NICC Application Form 2025 (START Date): Registration Date, Step-wise Process, Fees

National Institute of Creative Communication Entrance Exam 2025 ( NICC Entrance Exam )

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Updated on Sep 25, 2024 12:01 IST

NICC Application Form 2025 - The National Institute of Creative Communication will soon open the NICC 2025 application form. The application will open online at the admission portal of the institute. The direct link to apply for NICC 2025 will be given below.

To apply for NICC 2024, candidates need to first get registered and create an applicant account using their name, email ID, phone number, address, city, and company. Upon registration, the candidate can fill in the rest of the NICC application form 2024. 

Candidates who successfully register for the NICC 2024 exam will be issued admit cards by the National Institute of Creative Communication.

It is recommended that candidates ensure their eligibility before filling in the application form. Candidates will be given admission based on portfolios submitted and/or video interviews.

NICC 2025 exam will be conducted once the application process is over.

Q:   What is the application fee for NICC exam?

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The application fee for NICC exam is INR 3,000. Candidates can pay the application fee in online mode. Along with the application fee, the candidate needs to ensure that the application form is complete in all respects before submitting it.

Note that if the application fee is not paid, then such applications will be deemed incomplete. And incomplete and incorrectly filled applications are liable to be rejected.

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Q:   Is there any age limit to apply for NICC Entrance Exam?

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No, the institute has not prescribed any age limit for its UG or PG programme. That being said it is recommended that the candidate carefully goes through the prescribed criteria.

It is because applications may be rejected if the candidate doens't meet the critria. Note that all details entered by the candidate will be checked at time of counseling.

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Q:   What is the NICC eligibility criteria for International Postgraduate Diploma in Product Design?

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Candidates holding a graduation degree in the field of Engineering/ Architecture/ Art/ Design with a basic understanding for three dimensional forms and drawing skills meet the NICC entrance exam eligibility criteria.

It is important that the candidate meets the prescribed eligibility criteria. If the candidate fails to do so, then he or she can be disqualfiied at any stage of the admission process.

So, ensure that you meet the criteria before applying for admission.

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Steps to Fill NICC Application Form 2025

Go through the procedure to follow to successfully fill out the application form for the NICC exam.

Step 1: Fill NICC Entrance Exam Application Form

Candidates can fill NICC entrance exam application form in online mode. Details to be filled in the application form are as follows:

Personal details: This section requires candidates to fill in details such as name, gender, email address, mobile number etc.

Postal address: Here, candidates are required to give their complete postal address.

Qualification: Here, candidates need to mention details about the highest academic qualification obtained from them.

Hostel accommodation: Here, candidates need to choose if they want hostel accommodation by selecting any one of the options (Yes/ Single Room/ Double Sharing Room/ No).

Course: Here, candidates need to choose the programme for which they wish to apply.

Why do you wish to join NICC: As the name suggests, in this section, candidates need to state that why do they wish to join the college.

Tell us more about yourself: In this section, candidates need to specify their interests, activities, honors awarded, professional expectations, hopes, dreams, ambitions, etc.

Signature and photograph: This section of the application form requires a photograph (of the candidate) and signature (of the candidate as well as parent/ guardian).

Step 2: Pay NICC Entrance Exam Application Fee

Candidates can pay NICC entrance exam application fee in online mode. For online payment, candidates can use internet banking/ debit card/ credit card.

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Fees

NICC Entrance Exam Application Fee

INR 3,000

Step 3: Submit NICC Entrance Exam Application Form

After all details in the application form are duly-filled, candidates can submit the application form. The official website informs, “On receipt of the application form, the applicant will be invited via email for the interview and portfolio evaluation.”.

Q:   When will registration process for NICC exam open?

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The registration process has started the application process for NICC 2025. Note that no last date has been given for submission of the application form. Candidates can visit the official website for more information.

The candidate needs to ensure that meet the eligibility criteria before they apply for the exam. It is because incomplete and incorrectly filled applications will be rejected.

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Q:   Are PG courses offered through NICC exam?

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Yes, candidates can take admission in PG courses like IMCP Photography & Cinematography, International Masters Combination Program in Interior Design, IMCP Communication Design etc. The candidate can pick their programme of study at the time of filling out the application form.

Note that the NICC question paper will be different for UG and PG courses. To be considered for admission, the candidate needs to qualify in their paper.

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Q:   What is the NICC eligibility criteria for admission to UG courses?

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Candidates must have passed class 12 or equivalent from any stream to apply for a UG level course. It is important that the candidate meet the eligibility criteria for their program. Note that for candidates who don't meet the criteria may be disqualfied at any stage of the admission process.

So, before proceeding to fill out the form, make sure that you meet the prescribed criteria.

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NICC Entrance Exam 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NICC Entrance Exam 2025 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates

Nov '24

NICC 2025 Application start date

NICC Exam Pattern 2025

Candidates seeking admission to the design courses offered at the National Institute of Creative Communication (NICC) would do well to carefully go through the exam pattern for the exam. It is because unless the preparation is aligned with the requirements of the exam, success could be elusive. Here are the key points related to the NICC 2025 exam pattern.

NICC Aptitude Test

The candidate has to first appear in an aptitude test that will include objective-type questions. 

Exam

Duration

Maximum Marks

NICC Aptitude Test

3 Hours

100

Interview Round

The candidate has to next appear in an interview round, which is typically conducted on the same day. The interview will evaluate academic objectives, ambitions, understanding of the structure and operational framework of NICC, and understanding of the programs offered at NICC of the candidate.

Portfolio Evaluation Round

For UG candidates: The portfolio of UG candidates should not be more than two years old and should consist of their recent creative work.

For PG candidates: The portfolio of PG candidates should consist of work that is relevant to the course they have applied for.

NICC Application Form - FAQs

Here are a few FAQs related to the NICC application form 2025 and exam.

Q:   How many times is the NICC exam conducted in a year?

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Usually NICC exam is conducted once a year, but last year it was conducted in the form of online interview. Candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria may apply for admission. The application link will be provided here once it opens.

We will also bring you the detailed exam pattern and syllabus. So, visit our page.

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Q:   I am applying for UG course through NICC exam, how should I prepare my portfolio?

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Portfolio of candidates applying for UG courses should consist of work such as drawings, paintings, sketches (digital or hand-made), collages, sculpture, design concepts, photographs, animation, hand-crafted objects, design models, computer artwork, web presentations, videos, scripts, articles, poems, and so on.

The candidate is urged to carefully go throug the preparations tips mentioned here to give themselves a chance at doing well in NICC entrance exam.

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Q:   Is it mandatory to appear in NICC exam for admission?

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Yes, NICC also accepts the scores of NID Entrance Exam. Candidates qualifying the NID can directly get the admission at NICC.

This page will have all the updates about the exam, including the date and time of the exam, application opening and closing dates, pattern, syllabus, and other details.

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Q:   Can I fill the NICC application form offline?

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No, the admission process will be conducted in online mode only. So, to fill out the form, you will have to go to the application portal of the institute.

Alternatively, the candidate may fill out the form following the application link that will be updated here. When filling the form, make sure that you meet the prescribed eligibility criteria.

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Q:   Can I pursue a PG in Mass Communication through NICC exam?

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NICC offers International Postgraduate Diploma in Communication Design + MA Mass Communication Degree. Candidates holding a graduation degree in any stream can apply for the course.

Admission to the programme will be through the NICC entrance exam.

Interested candidates may apply before the last date and appear in the NICC entrance exam.

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The admit card will include the date and timings of the NICC 2025 entrance exam. The admit card will also have the reporting time.

The candidate is advised to arrive at the exam centre on time. If the candidate arrives late, there is a chance he or she may not be allowed inside the exam hall.

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Manashjyoti Hazarika

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The candidate needs  a valid photo ID proof on exam day. Without the ID, the candidate will not be allowed inside the exam hall.

The id proof must be displayed when the invigilator asks for it during the NICC 2025 exam. If the candidate fails to do so, he or she may be disqualified.

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Manashjyoti Hazarika

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The candidate mustn’t apply if they don’t meet the eligibility criteria.

It is because exam officials will verify the eligibility conditions before seat allotment. If any candidate is found lacking, he or she will be disqualified.

Further, if the candidate is found forging their eligibility, they may

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Manashjyoti Hazarika

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The admit card for will be released within a few days of the closure of the application form.

To download the NICC 2025 admit card, follow these steps:

  1. Go to the admission portal

  2. Click on the admit card download link

  3. A log-in window will open

  4. Enter your candidate credentials

  5. On successful log-in, you can

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Manashjyoti Hazarika

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Sample papers can be solved for more effective NICC 2025 entrance exam preparation. 

Also, you can solve them very early on in your exam preparation.

If you have completed a few topics, try solving questions related to those topics. As you move deeper into the syllabus, there will be more questions to

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Manashjyoti Hazarika

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NICC 2025 sample papers are good resources/ tools to prepare for an entrance exam.

The candidate can start solving NICC 2025 exam sample papers in the beginning itself.

By solving sample papers you can get exam ready.

Also, silly mistakes can be fixed by solving sample papers. You can also improve your

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