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INDEX
1. About C2D

2. The Study Plan

3. Type of Topics

4. The Plan

5. FAQ’s

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 1. ABOUT C2D
The aim of the C2D is to fill the gap between student preparation and the exam. For last six months
we have been getting messages, mails and comments where students repeatedly ask how to prepare
for the exam. In C2D we not only address this issue but we become the guiding mentor to the
students in this journey. C2D is a guidance program and not a coaching class model. It is designed to
make students capable of cracking design entrance exam themselves. If a student is ready to commit
and prepare according to the schedule, we are here to stand beside her/him in case of any doubt.

Features of C2D:

1. Live Doubt Sessions (Saturday and Sunday: 1.5+ Hour Session): Session on Saturday on
Design Awareness/GAT or Part-A of the exam and on Sunday session will be for Drawing/Design
or Part-B of the exam. This includes a brief discussion on the topics of the week. Followed by
doubts by students. These doubt sessions are scheduled on the 15th day of the cycle.
a. Initially Master’s and UG doubt sessions will be held together but gradually as we move
ahead Master’s sessions will be separate.
2. 10+ Sectional Tests for PART-A of the exam based on the time table. Each test will include 10-15
questions on gk/theory, 5 questions on NAT/PYQ and 5 Quantitative aptitude questions.
3. 50+ Assignments: 2 Assignments per week. These assignments are evaluated and returned to
students with feedbacks.
4. 10+ Design Test. Again, test will be evaluated and returned to students with feedback. This test
will be part of discussion on Sunday session.
5. 8 Full Tests: Full tests will start from October or from the commencement of Phase II of the time
table. Full tests will be based on the exam pattern of NID/CEED/UCEED and NIFT.

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 2. THE STUDY PLAN
The time table or the study plan is divided into cycles. Each cycle is of 15 days. Each cycle consist of 4
drawing assignments and one design test. It also includes a sectional test based on the topics of that
cycle. On 14th and 15th day of each cycle live doubt sessions are conducted.

Now, each topic of time table repeats itself during this time period (i.e. 20th July to 17th January). For
example: Cycle-4 = Cycle-1 + Extra Topics. This is done to ensure that proper time is given to revision
and also, students can cover their backlogs. Therefore, a student joining mid-session can cover each
topic during that particular cycle. Although, joining the study plan from the beginning is
recommended.

Design of the Study Plan

The time table or study plan is divided into 4 columns.

Part: This denotes the categorization of topics according the exam pattern. For example: Part-A
denotes the GAT section for NIFT or MCQ/MSQ/NAT for CEED/UCEED and DAT for NID.

Test Date: For the convenience of the students test dates and assignment dates are mentioned in
the time table itself.

Type: We have categorized the topics asked in the exam according to the approach that should be
applied while attempting them. Let’s understand these “types” used in the study plan.

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 3. TYPE OF TOPICS
For topics asked in Part-A, we have categorized the topics into 3 categories (we have created a video
on this please watch it to understand better: Click Here)

Observation Based Topics: These topics are not meant to be memorized. They are supposed to be
analyzed visually. We will discuss about it in the live sessions.

Technology/Jargon Based Topics: These are theory topics and need concept clarity.

Conventional Topics: These are general IQ based question and generally asked in all entrance
exams.

For Part-B i.e. drawing/sketching/design topics in NID/CEED/UCEED and NIFT we have divided topics
into 3 categories.

Skill Based Topics: These topics require regular practice to masters.

Concept Based Topics: These are theoretical topics that enhance your design understanding and
necessary to attempt any design question.

Creative Thinking Based Topics: These topics require understanding problem from various
perspective and inter-relating them. It is this section that distinguishes a design from a sketch.

Please note that PYQ stands for Previous Year Questions.

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4. THE PLAN

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Cycle-1 | Basic | 20th July – 2nd August

Part Test Date Type Topics (Basic)*

Folk Music/Instruments

Folk Dance/Dresses
Observation
Design Awareness Perspective Study
Test
29th July Designers
Part-A
OLP Test English
2nd August
Conventional Reasoning

Quantitative Aptitude

PYQ CEED/UCEED Papers

Design Test Perspectives

29th July
Skill Based Forms ( 2d to 3d, 3d to 2d)
Assignments
Part-B 20th July Proportion and Scaling
23rd July
27th July
30th July Concept Based Design Principles

Live Doubt Sessions – 1st August (Part-A) | 2nd August (Part-B)

*Links and Micro-topics will be shared as per the schedule.

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Cycle-2 | Basic | 3rd August – 16th August

Part Test Date Type Topics (Basic)*

Painting & Painters

Indian Culture

Folding/Unfolding
Observation
Art History, Renaissance

Famous Personality

Designers
Design Awareness
Test
Animation Study
12th August
Part-A
Technical/Jargons Film/Video/Photography
OLP Test
16th August
Material/Manufacturing

English

Conventional Reasoning

Quantitative Aptitude

Physics Mechanics

PYQ CEED/UCEED Papers

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Cycle-2 | Basic | 3rd August – 16th August

Part Test Date Type Topics (Basic)*

Design Test Light and Shadow

Skill Based
12th August
Replication
Assignments Creative Thinking Design Concept/Inspiration
Part-B 3rd August
6th August Concept Based Principles (space, texture, shape, form)
10th August
13th August
PYQ CEED/UCEED/NID/NIFT Papers

Live Doubt Sessions – 15th August (Part-A) | 16th August (Part-B)

*Links and Micro-topics will be shared as per the schedule.

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Cycle-3 | Basic | 17th August – 30th August

Part Test Date Type Topics

Logo

Photograph

Observation Illusions

Mirror/Lens

Designers

Media Study- Print/Digital

Design Awareness Test
26th August
Technical/Jargons Color Theory
Part-A
OLP Test
Typography
30th August
Books & Authors

English
Conventional
Reasoning

Quantitative Aptitude

Physics Force, Thrust & Pressure

PYQ CEED/UCEED Papers

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Cycle-3 | Basic | 17th August – 30th August

Part Test Date Type Topics (Basic)*

Design Test Creative Thinking Visual Communication

26th August

Assignments
Part-B
17th August
20th August Concept Based Typography
24th August
27th August

Live Doubt Sessions – 29th August (Part-A) | 30th August (Part-B)

*Links and Micro-topics will be shared as per the schedule.

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Cycle-4 | Advanced | 31st August – 13th September

Part Test Date Type Topics (Advanced)*

Folk Music/Instruments

Folk Dance/Dresses

Architectural Concepts

Observation Perspective Study

Geometry Projection
Design Awareness Test
Number of Faces
9th September
Part-A Designers
OLP Test
13th September
Technical/Jargons Environmental Awareness

English

Conventional Reasoning

Quantitative Aptitude

Physics Working Everyday Things

PYQ CEED/UCEED Papers

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Cycle-4 | Advanced | 31st August – 13th September

Part Test Date Type Topics (Advanced)*

Design Test Skill Based Perspectives

9th September

Part-B Assignment
31st August Concept Based Design Principles
3rd September
7th September
10th September

Live Doubt Sessions – 12th September (Part-A) | 13th September (Part-B)

*Includes topics from Cycle-1

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Cycle-5 | Advanced | 14th September – 27th September

Part Test Date Type Topics

Painting & Painters

Indian Culture

Folding/Unfolding
Observation
Art History, Renaissance

Famous Personality

Designers
Design Awareness Test
23rd September Animation Study
Part-A Technical/Jargons
OLP Test Material/Manufacturing
27th September
English

Conventional Reasoning

Quantitative Aptitude

Pulley System
Physics
Bernaulli’s Theorem

PYQ CEED/UCEED Papers

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Cycle-5 | Advanced | 14th September – 27th September

Part Test Date Type Topics (Advanced)*

Skill Based Replication

Design Test
23rd September Creative Thinking Design Concept/Inspiration

Part-B Assignment
14th September
17th September PYQ CEED/UCEED/NID/NIFT Papers
21st September
24th September

Live Doubt Sessions – 26th September (Part-A) | 27th September (Part-B)

*Includes topics from Cycle-2

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Cycle-6 | Advanced | 28th September – 11th October

Part Test Date Type Topics (Advanced)*

Logo

Photograph

Observation Illusions

Mirror/Lens

Designers
Design Awareness Test
7th October Media Study- Print/Digital
Part-A
OLP Test Technical/Jargons Color Theory
11th October
Typography

Books & Authors

English
Conventional
Reasoning

Quantitative Aptitude

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Cycle-6 | Advanced | 28th September – 11th October

Test
Assignments Type Topics (Advanced)*
Date

Working of Everyday Things

Design Awareness Test Physics
7th October Mechanics
Part-A
OLP Test
11th October PYQ CEED/UCEED Papers

Design Test
7th October

Part-B Assignment
28th September Creative Thinking Visual Communication
1st October
5th October
8th October

Live Doubt Sessions – 10th October (Part-A) | 11th October (Part-B)

*Includes topics from Cycle-3

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Cycle-7 | Advanced | 12th October – 25th October

Part Test Date Type Topics (Advanced)*

Folk Music/Instruments

Folk Dance/Dresses

Architectural Concepts

Observation Perspective Study

Geometry Projection
Design Awareness
Number of Faces
Test
21st October
Part-A Designers
OLP Test
Technical/Jargons Environmental Awareness
25th October
English

Conventional Reasoning

Quantitative Aptitude

Physics Bernaulli’s Theorem

PYQ CEED/UCEED Papers

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Cycle-7 | Advanced | 12th October – 25th October

Test
Assignments Type Topics (Advanced)*
Date

Perspective
Design Test Skill Based
21st October Replication

Part-B Assignment Creative Thinking Design Concept/Inspiration

12th October
15th October Concept Based Design Principles
19th October
22nd October PYQ CEED/UCEED/NID/NIFT Papers

Live Doubt Sessions – 24h October (Part-A) | 25th October (Part-B)

*Includes topics from Cycle-4

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Cycle-8 | Advanced | 26th October – 8th November

Part Test Date Type Topics (Advanced)*

Painting & Painters

Indian Culture

Folding/Unfolding
Observation
Art History, Renaissance

Famous Personality
Design Awareness Test
4th November Designers
Part-A
OLP Test Animation Study
8th November Technical/Jargons
Material/Manufacturing

English

Conventional Reasoning

Quantitative Aptitude

PYQ CEED/UCEED Papers

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Cycle-8 | Advanced | 26th October – 8th November

Part Test Date Type Topics (Advanced)*

Design Concept/Inspiration
Design Test Creative Thinking
4th November Visual Communication

Part-B Assignment Concept Based Typography

26th October
29th October
2nd November PYQ CEED/UCEED/NID/NIFT Papers
5th November

Live Doubt Sessions – 7th November(Part-A) | 8th November (Part-B)

*Includes topics from Cycle-5

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Cycle-9 | Advanced | 9th November – 22nd November

Part Test Date Type Topics (Advanced)*

Logo

Photograph

Observation Illusions

Mirror/Lens

Designers

Media Study- Print/Digital

Design Awareness Test
18th November Technical/Jargons Color Theory
Part-A
OLP Test Typography
22nd November
Books & Authors

English
Conventional
Reasoning

Quantitative Aptitude

Physics Force, Thrust & Pressure

PYQ CEED/UCEED Papers

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Cycle-9 | Advanced | 9th November – 22nd November

Part Test Date Type Topics (Advanced)*

Creative Thinking Visual Communication

Design Test
18th November

Part-B Assignment
9th November Concept Based Typography
12th November
16th November
19th November

Live Doubt Sessions – 21st November(Part-A) | 22nd November (Part-B)

*Includes topics from Cycle-6

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Cycle-10 | Advanced | 23rd November – 6th December

Part Test Date Type Topics (Advanced)*

Painting & Painters

Folk Music/Instruments

Folk Dance/Dresses

Logos

Architectural Concepts
Observation
Design Awareness Test Perspective Study
2nd December
Part-A Geometry Projection
OLP Test
6th December Number of Faces

Art History, Renaissance

Designers

Media Study- Print/Digital

Technical/Jargons Film/Video/Photography

Environmental Awareness

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Cycle-10 | Advanced | 23rd November – 6th December

Part Test Date Type Topics (Advanced)*

English
Design Awareness Test
2nd December Conventional Reasoning
Part-A
OLP Test Quantitative Aptitude
6th December
PYQ CEED/UCEED Papers

Design Concept/Inspiration
Design Test Creative Thinking
2nd December Visual Communication

Part-B Assignment Skill Based Replication

23rd November
26th November
30th November PYQ CEED/UCEED/NID/NIFT Papers
3rd December

Live Doubt Sessions – 5th December(Part-A) | 6th December(Part-B)

*Includes topics from Cycle-7

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Cycle-11 | Revision | 7th December – 20th December

Cycle-1 | Basic

Cycle-2 | Basic

Cycle-3 | Basic

Cycle-12 | Revision | 21st December – 3rd January

Cycle-4 | Advanced

Cycle-5 | Advanced

Cycle-6 | Advanced

Cycle-13 | Revision | 4th January – 17th January

Revision

Full Test dates will be announced later on

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FAQ
Q. How can I enroll in C2D-2021 program by Kaphal Studio?

Step 1- Go to the Test Platform

Step 2 - Click on Sign up and enter your details.
Step 3 - Click on the desired pack or the desired exam to buy the pack.
Step 4 - Click ‘buy’ and pay online to get access to the pack (using credit/debit card, netbanking,
UPI, wallets)

Access of the purchased tests will automatically be added to your account. Details of the
transaction performed will be sent to you by an email on your registered mail ID.
Also, after signing up you will receive an email on your registered email id for verification. Don’t
forget to verify your email id.

Q. Can I pay through offline mode also?

A. No, the only mode of payment we accept is online.

Q. I have not received the access to the C2D-2021 Test Series that I purchased?
A. You can send an email to learn@kaphalstudio.com with the details of transaction. Our team will
get in touch with you. Please send the email from the id which you used while transacting.

Q. How do I select the mode of payment while doing the transaction for C2D-2021 test series?

A. When you click on the ‘Buy’ button, a new page will load with payment gateways. Choose a suitable
gateway to make the payment.
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FAQ
Q. Can I pay through Paytm/BHIM UPI ID/Google Pay (Tez)/PayUMoney/OlaMoney also?
A. You can make the payment through the following modes:
• Debit Card
• Net Banking
• Paytm
• Google Pay
• UPI ID

Q. While doing the transaction, my money has got deducted twice. How should I claim?
A. When the transaction is done and we receive your payment, your tests will automatically get
unlocked, and you'll receive an activation/transaction mail on your registered email ID.
In case it fails, your money (if deducted) will be credited automatically to your original mode of
payment (bank/credit card/wallet). We request you to wait for 5-7 bank working days, and write to us
on learn@kaphalstudio.com in case your issue isn't resolved.

Q. During the transaction, I have entered the wrong email address/contact number by
mistake. What should I do now?
A. Please email us the correct details at learn@kaphalstudio.com. Our team will get in touch to
rectify the errors.

Q. Can I take the C2D-2021 test series offline also?

A. There is no option available to take the C2D-2021 test series in offline mode.

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FAQ
Q. Can I reattempt the C2D-2021 Test Series?
A. Yes, the re-attempt test option is available.

Q. Can I take the test through my mobile phone also?

A. Yes, you can take the test through Kaphal Studio Website.

Q. Does Kaphal provide solutions to the C2D-2021 Test Series after every test?
A. Yes, you can check the complete explanation to every question available in the test once you
submit the test.

Q. Can I download my C2D-2021 Test Series in PDF format?

A. Kindly note that we’re not providing copy option of our content, questions and solutions in PDF or
to download.

Q. Are all C2D-2021 Tests active right at the start?

A. Tests are added as per the scheduled study plan.

Q. Which exams are covered under C2D-2021?

A. As of now CEED, UCEED, NID and NIFT. In coming months we will try and incorporate all the design
entrance exams in India.

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FAQ
Q. Fees for C2D – Connect to Design?
A. As we promised earlier that to sustain and keep the platform running some sections may be
charged a nominal fee. So keeping that in mind we are charging INR 4999 + Taxes for C2D-2021

Q. INR 4999 + Taxes is one time fee for the whole KGP course which students have to pay?
A. C2D-2021 Course Duration
C2D-2021 will be active from Mid-July2020 till Mid-January2021. During this course of time Kaphal
Studio will be helping students to prepare for exams by conducting tests, giving assignments, by
checking and reviewing their performances and by conducting Live sessions to clear doubts.

Q. How can I check the validity of the purchased C2D-2021 Test Series? Can it be changed on
request?
A. Please note that you can check the validity of the purchased C2D-2021 Test Series on the Kaphal
Studio Platform. Also note that the expiry date of the Test Series is fixed, and it can NOT be changed
on request.

Q. How to submit assignments?

A. You are supposed to do your assignments in the A4 size sheets in landscape format and mail it us
at upload.kaphal@gmail.com. We will give you detail of how to do that once you have registered.

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