National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad

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 after July 1, 1988 with respect to criteria for eligibility according to age.2. Qualification Requirement: - Should have a - bachelor's degree post 10+2; or - Four years Diploma in design, fine arts, applied arts, or architecture post 10+2; or, at the very least bachelor's degree post 10+2 with minimum three years duration with recognition by Indian institutions. She will be born in February 2005 and hence will not make it within the age criteria for a General category consideration under M.Des in 2025. However, she will be eligible to pursue courses like B.Des by meeting the eligibility criteria.

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.NID Design Aptitude Test (NID DAT): This is the main entrance exam for admission to the undergraduate (B.Des) and postgraduate (M.Des) programs at NID. The DAT is conducted in two phases:Prelims  (a written test, consisting of multiple-choice questions, and design-related questions)Mains  (a studio test and interview)Eligibility: The eligibility criteria for NID include specific age limits and educational qualifications, which are independent of CUET requirements.Other Details: NID has its own merit-based system for selection, which focuses on creative skills, design aptitude, and academic performance. The CUET, which is primarily focused on undergraduate admissions to central universities, does not overlap with the NID's design-focused admission process.

Valid OBC NCL CertificateGeneral Validity The general validity of an OBC NCL certificate will depend on the Central or State Government from which it has been issued. Traditionally, certificates issued by the Central Government are valid for a period of one year, whereas State Government-issued certificates are valid for three years. Since your certificate is valid until 2026, you probably received it from the State Government.Usage in Admission: Most institutions, including NID, may accept this OBC NCL certificate for their admission process on the assumption that it is still valid at the time of admission. Your certificate is valid until 2026; that means you should, in theory, be eligible to use it for admission in 2024, assuming there are no particular additional special requirements in terms of age or date of issuance set by NID.