National Institute of Design Gandhinagar Answered Questions

The cutoff for M.Des at NID Gandhinagar varies each year based on the number of applicants and the performance of the candidates in the NID Entrance Exam (DAT). The cutoff is generally quite high, and only the top performers in the DAT are admitted to the program.For example, in the academic year 2023-24, the cutoff for M.Des in Lifestyle Accessory Design was 98.25%, the cutoff for M.Des in Apparel Design was 97.75%, the cutoff for M.Des in New Media Design was 97.25%, and the cutoff for M.Des in Toy and Game Design was 96.75%.Please note that these cutoff scores are approximate and may vary slightly from year to year.  

To be eligible for M.Des at NID Gandhinagar, candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree or a full-time Diploma in Design, Fine Arts, Applied Arts, or Architecture with a minimum of 60% marks. Those with a Bachelor's Degree with 55% marks and a strong portfolio may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants must be under 32 years old for the DAT and 33 years old for GATE. A strong portfolio showcasing design skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities is crucial. Additional eligibility criteria apply for specific specializations. Refer to the institute's website and admission brochure for details.

The fee structure for UG courses at NID Gandhinagar includes tuition fees, hostel fees, and mess fees. the tuition fee is INR 1,83,500 per semester, while the hostel fee is INR 43,750 per semester and the mess fee is INR 32,500 per semester. this brings the total fee to INR 2,59,750 per semester or INR 5,19,500 per year. please note that these fees are subject to change without notice and the most up-to-date information can be found on the NID Gandhinagar website. 

NID Gandhinagar offers full-time residential two year MDes courses at the PG level. MDes is offered to students across seven disciplines. Admission to the course is entrance-based. Aspirants shall check the eligibility criteria carefully before applying for the course. Besides, the institute also offers three-year full-time PhD courses at the doctoral level. 

NID Gandhinagar MDes course admission is a multi-step process. The admission procedure begins with the exam online registration and ends with the final seat allotment and fee payment along with physical document verification. The admission stages are also explained below for the candidates reference:STEP 1: In the first step, candidates need to complete the NID exam application form. The applications are accepted by the institute in online mode.STEP 2: Candidates who applied successfully need to appear for the NID DAT entrance test. The national-level examination is conducted across 22 cities in India.STEP 3: The results are declared after the exam is conducted successfully. NID may list cutoff list as well with the minimum score required for MDes admission. STEP 4: Candidates with a score equal to or more than the cutoff are allotted provisional offer letters. These candidates can then take part in counselling/seat allotment procedure.STEP 5: In the last step of the admission procedure, subsequent allotment rounds are carried out by the institute. After the seats are allotted, candidates are asked to pay the full course fees. Then the selected candidates will have to report at the respective NID campus for the physical verification of documents.

NID Gandhinagar offers full-time residential two-and-a-half-year MDes courses to students across seven disciplines. The specialisations in which the programme is offered are:Lifestyle Accessory DesignApparel DesignNew media designToy and Game DesignPhotography DesignStrategic Design ManagementTransportation & Automobile Design

National Institute of Design, Gandhinagar accepts M.Des. DAT entrance test scores for admission to the M.Des course. NID Gandhinagar cutoff 2024 is not available on a public domain, students who appeared for the NID DAT exam can login using their credentials to view the cutoff result. However, the NID Gandhinagar M.Des cutoff for 2021 ranged between 82.76 and 85.51 for the General All India category students. For the year 2019, the M.Des cutoff ranged between 77.5 and 88.89. Candidates can refer to the table given below to check out the NID Gandhinagar past year trend for the M.Des courses for the General All India category students:  M.Des Specialisation20192021M.Des. in Apparel Design87.88– / –M.Des. in Lifestyle Accessory Design88.89– / –M.Des. in New Media Design81.97– / –M.Des. in Photography Design– / –82.76M.Des. in Strategic Design Management89.61– / –M.Des. in Toy and Game Design77.5– / –M.Des.3 in Transportation and Automobile Design– / –85.51

A total of 405 offers were made during NID placements 2022. An increse of 36% was observed in the number of offers made when compared to 2021. The trend graph below showcases the number of offers made in the last two years:The table below showcases the offers made in the last two years:ParticularsStatistics (2021)Statistics (2022)Offers made297405  

The alumni of NID Gandhinagar are working in Education (38%), followed by Arts and Design (15%) among others. To know the function-wise alumni placements, check out the pie chart below:NOTE: The ‘Others’ category illustrates the combined data of diverse domains such as Product Management, Research, Community and Social Service sectors.DISCLAIMER: The statistics on alumni placements presented above were compiled from various online sources and hence, are indicative.

The college has not released the placement report for the year 2023. However, students are advised to visit the official website to know downlaod the latest placement report. However, students can follow the following points mentioned below in order to visit the placement page of NID:Visit the official website of NID Gandhinagar Campus Scroll down below to placement tabCLick on the placement tabthe latest stats will be available to download