CEED does not publish a rigid syllabus in the way a school board does. Instead, the brochure lists broad ability areas. The outline below collects those areas with common sub-topics. Use it as a checklist, not a guarantee.
Part A – objective
Visualisation and spatial ability
- Rotation and reflection of 2D and 3D forms
- Paper folding and cutting, cross-sections, nets of solids
- Isometric and orthographic interpretation
Observation and design sensitivity
- Spotting differences, patterns, and anomalies
- Understanding materials, form, and function of everyday objects
Environmental and social awareness
- Sustainability, ecology, and resource use
- History, culture, geography, and current affairs relevant to design
Analytical and logical reasoning
- Series, coding, syllogisms, direction and arrangement puzzles
- Data interpretation and basic numerical ability
Language and creativity
- Reading comprehension, grammar, and vocabulary
- Idea generation and lateral thinking
Design and art history
- Major movements: Arts and Crafts, Bauhaus, Ulm, modernism, post-modernism
- Landmark products, designers, and studios – Indian and global
- The founding and role of NID and the design ecosystem in India
Part B – drawing and design aptitude
- Freehand drawing with correct proportion, perspective, and shading
- Sketching from imagination and memory
- Problem identification and concept sketching
- Visual storytelling in a single composition
- Form and colour studies, layout, and typography sense
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