NIFT MDes Topper Interview 2020: AIR 13, Anushka Kapoor has Passion for Art and Design

Anushka, AIR 13, M.Des, Marks 72.58, NIFT 2020

A Commerce graduate from Delhi University, Anushka Kapoor secured Rank 13 in NIFT Entrance Exam with an overall score of 72.58. “Though I’ve not secured the First position, even being a part of the top 15 was beyond my expectations but definitely within my aspirations”, she was quoted as saying.

Pahal Design spoke to Anushka about her prep strategy for NIFT Entrance Exam for Master of Design (MDes) course. Read the complete interview to know her experience of appearing for NIFT written exam as well as GD/PI round.

1. Congratulations! How are you feeling? What is your score?

The feeling is very overwhelming and my rank is 13, in General Category and AIR 17 in Common Merit Rank with Marks 72.58.

2. What is your Academic Background?

In the year 2018, I completed my graduation in Commerce from Delhi university and post-dated I was working as an auditor for 8 months.

3. Did u join any coaching for NIFT M.Des Preparation?

Yes, I joined Pahal Design South Ex centre for 1-year course and that really helped me scoring this rank. Thanks to Pahal Design team for their efforts and guidance.

4. When did u realise to get into Design field?

Since, my school time I had very keen interest in Art, Design and creative field and for graduation I appeared for NIFT but couldn’t get through NIFT Delhi for B.Des Programme but due to some reasons my parents didn’t allow me to go outside of Delhi so I dropped and Joined Delhi University. During my job I realised the kind of work look forward to do only be after Designing So, I decided to quit my job and gave myself 1 year for Preparation of NIFT M.Des 2020 Exam.

5. How did you actually prepare for CAT and GAT?

For the CAT part I am really thankful to Deepak Sir, a Senior Faculty at Pahal Design Delhi South Ex, One thing I make sure that I followed each and every tip he gave, he always guided and encouraged me to work in the direction of the examination and work on the basics and Deepak Sir played an integral part in my preparation of the CAT. For GK monthly updates given by Pahal Design helped me a lot which helped me scoring good marks.

6. How did you Prepare for GD and PI and any suggestions would like to give to NIFT M.Des aspirants?

Be prepared for curved balls to come your way that is you can’t expect everything flat and straight coz every year they keep on changing the pattern and syllabus so you will have to ready for that. You have to very confident about yourself and circumstances will not change your confidence at any cost.

7. You have amazing Instagram page and when you started and not being similar background how did you manage?

Thank you so much for appreciating my work. I would say that this was one of the major things that scared me that I was little apprehensive going forward since I love Art and Design but my background deviated me sometimes that is my graduation was hard core commerce and even work was of Auditor. Don’t lose your passion stick to it and it doesn’t make any difference what background you have. They just want to see that your calibre and potential for that field.

8. Any final suggestion that you would like to give to Aspirants?

Listen to your mentors and work accordingly as they are experience person who guides you in the right direction. Start Early so that you will have enough time for practice before your written exam.

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