The National Institute of Design is one of India’s premier design schools, and its entrance process (DAT Prelims & Mains) is designed to test creativity, imagination, observation, and design sensitivity—all of which are core skills developed in a BFA course.
Foundation in Design Thinking: BFA teaches how to think like an artist and a designer, helping you analyze form, function, and aesthetics. This is a key requirement for cracking the DAT.
Hands-on Studio Practice: Courses in drawing, sculpture, and visual communication help in developing conceptual clarity and ideation—important for test scenarios and studio tests.
Portfolio Readiness: NID often requires a portfolio at the M.Des level. BFA gives you the time and mentoring to create a strong, original portfolio that reflects your design journey.
Creative Confidence: Through constant critiques, exhibitions, and project submissions, BFA students gain the confidence to present their ideas clearly—an edge in interviews and panel reviews at NID.
🧠Fields of NID that align well with BFA training include Graphic Design, Animation Film Design, Film & Video Communication, and Exhibition Design.