Comprehensive Coaching for NIFT, NID, NATA & JEE2
We get it – balancing academics with entrance exam preparation can be challenging. afdindia, offers flexible courses (Crash, Regular, Foundation) on weekdays & weekends. We prepare you for the NIFT, NID, NATA, JEE2, UCEED & CEED entrance exams. For more than 25 years, we've honed our design and architecture coaching programs. Our expert faculty has meticulously dissected past papers, curated mock tests & developed targeted study materials. With frequent doubt-clearing sessions, we guide you toward triumph in India's prestigious creative schools.
Design Weekend
1 year | 12th & PG students
Test preparation classes for NIFT, NID & other design college entrance exams for school goers 12th grade & PG students. Trainers will put you through rigorous training on sketching, creative writing, story-telling, general aptitude. You will have class-room sessions for sketching & creative thinking recorded classes for aptitude section.
Fees: ₹59,500+GST
Days: 2nd Saturday & all Sundays
Design Regular
1 year | 12th drop year & PG students
Complete entrance coaching of NIFT/NID entrance exams in Cochin, Kerala. Learn to draw, ideate, develop a creative mind set, enhance eye-for-details, observation skills. Tutors evaluate your work each day, you will be introduced to 100+ class activities. Monitor your progress with monthly reports.
Fees: ₹79,500+GST
Days: Tuesday to Saturday
Design Advanced
2 year | 9th, 10th & 11th grade & PG students
The 1st year of study will focus on developing your sketching ability, observation skills, eye for details & storytelling ability. Next year, you will be put through all other aspects of the design entrance exam like visualisation, aptitude and past papers. An excellent program for those who know early, that they have their creative juices flowing & pursue nift/nid.
Fees: ₹84,500+GST
Days: 2nd Saturdays & all Sundays
Design Summer
Short term | 9th/10th/11th/12th students
It's a quick brush up & revision coaching for NIFT/NID exams. afdindia institute provide you, guidance classes for drawing, ideation, colour concepts, solve past question papers & do mock tests.
Fees: 25,000 + GST
Days: Tuesday to Saturday
Design Synopsis
Crash course | 12th & pg students
It's a quick brush up & revision coaching for NIFT/NID exams. Sketching, observation, imagination, storytelling, visualisation & aptitude, are taught in this crash course. Students will complete syllabus of nift, nid entrance exam. You will solve previous year question paper, attempt two mock tests. Students will have access to solved past papers, learn tips & tricks to crack the admission tests.
Fees: ₹18,900+ GST
Days: December 21st - 31st
Design Foundation
1 year | 9th, 10th, 11th & pg students
Sketching, imagination, storytelling & fundamentals of design, are taught in this program. Students will know if they have the aptitude for courses in nift/nid & skills required for creative careers.
Fees: ₹38,900+ GST
Days: 2nd Saturday & All Sundays
Architecture Weekend
1 year | 11th & 12th Students
Coaching classes conducted on all weekends in Ernakulam/Kochi centre for NATA & JEE2 exam. Tutors will mentor you on drawing, visual reasoning, logical problems, lateral thinking, architecture aptitude, GK section of nata aptitude test & mock tests of nata/jee2. Solve past question papers in class with faculty.
Fees: ₹36,000+GST
Days: Sundays & 2nd Saturdays
Architecture Regular
1 year | 12th & drop year students
One year guidance for NATA admission test & JEE2 architecture entrane exam in Cochin, Kerala. You learn spatial reasoning, 3D-composition, architectural terminologies, GK of Architecture & solve past question papers. 10 mock exams will be conducted as part of this course.
Fees: ₹47,000+GST
Days: Tuesday to Saturday
Architecture Synopsis
Crash Course | NATA 2025 applicants
This one month crash course prepares students writing the NATA/JEE2 paper in 2025. You will be brushed up on all the topics and given mock exams to assess your level. 1 on 1 training is provided by our faculty to work on your weaknesses and strengths.
Fees: ₹21,000+GST
Days: Tuesday to Saturday
Ace Your Design and Architecture Entrance Exams
Exams like the NIFT, NID, NATA, and JEE Paper 2 are crucial steps for students hoping to get into India's top design and architecture schools. These competitive tests assess students' aptitude, creativity and design abilities. afdindia provides expert coaching to students, ensuring a high success rate in each exam stage. By enrolling in afdindia’s coaching program, students can greatly increase their likelihood of gaining admission to top institutes by receiving the necessary knowledge, skills, and confidence. At afdindia, we help students get admission to the best design and architecture courses via NIFT, NID, NATA, and JEE exams. Our intensive coaching sessions are designed for students to score good marks in these exams, facilitating their entry to the UG and PG courses in design and architecture.
What are NIFT, NID, NATA & JEE Paper 2 Exams?
The entrance exams for design and architecture programs at prestigious institutions serve distinct purposes for students.
NIFT: To get into the fashion programs at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), you must pass their entrance exams. It evaluates students’ design knowledge, general aptitude, and creativity.
NID: The National Institute of Design (NID) offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in design. A student’s out-of-the-box thinking & visualisationaptitude is measured in the NID entrance exam through creative and problem-solving tasks.
NATA: The National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) is for those who aspire to study at leading architecture schools. The exam assesses artistic abilities,awareness of architecture history & terminologies and analytic mindset.
JEE Paper 2: Students who wish to study architecture and planning at prestigious engineering universities like IITs, SPAs and NITs take the JEE Paper 2. The test assesses architectural aptitude, drawing ability, critical thinking and mathematical proficiency.
Why Choose afdindia for Your Entrance Exam Preparation?
afdindia has established itself as a leading coaching institute for design and architecture entrance exams, including NIFT, NID, NATA, and JEE Paper 2, thanks to our comprehensive approach. We have a team of devoted and skilled faculty members who are committed to offering students personalized study plans for the exams in design & architecture. At afdindia, our carefully crafted study materials ensure comprehensive preparation by addressing creative ability, general aptitude, and design aptitude. Regular mock exams replicate actual exam conditions, and both offline and online learning environments provide live, interactive sessions with subject expert instructors. Students can also learn about question patterns by carefully examining previous exam papers.
FAQs
How many times a year is NATA held?
Nata exam is held on all weekends during the month of April to July, students have the opportunity to take the exam 3 times in year and the best score can be used for applying to architecture colleges.
Which sections make up the NIFT entrance examination?
The General Ability Test (GAT) and the Creative Ability Test (CAT) are part of the 1st phase of the NIFT entrance exam. Depending on the program opted for, students are required to take a situation test, group discussion or personal interview in the 2nd phase.
What qualifications are required to take the NIFT and NID entrance exams?
For ug programs in NIFT & NID, students must have completed or appearing for their 10+2 exams. While pg programs a bachelor’s degree is mandatory.
Does JEE Main differ from JEE Paper 2?
Yes, while JEE Main is for engineering admissions, JEE Paper 2 concentrates on architecture and planning courses, testing students in subjects like drawing, mathematics and aptitude.
Is there a negative marking on the NIFT and NID exams?
No, there are no negative marks for wrong answers on the NIFT or NID entrance exams.
What is the scoring methodology for JEE Paper 2?
The three sections of JEE Paper 2, drawing, mathematics, and general aptitude, determine a candidate’s score. The final ranking is calculated by adding the scores together.
Can I apply to take the entrance exams for both NIFT and NID?
Yes, as both exams target distinct design disciplines, students who meet the eligibility requirements can apply for both the NID and NIFT exams.
How long does the NATA exam last?
There are two sections to the NATA exam. The 90-minute drawing test is followed by a 90-minute general aptitude and mathematics portion.
What is the BArch selection procedure?
Following NATA clearance, applicants must submit applications to specific architecture colleges, which base admission decisions on both NATA results and 12th academic grades.
How can afdindia assist in preparing for an interview?
afdindia provides specialized coaching for situation tests, studio exams, and personal interviews—all of which are often included in the second round of the application process for design schools.
