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NID Ahmedabad Courses and Fees 2025

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B.Des(8 courses)
16.8 L
M.Des(7 courses)
12.2 L
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Q:   How difficult is it to get into NID Ahmedabad?

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NID Ahmedabad admission 2024 is based on NID Design Aptitude Test conducted for both B. Des and M.Des courses. The Design Aptitude Test comprises two steps:

DAT Prelims - The applicant takes the Prelims test initially.

DAT Mains - Candidates are chosen for DAT Mains based on their performance in that Prelims.

For admission to the BDes or MDes course, it is mandatory to appear in both that Prelims and that Mains. NID DAT Prelims comprises both objective- and subjective-type questions. Candidates must have a well-thought-out NID study plan if they want to ace the test. Candidates might adhere to the following preparation schedule for the NID Entrance Exam 2024: 

  1. Know the NID DAT exam pattern and marking scheme well 
  2. Get well-versed with the NID DAT syllabus
  3. Prepare a time-table and strictly adhere to it
  4. Attempt NID DAT previous year question papers 
  5. Solve NID DAT sample papers and mock tests 
  6. Keep revising.
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Q:   What is the fee of NID Ahmedabad?

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NID Ahmedabad offers courses that are BDes, MDes and PhD. The duration of courses ranges from 2 years to 6 years. The fee structure for the courses offered at NID Ahmedabad is tabulated below:

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BDes
INR 14.70 L
MDes 
INR 10.70 L
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Q:   Is MDes a good course at NID Ahmedabad?

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The Master of Design (MDes) programme at the National Institute of Design (NID) Ahmedabad is considered to be one of the top design programmes in India and is highly respected in the field of design education. NID Ahmedabad has a long-standing reputation for providing a high-quality design education, and the MDes programme is no exception. The programme is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in design theory, research, and practice, and to prepare them for leadership roles in their chosen field of design.

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Q:   What are the cut off marks for NID Ahmedabad?

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NID Ahmedabad cutoff to BDes and MDes courses is based on NID DAT followed by counselling. The Open rank for BDes for NID Ahmedabad cutoff 2024 offered through NID DAT is estimated to be around 47, with a cutoff score of 65.8. For MDes, candidates must have around 80 - 95.4 score in NID DAT for NID Ahmedabad admission.

The aforementioned score and cutoff are anticipated on the basis of previous year trends for Open category students for a total seat of 144

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Q:   How do I get into NID for an MDes? What kind of preparations do I have to do?

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To secure admission to question Bangalore MDes, candidates need to appear for Design Aptitude Test (DAT). NID DAT is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the National Institute of Design. 

The NID DAT is conducted in two stages, DAT Prelims and DAT Mains, propective candidates need qualify DAT Prelims to appear for DAT Mains. The final admission offers are made on the basis of candidate's performance in both stages.

DAT Prelims 2024 will be conducted on Dec 24, interested candidates can apply by visiting the official website of NID.

Follow the steps mentioned below to prepare for DAT:

  1. Get familiar with the DAT exam syllabus
  2. Check out the DAT exam pattern
  3. Assemble the best books for DAT 2024 preparation
  4. Make a monthly timetable
  5. Solve past years’ question papers, sample papers, and mock tests.
  6. Get proper rest and stay positive

 

 

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NID Ahmedabad Fee Structure

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Q:   What is the total tuition fee of the MDes course offered at NID Ahmedabad?

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The total tuition fee for MDes at NID Ahmedabad is INR 10.67 lakh. MDes is a two and half-year course divided into five semesters and the fee for each semester is INR 2.13 lakh. While there are components that will be added to the total tuition fee, such as the student activity fund and film club, the final fee including these components and the total tuition fee might change a little.

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Q:   What is the total tuition fee of the BDes course offered at NID Ahmedabad?

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The total tuition fee for BDes at NID Ahmedabad is INR 14.68 lakh. BDes is a four-year course divided into eight semesters and the fee for each semester is INR 1.83 lakh. While admission there are components that will be added to the total tuition fee as well, such as the student activity fund and film club, so the final fee including these components and the total tuition fee might change a little.

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Q:   What is the last rank for the general category to get into NID? Will securing a rank within 200 help? What is the campus preference?

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BDes course is offered through various specialisations at NIDs. Candidates who have scored within 200 are eligible for top NIDs, including NID Ahmedabad and NID Andhra Pradesh. Admission to NID DAT exam is conducted for BDes admissions to NIDs. The table below shows a comparative analysis of the rank and scores of the last candidate admitted on the basis of NID DAT cutoffs for Open category for the last year for top NIDs, including the NID Ahmedabad, Andhra Pradesh, NID Assam, NID Madhya Pradesh and NID Haryana:

BDes Cutoff 2023: Top NIDs Comparison - Rank and Score

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(Open) Rank 2023

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NID Ahmedabad4765.80
NID Andhra Pradesh15462.20
NID Assam25560.30
NID Madhya Pradesh19661.30
NID Haryana18161.60
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Q:   What is the application fee for NID DAT?

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The application fee of NID DAT 2025 for the B. Des for General, General-EWS, OBC-NCL candidates is INR 3,000. SC, ST, PwD candidates only ned to pay INR 1,500. However note that the application fees for overseas candidates seeking admission to supernumerary seats is INR 5000. In case of the M.Des programme, the application fees for General, General-EWS, OBC-NCL candidates applying for one discipline is INR 3,000. If two disciplines are chosen, the application fee is INR 6000. Meanwhile, SC, ST, PwD candidate need to pay INR 1,500 for one discipline, and INR 3000 for two disciplines.

The NID DAT 2025 application form is now open.

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3.8/5
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Placement Review IconPlacements3.5
Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure4
Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course3.8
Crowd Review IconCampus Life3.8
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Shubhra SinghVerified Icon
M.Des. in Textile Design - Batch of 2018
2.8
3Placements3Infrastructure3Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life2Value for Money
Wonderful place to be, it help discover one's self, passion and interest.
Placements: Yes, there is a placement cell at NID Paldi campus. It works good for a few disciplines but not for all. Reason being both placements and internships take place simultaneouly. So, the seriousness is not as much. Apart from it, not all the interest areas are satisfied. For instance, students interested in crafts hardly find companies facilitating their interest. As the companies are more industry oriented. Sometimes, professionalism is also faced on the part of employers. Minimum package starts from 8 lac and goes uptill 36 lac, as of now. Another angle is the education system. The way students are taught and provided wisdom through hand driven, self exploratory approach, majority of students go for enterprenuership wherein collaborative design cenetric work takes place. Often, students or Alumni group is more interested towards collaborating with traditional artisans to keep the craft joyfully alive, to maximize its exposure by contemporary additions and innovations.
Infrastructure: The entire campus has been beautifully designed with sequential unfolding of spaces. The proportion of built and unbuilt flow beautifully into each other. There are no strict path to a place, every person decides their own trail. Recently, all the classrooms and studio spaces have been made air conditioned. The library (knowledge management centre) as we call it, is an immense source of authentic information and has been kept systematically. The staff is strict and very helpful. The campus is fully Wi-Fi. There is a gym, mess, canteen, chain zone (we call it chain GATE wonderful green spaces, intermediate courtyards etc. The quality of food is decent and they work on variety as well. As a M.Des student, I did not get to stay at the hostel. But now there is one, newly constructed for M.Des girls.
Faculty: The course curriculum is quiet elaborate and touches upon each aspect in great detail. Though, the amount of knowledge is vast enough to be grabbed in a span of 2.5 years in an M.Des programme. But, at NID, learning comes by doing. So, once this approach is imbibe in a person they learn forever. NID encourages hand driven work. This develops sensitivity towards process and helps inculcate the value of time. Though open to technological advances, NID supports hand work more than machine work. It encourages craft driven approaches and works towards conservation and preservation of crafts through design innovations. Faculty members are qualified have industrial or craft based links. The diversity of courses and view points is the beauty.
Other: The campus is beautiful beyond comparison. It provides opportunity to each user to design their own trail. Movement is not strict and there are multiple ways of reaching one place. This facilitates decision making based on the scenario. The spaces are free flowing. There is an auditorium which features films, student films, talks, etc. After each course students display their work for comments. Students keep participating in competitions and win at them too. In the evening, students and alumni group plays together. Cultural events, competitions, displays keep happening frequently. The campus is near to Sabarmati river.
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B.Des. in Product Design - Batch of 2021
4.6
5Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
A college, which is totally different from the rest of the colleges in India.
Placements: One of the best in a country with the companies from every field coming to take the placement. The demand for the design student is increasing day by day since the number of student passing out is always the same, but that number of companies visiting the campus is always increasing year by year.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure is top-notch, which includes A/C and the Wi-Fi facility across the whole campus. Further, the building is made in such a way that it will remain cool in the scorching heat of Ahmedabad's summer. In short, it has all the facilities that a design student need to complete his/her studies for four years.
Faculty: One of the best faculty members of the whole country is here. They are highly experienced that nothing can beat them. The curriculum not only makes the people as a design student but also as a responsible human. Further, the evaluation of the students is held differently since they have the different talent in them. The skills to become a design student can excel in the industry.
Other: The college is located in the vicinity of Sabarmati river, and the campus is one of the best in Asia. They have more than 168 exchange programs for the students.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2018Read More
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B.Des. in Textile Design - Batch of 2026
4
3Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
Experience at NID, Ahmedabad .
Placements: Around 70 percent of students get placement through college placements. The highest package offered is 80 Lacs per annum. Average package is 9–12 lacs per annum. The top recruiter for textile design students is Fab India. The top role offered in textile design is surface designer for prints.
Infrastructure: The hostel is very safe and affordable, located inside the NID campus itself. So it's very easy to reach classes on time. Mess is a nearby hostel area. But food at the mess is not very good, very oily, and rotis are not properly cooked. The Wi-Fi facility is good with high-speed internet.
Faculty: Faculty members are very well qualified, have worked in there respective industries, and have deep knowledge about the current scenario. The textile design course curriculum is very well designed and contains practical skills courses and theoretical courses that are required for today's industry.
Other: Every year in August, monsoon fest happens, which is very nice.
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B.Des. in Animation Film Design - Batch of 2018
3.8
3Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
Really, I cherish my days in NID.
Placements: The placements here are pretty decent at NID. It also depends on how good a student is in creative thinking, communication skills and of course a good portfolio. Here, companies like Microsoft, Samsung, MTV, Sony, etc., come to recruit. Almost everyone finds their desired companies here.
Infrastructure: The college has a good infrastructure, and the campus is equipped with constant high-speed internet. Labs and classrooms are updated and are accessible 27/7. The food is okay as the mess food is very oily. The hostel is also safe and great. Medical services are also a bit slow as the doctors come for only a few hours.
Faculty: Teachers are very friendly and very mindful. Both in-house and visiting faculty members help in the growth of the student. Although, faculty members are a bit less in animation, but the visiting ones from the industry compensate it. At the end of the day its the handful of knowledge which matters.
Other: Festivals like Chitrakatha and Monsoon fiesta are really fun. Its really contributes in bringing the design community together.
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AMALENDU KAUSHIKVerified Icon
B.Des. in Animation Film Design - Batch of 2018
4
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I really cherish my time at NID. I learned at lot from these very friendly people.
Placements: The placements are quite decent for an undergraduate from NID. The students of animation film design get the offers from various companies like Samsung, Disney, Cartoon Network, etc. Almost 80 percent of the students get recruited during the campus placements. It also depends on how good the students are in terms of strong visualization and communication skills.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure is really good in the Heritage campus in Ahmedabad. There is constant high-speed internet access, updated and equipped classrooms and labs. The medical facility is a little bit slow. Apart from that, it's a lovely campus full of greenery, birds and fresh air.
Faculty: The faculty members are very competent in their respective fields. We also have the industry access from the visiting faculty members from time to time. Along with those experts, from abroad also, some faculty comes to share their experiences with the students. The courses were updated from time to time after the student feedback.
Other: The campus is an all-time happening place. Be it from an art/design installation to sports and musical events. You get to meet a lot of alumnae who are very friendly. The festivals like Chitrakatha and Alpavirama are really contributing in bringing the design community together.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2018Read More
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M.Des. in Graphic Design - Batch of 2021
4
5Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money
Our college provides good teachers, placements, and infrastructure.
Placements: Almost 80-90% of students got placed in this course. The average salary package offered was 3 LPA. Many students from our course got internships at First Cry, Microsoft, Adobe, Ikea, etc. The top roles offered were visual designer, creative manager, etc.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure of this college was very good. It has beautiful & comfortable environment. The food quality is not so preferably good in the mess and canteen but it is manageable. Medical facilities were provided. Sports area is good.
Faculty: Teachers were great. They were very helpful, well-qualified, and smart. They guide students very well. The course curriculum was relevant and great. Semester exams were not difficult. Guidance, career advice, and plans were great in this course.
Other: I chose this course because of my interest in graphic design.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2023Read More
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NID Ahmedabad 2025 FAQs

Q:   What details and documents are required to fill the NID application form?

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While filling out the NID application form, candidates have to enter their personal, academic, and personal information. They are also required to upload a photograph and signature, and caste Certificate if applicable. In case of candidates seeking admission under reserved categories, they also need to upload a category Certificate. PwD category candidates will also have to upload the relevant Certificate.

The category and PwD certificates should be in PDF format and max 2 MB.

Meanwhile, the photograph and signature should in JPG/JPEG format and within 75-100 KB.

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Q:   What are the popular courses offered by NID Ahmedabad?

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NID Ahmedabad offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate and PhD programmes. BDes and MDes are the popular courses offered by NID Ahmedabad. The BDes programme is offered in 8 specialisations and MDes programme is offered in 7 specialisations. NID Ahmedabad admission 2024 is based on NID entrance exams conducted for both BDes and MDes courses.

NID Ahmedabad eligibility and selection criteria for BDes course:

  • Selection criteria: DAT Prelims (40% weightage) + DAT Mains (60% weightage)
  • Eligibility: A pass in Class 12 in any stream is required to apply for the B. Des course. Additionally, candidates must be born on or after July 1, 2003 (July 1, 2000 for SC/ ST).

NID Ahmedabad eligibility and selection criteria for MDes course:

  • Selection criteria: DAT Prelims (30% weightage) + DAT Mains (70% weightage, including studio test-40% and interview-30%)
  • Eligibility: A pass in Bachelor's degree of a minimum of four-year duration in any stream or a full-time Diploma of four-year duration in Design, Fine Arts, Applied Arts and Architecture or three-year Bachelor's degree is required to apply for MDes course. Additionally, candidates must be born on or after July 1, 1992 (July 1, 1989 for SC/ ST).
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Q:   How many specialisations are offered under NID B. Des course?

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NID Ahmedabad offers BDes courses to students in 8 specialisations. The specialisations are Animation Film Design, Film & Video Communication, Product Design, Exhibition Design, Ceramic & Glass Design, Furniture & Interior Design, Textile Design, and Graphic Design. Candidates can take admission to the BDes course offered by NID Ahmedabad by qualifying for NID Design Aptitude Test and also fulfilling the required eligibility criteria. NID Ahmedabad eligibility and selection criteria for BDes course:

Selection criteria: DAT Prelims (40% weightage) + DAT Mains (60% weightage)

Eligibility: A pass in Class 12 in any stream is required to apply for the BDes course. Additionally, candidates must be born on or after July 1, 2003 (July 1, 2000 for SC/ ST).

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Q:   Does NID Ahmedabad offer MDes course?

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NID Ahmedabad offers MDes in 7 specialisations to students which are Animation Film Design, Film & Video Communication, Graphic Design, Ceramic & Glass Design, Furniture & Interior Design, Product Design, and Textile Design. The duration of the course is for 2 years. Candidates need to clear the NID Entrance Exam. NID Ahmedabad eligibility and selection criteria for MDes course:

Selection criteria: DAT Prelims (30% weightage) + DAT Mains (70% weightage, including studio test-40% and interview-30%)

Eligibility: A pass in Bachelor's degree of a minimum of four-year duration in any stream or a full-time Diploma of four-year duration in Design, Fine Arts, Applied Arts and Architecture or three-year Bachelor's degree is required to apply for MDes course. Additionally, candidates must be born on or after July 1, 1992 (July 1, 1989 for SC/ ST).

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No, NID Ahmedabad (National Institute of Design) does not run a course of study on Diploma in Graphics Design. NID runs primarily Bachelor of Design (B.Des) and Master of Design (M Des) with specializations of design in graphic, but these specializations also fall into larger design streams such as

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Yes, the correction window will open in the NID application form where you can edit your SOP questions. The correction window for the NID DAT 2025 application form will be available from December 6 to December 11, 2024. In this time, you can login to your registered account on the official website

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The following are the eligibility criteria for admission into the NID M.Des program:
1. Age Criteria: 
- Admission applicants under the general category should have been born on or after July 1, 1993. 
 - OBC, SC, ST, and PwD candidates should be born on or after July 1, 1990 and have also been born

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NID does not consider CUET scores for its design courses. If you're aiming for a design programme at NID, you will need to appear for the NID DAT  (Design Aptitude Test). Make sure to stay updated with the official NID website for any changes or updates to their admission process.

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The entry requirements for MDes in Ceramic & Glass Design at NID are:

  • A bachelor's degree in any discipline (from any stream) completed within a 4 years,
  • From a recgonized university with a minimum of 50% aggregate.

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