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Time of India
15-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Twinning by design: TN brothers get into NID with top grades
Ahmedabad: The naked eye can barely tell them apart, but Kartik and Vignesh Rajan, both 19, try hard to be different. One is left-handed and sports round glasses, while the other is right-handed and prefers rectangular frames. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now But the differences stop there — the twins are among India's top scorers in the Design Aptitude Test (DAT) of the National Institute of Design (NID) and have secured admission to the Bachelor of Design (BDes) programme at the same campus. "All through our academic life, we have scored identically. This frustrated school authorities to the extent that in several exams, we were made to sit in different exam halls. But our scores remained similar, if not identical," says Kartik. Vignesh says that they have spent their entire school life together, and much to their delight they will be spending four years of college together too. Sons of a computer engineer father who works in the e-learning segment, and homemaker mother, the Chennai twins did not have design on their minds till Class 11. Both chose to pursue science after scoring well in Class 10. Vignesh says he wished to pursue MBBS and become a neurosurgeon. "But medicine did not pique Kartik's interest. Once I realised that, we decided design may be a better choice as I was good at sketches and drawings," he at that time, was eyeing a UG programme in architecture and was preparing for the National Aptitude Test in Architecture. "While watching Vignesh prepare, I realised that the courses were similar. I thus decided to give it a go," he adds. The parents were supportive and wholeheartedly embraced their change in career plans. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now After preparing for the Design Aptitude Test for a year, the two cracked the exam with top grades and fulfilled their mother's dream. "The result delighted us. We both selected NID Ahmedabad," says Kartik. While Vignesh wishes to specialise in product design or graphic design, Kartik wants to explore photography. "Science has remained our passion, and we would love to do something that is at the intersection of design and science or technology, possibly in the medical field," he adds. For Kartik, it is important to remain in India and work for India as he believes design is an important force for change. NID Ahmedabad officials said that Kartik and Vignesh are among the few twin siblings to secure admission to the institution. "Often, twins do not share the same interest or do not clear the exams at the same time. So, we have rare instances of twins getting admission for the same course," said a senior official. Meanwhile, the brothers also share a passion for the arts. They are both accomplished Bharatanatyam dancers and musicians in their own right. Vignesh says that right before the entrance exam, they were preparing for their arangetram performance (graduation ceremony) under the guidance of their guru KM Jayakrishnan. While Vignesh plays flute and saxophone, Kartik is a prolific guitarist. Is being an identical twin challenging? The brothers say that it is both good and bad —while there is always your brother to have your back, it does not encourage many to approach them individually. "But NID is a different place. We have so many classmates, and we consciously try to move in different circles," says Vignesh, adding that they are slowly settling in at the Ahmedabad campus.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
NID DAT BDes 2025 final result declared, submit campus preference online till this date
The National Institute of Design (NID) has announced the final results for the Bachelor of Design (BDes) 2025 program, following the completion of the Design Aptitude Test (DAT). The results, made public on May 16, 2025, bring a sense of anticipation and excitement to thousands of aspiring designers across the country. Along with the results, NID has opened the campus preference submission window for shortlisted candidates. Students who have qualified in the DAT must submit their preferred campus by May 19, 2025, through the official NID portal. NID offers its BDes programs at multiple campuses in Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and Bengaluru, each with unique specializations and strengths. This decision is critical for candidates, as it determines the academic and developmental journey they will undertake in one of India's premier design institutions. How to download NID DAT BDes result 2025? To download the NID BDes DAT 2025 result, candidates can follow these steps: Go to the official NID admissions website: On the homepage, locate and click on the link labeled 'NID DAT BDes Result 2025'. Enter your Email Address and Date of Birth in the respective fields. After logging in, your result will be displayed on the screen. You can then download and print your scorecard for future reference. NID BDes campus preference submission deadline Along with the results, NID has opened the campus preference window for shortlisted candidates. Those who have qualified in the BDes DAT 2025 are required to submit their preferred NID campus by May 19, 2025. To do so, candidates need to log in to their official NID account and select their preferred campuses from the available options. NID offers its BDes programs at multiple campuses, including Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and Bengaluru. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Esta nueva alarma con cámara es casi regalada en Santa Fe (ver precio) Verisure Más información Undo Each campus has its unique strengths and design specializations, and the choice of campus plays a key role in the academic journey of the students. Candidates are urged to carefully evaluate their options before making the final submission. What's next for candidates? After submitting their campus preferences, NID will release the final merit list and campus allotment details. The allotment will be based on the candidates' merit and the preferences they have selected. After campus allotment, successful candidates will be required to complete the admission process, which includes document verification and fee payment. Invest in Their Tomorrow, Today: Equip your child with the essential AI skills for a future brimming with possibilities | Join Now
