Do you want to enter NID? So, I’m sure you’ve heard everything you need to do in preparation. Well, this article is going to give you what not to do. Here are the top 10 mistakes we’ve seen nearly every NID applicant make at at least one point in their preparation process.

1. “I’m good at drawing, so I’m probably ready to go.”

That would probably be true if the NID exams alone didn’t also test your 3D modeling/material handling skills, conceptualization skills, and audiovisual skills. There is also a psychological test and a thematic/psychometric test. Don’t worry, good drawing skills are still a must as there is also a drawing test, but I don’t think making sure your drawing ability is enough preparation to get you all the way to NID.

2. “Okay, I’ve prepared for all the crafts I’m likely to use on the NID exam, am I ready to go?”

The answer is still no, although it certainly helps. The test will not only test your ability in the craft, but also in observation, imagination and visualization. The test is as much a mental process as it is a physical one, so I suggest you prepare for that too.

3. “I guess I’m pretty good at drawing, so I guess I’ll take a test for the NID.”

This is one is quite applicable in almost all aspects of life. While there is nothing wrong with trying, taking and preparing for the NID exam is a long and arduous process that involves learning many life-changing habits that may be incompatible with other careers. Don’t do it unless you are absolutely sure that NID is what you want in life. Getting into something you don’t really want is a mistake and will only serve to make your life miserable.

4. “Creativity: either you have it or you don’t.”

Creativity plays a vital part in passing the NID exam. While it is true that creativity is an elusive lover, it is one that can be courted. Creativity can be perfected. When you’re asked to do something, just think, “How can I do it differently? What can I add to the mix that would make it out of this world?” Don’t be afraid to go completely out of the box. The most outrageous ideas may seem impractical at first, but you’ll never know until you try them.

5. “I’ve read my GK books ten times, I’m so ready to go.”

There is no doubt that you will learn a lot from these books, but the collection of knowledge does not end there. You’ll learn even more by simply getting out of your house and training your observation skills. Treat the design like your favorite celebrity. Find out everything about it and stay updated with any news.

6. “Speed ​​doesn’t matter. I’m fabulous!”

Either way, supervisors won’t wait a whole day for you to finish your job. Each test has a time limit, so you had better be prepared to work under time pressure.

7. “My first draft is my last!”

Please note: Masterpieces are so named because of the edition. When F. Scott Fitzgerald sent The Great Gatsby to publishers, he didn’t send the first draft, he sent the predecessor to several other drafts. When a question requires you to draw, you don’t need to make a masterpiece out of it, but be sure to draw lightly at first. Your idea can be changed and you don’t want to waste 10 minutes just deleting.

8. “These mock tests won’t have this year’s questions, so there’s no point in doing them!”

They won’t have this year’s questions, but they will help prepare for them. Taking a timed exam is not the easiest thing to do and it would be a serious mistake not to prepare for the NID exam in this way.

9. “Let’s practice…on whatever size paper is available!”

I don’t want to be a stiff, but if you’re going to practice, do it on an A4. This is usually the standard size for NID exam answer sheets. Getting used to the size will develop space maximization.

10. “If I pass the NID, nothing else matters!”

Well, honey, I’d like to remind you that to enroll in NID, you’ll need a high school diploma. Dropping your current studies is probably the biggest mistake of all.