Category: Fashion Design Institute

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*Admission information* for the academic year *2021* :

*Unitedworld Institute of Design (UID)* is one of the premier Design institutes of India. A constituent college of Karnavati University, we aim to create globally sought after professionals who can exhibit
their creativity and trigger novel trends.
UID’S pursuit for excellence has made its name gleam with
an extraordinary record of success in a short span.

_*Option # 1 ::*_

*Undergraduate Programs at Offer:*

UG (B. Design)
1) Product Design
2) Automobile and Transportation Design
3) Interaction Design
4) Fashion Design
5) Lifestyle Accessory Design
6) Visual Communication (Graphics)
7) Animation and Motion Graphics
8) Interior & Furniture Design

_*Fee Structure*_ :
Tuition fee of Rs. 2,25,000/- Per Semester * 8 Semesters
Total Fees = Rs 18.00 Lakhs

_*Option # 2 ::*_

*B.Design- Global Design Program*
Duration: It is a 4 Years full-time-degree course comprising of 8 semesters of 6 months each

_*Fee Structure-*_ Tuition fee = Rs. 3,50,000/- Per Semester * 8 Semesters
Total Fees = Rs 28.00 Lakhs

*Degree- B. Design

Course Breakup:

*Semester 1-*_ at UID Ahmedabad, India
*Semester 2_* – at UID Ahmedabad, India
*Semester 3-*_ at Swinburne University, Melbourne, Australia
*Semester 4-*_ at UID Ahmedabad, India
*Semester 5-*_ at Naba, Milan, Italy
*Semester 6-*_ at UID Ahmedabad, India
*Semester 7-*_ at Nottingham Trent University, United Kingdom
*Semester 8-*_ at UID Ahmedabad, India

_*Option # 3 ::*_

*INTEGRATION MASTER OF DESIGN (5 YEARS) PROGRAMME*
Duration: It is a 5 Years full-time-degree course comprising 10 semesters of 6 months duration each.
Programme Highlights:
Two qualifications in one i.e. B. Design and M. Design. Unique and differentiated graduate profile

_*Fee Structure*_ :
Tuition fee = Rs. 2,25,000/- Per Semester * 10 Semesters
Total Fees = Rs. 22.50 Lakhs

_*Option # 4 ::*_

*Post Graduate Program* :

_*PG (M. Design)*_
1) Industrial Design
2) Visual Experiential Design
3) Interior and Experience Design
4) Fashion Design
5) Fashion Styling and Communication
6) Textile and Knitwear Design

_*Fee Structure*_ :
Tuition fee = Rs. 2,00,000/- Per Semester * 4 Semesters
Total Fees = Rs. 8,00,000/-

In case of further information you can reach our Admission Team at *9821-651-399 | 9910-60-9749

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Important Instructions for candidate:

  1. Reporting Time:Log-in to the Zoom meeting link given below, at least 15 minutes prior to the Online Interview Time indicated above.
  2.  Zoom Link: 
    Meeting ID: 
    Meeting Password: 

DO NOT disclose or share the above particulars with anyone else as it is assigned exclusively to you for the Online Interview.

Follow the simple steps given below to easily join the Online Interview Session via Zoom Meeting link:

  • Well before the Online Interview date, download the zoom app and create your own registered zoom account using the registered email address. If you already have a zoom account, then this step is not necessary. 
  • 15 minutes prior to your reporting time Click on the link given above.
  • Enter your Meeting ID and Meeting Password
  • Join the Meeting (Online Interview) and follow the instructions given by the proctor who will authenticate you for the Online Interview session
  • Be patient even if it takes a few minutes for the Online Interview to start after the authentication process is completed
  • You will be continuously monitored by the proctor through the mic and webcam (audio-video) during the entire Online Interview session.
  1. Online Verification by the Proctor:The verification process before you are allowed for Online Interview will involve the following steps:
    • Verification of your face through the webcam.
    • In case your face does not match with the photo uploaded by you with your application at the time of registration; you will not be allowed to join the Online Interview.
    • We request you to be patient and cooperative as this is an extremely important process; and your Personal Interview will only start once your identity is authenticated.

THOROUGHLY READ THE FOLLOWING DOs and DON’Ts FOR CANDIDATES:

  1. Ensure to have a stable internet connection for uninterrupted online Interview experience.
  2. Ensure to have a desktop/laptop with web cam and mic, or any smart phone.
  3. Ensure that you are suitably dressed for the Online Interview even though you are appearing for the same from your home.
  4. Ensure that items such as mobile phone, recording device, electronic gadgets, etc. are not kept with you during the entire Interview process.
  5. As soon as the proctor authenticates your candidature after satisfactory completion of the verification process, you will be allowed for the interview:
    1. You are not allowed to connect any extended screen/projector along with the system being used by you during the interview process.
    2. There should be sufficient light in the room you choose to take the interview from, so that your face and surroundings are clearly visible.
  • Usage of any reference material in any form would lead to disqualification from the Interview.
  1. Ensure that you are the only person in the room during the Interview and there is no disturbance.
  2. At any point of time during the Interview, you could be asked to turn your laptop/ webcam/ mobile phone for a 360-degree view of your surroundings.
  3. Any attempt by you at malpractice and/or recording of the Interview will lead to cancellation of your Interview, disqualification of your candidature and legal implications, thereof.
  • Appropriate civil/criminal proceedings will be instituted against the candidates attempting to record the online interview.
  1. Request for change of Online Personal Interview date or time will not be entertained. 
  2. Information regarding discrepancies, if any, regarding your particulars in this call letter must be emailed to nift@applyadmission.net promptly for verification at our end well before your online Personal Interview date.

For any further updates contact us at 8800-22-6864 or mail us at corporate@pahaldesign.com

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The Indian technical textiles sector has immense potential to grow both domestically as well as globally. Backed by government initiatives and support, India can emerge as a global manufacturing hub for technical textiles in the future. 

It is a massive market that remains overshadowed by its conventional cousin. And, all discussion about its scope remains confined mostly to stakeholders. But almost unnoticed-certainly by those not conversant with the sector—technical textiles have already emerged from the shadow of the overall textiles industry and is now reckoned to be an entity of its own. Plus, it is big.

The global technical textiles market was valued at $157.68 billion in 2016 and is projected to reach $220.37 billion by 2022 at a CAGR of 5.89 per cent from 2017, according to a recent report by Markets and Markets. The major factors driving this market are growing demand and government initiatives in promoting this sector. The increasing use of technical textiles in end-use industries such as automobiles, construction, healthcare and geotextiles too are driving the market. The technical textiles used in these industries is being attributed to the unique function properties—hygiene and safety, cost-effectiveness, durability, strength, versatility, user-friendliness, lightweight and logistical convenience.

Back home, the growth drivers of the Indian technical textiles markets include:
 Growing industrialisation,
 Changing lifestyles,
 Improvement in safety and hygiene,
 Increase in technology, and
 Awareness of protective wear.

The Indian market

 

The Indian technical textiles sector is growing along with that of the end-user industries. The sectorcontributes around 12 per cent to the overall Indian textiles market. The major factor contributing to the growth of Indian technical textiles are infrastructure and industrial development in the country.
Government initiatives too are attracting investments. The government has put in place the following policies to develop a comprehensive manufacturing base for high-value technical textiles in India.
 Export Promotion of Capital Goods (EPCG),
 Amended Technological Upgradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS),
 Schemes for agro-textile usage in the Northeast region,
 Scheme for the usage of geotechnical textiles in the Northeast,
Benefits under Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and Schemes for Integrated Textile Parks (SITP).
Domestic consumption has increased by 6.8 per cent in recent years. To make the Indian technical textiles industry competitive globally, a dual policy needs to be adopted for exports as well as domestic markets. The industry is expected to expand at CAGR of 13.11 per cent during 2018–23 to $32 billion.

 

Exports and imports

 

India is a net exporter of technical textile products, with exports touching $1,849.8 million in 2017–18. Exports will grow at a CAGR of 3.3 per cent in the five years. After two consecutive years of decline, exports recovered remarkably in 2017–18 to register a significant y-o-y growth of 18.4 per cent, increasing from $1,562.5 million in the previous year to $1,849.8 million in 2017–18.
The US was the leading destination with exports estimated at $336.8 million in 2017-18. The value of US exports recorded a healthy CAGR of 10.6 per cent in the period between 2013–14 and 2017–18. The US share in Indian exports of technical textiles increased from 13.9 per cent to 18.2 per cent in the period.
Imports of technical textile products ($1,744.8 million) increased substantially in 2017–18 at a growth rate of 21.7 per cent. Imports recorded a CAGR of 8.1 per cent between 2013–14 and 2017–18.
The largest import source of technical textile products was China, accounting for more than 50 per centshare in both 2013–14 and 2017–18. The value of imports from China recorded a CAGR of 8.2 per cent in those four years. Other major import sources in 2017–18 included Thailand, Taiwan, the US, Bangladesh, Germany, South Korea, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Nepal.

Growth as global manufacturer

India should grow as a global technical textiles manufacturing hub with the following advantages:
 Extensive availability of textile raw material;
 Technical textiles being a labour-intensive industry, the presence of a large pool of labour at a comparatively low cost can provide a competitive edge over technical textile producing countries like China, the US, and those in Europe;
 Power costs are lower than other countries, and lending rates are higher than in China and Vietnam; with government schemes, the effective cost of capital becomes comparable;
 India’s infrastructure for technical textiles is developing with investment in R&D, testing and investor facilitation from the Centre of Excellence.
Even though the global industry is dominated by European countries and China, there is potential in India to emerge as a global manufacturing hub for technical textiles in the future.
Steps needed to grow further
Indian government schemes for textiles and apparel manufacturers have been targeting technology up-gradation, infrastructure development, export promotion and many more segments. State governments should also announce their own policies for attracting investors to their respective states.
However, India is yet to exploit its potential in technical textiles sector due to reasons such as the absence of regulatory measures for technical textile usage in various industries. Moreover, the country is still dependent on imports for technology and advanced machinery and India has limited production of high-end products and specialized yarns and intricate duty structure.
To facilitate the growth of the Indian technical textiles industry, several measures need attention. Some of them are:
 Establishing regulatory norms to increase the consumption of technical textile goods;
 Developing exclusive HSN codes to identify high growth products for further development;
 Establishing and implementing Indian standards to develop high-quality products for global acceptance;
 Better operational standards;
 Focus on training, education and creating end-user awareness to boost domestic demand for high-end technical textile products.
Besides this, India should also focus on forming partnerships with other global payers for acquiring technical know-how. This will help the country to attract large-scale investments.

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Are you ready for personal interview of NIFT MFM/MDes/M.FTech Like last year,NIFT has announced to conduct Personal Interview only for MFM/MDes/MFtech program due to Pandemic . Now let’s understand what is PI round for NIFT Master program. It is all about judging candidate’s over all personality, Knowledge about Industry and his keen interest in respective course for which She/He has been shortlisted. To understand and get an idea about PI ,Join Mock PI session with PAHAL DESIGN in order to robust your preparation for NIFT PI round. Book your slot -> Also Call 📞880022-6864

NIFT Personal Interview Questions 2020

1. Why you want to do MDES/MFM/MFTECH from NIFT?

2. Why didn’t you choose MBA over MFM?

3. Please Introduce yourself?

4. From where you did your graduation ?

5.How will your graduation help in your master’s

6.What is your understanding about Vendor Management ?

7. What is principle of management?

8. What is famous textile of your state?

9. How will you contribute to NIFT?

10. What type of company you want to get into?

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SWOT ANALYSIS OF TEXTILE INDUSTRY IN INDIA

Strengths:

 

  1. Indian Textile Industry is an Independent & Self-Reliant industry.
  1. Abundant Raw Material availability that helps industry to control costs and reduces the lead-time across the operation.
  2. Availability of Low Cost and Skilled Manpower provides competitive advantage to industry.
  3. Availability of large varieties of cotton fibre and has a fast growing synthetic fibre industry.
  4. India has great advantage in Spinning Sector and has a presence in all process of operation and value chain. 
  5. India is one of the largest exporters of Yarn in international market and contributes around 25% share of the global trade in Cotton Yarn.
  6. The Apparel Industry is one of largest foreign revenue contributor and holds 12% of the country’s total export.
  7. Industry has large and diversified segments that provide wide variety of products.
  8. Growing Economy and Potential Domestic and International Market.
  9. Industry has Manufacturing Flexibility that helps to increase the productivity.

Weaknesses:

 

  1. Indian Textile Industry is highly Fragmented Industry.
  1. Industry is highly dependent on Cotton.
  2. Lower Productivity in various segments.
  3. There is Declining in Mill Segment.
  4. Lack of Technological Development that affect the productivity and other activities in whole value chain.
  5. Infrastructural Bottlenecks and Efficiency such as, Transaction Time at Ports and transportation Time.
  6. Unfavourable labour Laws.
  7. Lack of Trade Membership, which restrict to tap other potential market.
  8. Lacking to generate Economies of Scale.
  9. Higher Indirect Taxes, Power and Interest Rates.

Opportunities:

 

  1. Growth rate of Domestic Textile Industry is 6-8% per annum.
  1. Large, Potential Domestic and International Market.
  2. Product development and Diversification to cater global needs.
  3. Elimination of Quota Restriction leads to greater Market Development.
  4. Market is gradually shifting towards Branded Readymade Garment.
  5. Increased Disposable Income and Purchasing Power of Indian Customer opens New Market Development.
  6. Emerging Retail Industry and Malls provide huge opportunities for the Apparel, Handicraft and other segments of the industry.
  7. Greater Investment and FDI opportunities are available.

Threats:

 

  1. Competition from other developing countries, especially China.
  1. Continuous Quality Improvement is need of the hour as there are different demand patterns all over the world.
  2. Elimination of Quota system will lead to fluctuations in Export Demand.
  3. Threat for Traditional Market for Power loom and Handloom Products and forcing them for product diversification.
  4. geographical Disadvantages.
  5. International labour and Environmental Laws.
  6. To balance the demand and supply.
  7. To make balance between price and quality.

Textile Industry Concerns

 

  1. Indian Textile Industry is highly fragmented Industry that is lead by several small-scale industries. Because of this, there is lack of Industry Leadership. These small companies do not have fiscal resources to invest in technological up-gradation and they are not able to generate economies of scale. This leads to inability to establish a world-class competitive player.
  2. Despite many policies Industry is bound with historical regulations that are reason for Complex Industry Structure.
  3. Though Industry has cheap and skilled manpower but they are less productive. 
  4. Industry is unable to generate economies of scale, as a result, it is tough to balance the demand and supply equation.
  5. There is lack of technological up-gradation in various steps of value chain that affect the quality, cost and distribution.
  6. There are high Costs like, High Indirect Taxes, Power and Interest Rates.
  7. Inadequate Research & Development.
  8. There is less FDI in this industry that is hurdle to make industry more competitive on global basis.
  9. Industry has unfavourable labour Laws.
  10. India has disadvantage in terms of Geographic Locations. Because of this there is Global Logistic Disadvantage as shipping cost is higher.
  11. There is uneven supply chain model and inbound freight traffic is low which affects cost of shipping.
  12. India lacks in various trade memberships, which restrict to tap potential market.
  13. Inappropriate energy supplies to rural and sub-urban areas.
  14. Industry needs to compete on the basis of Price, Quality and Delivery for the different segments.

TEXTILE INDUSTRY KEY FACTS

 

  1. Indian Textile Industry is one of the largest and oldest industry in India.
  2. Indian Textile Industry is highly fragmented industry; at the same time it is an independent and self-reliant industry that has shown sustainable growth over the years.
  3. Indian textile Industry is valued at US$ 36 Billion with exports of US$ 17 Billion in 2005-2006.
  4. Indian Textile Industry is second largest industry in terms of providing vast employment opportunities and employs around 35 million people in country after agriculture sector..
  5. The Indian Textile Industry plays vital role in economic development and contributes 14% to industrial production in the country. 
  6. Textile Industry contributes around 4% of GDP, 9% of excise collections, 18% of employment in industrial sector, and has 16 % share in country’s export.
  7. Industry has direct and strong linkage with rural and agriculture sector, therefore it is estimated that, one of every six households in country is directly or indirectly dependent on this industry.
  8. Industry contributes around 25% share in the world trade of cotton yarn.
  9. India is evolved as a major contributor in world’s cotton sector. Indian is the world’s third-largest producer of cotton and second-largest producer of cotton yarns and textiles.
  10. India is the largest exporter of yarn in the international market and has a share of 25% in world cotton yarn export market.
  11. India contributes for 12% of the world’s production of textile fibers and yarn.
  12. Indian textile industry is second largest after China, in terms of spindle age, and has share of 23% of the world’s spindle capacity.
  13. India has around 6% of global rotor capacity.
  14. The country has the highest loom capacity, including handlooms, and has share of 61% in world loom age.
  15. Including textiles and garments, 30% of India’s export comes from this sector.
  16. Indian Textile Industry is one of the largest industry that provides high exports and foreign revenue.
  17. Large and potential domestic & international market, large pool of skilled and cheap labor, well-established industry, promising export potential etc. are few strengths of Indian Textile Industry.
  18. Highly Fragmented, High dependence on cotton sector, Lower productivity, Unfavourable Labor Laws are few drawbacks of the industry from which it has to overcome.

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  1. About my city , my graduation, 1 year break what all i did , NIFT centre i would prefer?
  2. I am from product design background that’s why questions revolved around my graduation
  3. Introduce yourself.
  4. From where u do your graduation.
  5. Why MFM.
  6. Why not M.Des.
  7. Academic Background.
  8. Famous textile of my state.
  9. How will i contribute to NiFt.
  10. The impact of covid-19.
  11. they also asked about my backup plans and MFM subject or the jobs they are providing
  12. Tell me about yourself
  13. How would you relate your graduation to mfm?
  14. What do you understand my marketing communication?
  15. What is the role of a brand manager?
  16. And some graphic related questions since I am from graphic design background
  17. How will your graduation help in your master’s
  18. what you did your gap year
  19. According to you what is f fashion
  20. Why we select you
  21. Which college?
  22. Tell us about MFM
  23. Why NIFT
  24. Why the change in subjects( I was a science student then pursued BA and Fashion now) asked 2-3 questions regarding the same
  25. Where does the clothes I wear go
  26. Why do I want to enter such field which has proven to mass production of waste
  27. If not NIFT then what
  28. What will you do if not selected
  29. What is Fast fashion and how was it affected the industry
  30. What is sustainable fashion
  31. What all members does the fashion industry comprise of who according to you is the most important in that?
  32. What is demand and supply?
  33. How is MFM different from MBA?
  34. What are the 2 changes you’d like to bring in the fashion industry?
  35. What all members does the fashion industry comprise of who according to you is the most important in that?
  36. my strength and weakness
  37. why 1year was dropped
  38. 4 qualities of yours
  39. Explain with example
  40. subjects of MFM
  41. curriculum of MFM
  42. which subject you are interested and why
  43. where did you do your ug
  44. Why did you join NGO?
  45. What are you most excited about in this course?
  46. Do you know anything about …….craft cluster in Delhi?
  47. What is your back up plan?
  48. Why entrepreneurship
  49. How you take this MFM course to your business
  50. About merchandise
  51. About vendor management
  52. About logistics and transportation
  53. About cost of analysis
  54. Principles of Management
  55. About my internship head
  56. Best thing about working there
  57. And other related question
  58. Change in marketing strategies post covid
  59. Views about boycotting chinese products
  60. Future plans in career
  61. What are the challenges you would face while start up
  62. What is your side of fashion
  63. What type of company you want to be?? Aspire to be?

 

 

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Dear All,

Please find below the process flow for ready reference with the timelines

  • Exam mode and Portfolio presentation & Interview  will be online only with slot to be booked by student themselves.
  • Exam duration(1 hour) .
  • Last date to apply for this is 4th April, 2021

 

  Exam Pathway
Program Date Process To Do Mode
 

 

 

 

 

 

B.Des/ Integrated (B.Des) – (M.Des)/ M.Des

 8th- 12th April UPESDAT
  • Applicant will book the Exam date as per their choice –Link will be sent via SMS and Emails to applicants (applied through Exam) on 31st March,2021.
  •  Demo Test link will be sent to each candidate two day prior to their test
  • Test Window will be from 10:00 Am to 1:00 Pm (duration of 60 Mins from time of login)
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Online
13th April UPESDAT Result
  • Result will be communicated to all appeared applicants along with Link to book interview (for qualified applicants) will be communicated through sms
  • Slots will be available from 15-18 April
  • Timings will be 09Am – 06 Pm
15th- 18th April Portfolio Presentation & Interview
  • Candidate will be contacted at least an hour before interview for final instructions and coordination
  • Each candidate have to share Portfolio with coordinator and should be ready with pencil and paper when giving interview and presenting his/her portfolio
20th-21st April Results
  • Will be announced on UPES website and will be communicated through SMS
  
           

 

  Non- Exam Pathway (Board Merit/ UCEED/NIFT/NID/ CEED(M.Des)
Program Date Process TO Do Mode
B.Des/ Integrated (B.Des) – (M.Des)/ M.Des 8th- 10th April Portfolio Presentation & Interview
  • Book your interview date –Link will be sent via SMS and Emails to applicants (applied through Non Exam) on 31st March,2021.
  • Slots will be available from 08-10 April Timings will be 09Am – 06 Pm
  • Candidate will be contacted at least an hour before interview for final instructions and coordination
  • Each candidate have to share Portfolio with coordinator and should be ready with pencil and paper when giving interview and presenting his/her portfolio
 Online

 
20th -21st April Result
  • Will be announced on UPES website and will be communicated through SMS
           


 

 

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NIFT Situation Test 2019

NIFT Situation Test 2019 Questions on Day 1

1. Design a headgear inspired by one of the following:

●  Mythological character

●  Underwater creature

●  Aliens

2. Design kids’ play area inspired by any one:

●  Panchtantra tales

●  Cartoon characters

●  Puzzles

NIFT Situation Test 2019 Questions on Day 2

1. Design a trophy for any of the following:

●  Best gamer

●  Best kitchen gardener

●  Best sailor

2. Design a diary for:

● Sportsperson

● Fashion Designer

NIFT Situation Test 2019 Questions on Day 3

1. Design an equipment bag for one of the following:

●  Makeup artist

●  Painter

●  Photographer

2. Design a toy for 8 to 10-year-old kids to motivate them to study:

● Science

● Maths

● Arts

NIFT Situation Test 2018

Candidates can go through the questions asked along with material provided on different days of NIFT Situation Test 2018 below.

NIFT Situation Test 2018- Day 1 Questions

Q1. Design a modern display unit for-

  1. Fruits and vegetables shop
  2. Toy shop
  3. Cosmetics and perfume shop

Q2. Redesign a workspace for-

  1. Potter
  2. Florist
  3. Ironing man/woman

Material Provided:

  • Mount board
  • Aluminum foil
  • Needle & thread
  • Transparent sheet
  • Pins
  • Green/blue and red clay
  • Beads
  • Colour paper thick (Blue and red)
  • 6 Ice cream sticks
  • 6 Long sticks
  • Cloth
  • Thick Sheets
  • Foil paper

NIFT Situation Test 2018- Day 2 Questions

Q1. Design a scene for any one option-

  1. Ramayana or a folk tale
  2. A fairy tale
  3. A Panchatantra story

Q2. Redesign the workplace of any one-

  1. Tea vendor
  2. Doctor
  3. Vegetable vendor

Material Provided:

  • Mount board
  • Aluminum foil
  • Needle & thread
  • Transparent sheet
  • Pins
  • Green/blue and red clay
  • Beads
  • Colour paper thick (Blue and red)
  • 6 Ice cream sticks
  • 6 Long sticks
  • Cloth
  • Thick Sheets
  • Foil paper

NIFT Situation Test 2017

Candidates can go through the questions asked along with material provided on different days of NIFT Situation Test 2017 below.

NIFT Situation Test 2017- Day 1 Questions

Q1. Create an indoor games room for a kindergarten/nursery.

Q2. Design a cart for a disabled person. 

Q3. Create a Flower Vase with creative flowers on the theme “Storm”.

Material Provided:

  • Fabric
  • Al Wire
  • Thermocol (9″ × 9″)
  • Mount Board
  • Ivory sheet
  • Tracing paper
  • Straws
  • Needle & thread
  • Coloured sheets in 4 colours – blue, yellow, pink and red
  • Cardboard (10″ ×10″)
  • All pins
  • Newspaper
  • Corrugated sheet
  • Thermocol balls

NIFT Situation Test 2017- Day 2 Questions

Q1. Make a Dhaba keeping in mind the local culture.
Q2. Make a badge for “save environment” for 22nd century.
Q3. Make a bag for a doctor who is also a first time mother.

Material Provided:

  • Mount board
  • Thermocol
  • Ivory sheet
  • Fabric
  • Thread
  • White sheet
  • Cardboard
  • Gateway sheet
  • Wire (1 m)
  • All pins
  • Needle
  • One packet of thermocol balls
  • Pastel sheets in blue, red, yellow and black colour

NIFT Situation Test 2017- Day 3 Questions

Q1. Make a wind chime for a sailor’s home.
Q2. Make a park bench for senior citizens that is inspired by nature.
Q3. Show a kitchen according to family’s lifestyle.

Material Provided:

  • Fabric
  • Al Wire
  • Thermocol (9″ × 9″)
  • Mount Board
  • Ivory sheet
  • Tracing paper
  • Straws
  • Needle & thread
  • Coloured sheets in 4 colours – blue, yellow, pink and red
  • Cardboard (10″ ×10″)
  • All pins
  • Newspaper
  • Corrugated sheet
  • Thermocol balls

NIFT Situation Test 2016

Candidates can go through the questions asked along with material provided on different days of NIFT Situation Test 2016 below.

NIFT Situation Test 2016- Day 1 Questions

Q1. Create an installation for differently abled

Q2. Make a fashion accessory inspired by a wind creature

Q3. Create an educational toy for KG students

Material Provided:

  • Cardboard
  • A4 sheets in white, red & gray
  • Gateway sheet A4
  • Transparency sheet A4
  • White thread & needle
  • Coloured rubber bands
  • Quilling paper strips in all colours
  • Gray crepe paper
  • Wire
  • Straw pipes

NIFT Situation Test 2016- Day 2 Questions

Q1. Prepare a model to depict a shoe for the 22nd century.

Q2. Create a store window of a fashion product.

Q3. Prepare a model of a cafè at the venue of a car rally.

Material Provided:

  • Cardboard
  • A4 sheets in white, red & gray
  • Gateway sheet A4
  • Transparency sheet A4
  • White thread & needle
  • Coloured rubber bands
  • Quilling paper strips in all colours
  • Gray crepe paper
  • Wire
  • Straw pipes

NIFT Situation Test 2016- Day 3 Questions

Q1. Create a model of a futuristic bus stop

Q2. Design a bag inspired from an underwater creature

Q3. Create a model of a futuristic telephone

Material Provided:

  • Cardboard
  • A4 sheets in white, red & gray
  • Gateway sheet A4
  • Transparency sheet A4
  • White thread & needle
  • Coloured rubber bands
  • Quilling paper strips in all colours
  • Gray crepe paper
  • Wire
  • Straw pipes

NIFT Situation Test 2015

Candidates can go through the questions asked along with material provided on different days of NIFT Situation Test 2015 below.

NIFT Situation Test 2015- Day 1 Questions

Q1. Make a model on-

  1. Wind energy
  2. Garbage re-cycle
  3. Water conservation

Q2. Make a device for-

  1. A Gardner
  2. A Newspaper Boy
  3. A Tea Vendor

Material Provided:

  • Mount board
  • Copper wire and cloth
  • Colored transparent sheet (blue and yellow)
  • A4 sheet (blue yellow white)
  • Kite paper
  • Buttons
  • Straw
  • Cotton
  • Thermacol A4
  • Thread and needle
  • All pins
  • Thermacol balls
  • Bandage
  • Ice cream stick
  • Plastic scrubber
  • Glitter
  • Plastic ball
  • Ribbon

NIFT Situation Test 2015- Day 2 Questions

Q1. Make a model on-

  1. Save girl child
  2. Make in India
  3. Corruption eradication

Or

Q2. Make a replica of –

  1. Pooling booth
  2. Toll booth
  3. Bus stand

Material Provided:

  • Mount board
  • Copper wire and cloth
  • Colored transparent sheet (blue and yellow)
  • A4 sheet (blue yellow white)
  • Kite paper
  • Buttons
  • Straw
  • Cotton
  • Thermacol A4
  • Thread and needle
  • All pins
  • Thermacol balls
  • Bandage
  • Ice cream stick
  • Plastic scrubber
  • Glitter
  • Plastic ball
  • Ribbon

NIFT Situation Test 2015- Day 3 Questions

Q1. Make a memento on:

  1. Polio eradication
  2. Voting
  3. Best teacher

OR

Q2. Make a model on child labour.

Material Provided:

  • Mount board
  • Copper wire and cloth
  • Colored transparent sheet (blue and yellow)
  • A4 sheet (blue yellow white)
  • Kite paper
  • Buttons
  • Straw
  • Cotton
  • Thermacol A4
  • Thread and needle
  • All pins
  • Thermacol balls
  • Bandage
  • Ice cream stick
  • Plastic scrubber
  • Glitter
  • Plastic ball
  • Ribbon

NIFT Situation Test 2015- Day 4 Questions

Q1. Make a memento on-

  1. Poet
  2. Environmentalists

OR

Q2. Make an innovative tool for:

  1. Car cleaning
  2. Tea vendor

Material Provided:

  • Mount board
  • Copper wire and cloth
  • Colored transparent sheet (blue and yellow)
  • A4 sheet (blue yellow white)
  • Kite paper
  • Buttons
  • Straw
  • Cotton
  • Thermacol A4
  • Thread and needle
  • All pins
  • Thermacol balls
  • Bandage
  • Ice cream stick
  • Plastic scrubber
  • Glitter
  • Plastic ball
  • Ribbon

NIFT Situation Test 2014

Candidates can go through the questions asked along with material provided on different days of NIFT Situation Test 2014 below.

NIFT Situation Test 2014- Day 1 Questions

Q1. Make a 3D model to promote any of the following-

  1. Wind Energy
  2. Garbage Recycling
  3. Water Conservation

Q2. Make the replica of any one of the following-

  1. Post Office
  2. Polling Booth
  3. Nursery School

Write 60 words (approx.) about your 3D model.

Material Provided:

  •  2 sheets
  • Ivory sheets
  • All pins
  • Cardboard
  • Rubber band
  • Copper wire
  • Toothpicks
  • 3 coloured sheets of different colours
  • 1 newspaper
  • Sparkle tube
  • Straw
  • Thread
  • Needle
  • Masking tape
  • Cotton ball

NIFT Situation Test 2014- Day 2 Questions

Q1. Make a product to make life easier for-

  1. Gardener
  2. Railway potter
  3. Newspaper boy

Q2. Make trophy or souvenier for-

  1. Best teacher on annual day
  2. Polio eradication

Explain your 3D product in 60 words approximately.

Material Provided:

  •  2 sheets
  • Ivory sheets
  • All pins
  • Cardboard
  • Rubber band
  • Copper wire
  • Toothpicks
  • 3 coloured sheets of different colours
  • 1 newspaper
  • Sparkle tube
  • Straw
  • Thread
  • Needle
  • Masking tape
  • Cotton ball

NIFT Situation Test 2014- Day 3 Questions

Q1. Make a product to

  1. Control deforestation
  2. Water harvesting
  3. Fashion jewelley display window

Material Provided:

  • 2 sheets
  • Ivory sheets
  • All pins
  • Cardboard
  • Rubber band
  • Copper wire
  • Toothpicks
  • 3 coloured sheets of different colours
  • 1 newspaper
  • Sparkle tube
  • Straw
  • Thread
  • Needle
  • Masking tape
  • Cotton ball

NIFT Situation Test 2014- Day 4 Questions

Q1. Create a mask inspired by any one of the below mentioned topics-

  1. Nature
  2. My clean metro rail

Q2. Create a medal inspired by any one of the topics mentioned below-

  1. Miss Universe
  2. Vintage car rally
  3. Mother’s Day

Material Provided:

  •  2 sheets
  • Ivory sheets
  • All pins
  • Cardboard
  • Rubber band
  • Copper wire
  • Toothpicks
  • 3 coloured sheets of different colours
  • 1 newspaper
  • Sparkle tube
  • Straw
  • Thread
  • Needle
  • Masking tape
  • Cotton ball

NIFT Situation Test 2013

Candidates can go through the questions asked along with material provided on different days of NIFT Situation Test 2013 below.

NIFT Situation Test 2013- Day 1 Questions

Q1. Design a 3D model promoting any one of the following-

  1. Total Literacy
  2. Teacher’s Day
  3. Polio Eradication

Q2. Design workplace of any one of the following-

  1. Painter
  2. Nurse
  3. Cobbler

Material Provided:

  • Crepe Paper (A4 size)
  • Cloth Paper (A4 size)
  • Mount Board (A4 size)
  • 6 Straw
  • Newspaper
  • Rubber band
  • Thumb pins (plastic tops)
  • Dori white (1 m)
  • Golden wire (1m)
  • Cotton
  • Plastic scrubber
  • Newspaper
  • 6 Toothpick

Explain you work in 60 words.

NIFT Situation Test 2013- Day 2 Questions

Q1. Using the material mentioned below construct a 3D representation of a design of a purse for any of the below mentioned occasions-

  1. Fashion Show
  2. Picnic
  3. Marriage

OR

Q2. Create a doll for any one of the below mentioned topics-

  1. Conserve environment
  2. World peace
  3. Water consumption

Write a caption and elaborate about the concept.

Material Provided:

  • 6 Straws
  • 6 Candy sticks
  • 6 Rubber bands
  • 6 Board pins
  • Corrugated sheet (A4 size)
  • Tissue paper
  • Cloth paper
  • Cotton roll
  • Newspaper
  • Ribbon (1 m)

NIFT Situation Test 2012

Candidates can go through the questions asked along with material provided on different days of NIFT Situation Test 2012 below.

NIFT Situation Test 2012- Day 1 Questions

Q1. Design and construct any one of the following-

  1. Fashion show ramp 
  2. Polling booth 
  3. Circus

Q2. Utility tool for a-

  1. Bus conductor
  2. Newspaper vendor
  3. Postman 

Explain your choice of question and model in 100 words.

 Material Provided:

  • Pastel sheet (A4 size)- Red, Yellow, Blue, Green
  • Spiral binding spring
  • Corrugated sheet (A4 size)
  • Cloth paper
  • 8-10 Straws 
  • 8-10 Ice cream sticks 
  • 8-10 Thumb pins 
  • 8-10 Rubber bands 
  • Clay (1 full pack)
  • Cotton roll
  • Mountboard
  • Newspaper

NIFT Situation Test 2012- Day 2 Questions

Q1. Design a ladies handbag.

OR

Q2. Design a memento for Art Festival.

 Material Provided:

  • Cardboard paper
  • Colour paper
  • Straws
  • Cello tape
  • Wire

NIFT Situation Test 2011

Candidates can go through the questions asked along with material provided for NIFT Situation Test 2011 below.

Q1. Design any one of the following and give a write up 50 words.

  1. Entrance gate for a marriage ceremony
  2. Traffic junction
  3. Memento for brotherhood in sports/ Health for all/ protection of environment

Material Provided:

  • Cardboard (A4 size)
  • Ivory sheet (A3 size)
  • Pastel sheet (A4 size)- Red, Yellow, Green, Blue
  • 6 Straws
  • 6 Ice Cream
  • 4 Thumb Pins
  • 4 Rubber Band
  • Cotton Gift Paper (Jute packet to carry sweets)
  • Plasticine Clay (One full packet)
  • Ribbon of 2 colours (1m each)
  • kA small plastic string

NIFT Situation Test 2009

Candidates can go through the questions asked along with material provided for NIFT Situation Test 2009 below.

Q1. Design any one of the following

A) lady’s purse on any one of the following-

  1. Marriage ceremony
  2. Picnic
  3. Fashion show

OR

B) A doll on any one of the following-

  1. Water conservation
  2. Environment Politics

Material Provided:

  • A4 size cardboard
  • A4 size corrugated sheet
  • 6 Straws
  • 6 Ice cream sticks
  • Ribbon-1m (orange in color)
  • 6 Rubber bands
  • 6 Thumb pins
  • One cotton roll (medium size)
  • 2 sheets of newspaper
  • One tissue paper

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How to prepare for NIFT MFM, M.Des , M.Ftech group discussion

A group discussion is a group of individuals, gather at one place in the form of a circle with similar interest to share the ideas, solve problems or give comments. In simple terms, a group discussion is well known as GD. Generally, the group discussions are performed to assess the skill set of a person which includes communication skills, leadership skills, managing skills, team building skills, social skills, problem-solving skills and presence of mind. At last, the rating is given on a scale of 1 to 10.

Why GD became mandatory?

Before GD the candidate has to undergo the written exam which covers different subject levels such as quantitative aptitude, logical reasoning, general English and computer-based questions. Based on the cut-off, after qualifying the first round the candidate has to undergo the second round i.e group discussion. Group discussion became mandatory to filter the candidate’s soft skills and whether the candidate has the ability to cope up with different scenarios.

Who conducts a group discussion?

Generally, group discussion is conducted by large bodies such as universities, top-rated b-schools, management institutions & colleges and even by MNC’s. To get admission in NIFT top B-schools GD round is one of the most important & crucial rounds. This round is conducted to analyze the skills from different parameters and to select the right candidate for the right position so that it meets the company’s requirement.

Why do students fail to perform well in GD?

In today’s scenario most of the students fail to perform well in a group discussion because of the below three reasons:

  1. Due to the fear of speaking in public.
    2. Lack of knowledge on the topic.
    3. No proper command on language.

The process followed in GD:

NIFT Group Discussion and Interview, the selectors will select the students randomly based on the number. For a group usually, 8-10 members were selected. A topic is given and around 3-5 minutes of time is given to prepare. The duration of the discussion is based on the group, topic, college to college and organization to organization. Only on a few parameters, the assessment is done. The parameters such as content, supporting others point, giving relevant examples, latest updates or news, eye-contact, conclusion and behavioral traits.

There is no secret or any rules for preparing GD. Before going for GD one has to consider a few points.

  1. Be up-to-date on the latest information such as news and trending topics in the market.
    2. Make a habit of reading newspapers, books and magazines so that in-detail information is provided.
    3. The simple way to remember the content for a longer period is to watch videos for 2-3 times.
    4. Later on, select a topic and speak for yourself in front of the mirror. (Make assessment for yourself).
    5. Even be aware of different topics such as sports, political news, technology news, economics and market-related news.
    6.Know about the Indian Fashion and Textile Industry.

How to perform GD?

When a topic is given just think over it; under which category the topic is. It might be related to life, current affairs, technology, political news and any other trending topic in the market. So, think about the topic and frame the sentence in your own words to speak. When you are speaking you need to agree or disagree with the other points and you need to give a proper reason to it. But, don’t deviate/ mislead from the topic. Make others also speak & give chance to them to put the points into the discussion.

For suppose if you are leading the group:
1. Introduce yourself & give a brief note on the topic.
2. Make a start on a positive note.
3. Discuss the pros and cons of the topic and how to overcome them.
4. Make everyone speak.
5. Support other points.
6. If the group members are deviating from the topic it is your responsibility to bring them back.
As you are leading the group you need to conclude by summarizing all the points which were discussed.

Few tips for GD:

  1. Grooming (appearance)
    2. Be a good listener & support or add to the other points. (But don’t interrupt in middle)
    3. Speak loudly and clearly.
    4. Try to be the first and the last speaker of the discussion.
    5. Be confident while speaking (analyze with numbers if you know & it has to be fact).

 

 

 

 

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Fashion and Animation tops comparative student enrollment within design. Animation is growing at a very fast rate primarily for two reasons. The first reason is establishment of animation as a viable career option and second being the abundance availability of animation education in cities of all sizes. Similarly for Fashion Design it is the availability of instruction in this area in all geographies. Fashion and Animation has seen a tremendous growth in urban and semi urban areas where institutes are offering certificate and diploma courses ranging from 3 months duration to 2 years. Many of these institutes are franchises of major institutes. Fashion Design is offered as a 3 year / 4 year Bachelors Degree program by many universities and is also offered as a 3 year diploma course post 10 years of school education.

The Indian design education system offer diverse programs choices at all levels such as certificate, diploma, under graduate and post graduate programs. However most of the post graduate programs are essentially after-graduate programs. This means that at the post graduate level instead of offering instruction that is advanced in nature as compared to under graduate level, instruction offered is similar in content to under graduate programs. The eligibility for admission to these post graduate programs
is “any graduation”. Hence the post graduate program does not build on the knowledge acquired by the student during under graduate studies. Rather it starts with fundamentals of design and cover the under graduate program content in two years. Barring a few exceptions such as the Industrial Design Centre of IIT, Bombay and the Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology (CEPT), Ahmedabad there are virtually no PhD programs in the field of design.

Indian Fashion Industry

  • The current size of Indian fashion industry stands at around US$ 58 million (2008), is largely unorganized & accounts for barely 0.3 per cent of the international industry’s net worth.
  • However, the industry is one of the fastest changing and most dynamic industries in the world today. With Indian consumer becoming more fashion conscious, it is the gigantic Indian fashion consuming public that will continue to set the growth trends for its fashion industry.
  • The Industry is expected to more than double & reach US$ 150 million by 2012.
  • The Industry is expected to create additional employment opportunities for over 50,000 skilled professionals like fashion designer, merchandiser etc by 2012.
  • Major disciplines of the industry include —fashion design, textile design, leather design, accessory and jewellery design.
    From our survey, out of the total number of designers working in the country, this discipline accounts for nearly 1%.
    According to our survey more than 3000 students are being enrolled into these courses.
  • One of the institution has more than 100 centers across India as franchised centres. There are others also offering training franchises in these disciplines.
  • Some of the challenges being faced by the Industry include dearth of literature on Indian fashion and textiles, industry is still mostly unorganized, less number of designers developing signature styles which is essential to develop brand.

Fashion Design

  • Fashion design is an applied art dedicated to clothing and lifestyle accessories created within the cultural and social influences of a specific time.
  • Fashion designers need to combine their creativity with managerial skills to sustain in the industry.
  • A trained fashion designer can work in areas like designer wear production, planning and concept management, fashion marketing, design production management, fashion media, quality control, fashion accessory design and promotion of brands.

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