B.Des. in Industrial Design 

at NID Vijayawada, Vijayawada

Government of India Scholarships: This initiative is designed to support students facing financial challenges, ensuring that they can pursue their education without the burden of tuition fees.

The National Institute of Design Scholarship: Targeted at students demonstrating exceptional academic performance, this scholarship covers tuition fees and living expenses. It serves as a recognition of scholarly achievements and provides financial assistance to deserving candidates.

FORD Foundation Scholarship: Reserved for students who have been awarded a 100% scholarship by NID, the FORD Foundation Scholarship further supports individuals on the basis of their academic merit.

LPUNEST Study Grant: Awarded to the top 100 candidates of LPUNEST (under Graduate Design), this scholarship acknowledges and rewards excellence in the entrance examination.

National Scholarship for Students with Disabilities: Aimed at students with a disability of 40% or more, this scholarship promotes inclusivity by providing financial assistance to individuals who may face additional challenges.

The NID DAT is a design aptitude test and does not assess academic performance. Candidates will be evaluated based on their design skills, creativity, and general knowledge. However, candidates must have passed Class 12 or equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks to be eligible for the exam., you do need a minimum percentage in the 12th class for getting admission in the National Institute of Design (NID).

No, direct admission to the Bachelor of Design (B.Des) programme at NID Vijayawada, also known as the National Institute of Design, Andhra Pradesh, is not possible. Admission to the B.Des programme is based on the Design and Aptitude Test (DAT), and candidates have to appear for the NID DAT entrance exam to enroll in the B.Des program. There is no other way or any other entrance examination accepted by NID Vijayawada for admission to B.Des. 

The National Institute of Design, Andhra Pradesh (NID AP) established in September 2015, is the second autonomous multi-disciplinary design institute, under the DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.

 NID Andhra Pradesh currently offers full-time four year Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) programme in Communication Design (CD), Industrial Design (ID) and Textile & Apparel Design (TAD).

For taking admission in NID AP, you have to complete your class 12th and then register for Online mode test conducted by NID.

Just qualify and get admission in NID AP. For cut offs you can visit to their admission office for correct information.

No, you cannot enrol directly in NID Vijaywada or the National Institute of Design in Andhra Pradesh. NID Vijaywada admits students through a two-stage admission test procedure. The first step is the national exam administered by NID, called the Design Aptitude Test (DAT). The interview and design portfolio constitute the second phase.

You must have received at least a 50% grade in your class 12 Diploma from an accredited board in order to be eligible for the DAT. Any of the three NID Vijaywada-offered disciplines—industrial design, textile and apparel design, and communication design—may be applied for the DAT.

You will be placed for the design portfolio and interview if you pass the DAT. Your design expertise and skills should be on display in your portfolio. You might talk about your reason for pursuing a career in design as well as your design portfolio during the interview.

Admittance is extremely competitive; only a small portion of candidates are chosen. On the other hand, your chances of success are higher if you have a strong portfolio and are passionate about design.

National Institute of Design Andhra Pradesh cutoff for three BDes specialisations, including NID in Communication Design, NID in Industrial Design, and B.Des. in Textile and Apparel Design is 62.2, whereas an Open Rank of 154 is also required for the open category students. NID Andhra Pradesh cutoff is released of other categories, including Open, GEN -EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD and Overseas as well. Further, candidates who meet the NID DAT cut off are considered for the admission process for BDes admission 2024-25 batch. NID DAT exam 2024 registrations are ongoing. 

NID Vijayawada includes a large canteen where students have a choice of foods.
NID supplies students with wholesome meals through the student mess committee.
Every meal should be had in the dining room at the appropriate time.
Food delivered to rooms is prohibited, and no one is permitted to carry any kitchen utensils outdoor.

Within the GATE complex, there is a Boy's Hostel, a Girl's Hostel, and an adjacent Mess facility. There are 208 rooms available in the hostel, which can house up to 292 students.  There are amenities like a doctor on call, a car for any medical emergency, a dining facility that accommodates the cultural variety of India, and a common area with utilitarian and recreational equipment in addition to the residential quarters and GATE site. Wide, lush grounds surrounded the school to provide a better setting for students' personal growth.