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DEED 2025 - The DJ Academy of Design, Coimbatore, will release the application form for DEED 2025 soon.
The application form will open online at the admission portal of the institute - djad.in/admission.
Candidates who meet DEED 2025 eligibility criteria may apply before the last date. The DJ Academy of Design will release the detailed admission schedule at the time of the release of the application form.
The DEED 2025 entrance exam will be conducted in two phases. Phase I will be held around the 2nd week of January 2025. The exam will be administered online.
The question paper of DEED 2025 will evaluate the sketching, visualization, and problem-solving ability, along with his or her creativity and sense of understanding.
Candidates who qualify in the DEED 2025 exam are called for an online interview. The personal interview will include a work portfolio review round.
The final merit list for DEED 2025 will be prepared by giving weightage to 1) the DEED exam and 2) the Personal Interview. Â
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Q: Â Do I need to solve sample papers for DEED 2025 exam preparation?
Sample papers are good resources for DEED 2025 exam preparation.
So, make use of this useful resource. You can solve sample papers at any time/ stage of your exam preparation.
By solving sample papers you can get exam ready.
Also, silly mistakes can be fixed by solving sample papers. You can also improve your problem-solving and time management.
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Q: Â Will the DEED application form be available online or offline?
The DEED application form is expected to open soon. The application form will open online. Candidates who want to apply for admission will have to register, apply and pay the application fee in order to appear in the entrance exam.
Applications submitted via offline mode will not be accepted. Also, make sure that applications are submitted before the last date.
Upvote Q: Â What is the DEED eligibility criteria for B.Des and M.Des courses in DJ Academy of Design?
Candidates should have passed class 12 in any stream from a recognised board with aggregate 50% marks for taking admission in Bachelor of Design course. For Master of Design course candidates should have Bachelor degree in any stream with aggregate 50% marks. Candidates appearing in last semester of their Bachelor degree can also apply.
The candidate needs to ensure their eligibility before filling out the application form.
Upvote Q: Â How do I register and fill the DEED application form?
You will have to visit the official website of DJ Academy of Design in order to register. Candidates can click on the ‘Admissions’ link.
In the registration form that opens, enter details like name, email ID and phone number. On registration, you have to fill out the rest of the application form.
Upload documents and finally pay the application fee to complete the process.
Upvote What is DEED?
DJ Academy of Design, Coimbatore conducts a design entrance exam, DJAD Entrance Exam for Design (DEED) to provide admissions in BDes and MDes courses. Programs offered in the DJ Academy of Design are:
- Bachelor of Design (B. Des) (4 years) is offered in Industrial Design (IND), Communication Design (CND), User Experience Design (UXD), Animation & Film Making (AFM).
- M.Des program (2 years) is offered in Industrial Design (IND), Communication Design (CND), and User Experience Design (UXD) streams.
Q: Â What documents need to be uploaded while filling DEED application form?
You need to upload images of your passport-size photograph and educational documents while filling the application form. The details are mentioned above. The uploaded documents should be as per the given specification only.
Note that if any document is found to be incorrect or doesn't match the given specifications, such applications may be rejected.
Upvote Q: Â What is the age limit to apply for admission through DEED?
To be considered for admission to the BDes program, the candidate’s age should not exceed 22 years as of 31st July in the year of application. In case of the MDes program, the applicants should be more than 20 years of age and less than or equal to 25 years of age as of 31st July of the year of applying. Candidates will be considered for admission to the design courses on the basis of DEED 2025 scores.
Note that if the candidate doesn't meet the prescribed eligibility, his or her candidature could be cancelled at any stage of the admission process.
Upvote Q: Â What details will be asked during DEED portfolio?
During the personal interview, the purpose is to evaluate the design aptitude of the applicant. Further, the candidate's skills in Sketching, Visualization, Creativity, and Sense of understanding & solving problems will also be evaluated. The candidates must present a Work Portfolio (Portfolio of their work) to the panel of the selection jury during the Personal Interview. The portfolio could include any creative work done by the student (such as drawings, paintings, photographs, films/ videos made by the student, craftwork, projects, models, etc.)
Also, stay prepared for questions related to your academic background and subjects studied.
Upvote Q: Â When is the right time to solve sample papers for DEED 2025 exam?
Candidates can solve sample papers for DEED 2025 exam as part of their exam preparation.
They can start solving sample papers very early on in their exam preparation.
If the candidate has completed a few topics, try solving questions related to those topics. As they move deeper into the syllabus, there will be more questions to solve.
Solve as many sample papers as you can.
Upvote DEED 2025 Important Dates
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of DEED 2025 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
Jan '25 | DEED 2025 Exam Dates (Phase 1) TENTATIVE |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
Oct '24 | DEED 2025 application START Date |
DEED 2025 Highlights
| Particulars |
Description |
|---|---|
| Exam Name |
DEED (DJAD Entrance Exam for Design) |
| Conducting Institute |
DJ Academy of Design |
| Exam Type |
University level |
| Exam Frequency |
Once a year |
| Application Mode |
Online |
| Interview Purpose |
Admission to PG Diploma courses in Journalism |
| Application Fee |
INR 1,500 |
| Exam Helpdesk No. |
9843073307 |
| Official Website |
https://djad.in/ |
Q: Â How can I check DEED results?
To check results of DEED 2025, follow these steps:
Step 1: Go to the result portal
Step 2: Click on ‘Admission List’ link
Step 3: Enter Login ID and password
Step 4: Click on ‘Sign in’ button
Step 5: View the admission list
Step 6: Download admission status
Step 7: Pay admission fee
Upvote Q: Â What is the DEED course fee for B.Des?
The B.Des course fee through DEED is given below.
| DJAD Fee Statement - BDes - 2022-26 Batch (Indicative) | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Particulars | Type of Fee | Semester I | Semester II | Semester III | Semester IV | Semester V | Semester VI | Semester VII | Semester VIII |
| Admission Fee | Non-Refundable | 50,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caution Deposit | Refundable | 25,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Convocation Fee | One Time Fee | 5,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Insurance | Non-Refundable | 200 | 0 | 200 | 0 | 200 | 0 | 200 | 0 |
| Academic Fee | Non-Refundable | 1,77,500 | 1,77,500 | 1,86,375 | 1,86,375 | 1,95,694 | 1,95,694 | 2,05,478 | 2,05,478 |
| Total- Per Semester Academic Fee | 2,57,700 | 1,77,500 | 1,86,375 | 1,86,375 | 1,95,894 | 1,95,694 | 2,05,678 | 2,05,478 | |
| Hostel Fee | 22,000 | 22,000 | 22,000 | 22,000 | 22,000 | 22,000 | 22,000 | 0* | |
| Mess Fee | 20,000 | 20,000 | 20,000 | 20,000 | 20,000 | 20,000 | 20,000 | 0* | |
| Total Per Sem Hostel + Mess Fee | 42,000 | 42,000 | 42,000 | 42,000 | 42,000 | 42,000 | 42,000 | 0* | |
Upvote Q: Â What is the DEED course fee for M.Des?
The DEED course fee for the M.Des programme is given below.
| DJAD Fee Statement - MDes - 2022-24 Batch (Indicative) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Particulars | Type of Fee | Semester I | Semester II | Semester III | Semester IV |
| Admission Fee | Non-Refundable | 50,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caution Deposit | Refundable | 25,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Convocation Fee | One Time Fee | 5,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Insurance | Non-Refundable | 200 | 0 | 200 | 0 |
| Academic Fee | Non-Refundable | 2,06,500 | 2,06,500 | 2,16,825 | 2,16,825 |
| Total- Per Semester Academic Fee | 2,86,700 | 2,06,500 | 2,17,025 | 2,16,825 | |
| Hostel Fee | 22,000 | 22,000 | 22,000 | 0* | |
| Mess Fee | 20,000 | 20,000 | 20,000 | 0* | |
| Total Per Sem Hostel + Mess Fee | 42,000 | 42,000 | 42,000 | 0* | |
Upvote Q: Â Can I solve sample papers of other entrance exams like NIFT to appear in WWI exam?
NIFT is one of the most important design entrance exams in the country.
It is also amongst the toughest and most competitive.
The good thing is there are parts between the two exams that overlap. So, you may also solve NIFT sample papers.
By solving these papers, you can improve your problem-solving skills manifold.
Upvote DEED 2025 Application Process
The DJ Academy of Design, Coimbatore, is currently accepting applications for Phase 2.
The application is for admission to its UG and PG design courses.
The DEED application form 2025 has to be filled out online by following the link given on the admission portal of the institute; alternatively, the candidate can follow the application link given on this page.
The step-wise process to apply for DEED 2025 is given below.
Step 1: Registration
As part of the application process, the candidate will have to first get registered by entering their name, email ID, date of birth, category, mobile number, and gender.Â
Step 2: OTP Verification
Candidates have to enter the OTP & validate their registered mobile number. After that, they have to verify their email ID.
Step 3: Fill Online application form
Candidates need to fill out and complete the application form. After that, they had to upload their portfolio and other required documents.
Step 4: Make Payment
Candidates need to make the payment for the application fee online through Billdesk Payment Gateway. Candidates can pay the below-mentioned application fee.
| Course |
Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Design (BDes) |
INR 1,500 |
| Master of Design (MDes) |
INR 1,500 |
Note that the application process will be complete only if the candidate pays the application fee. Note that the application fee is program-specific.
Step 5: Preview and Submit
Candidates have to preview the registered details and submit the application form. After that, they will get an acknowledgment of completion of the registration process by mail.
DEED 2025 Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for DEED 2025 online interview varies depending on the course for which aspirants have applied for admission. The details are mentioned below:
Eligibility Criteria for BDes
The candidate must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications to be considered eligible for admissions in BDes:
- Candidates should have passed 12th standard or its equivalent from any stream from any recognized State Board or Central Board like CBSE, ICSE, etc. with an aggregate minimum of 50% marks.
OR
- Candidates should have passed a three year Diploma with 50% aggregate marks (after 10th Std) from any stream from an institution recognized by AICTE/State Govt.
Note: Those who are appearing/appeared for these qualifying examinations before July of the year of admission to BDes. can also apply.
Age Limit: Up to 22 years as on 31 July in the application year.
Eligibility Criteria for MDes
The candidate must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications to be considered eligible for admission:
- Possess an undergraduate degree of minimum 3 years duration in any specialization with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.
- Hold a full-time diploma of a minimum 4 years duration in Design / Fine Arts / Applied Arts / Architecture with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks, following from any university or institute recognized by law in India.
Condition: Applicants must have passed, appeared for, or be appearing for the Diploma examinations before July of the year of admission.
Age Limit: Applicants should be more than 20 years of age and less than or equal to 25 years of age as of 31st July of the year of applying.
DEED 2024 Admission Process
Candidates seeking admission to the DJ Academy of Design, Coimbatore have to follow the process as under:
Step 1: Appear for Online Interview
Admission is offered to candidates, based on the scores obtained by them in 10+2 examinations (or equivalent) for BDes and Undergraduation examination for MDes and their performance in the personal interview conducted for assessing their aptitude in Design. During the Personal Interview, the design aptitude of applicants will be evaluated along with their skills in Sketching, Visualization, Creativity, and Sense of understanding & solving problems. The candidates must present a Work Portfolio (Portfolio of their work) to the panel of the selection jury during the Personal Interview. The portfolio could include any creative work done by the student (such as drawings, paintings, photographs, films/ videos made by the student, craftwork, projects, models, etc.)
Step 2: Declaration of result
A merit list of candidates to be provisionally admitted to each course will be prepared based on the marks obtained in the personal interview and work portfolio. The admission will be given based on Merit-cum-Preference.
Step 3: Pay the admission fee
Successful candidates are given some time to secure their admission by depositing the prescribed fees online along with the necessary documents.
Test Centres: This year admissions will be given based on an online interview, hence no test centers will be allocated. However, candidates can go through the DEED test centers list for reference.
Q: Â When will the NIFT 2025 application form open?
The online application form for NIFT 2025 is OPEN with regular fees from November 22-January 6, 2025.
With late fees, applications will be accepted from Janaury 7-9, 2025.
The application will be available online at niftadmissions.in. The NTA will also release the detailed admission notification, including the eligibility criteria and information brochure.
Candidates who met the precribed eligibility criteria for their programme can fill out the NIFT 2025 application form before the last date.
Note that NIFT application form will be for admission to the B. Des, M.Des B.FTech M.FTech and MFM courses offered by participating colleges.
Upvote Q: Â When will the NIFT 2025 entrance exam be conducted?
The written tests for the NIFT 2025 exam will be held on February 9, 2025. The detailed schedule has also been released.
The written tests will comprise a General Ability Test (GAT) and a Creative Ability Test (CAT). GAT is mandatory for all candidates, but CAT is only required for B. Des and M. Des candidates.
The GAT test will be considered in a computer-based mode, whereas the CAT will be offline based. Note that scores of the written exams will be used to shortlist candidates for a Situation Test/ Personal Interview.
Upvote Q: Â When do I need to start my preparation for NIFT 2025 exam?
The NIFT exam is among the competitive and is also considered among the toughest. So, it is recommended that the candidate starts their exam preparation well in advance, say with around 1 years time in hand. Note that the NIFT exam has various components like written exam and Situation Test /Personal Interview. Candidates seeking admission to the B. Des and M.Des courses need to prepare for both the CAT and GAT. The CAT is a drawing-based exam, meaning the candidate will be evaluated on parameters like intuitive ability, power of observation in concept development, and design ability. Now unless the candidate is already well-versed, developing these skills will take time. So, it is prudent to start early. The same goes for the GAT.
Upvote Q: Â When will the application forms for NID 2025 be released?
NID application form 2025 opened on September 3, 2024. The application form is open online at the NID admission portal -admissions.nid.edu. Candidates who meet the program-specific eligibility criteria may apply before the last date.
The NID application form is for admission to the B. Des and M.Des courses offered by participating colleges.
The last date to apply for NID DAT 2025 is December 6, 2024 (extended from December 3). The candidate can also edit the submitted application from December 4-9, 2024.
The NID DAT 2025 (Prelims) exam will be conducted on January 5, 2025.
Upvote DEED 2025 Syllabus
Candidates seeking admission to design courses at the DJ Academy of Design, Coimbatore, need to carefully go through the DEED 2025 syllabus. The syllabus for the exam is prescribed by the institute.
At the time of the design aptitude test, candidates may be asked design-related questions. Apart from this, the skills of the candidates will also be tested through sketching, visualization, creativity, and a sense of problem-solving and understanding. Also, candidates are to present their work portfolio (portfolio of their work) to the panel of the selection jury during the personal interview.
To effectively complete the syllabus, the candidate may mark the various topics as easy, moderate, and difficult. This way it will be easier to decide which topics will need extra attention and which topics may need little time for preparation.
Q: Â Can I apply for DEED 2025 even if I do not meet the eligibility criteria?
The DJ Academy of Design, Coimbatore, will release the eligibility criteria for DEED 2025 on its admission portal.
The candidate mustn’t apply if they don’t meet the eligibility conditions.
Exam officials will verify the eligibility criteria before DEED 2025 seat allotment. If a candidate doesn't meet the criteroa, they will not get admission.
Also, if the candidate is fakes their eligibility, criminal charges may also be levied against such candidates.
Upvote Q: Â When will the NID DAT 2025 Prelims exam be conducted?
The National Institute of Design (NID) will conduct the DAT Prelims exam on January 5, 2025.
The B.Des exam will be held from 10 am - 1 pm; meanwhile, the M.Des exam will be held from 10 am - 12.30 am.
The DAT Prelims for the B.Des programme will be conducted in a paper-and-pencil/pen mode. The question paper may incude both textual and visual questions. Other details like duration of the exam, marking scheme, etc. will be published in the DAT Prelims admit card.
The candidate needs to report for the exam at 8 am. Gates closing time is 9.30 am.
The DAT Prelims exam for the M.Des programme will be conducted offline and include a mix of objective and subjective questions. The paper will have a total of 100 questions.
Upvote Q: Â How do I download DEED 2025 admit card?
The admit card for will be released within a few days of the closure of the application form.
To download the admit card, follow these steps:
Go to the admission portal
Click on the admit card download link
A log-in window will open
Ennter you candidate credentials
On successful log-in, you can download the admit card.
Upvote Q: Â Do I need any photo ID proof in DEED 2025 exam?
Yes, you need to bring 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.
You also need to bring the admit card and follow the exam guidelines.
Upvote DEED 2025 Pattern
This year entrance examination will not be conducted and the admissions will be given based on online interviews and work portfolios. The institute has explained the guidelines of the work portfolio in detail. Besides questions based on design aptitude will be asked in the interview. Candidates can check the DEED 2025 pattern for more details.
The candidate needs to refer to the official exam pattern when preparing for the exam.
The pattern will throw insights into the types of questions asked, marking scheme, test duration, etc.
Q: Â When will DEED 2025 draft answer key be released?
Exam officials will not release any draft answer key for .
Also, with no answer keys being released, their will be no option to challenge it as well.
The exam officice will directly release the exam results on its admission portal. You can check your results by logging into the result portal.
Upvote Q: Â What is the reporting time in DEED exam centre?
The DEED 2025 admit card will contain details related to the DEED 2025 exam date and timings. Further, it will also have the reporting time.
The candidate needs to reach the exam centre as per the reporting time.
Note that latecomers may not be allowed inside the exam hall.
So, carefully note the reporting time.
Upvote Q: Â Can I carry any electronic gadgets in DEED 2025 exam?
No, the candidate is not allowed to carry electronic gadgets inside the exam hall.
Any candidate who is found in possession of such items may be disqualified.
So, don’t carry such items inside the exam hall. Follow the guidelines issued by the exam conducting authority.
Upvote Q: Â What details will be included in DEED 2025 draft answer key?
The exam officials will not release any draft answer key.
However, if it decides to release the answer key, the same will be updated here.
In case the draft key is released, it will contain details like the answer key code for each question.
The candidate will also be allowed to challenge the draft key in some cases.
Upvote FAQs on DEED
Here are a few FAQs related to the DEED 2025 entrance exam. Read on
Q: Â What is the last date to apply for DEED?
The DJ Academy of Design, Coimbatore, hasn't yet released the DEED 2025 application form. The last date to apply for the exam will be notified when the application opens.
Candidates who meet the prescribed eligibiity criteria may fill out the application form.
When filling out the application form, only use correct and verificable data.
Upvote Q: Â When the registrations for DEED will start?
The registration process for DEED 2024 will open soon. The last date to apply for the exam will be notified once the application opens.
Eligible candidates had to fill out the application form by following the link given in this page. Admission to DJ Academy of Design, Coimbatore, will be based on the DEED 2025 entrance exam.
When filling out the form, make sure that you use only verifiable and correct information. Incorrectly and partically filled applications were rejected.
Upvote Q: Â Which courses are offered by DJ Academy of Design, Coimbatore through DEED entrance exam?
The DJ Academy of Design, Coimbatore, offers admission to both BDes and MDes courses. Popluar specializations to pick from inlcude Industrial Design and Communication Design.
Admission to these courses will be through the DEED 2025 merit rank. During the allotment of seats, higher ranked candidates will be given preference.
Upvote Q: Â What is the DEED admission process for DJ Academy of Design?
Candidates will be given admission in BDes and MDes courses on the basis of:
- DEED 2025 entrance exam
- Shortlisted candidates have to next appear in a personal interview, which comprises a Portfolio Review round.
The final merit list will be prepared by considering both the factors.
Upvote News & Updates
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a month ago
The exam officials will not release any draft answer key.
However, if it decides to release the answer key, the same will be updated here.
In case the draft key is released, it will contain details like the answer key code for each question.
The candidate will also be allowed to challenge the draft key
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Exam officials will not release any draft answer key for .
Also, with no answer keys being released, their will be no option to challenge it as well.
The exam officice will directly release the exam results on its admission portal. You can check your results by logging into the result portal.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
No, the candidate is not allowed to carry electronic gadgets inside the exam hall.
Any candidate who is found in possession of such items may be disqualified.Â
So, don’t carry such items inside the exam hall. Follow the guidelines issued by the exam conducting authority.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
The DEED 2025 admit card will contain details related to the DEED 2025 exam date and timings. Further, it will also have the reporting time.
The candidate needs to reach the exam centre as per the reporting time.
Note that latecomers may not be allowed inside the exam hall.
So, carefully note the repor
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Yes, you need to bring 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.
You also need to bring the admit card and follow the exam guidelines.
M
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
The DJ Academy of Design, Coimbatore, will release the eligibility criteria for DEED 2025 on its admission portal.
The candidate mustn’t apply if they don’t meet the eligibility conditions.
Exam officials will verify the eligibility criteria before DEED 2025 seat allotment. If a candidate doesn't meet
M
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
The admit card for will be released within a few days of the closure of the application form.
To download the admit card, follow these steps:
Go to the admission portal
Click on the admit card download link
A log-in window will open
Ennter you candidate credentials
On successful log-in, you can download t
M
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Candidates can solve sample papers for DEED 2025 exam as part of their exam preparation.Â
They can start solving sample papers very early on in their exam preparation.
If the candidate has completed a few topics, try solving questions related to those topics. As they move deeper into the syllabus, the
M
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Sample papers are good resources for DEED 2025 exam preparation.
So, make use of this useful resource. You can solve sample papers at any time/ stage of your exam preparation.
By solving sample papers you can get exam ready.
Also, silly mistakes can be fixed by solving sample papers. You can also impro
M
Contributor-Level 10
What details will be included in DEED 2025 draft answer key?