Central Institute of Technology Bachelor of Design Admission Test (CITBDAT) - Pattern and Syllabus

Pattern:
  • The Central Institute of Technology Bachelor of Design Admission Test -2023 (CITBDAT- 2023) will be conducted for a duration of Three (03) hours with a total of 200 marks. The question paper will consist of two (2) parts: PART - A & PART - B. The question papers will carry 107 questions in total.
Syllabus:
  • PART - A comprises of four (4) sections with total of 100 questions. All questions are objective type and of multiple choices with four (4) options of answers. Below are the details of all the Sections.
  • Section-1: General Knowledge. Questions will come from - basic general knowledge, current affairs, basic history knowledge, sports, music, art & entertainment, etc.
  • Section-2: English Communication. Questions will come from - Word Formation, Vocabulary extension. Elements of Grammar: Sentence elements, parts of speech, static and dynamic, Preforms, question and negation, tag question. Verbs and the verb phrases, appropriate preposition. Articles and determiners, Revision of Present, Past and future tenses, Punctuations, Types of sentences, Structure of sentences, word order.
  • Section-3: Computer Fundamentals. Questions will come from - basic computer knowledge, computer parts, functions, input-output devices, basic MS office, typing, printing etc.
  • Section 4: Creative Ability. Questions will come from – simple puzzles, image/symbol identification, basic general knowledge of art, design, and the creative field, etc. All questions carry equal marks of one (1) and the total is Hundred (100).
  • NOTE: There is no negative marking
PART – B:
  • PART – B Comprises of two (2) sections with total of 07 questions:
  • SECTION-1 will have questions related to these topics: Visual Perception & spatial ability: Understanding of transformation and manipulation of 2D shapes and 3D objects and their spatial relationship. Illustration and decoration: Understanding of the image/picture and creation of new drawing on the basis of basic concept of drawing and beautification of the drawing. Problem Identification and Analysis: Understanding of the design problem and solution. Observation and design sensitivity: Ability to observe daily life related properties and thinking of them critically for aesthetic outcomes through illustration or drawing.
  • SECTION-2 will have questions related to these topics: Drawing & Creativity: Ability to think of new concepts and draw with good line quality, products, people, or scenes in proportion with good composition, proportion, perspective, and shading. Visual Communication Skills: Understanding of the given topic or theme and creation of drawing, Illustration, Image, Logo, Poster, etc., and communication of the idea or concept in writing.
  • Evaluation criteria: Evaluation will be based on overall concept, approach to the question, meaningfulness, drawing skill, Identification of the unique problems or solving, Quality of presentation or detailing and appeal. Candidates also need to explain/ express the idea behind the concept drawings they made in clear language. Marks Breakup of the Question Paper is given below.
Question Specification:
Part-A:

Marks - Each question will carry one (1) mark. (1x100)
Total Marks - 100
Remarks - Evaluation through computer

Contents - Number of Questions
1. General knowledge - 30 Questions
2. Computer fundamentals - 20 Questions
3. English communication - 30 Questions
4. Culture and Creativity ability - 20 Questions

Part-B Section-I:

Marks -Each question will carry ten (10) marks. (10x4)
Total Marks - 40
Remarks - Evaluation will be based on overall concept, approach to the question, meaningfulness, drawing skill,
Number of Questions - 04

Contents
1. Visual Perception and spatial ability
2. Sensitivity,
3. Illustration and decoration,
4. Problem Identification and Analysis,
5. Observation and design, sensitivity

PART - B Section-II:

Marks - Each question will carry twenty (20) marks. (20x3)
Total Marks - 60
Remarks - Identification of the unique problems or solving, Quality of presentation or detailing and appeal. Candidates also need to explain/express the idea behind the concept drawings they made in clear language.
Number of Questions - 03

Contents
1. Drawing and Creativity
2. Visual Communication Skills

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