NMIMS Programs After Twelfth

Section 1: Quantitative and Numerical Ability

Construct

Sub Construct

Number System

Fractions, Surds and Decimals, Number Series

Arithmetic

Percentages, Profit & Loss, Discount, Compound Interest & Annuities, Ratio & Proportions, Time, Work & Distance, 2 D & 3D Figures- Areas & Volumes

Algebra

Basic Algebraic Identities, Equations - Linear & Quadratic sequence and Series (AP, GP)

Sets and Functions

Sets, Operation on Sets and their Applications, using Venn Diagrams, functions

Elementary Statistics & Probability

Mean, Mode, and Median, Measures of Dispersion

Trigonometry

Trigonometric Rations, identities, Height and Distances

Section 2: Reasoning & General Intelligence

Construct

Sub Construct

Critical Thinking

Decision Making (Take into cognizance various rules / conditions and take decisions based upon those rules / conditions) Problem Solving (To analyse the given information and condense all the information in a suitable form and answer the questions asked)

Verbal-logical reasoning

Derive conclusions from logical premises or assess the validity of arguments based on statement of facts.

Data sufficiency

Judge if the information given is sufficient to answer the question or some additional information is required.

Numerical Reasoning

Venn Diagram (Identify the class-sub class relationship among given group of items and illustrate it diagrammatically) Mathematical Equalities

Data Interpretation

Decision Making (Take into cognizance various rules / conditions and take decisions based upon those rules / conditions) Problem Solving (To analyse the given information and condense all the information in a suitable form and answer the questions asked)

Spatial Reasoning

Figure Analogy (Choosing the figure from the alternatives that match with relationship specified by a given figural pair) Figure Matching / Classification (Notice the common quality in figures to be able to match figures or find the odd one out) Figure Series (To discover a pa????ern in the formation of figures in a sequence to be able to complete the series / identify the missing figures)

Section 3: Proficiency in English Language

Construct

Sub Construct

Error Recognition

Recognising grammatical structure and usage.

Applied Grammar

Using prepositions, determiners, connectives, tenses appropriately.

Vocabulary

Grasping the meaning of underlined words in sentences

Contextual Usage

Using appropriate words in the given context

Sequencing of Ideas

Putting ideas into logical sequence by putting jumbled sentences in the correct order

Reading Comprehension

(3 in Passages of 400-500

words with 5 Questions

per Passage)

Locating Information, grasping ideas, identifying relationships, interpreting ideas, moods,

characteristics of characters, tone of passage, inferring , getting the central theme, evaluating

Section 1: Spatial ability and Visualization

Construct

Sub Construct

Principle of perception

and visual design

Gestalt Principles of Perception - Proximity, Similarity, Continuation and Closure, Huxley-Lester Model: Sight and thought perception, Cognitive Perception involves a myriad of mental processes: interpretation, memory, comparison, salience, association, inventory, analysis and recognition, Principles of Design: Balance, Proportion, Rhythm, Contrast, Pattern, Movement, Emphasis and Unity, Semiotics (Science of signs and symbols): Iconic, Symbolic, Indexical, Syntax, Semantics and Pragmatics of Graphics Design

Spatial relationships assessment

Interpretation of Space- Light and Scale (Spatial Properties), Constructivism—visual blueprinting (relating a pattern of shapes or, visually arranging series of planes together), Orthographic representations, Isometric representations, Perspectives

Knowledge of practical and everyday mechanical and scientific concepts

Knowledge of form and material, usability, and emotional impact (day-today objects), Basic Mechanics, Concept of Patterns in data

Section 2: Observation and Problem Solving

Construct

Sub Construct

Ability to detect concealed properties in ordinary things, people, situations, and events, and thinking critically about them.

Ability to detect complexity/problems related to ease-of-use of

modern/day-to-day devices, Ability to understand spatial relations among 2D and 3D objects

Apply attention t o certain details, analysing, reasoning, classifying, inferring and predicting.

Creative Problem Solving Techniques (Preparation, Incubation,

Illumination, and Verification), Bottom to top and top to down approaches

Ability to discern subtle Differences in visual properties and aesthetic outcomes

Knowledge of spatial composition, lighting, Golden Ratio, Rule of Thirds,

Balance, Color preference (Hue, Saturation, lightness)

Using these to solve problems

Use of fonts as element for communication or merely font awareness, design elements, design and perception principles, spatial

properties, cultural preferences and structured design process

Section 3: General Awareness and Design

Construct

Sub Construct

General awareness of environmental factors such as climate, population, water, vegetation, pollution, weather, natural resources etc., and their impliNPATions on the design of products, images, infrastructure and environment

Design for Environment to achieve sustainability- Green Design, Process changes and Product changes( focus on intangible products)

Awareness of social and cultural connection with design, history of the designed artefact, and socially responsible and environmentally sustainable design responses.

Designing for social and cultural sustainability- Inclusive Design, Principles of Inclusive design: Responsive, Flexible, Convenient, Accommodating, Welcoming and Realistic, Visual culture-> Culture expressed in visual images. Isometric representations

History of art, sculpture and literature

Art Movements/Periods- Basic Info