.Des programs, which can include exhibition design.
Institute-Specific Entrance Exams: Some design institutions conduct their entrance exams or have their own selection process. These can vary from one institution to another, and may include written exams, interviews, and portfolio assessments.