NSD Admission 2023: Interview Result (Out), Candidates List
NSD 2023 Candidates List has been released via online mode. Admission process is organized by National School of Drama. The exam is conducted on national level for candidates seeking admission in various offered programs by NSD. The qualified candidates are offered admission to 3 year Diploma Courses in the area of acting, design, direction, and other theatre related disciplines provided by NSD. In this article, we have provided the complete details candidates need to know regarding the NSD 2023 Admission.
NSD Admission 2023 Notifications – Candidates List Out
NSD Admission 2023 List of Selected Candidates & final interview Result has been released via online mode. Check here for admission details.
Get all details and the latest updates about NSD Admission 2024 here.
NSD Admission 2023 Call Letter (Final Interview) & Cut Off has been released on 7th August 2023. Check here for admission details.
NSD Admission 2023 Shortlisted Candidates List has been released on 12th July 2023 for Preliminary Interview. Check here for admission details.
NSD Admission 2023 Interview-Cum Written Exam Dates have been announced. It will be held from 18th to 20th July 2023. Check here for exam date details.
NSD Admission 2023 Application Form can be filled till 10th June 2023 through online mode. Check here for application form details.
Application Form Admission Dates Eligibility Criteria
NSD Admission 2023 Overview
Exam Name | NSD Admission 2023 |
Full-Form | National School of Drama |
Organizing Body | National School of Drama |
Types of Exam | Diploma Courses |
Level of Exam | National Level |
Courses Offered | Direction, Acting, Design |
Mode of Application | Online Mode |
NSD 2023 Admission Dates
Here we have provided the exam date of NSD 2023:
Events | Dates (Official) |
Starting of application form | 10th June 2023 |
Last date to submit an application form | 10th July 2023 |
Shortlisted list | 12th July 2023 |
Exam Date | 18th to 20th July 2023 |
Result Declaration | 6th August 2023 |
Final workshop | 16th to 20th August 2023 |
NSD 2023 Application Form
Candidates can check the NSD 2023 application form filing instructions from below:
- Application form for NSD 2023 admission has been made available through both online mode only.
- The NSD 2023 Application form has been started from 10th June 2023.
- To fill the application form, the candidates need to provide their personal, academic, contact and other details.
- Candidates have to submit the application form before the last date as no application form will not be accepted after the last date.
- The last date to submit the application form for NSD Admission 2023 is till 10th July 2023.
- After submission is done successfully, the candidates should take printout of the application form and keep it save for future reference.
Application Fee:
- Online mode is available to pay the application fee.
- For online payment, candidates can pay the application form fee through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, ATM card.
- The application fee is Rs. 50/- for online mode.
How to Apply – NSD Admission
- Step-1: Visit the website of NSD Admission 2023.
- Step-2: Click on Apply Now and fill the required details.
- Step-3: Upload the required documents like photograph, signature etc.
- Step-4: Pay the application fee as per the required mode.
- Step-5: Check the filled application form carefully before the final submission.
- Step-6: At last, submit the application form and save a copy for further use.
NSD Eligibility Criteria 2023
Following are the complete eligibility criteria for NSD 2023 Examination:
- Age Limit: Candidates minimum age should be 18 years and maximum 30 years. The upper age limit is relaxed for reserved category candidates up to 5 years for SC/ ST candidates.
- Working Knowledge: Candidates should have the working knowledge of Hindi and English language.
- Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University in India or Abroad.
- Experience: Candidates have to participate in at least 6 different theatres production with attached document proof of the theatre experience, certificate of participation, brochure, leaflet, newspaper, etc.
- Recommendation Letter: The recommendation letter from at least one Theatre expert.
- Physical Fitness: Candidates will be required to undergo a medical test for physical fitness in NSD campus/empanelled hospital.
NSD 2023 Exam Pattern
Candidates must check the exam pattern of NSD 2023 from here:
- Mode of Exam: The entrance test is conducted through offline (pen and paper-based) mode or audition.
- Language: The question paper of the exam is in Hindi and English language for the preference of the candidates.
- Syllabus: The question in the exam is based on acting skills and aptitude.
NSD 2023 Syllabus
NSD exam 2023 consists of questions to check the aptitude of the candidate and their acting skills. The syllabus will be provided to candidates through online mode. Some of the topics are mentioned below:
Folks Forms and Technology | Natyashastra |
Famous Theatre Persons in India | Names of History of Sanskrit Play writers |
History of NSD Famous Persons Studied Therefore | Overview of Amateur Theatre |
Indus Valley Civilization Art | Origin and Development of Folk Theatre |
Importance of Street Plays | Origin and Development of Sanskrit Theatre |
Influence of Western Culture in India Drama | Origin and Development of Ancient Indian Theatre |
Karnataka Folk Theatres Forms | Relationship Between Rituals and Folk Theatre |
Method of Acting | Western Theatre |
NSD 2023 Preparation Tips
Below we have provided some important preparations tips for NSD 2023:
- Go through the whole syllabus and the exam pattern.
- Do regular practice exams.
- Create your study & practice format and stick to it religiously.
- Maintain a healthy lifestyle
- Stay focused on your studies by avoiding all the distractions.
- Stay updated with the latest drama & theatre productions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
NSD 2023 Admit Card
The NSD Admit card will release from second week of July 2023 through online mode. Admit card contains details such as the name of the candidates, time and date of the exam, exam center and roll number, etc.
Candidates should carry their admit card on the day of examination as no candidates will be allowed to enter the examination hall. Candidates keep safe their admit card till the completion of admission process.
NSD 2023 Answer Key
NSD 2023 Answer key will release from July/ August 2023 through online mode. Candidates can check the answer key from the website of National School of Drama, we will also provide the link to get the answer key.
With the help of an answer key, candidates can evaluate or estimate the scores secured in the exam before the declaration of the result. The answer key contain the correct answers for every questions asked in the exam.
NSD 2023 Result
The NSD Result has been declared on 8th August 2023 through online mode. On the basis of the entrance exam, result has been published in the form of a merit list. The candidates name and marks has been displayed in the merit list.
All the candidates appeared for the entrance exam will awarded test wise rank as per marks secured in the test prepared. The result will not be sent to any candidates individually through post or any other offline mode.
NSD 2023 Selection Process
There is a 2 stage selection process for shortlisting the candidates for admission to the National School of Drama. The first stage is a preliminary test and the second stage will be a final workshop.
Check out the details of the NSD selection process below:
Stage 1: Preliminary Test
The preliminary test compromise of following three tests to assess the aptitude, dramatic capabilities, and general knowledge of the candidates.
- Written Test: This test will assess the critical aptitude of the candidates and their power of expression in English and Hindi.
- Practical Test: Enactment of one dramatic and one poetry passage will be done in the practical test. Candidates will be assessed on their ability to sing, play an instrument, express directorial ideas, etc.
- Analytical capacity test: General knowledge of the candidates related to theatre and other performing arts and their idea and the capacity to express them will be judged.
Stage 2: Final Workshop
- Candidates who clear all the three rounds of the preliminary test will be invited to the final workshop.
- The workshop will be conducted for 5 days by an expert committee set up for this purpose.
- For participating in the workshop, the candidates will have to appear at the National School of Drama in person.
- Medical tests of the candidates will also be conducted and only those found to be medically fit will be offered admission.
- Admission will be granted to the candidates on the basis of their combined performance in the preliminary and final test as well as their experience, background, etc.
NSD Admission 2023
National School of Drama conducts the preliminary test for the candidates, and after that it will organize the audition and final workshop. A merit list for selected candidates will be released by the authority through online mode.
Those candidates who have qualified in the Preliminary exam and final workshop are eligible final NSD admission. Candidates will also have to bring all the required documents like a Theatre certificate, Recommendation Letter, Mark sheet, etc. at the time of admission.
If you have any other queries about NSD Admission 2023, you can ask us by leaving your queries below.
I have no theater work or play exprience can i apply for nsd
You must have participated in at least 6 different theatres production with attached document proof of the theatre experience, certificate of participation, brochure, leaflet, newspaper, etc.
Is necessary to have done your theatre or you must have done theatre
NSD 2023 admission dates & details are yet to be released.
Sir no theater experience after graduation can i apply
For nsd
You are advised to wait for the authority to release NSD 2023 dates & details.
I wanted to know more about it,about offline and online proces of admission and preparation for entrance.
To know more details you must visit official admission brochure.
12th ke base par adminishation prosces kya hai?
NSD 2023 application dates & details are yet to be released.
I am 40+ . Very keen on joining NSD. Please let me know what can be done in this regard
Here is the direct link NSD 2023 to check complete details including its eligibility details.