Hi,
Here are some basic tips to prepare for NID:
1. Be thoroughly aware of the exam syllabus and exam pattern.
2. Make a time-table and follow it very strictly
3. Use comprehensive study materials
4. Solve NID Previous Year's Question Paper
5. Enhance your general knowledge
6. Solve as many Sample test papers as possible
7. Take mock tests and get feedback on performance for enhancement.
8. Get professional and expert advice on the approach of attempting questions in the exam.
9. Join a coaching institute for their crash course for focused, planned, and strategic learning. (*Optional)
Therefore, you must keep the above points in mind while preparing for NID. I must add some functional tips which will help you prepare for the subjects/topics that comprise the NID entrance exam syllabus are:
1. As Sketching and drawing are an integral part, you must practice and enhance these skills.
2. You should have eyes for minute details, detailing in product design will enhance your chances, with respect to not just the shape of the object, but also the texture of the material that is used to make that particular object.
3. Enhance your innovative, and imaginative skills, as in like trying to express the same idea in different ways possible.
4. Drawing with light hands, so that even rectifying errors will not make the end drawing look untidy. Pencil speed and accuracy will be a plus point, along with creativity, and fast thinking.
5. As, by now you all must be aware of the exam pattern, and after solving the question paper you will also come to know your strengths and weakness, so, it is time you must plan a strategic approach to solving the question paper keeping in mind your strengths and weaknesses for efficient and effective results.
6. This is the last one, and is completely upon you to decide, as 6 months is quite a less time for NID preparation, but if you are confident enough self-study might work in your case, but for the ones who are looking for professional guidance and experienced hand-holding, they may also enroll themselves into coaching institutes offering NID entrance preparation coaching.
