NSD Entrance Exam - National School of Drama Entrance Exam

The National School of Drama (NSD) conducts the NSD Entrance Exam in order to offer aspiring and talented students admission in its three-year diploma course (full-time) in Dramatic Arts. Through the course, NSD train talented youngsters to become professionals in the area in acting, design, direction and other theatre-related disciplines. Students will have to apply online and appear for the NSD Entrance Exam. Students who qualify will be offered admission at the prestigious institute.

Students need to meet the NSD eligibility criteria before applying for admission. It is imperative for students to meet the eligibility criteria before applying for admission online. The eligibility criteria are as follows:

• The student should be a graduate in any subject from a recognised university in India or Abroad.
• The students should have participated in at least 6 different theatre productions with attached document proof of the work experience i.e. certificate of participation, brochure, leaflet, newspaper clips etc.
• The student should communicate well in either English or Hindi.
• Recommendation letter from at least one Theatre Expert.
• Age Limit – The candidate should be a minimum of 18 years to apply and a maximum of 30 years.

Candidates will have to follow the below-mentioned step by step process on the NSD Entrance Exam admission process which are as follows:

Step 1: Apply Online

Students who are interested in admission at NSD will have to firstly apply online on the official website of National School of Drama. Students can either fill the form online or offline mode. Students have to apply within the time period allotted.

For more information on the application form, click here.

Step 2: Receive Admit Card

Candidates who apply online successfully can download their admit card once released online on the official website of National School of Drama. Students will have to enter their application form number in order to download the admit card. The admit card is an important document which needs to be carried on the day of the test/audition and interview.

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Step 3: Appear for Test/Audition

Students who have applied will have to appear for a preliminary test/audition which will be conducted during May/June.

Step 4: Interview

Students who qualify will have to attend a five-day workshop and will have to appear for an interview. The allotted date and time will be notified to the candidate on their registered IDs.

Step 5: Result

The National School of Drama will release a list which will contain the names of candidates who have qualified and are invited to book their seat for admission in the School.

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The NSD Entrance Exam centres are as follows:

Q. Can I apply offline for NSD Entrance Exam?

A. Yes. The candidate will have to write to The Dean Academics, National School of Drama, Bahawalpur House, Bhagwandas Road, New Delhi – 110001 along with a crossed Demand Draft/Pay Order, payable at Delhi, of Rs. 225/- including postal charges in favour of Director, National School of Drama, New Delhi. The candidate must submit the application before the last date.

Q. What is the minimum age to apply for NSD?

A. The candidate needs to be 18 years of age to apply for NSD.

Q. I have done BA History, can I apply for admission at NSD?

A. Yes. The candidate can be a pass in any course, but the candidate should have experience in theatre and must have proof.

Q. Does NSD provide hostel facility?

A. Yes. NSD provides hostel facility with affordable prices.

Q. What is the application fee?

A. The NSD Entrance Exam application fee is Rs 50/-. The fee can be paid online (Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card) or offline that is via Demand Draft.

The NSD Entrance Exam is conducted in the month of May or June, 2020. The application window closed as the last date to apply for the NSD Entrance Exam was till February 28, 2020, for the 2020 academic session. Students who have successfully applied online, can download their admit card. Students will have to appear for the preliminary test/audition. Qualified candidates will be called to attend a five-day workshop, followed by an interview.

Application Forms: Students who are interested in admission can apply online on the official website of National School of Drama. The application forms were released online on the official website of NSD on January 28, 2020, and the last date to apply for admission was February 28, 2020.

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Admit Card: Students who have successfully applied for admission can download their admit cards once released online on the official website of NSD. The admit card will be released one week before the auditions.

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NSD Entrance Exam: Students who have applied for admission, will have to give a test/audition and an interview. Students must be eligible and must have the required documents at the time of the interview.

Results: Students who qualify, will be notified and will have to attend a five-day workshop conducted by NSD. The results will be released online on the official website of NSD.

To know more about the NSD Entrance Exam results, click here.

Counselling: The candidate will have to appear in person at the campus to attend the five-day workshop and will have to carry their documents along to complete the admission formalities.

For more information on Counselling, candidates can click here.