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 almost every NID hopeful make 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 only the NID exams didn’t also test your 3D modeling/materials 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 all the way to the NID.

2. “Okay, I’ve prepared for all the crafts I’ll probably 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 skills in the trade, 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 as well.

3. “I guess I’m pretty good at drawing, so I guess I’ll try out for the NID.”

This is one is quite applicable in almost all aspects of life. While there’s 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. Going into something you really don’t 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’s true that creativity is an elusive mistress, it’s one that can be courted. Creativity can be honed. When 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 outside the box. The most outrageous ideas may seem impractical at first, but you’ll never know until you try them.

5. “I have read my GK books ten times, I am very ready to go.”

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

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

Be that as it may, the supervisors will not wait a whole day for you to finish your work. Each test has a time limit, so you’d 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, but be sure to draw lightly at first. Your idea can be changed and you don’t want to spend 10 minutes just deleting it.

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 this way.

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

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

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

Well honey, I would like to remind you that to enroll in the NID you will need a high school diploma. Leaving your current studies aside is probably the biggest mistake of all.