Design
- Pattern design and motif creation
- Decorative and applied design exercises
- Colour theory and its practical application
- Repeat patterns, borders and geometric design
Drawing Grade Exams
Government drawing grade exams. The right start for every young artist.
We prepare school students from 6th grade onwards for Maharashtra’s Elementary and Intermediate Drawing Grade Examinations — government-recognised certifications that open doors to India’s top art and design colleges.
From 6th grade onwardsElementary and Intermediate coveredGovernment recognised certificateMaharashtra State Board of Art EducationCentres across Mumbai
15 yrs
Coaching drawing grade students
Govt. certified
Recognised across Maharashtra
Both levels
Elementary + Intermediate
Reg. centre
Registration handled entirely by Creative Rex
About the exam
What are the Elementary and Intermediate Drawing Grade Exams?
The Elementary and Intermediate Drawing Grade Examinations are government-recognised examinations conducted by the Maharashtra State Board of Art Education (MSBAE) under the Directorate of Arts, Government of Maharashtra. They are held once a year, typically in the last week of September.
These are formal, government-certified qualifications that carry real value in college admissions and career pathways. Students who clear these exams receive a government-issued certificate recognised across Maharashtra and several other states.
The Elementary Drawing Grade Exam is open to students in 6th standard and above. It tests foundational drawing skills across six subjects: Design, Memory Drawing, Still Life, Nature Drawing, Freehand Drawing and Geometry.
The Intermediate Drawing Grade Exam is open to students in 7th standard and above who have cleared the Elementary exam. It tests more developed skills across the same six subjects at a higher standard.
What we cover
What we teach in our drawing grade exam coaching program
We cover all six subjects tested in both the Elementary and Intermediate exams with individual attention and regular practice in small batches.
Memory Drawing
- Drawing scenes, figures and objects from memory
- Developing visual recall through regular practice
- Narrative memory drawing
- Building imagination and composition from within
Still Life (Object Drawing)
- Common objects with correct proportion and detail
- Shading, texture and tonal values
- Pencil and colour pencil techniques
- Light and shadow observation
Nature Drawing
- Plants, flowers, leaves and natural forms
- Botanical accuracy with artistic composition
- Pencil and colour rendering of natural subjects
Freehand Drawing
- Developing a confident, controlled hand
- Lines, curves, shapes and forms without instruments
- Building the foundation of all artistic skill
Geometry & Lettering
- Geometric constructions using instruments
- Basic technical drawing skills
- Lettering and typography exercises
What is included
- Course books and practice sheets for all six subjects
- Regular assignments with individual feedback
- Full mock exam sessions
- Registration handled entirely by Creative Rex
- Weekend and after-school batch timings
Batch options
Elementary level
For students in 6th standard and above
Intermediate level
For students in 7th standard and above (Elementary cleared)
Weekend batch
For school students who study on weekdays
After-school batch
Evening timings post school hours
Eligibility
Who is this program for?
- School students from 6th standard onwards who want to start formal art training early.
- Students in 7th to 10th standard preparing to clear Elementary and then progress to Intermediate.
- Students interested in a career in design, architecture, fashion or fine art building a drawing foundation.
- Parents who want their child to have a government-recognised art certificate before 11th grade.
- Students already artistically inclined who need structured, exam-focused preparation.
No prior drawing experience is required — we build foundational skill from scratch over the year.
Many of our current NID, NATA and NIFT students started with us in the drawing grade program. By 11th grade they already had the foundation, the certificate and the confidence other students take months to build.
Career scope
What happens after the drawing grade exam?
Students who complete Elementary and Intermediate Drawing Grade Exams with us are significantly better prepared for every design entrance exam they will face in 11th and 12th grade. The drawing skills, the design thinking, the memory drawing practice — all of it directly feeds into NID, NATA, NIFT, UCEED and MH-AAC-CET preparation.
Starting at Creative Rex in 6th or 7th standard is not just exam preparation. It is a 5 to 6 year creative education that compounds year on year.
The earlier you start, the stronger the foundation when it counts most.
Govt. recognised
Certificate accepted by Maharashtra art colleges
5–6 yrs
Compounding creative education from 6th to 12th
6 subjects
Design, Memory, Still Life, Nature, Freehand, Geometry
Our Drawing Grade Exams results
Students who cleared their drawing grade exams with Creative Rex.
AP
Aarya Patil
Class of 2025
Distinction — Intermediate — Grade 10
VS
Vihaan Shetty
Class of 2025
Merit — Elementary — Grade 7
KB
Krisha Bhandari
Class of 2024
Distinction — Intermediate — Grade 9
RK
Reyansh Kale
Class of 2024
Distinction — Elementary — Grade 6
SM
Saanvi Mehta
Class of 2023
Merit — Intermediate — Grade 10
YK
Yuvraj Kadam
Class of 2023
Distinction — Elementary — Grade 8
AK
Anaisha Karkera
Class of 2022
Merit — Intermediate — Grade 9
IJ
Ishaan Joshi
Class of 2022
Distinction — Elementary — Grade 7
500+
students cleared drawing grade exams with us
15 yrs
of drawing grade coaching results
Reg. centre
MSBAE — registration handled by us
Faculty & mentorship
Who will teach your child.
Our drawing grade batches are kept intentionally small. School students need more individual attention than older students preparing for competitive exams. Our faculty is experienced in teaching younger students, not just coaching exam technique.
Ms. Latika Bhosale
GD Art · 19 years teaching school students
Teaches
All six subjects across Elementary and Intermediate levels
Mr. Ajay Surve
BFA Sir J.J. · 14 years coaching drawing grade students
Teaches
Memory drawing, design and geometry for both levels
We are a registered exam centre for the Maharashtra State Board of Art Education. We handle everything — registration, hall tickets and exam coordination — so students and parents do not have to navigate the government process on their own.
Student testimonials
In their words.
“My son started in 6th grade with Creative Rex and now in 11th he is already preparing for NID. The drawing skills he built early are showing now in every aptitude paper.”
— Vidya Patil, parent of Aarya Patil, Grade 10, 2025
“They handle the entire MSBAE registration. We just dropped our daughter off for classes and they did the rest. Both Elementary and Intermediate cleared with distinction.”
— Anand Bhandari, parent of Krisha Bhandari, Grade 9, 2024
Top colleges
Where Drawing Grade Exams coaching can take you.
- Sir J.J. School of Art — Mumbai (certificate preference)
- Sir J.J. Institute of Applied Art — Mumbai
- Rachana Sansad — Mumbai
- LS Raheja School of Art — Mumbai
- Direct foundation for NID DAT and NIFT CAT preparation
- Direct foundation for UCEED Part B drawing
- Direct foundation for NATA drawing section
- Direct foundation for MH-AAC-CET drawing sections
FAQs
Frequently asked questions about drawing grade exam coaching at Creative Rex
It is a government-recognised drawing examination conducted by the Maharashtra State Board of Art Education for school students. Students who pass receive a government-issued certificate that carries real value for art college admissions and design career pathways.
Take the first step
Start your child’s creative journey early.
The drawing grade certificate is one of the most underrated advantages a student heading into design or art can have. The earlier they start, the stronger their foundation when it counts most. Book a free session and we will tell you exactly which level is right for your child and how to plan from here.
- Free 30 to 45 minute session for parents and student together
- Clarity on which level to start — Elementary or Intermediate
- Registration handled entirely by Creative Rex
- Weekend batches available for school students
- 15 years of drawing grade coaching
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