Central Institute of Technology Masters Design Admission Test (CITMDAT) - Syllabus and Pattern

Syllabus and Pattern:
  • The syllabus consist of three parts: Part A, Part B and Part C
PART – A:
Syllabus:
  • Logical Question Type: Questions will be asked on different types of logical/puzzle based/match-making based subjects. These may be objective type, very short descriptive type, single answer type, and multiple choice type in nature.
  • Analytical Question Types: Questions will be asked on brief analysis type such as solving a particular problem, or proposing a solution to a problem with brief analysis. These may be objective type, very short descriptive type, single answer type, and multiple choice type in nature.
  • Creative Ability Type: Questions will be asked on various areas of creative involvement. E.g., famous logo design, art &craft, famous creative personality, movies, design/art history, famous products, etc. These may be objective type, very short descriptive type, single answer type, and multiple choice type in nature.
Pattern:
  • Total number of questions in this section will be 40.
  • Ten questions each for sections 1 & 2 and 20 questions for section 3.
  • Marks to be allocated in PART – A will be a total of 40 with 1 mark for each question.
PART – B sec 1 Problem Solving and Analysis:
Syllabus:
  • This section covers the area following qualities of a candidate – (i) Visual perception and design sensitivity (ii) Illustration and visualization (iii) Problem identification and analysis (iv) Observation and design approach.
Pattern:
  • The total number of questions will be two comprised of 15 marks each.
  • A total of 30 marks have been allotted to this section.
  • Questions will be asked to design/present/conceptualize new ideas/products/solutions for a particular set of requirements/ problems / need etc.
  • Candidates need to attempt the questions with the above-mentioned approach.
PART – B sec 2 Skill-Based Evaluation:
Syllabus:
  • This section covers the area following skills of a candidate – (i) Drawing and illustration skills (ii) Presentation skills (iii) Colour sense and(iv) Visualization skills.
Pattern:
  • The total number of questions will be two (3) comprises of 15 marks each.
  • A total of 30 marks have been allotted to this section.
  • Questions will be asked to draw/illustrate/make a copy of a particular sketch given or maybe to compose a conceptual scenario in illustration.
  • Candidates need to attempt the questions with the above-mentioned approach.
PART – C:
Syllabus:
  • This section comprises a personal interview where candidates will have to present their personal portfolio, professional experience, extra-curricular activity, and any contribution toward creative fields.
Pattern:
  • This section carries a total mark of 100 which will be distributed equally based on the above-mentioned points.
Important Note:
  • A total of 200 marks has been allotted to the entire selection process of the Master of Design (M.Des.) program offered by the Department of Multimedia Communication and Design at Central Institute of Technology Kokrajhar as mentioned in the above sections. Out of 200 marks, 100 marks will be for the written part and the rest 100 marks will be for the interview part.
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