Design Thinker School

Guidance Course 2025
CEED | UCEED | NID | NIFT

Created by Top Rankers of IITs and NIDs

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    What is the Guidance Course?

    The Guidance Course by DesignThinkerSchool is a complete preparation program for CEED, UCEED, NID (B.Des & M.Des), and NIFT exams. But more than that—it’s a mentorship-driven community led by Top 100 Rankers from IITs and NIDs, not just a typical coaching class.

    Here’s what sets it apart:

    💡 Mentors are CEED/NID Top 100 Rankers from IIT Bombay, IIT Guwahati, NID Ahmedabad, etc.

    🧑‍🎓 You don’t just attend lectures—you become part of a thriving creative community of toppers and mentors.

    🎯 We offer end-to-end guidance—from zero to final selection.

    📚 Covers everything: Design Aptitude, Sketching, Creativity, Drawing, Studio Test, Portfolio Building, Mock Interviews.

    🗣 Includes Toppers’ Talks where successful students share their strategies.

    ‍💼 You’ll interact with professional designers from companies like Microsoft, IBM, and Cisco—helping you understand real-world design beyond the exam.

    What we offer

    Expert Faculty

    We've got top alumni from IITs & NIDs who are focused on giving you comprehensive design guidance.Live Sketching Classes.

    Mocks & Assignments

    We offer industry-representative mocks and practical assignments to help you understand the material thoroughly

    Teach Fundamentals

    We start with the basics and then move on to demystified design thinking so you can build strong fundamentals

    Real Exam Simulation

    Access full-length mock tests and section-wise practice that mirror actual CEED, UCEED, NID, and NIFT exams—so you're always exam-ready.

    Video Library

    We have an extensive library that covers design aptitude basics, creativity, and sketching.

    Live Sketching Classes

    Our weekend live sketching classes come with assignments and reviews.

    Studio, Portfolio, and Interview Preparation

    We provide full support for portfolio and interview prep with personal 1-on-1 sessions.

    Doubt Clarification

    We have built-in discussion faculty with email, WhatsApp, and telegram community support.

    What does the course include?

    🧠 Design Aptitude + Logical Thinking

    ✏️ Sketching, Drawing & Visual Communication

    🏛 Studio Test Practice

    🖼 Portfolio Development

    🎤 Mock Interviews with feedback

    🗣 Toppers’ Talk + Industry Designer Sessions

    💬 Weekly Live Doubt Sessions

    📲 1-on-1 Mentor Feedback via Community

    Who are the mentors?

    Every mentor is a Top 100 ranker in CEED or NID, with 5+ years of experience. They are alumni from IIT Bombay, IIT Guwahati, NID Ahmedabad, and others—and many now work in top design roles at global firms.

    How are classes delivered?

    Our Guidance Course is fully online, flexible, and designed for maximum engagement:

    📅 Monday to Friday:

    You’ll get access to concept-based video lessons focused on Part A (Aptitude, GK, Visualization, etc.). Each video comes with quizzes and assignments to test your learning in real time.

    🎨 Every Sunday:

    Attend a Live Sketching Class with our mentor from IDC, IIT Bombay – covering both B.Des and M.Des level sketching strategies.

    🗣 Weekends:

    Join exclusive Toppers’ Talk sessions where past CEED, UCEED, and NID rankers share strategies, mistakes, and time management tips.

    🧪 Weekly Mock Tests:

    Attempt a full-length exam simulation every week to track your preparation and improve your performance under pressure.

    🧠 Quizzes & PDFs:

    You’ll get quizzes for all Part A topics + downloadable PDFs and blogs to boost your understanding and revision.

    Weekly Timeline of Guidance course

    Followed through out the curriculum (Learn - Attempt - Test - Repeat)
    Monday
    Tuesday
    Wednesday
    Thursday
    Friday
    Saturday
    Sunday
    Watch video modules & understand concepts.

    Enhancing Brain; Design Aptitude, Maths Aptitude, General Aptitude, 2D & 3D Viz, Creativity, manufacturing Process, Ergonomics, Critical Thinking....

    Live Sketching Classes

    Live Practise, and review session on the go...

    Weekly Mock-Tests

    Get to know strengths & weakness.

    Quizzes and Assignments

    Enhancing Brain; Design Aptitude, Maths Aptitude, General Aptitude, 2D & 3D Viz, Creativity, manufacturing Process, Ergonomics, Critical Thinking....

    Guest Lectures

    Live interactions & discussions with 3DT students studying in IITs & NIDs.

    Experts Talks

    Live interactions with designers from Industry like IBM, Microsoft, Myntra...

    Course Timeline of Guidance course

    (1/2) First Phase
    August
    September
    October
    November
    December
    Week 3
    Week 4
    Week 5
    Week 6
    Week 8
    Week 9
    Week 10
    Week 11
    Week 12
    Week 13
    Week 14
    Week 15
    Week 16
    Week 17
    Week 18
    Week 19
    Week 20
    Enhancing Brain
    Practise and Revision Month
    Aptitude (Through & through)
    Sketching (through & through)
    Creativity
    Design Aptitude
    Ergonomics
    Critical thinking
    (2/2) Second Phase
    January
    February
    March
    April
    May
    UCEED, CEED, NID Exams
    Results
    Month
    Portfolio Building Module (Individual Sessions)
    Studio Test Classes (Combined & Individual Sessions)
    Mock Interviews
    UCEED + NID

    What You’ll Get

  • Online Learning Modules for Part A
  • Quiz & Assignment on each topics
  • Live interaction on weekends to clear doubts and share your work
  • Live sketching classes
  • Weekly Mock tests
  • Studio Tests for NID B.Des
  • Studio Tests, Portfolio & Interviews
  • Expert & Guest Lectures by Designers
  • Including GST
    CEED + NID

    What You’ll Get

  • Online Learning Modules for Part A
  • Quiz & Assignment on each topics
  • Live interaction on weekends to clear doubts and share your work
  • Live sketching classes
  • Weekly Mock tests
  • Studio Tests for NID B.Des
  • Studio Tests, Portfolio & Interviews
  • Expert & Guest Lectures by Designers
  • Including GST
    Fees Instalments

    You can pay the fees in two instalment on given dates.

    Before 13th Aug 2025 Before 13th Oct 2025
    BDes / MDes

    What You’ll Get

  • Online Learning Modules for GAT + CAT
  • Quiz & Assignment on each topics
  • Live interaction on weekends to clear doubts and share your work
  • Live sketching classes
  • Weekly Mock tests
  • Situation Tests for NIFT B.Des
  • Studio Tests, Portfolio & Interviews
  • Expert & Guest Lectures by Designers
  • Including GST
    BFTech / MFTech / MFM

    What You’ll Get

  • Online Learning Modules GAT
  • Quiz & Assignment on each topics
  • Live interaction on weekends to clear doubts and share your work
  • Live sketching classes
  • Weekly Mock tests
  • Group Discussion
  • Personal Interviews
  • Expert & Guest Lectures by Designers
  • Including GST
    Fees Instalments

    You can pay the fees in two instalment on given dates.

    Before 13th Aug 2025 Before 13th Oct 2025

    How is this different from other coaching?

  • We are not a coaching class, we’re a learning community
  • You get mentorship, not just lectures
  • Learn from actual rankers, not just teachers
  • Real industry exposure from top companies
  • Constant feedback and personalized learning
  • Real Mentors, Not Just Tutors

    You’ll learn from IIT and NID alumni who’ve been through these exams themselves — mentors who teach, guide, and truly care. From sketch reviews to interview tips, they’ve got your back.

    Glimpse from the live sketching class. Learning Perspective View.
    Glimpse from the Mechanics Doubt Session...
    Mentorship at DTS means learning from real designers who guide, support, and walk the journey with you.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the Guidance Course?

    The Guidance Course by DesignThinkerSchool is a complete preparation program for CEED, UCEED, NID (B.Des & M.Des), and NIFT exams. But more than that—it’s a mentorship-driven community led by Top 100 Rankers from IITs and NIDs, not just a typical coaching class.

    Here’s what sets it apart:

    💡 Mentors are CEED/NID Top 100 Rankers from IIT Bombay, IIT Guwahati, NID Ahmedabad, etc.

    🧑‍🎓 You don’t just attend lectures—you become part of a thriving creative community of toppers and mentors.

    🎯 We offer end-to-end guidance—from zero to final selection.

    📚 Covers everything: Design Aptitude, Sketching, Creativity, Drawing, Studio Test, Portfolio Building, Mock Interviews.

    🗣 Includes Toppers’ Talks where successful students share their strategies.

    ‍💼 You’ll interact with professional designers from companies like Microsoft, IBM, and Cisco—helping you understand real-world design beyond the exam.

    Who are the mentors?

    Every mentor is a Top 100 ranker in CEED or NID, with 5+ years of experience. They are alumni from IIT Bombay, IIT Guwahati, NID Ahmedabad, and others—and many now work in top design roles at global firms.

    What does the course include?

    💡🧠 Design Aptitude + Logical Thinking

    ✏️ Sketching, Drawing & Visual Communication

    💡 Creative Problem Solving

    🏛 Studio Test Practice

    🖼 Portfolio Development

    📝 SOP Writing + Application Strategy

    🎤 Mock Interviews with feedback

    🗣 Toppers’ Talk + Industry Designer Sessions

    💬 Weekly Live Doubt Sessions

    📲 1-on-1 Mentor Feedback via Community

    Is it beginner-friendly?

    Yes. The course starts from basic concepts and gradually builds to advanced topics. Whether you’re new or reappearing, the course adapts to your level.

    How is this different from other coaching?

    💡We are not a coaching class, we’re a learning community

    You get mentorship, not just lectures

    Learn from actual rankers, not just teachers

    Real industry exposure from top companies

    Constant feedback and personalized learning

    How are classes delivered?

    Our Guidance Course is fully online, flexible, and designed for maximum engagement:

  • 📅 Monday to Friday:

    You’ll get access to concept-based video lessons focused on Part A (Aptitude, GK, Visualization, etc.)

    ➕ Each video comes with quizzes and assignments to test your learning in real time.

  • 🎨 Every Sunday:

    Attend a Live Sketching Class with our mentor from IDC, IIT Bombay – covering both B.Des and M.Des level sketching strategies.

  • 🗣 Weekends:

    Join exclusive Toppers’ Talk sessions where past CEED, UCEED, and NID rankers share strategies, mistakes, and time management tips.

  • 🧪 Weekly Mock Tests:

    Attempt a full-length exam simulation every week to track your preparation and improve your performance under pressure.

  • 🧠 Quizzes & PDFs:

    You’ll get quizzes for all Part A topics + downloadable PDFs and blogs to boost your understanding and revision.

  • All classes and materials are accessible on your own schedule—so whether you're a full-time student or a working professional, the course adapts to your pace.

  • Can I talk to someone if I have doubts?

    Yes! You’ll get weekly live sessions, plus access to mentors on Telegram/WhatsApp for doubt-solving and feedback.

    Is this course suitable for beginners?

    Absolutely. It starts from the basics and goes all the way to advanced level. Whether you’re just starting or repeating the exam, the course adapts to your level.

    Is portfolio and interview training included?

    Yes. You’ll receive:

  • Portfolio feedback

  • SOP writing tips

  • Mock interview sessions

  • Insights from design school alumni and industry professionals

  • Do working professionals join this course?

    Yes! We have flexible schedules and weekend support for students who are studying or working full-time.

    What is the course validity?

    Your access remains active till the final results of your targeted design exams (typically June/July).

    Who this course is for

    We recognize that everyone is unique with their own knowledge and skills. One goal of this course is to help you pass the design exam without requiring prior preparation. Bring a positive mindset and a desire to learn, and you'll be able to apply the learnings effectively.

    How to enroll

    We are a group of designers from IITs and NIDs, dedicated to giving back to the design community and encouraging more passionate individuals to join the field.

    Our batches are small, and we speak with each student before enrollment.

    To enroll, call or WhatsApp us at +91-8793549970