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Gatik’s Integrated Design Entrance Program

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Crafting Creative Futures – Your Gateway to India’s Top Design Universities

"Design is not just about aesthetics – it’s about solving real-world problems with creativity."

Program Overview

Gatik’s 2-Year Integrated Design Coaching Program is meticulously crafted for students pursuing MEC, CEC, HEC, and MPC aiming to excel in premier design entrance exams. We blend academic support with rigorous design entrance preparation to help aspiring designers unlock their creative potential and gain admission into India’s top design institutes.

Program Highlights

Gatik offers expert guidance and training for the following design entrance exams:

  • NID (National Institute of Design – DAT Prelims & Mains)
  • NIFT (National Institute of Fashion Technology)
  • UCEED (Undergraduate Common Entrance Exam for Design – IITs)
  • ISDI (Indian School of Design & Innovation)
  • UID (Unitedworld Institute of Design)
  • MITID (MIT Institute of Design)
  • Srishti School of Design
  • Pearl Academy Entrance Exam
  • World University of Design

We Ensure Students Are Prepared With:

  • Design Studio Classes for hands-on learning
  • Experienced faculty from top design institutes
  • Portfolio development & creative workshops
  • Regular Aptitude & Drawing Mock Tests
  • NID/NIFT/UCEED-specific entrance training
  • Interview & Studio Test Preparation

Gatik’s Winning Methodology

  • Integrated Academic & Design Coaching
  • Personality Development – Focus on confidence, articulation, and innovation
  • Creative Aptitude & Drawing Sessions – Develop core skills with weekly assessments
  • Current Affairs & Design Awareness – Stay updated on global trends & innovations
  • Studio Exposure – Get real-time mentorship from practicing designers
  • Portfolio Building – Step-by-step guidance to create a strong personal portfolio
  • Weekly Mock Tests – Simulate exam environments for DAT/UCEED/NIFT
  • One-to-One Mentoring – Creative feedback to help sharpen individual strengths
  • Performance Analysis – Regular evaluation and feedback shared with students & parents
  • Field Trips & Design outdoor workshops– Curated visits to design studios, museums, exhibitions, and industry workshops to enhance real-world exposure and creative observation
  • Complete Application Support – From forms to interviews and portfolio submissions

Top Design Colleges in India

Government Institutions:

NID Campuses & Courses Offered

The National Institute of Design (NID) has 7 campuses across India:

  • Ahmedabad (Main Campus)
  • Andhra Pradesh – Amaravati
  • Haryana – Kurukshetra
  • Madhya Pradesh – Bhopal
  • Assam – Jorhat
  • Gandhinagar
  • Bengaluru

Top Career Avenues after Design

  • Industrial Design
  • Fashion Design
  • Communication Design
  • Interior Design
  • Product Design
  • UI/UX Design
  • Animation & Game Design
  • Film & Media Design
  • Visual Arts & Illustration

Bachelor of Design (B.Des) Program

Available at: Ahmedabad, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, and Assam.

Total Intake for Indian Students:

  • Ahmedabad: 125 seats
  • Andhra Pradesh: 75 seats
  • Haryana: 75 seats
  • Madhya Pradesh: 75 seats
  • Assam: 75 seats

For Overseas Candidates:

  • Ahmedabad: 19 seats
  • Bhopal (MP): 11 seats
  • Kurukshetra (Haryana): 11 seats

Specialisations Offered in B.Des:

  • Animation Film Design
  • Ceramic & Glass Design
  • Exhibition Design
  • Film & Video Communication
  • Furniture and Interior Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Product Design
  • Textile Design

DAT Prelims Paper Pattern (B.Design)

  • Mode of Exam: Pen and Paper Mode
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Part I: General Ability Test (GAT) – Weightage 40% – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
  • Part II: Design Aptitude Test (DAT) – Weightage 60% – Drawing & Design-based Questions
  • Total Marks: 100
  • Language of Paper: English
  • Types of Questions: Objective & Subjective

NIFT (National Institute of Fashion Technology)

Campuses:

There are 18 NIFT campuses across India:

Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Gandhinagar, Hyderabad, Jodhpur, Kangra, Kannur, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, Patna, Panchkula, Raebareli, Shillong, and Srinagar.

Undergraduate Programs (B.Des & B.F.Tech)

B.Des (Bachelor of Design) – 4 Years

  • Fashion Design
  • Leather Design
  • Sccessory Design
  • Textile Design
  • Knitwear Design
  • Fashion Communication

B.F.Tech (Bachelor of Fashion Technology) – 4 Years

  • Apparel Production

Seat Matrix (Approximate)

  • Total UG Seats: ~5,000 (across all campuses)
    • o B.Des: ~4,000
    • o B.F.Tech: ~1,000

NIFT Entrance Exam Pattern – B.Des

Component Details
Mode of Exam Paper Based (GAT) + Studio Test (CAT)
Duration GAT – 2 hoursCAT – 3 hours
Part 1: GAT (General Ability Test) Quantitative Ability, Communication Ability, English Comprehension, Analytical Ability, GK & Current Affairs
Part 2: CAT (Creative Ability Test) Drawing, design & visualization skills
Weightage GAT – 30%CAT – 50%Situation Test – 20%
Language English
Type of Questions Objective (GAT), Subjective (CAT & Situation Test)

UCEED (Undergraduate Common Entrance Exam for Design)

The exam is conducted by IIT Bombay for admission to B.Des programs at IITs and some top private universities.

Participating Institutes:

IITs Offering B.Des through UCEED:

  • IIT Bombay – 37 seats
  • IIT Delhi – 20 seats
  • IIT Guwahati – 56 seats
  • IIT Hyderabad – 20 seats
  • IIITDM Jabalpur – 66 seats

Top Private Colleges Accepting UCEED Scores:

  • Shiv Nadar University
  • UPES School of Design
  • MIT ID, Pune
  • ISDI Mumbai
  • VIT Vellore (VIT School of Design)
  • JK Lakshmipat University, Jaipur

(Admission criteria vary; some require additional interviews/portfolios)

UCEED Exam Pattern

Component Details
Mode of Exam Computer-Based Test (CBT) – Part A, Pen& Paper – Part B
Duration 3 hours (Total)
Part A (2 Hours 30 min) NAT, MSQ, MCQ – Testing visualization, logic, design aptitude
Part B (30 min) Subjective drawing question – Design sketching
Total Marks 300 (Part A: 240, Part B: 60)
Language English
Type of Questions Both Objective & Subjective

Top Private Design Universities:

  • Indian School of Design & Innovation (ISDI), Mumbai
  • Pearl Academy (Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur)
  • MIT Institute of Design, Pune
  • Unitedworld Institute of Design (UID), Gandhinagar
  • Srishti School of Design, Bangalore

Other Design School Exams

Pearl Academy, ISDI, UID, MITID, and Woxsen conduct their own entrance exams which generally include:

  • Creative Aptitude Test (CAT)
  • General Ability Test (GAT)
  • Portfolio Review & Personal Interview

Note:- Exact number varies each year; official notification provides detailed seat allotment per campus and course.

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Frequently Asked Questions

With more than 20 years of experience in the field of education, when it comes to learning in the 21st century we at Gatik Junior College believe in an holistic approach that focuses not only on syllabus and academic excellence but one that helps students develop CHARACTER, CREATIVITY, VALUES and A SPIRIT OF LEADERSHIP.

For the academic year 2025-26, Gatik offers Intermediate education prescribed by the Board of Intermediate, Telangana.

  • MPC (Maths, Physics and Chemistry)
  • MEC (Maths, Economics and Commerce)
  • CEC (Civics, Economics and Commerce)
  • HEC (History, Economics and Civics)
  • BiPC (Biology, Physics and Chemistry)

Yes, Integrated coaching is offered with the Board of Intermediate syllabus, and students will be prepared to face a variety of competitive exams for both Arts & Sciences.

Yes, every program will have mandatory hours per day that has to be covered.

  • Each class has a size of 30 students
  • We believe a smaller classroom benefit the students tremendously
  • The coursework can be adapted to fit the class and match their learning pace
  • Assignments are more hands-on and can be individually discussed as its easier to encourage participation in a smaller group
  • Students receive more feedback from instructors and there is more opportunity to learn from peers, small classrooms force interaction between students

Yes, we have Design Lab, Physics, Chemistry and Biology Labs. They are well equipped and state of the art facility. We believe the best way to education is practical approach

For students from Arts we give them exposure to Microsoft Excel.

Students will be exposed to a variety of activities that may include:

  • Business apprenticeship program
  • Industry/Educational tours
  • Theatre and Drama
  • Mentorship Programs and Visiting Faculty Lectures
  • Personality Enrichment Courses and Etiquette Training
  • Leadership training programs
  • Providing platforms for Public Speaking & Improving Communication Skills
  • Social Outreach and Green Initiatives programs
  • Ethics and Values training
  • Camping, Trekking, Nature Walks, Outdoor and Indoor sports activities

With the help our Trained Counsellors and Student Services Department, students will be guided and counselled to assess their interests and skills and decide upon a career that is best suited for them.

Yes, Intent is to get admission into top 25% Engineering colleges and Invest Extra Energy and Stretch Efforts onto Development of Life Skills and Next Gen Competencies instead of Memorizing Maths, Physics and Chemistry formulas.

We assess student ability and accordingly work with them to crack respective examinations; faculties are highly experienced to guide students at all levels.

Continuation to the previous reply, students will be mentored for JEE advanced based on their ability, it is not a generic approach followed for all students. We strongly believe in preparing students based on their ability and strength that will help them get admission into top 25% Engineering colleges.