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National Institute of Design Ahmedabad admissions 2025 are open for distinct courses. Students can apply by going to the the verified website of the institute.

The NID DAT 2026 application window is now open for admission to B.Des and M.Des courses. The last date to apply is Dec 1, 2025. In addition, the NID DAT 2026 exam will be held on Dec 21, 2025.

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NID Ahmedabad Highlights 2025

The National Institute of Design Ahmedabad was established in 1961. NID has campuses in Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad, and Bengaluru. This Institute of Design in Ahmedabad is declared as an Institution of National Importance by the Act of Parliament. The National Institute of Design NID Ahmedabad offers UG, PG, and PhD courses to students. There are various international courses available in the college. All these courses are provided across the Design and several other streams. The college is also popular as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, recognised by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Government of India.

It is famous for its MDes and BDes programmes. NID Ahmedabad Design College has a state-of-the-art infrastructure. The college provides separate hostel facilities for girls and boys. The student mess is run by the college on a contractual basis and the Students’ Mess Committee is in charge of its operation. NID Institute Ahmedabad has experienced and professional faculty members. The major highlights of NID University Ahmedabad are tabulated below:

Particular	NID Ahmedabad Highlights 2025
Establishment year	1961
Type	Government, Autonomous
Also knwon as	National Institute of Design Ahmedabad
Popular Courses	BDes, MDes
Brochure 2024	BDes Download MDes Download
Official website	https://www.nid.edu/home

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Q: What is the placement scenario at NID Ahmedabad?

The National Institute of Design is showing an impressive placement record as of now. A total of 476 offers were provided to students in the 2025 placement drive. Check out the table for more information on National Institute of Design placements 2024

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024)
No. of Students Registered	686
No. of Offers	476
Highest Package	INR 36 LPA
Lowest Package	INR 3 LPA

Q: Why is NID Ahmedabad so famous?

National Institute of Design (NID) in Ahmedabad is regarded as one of the top fashion institutes. National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. NID has been declared 'Institution of National Importance' by the ACT of Parliament. NID Ahmedabad has been awarded a rank band of 51-100 by the QS World University Ranking 2023. NID Ahmedabad is famous for its innovative and creative teaching approach. NID Ahmedabad location is also one of the key factors. Ahmedabad city is famous for its world-famous cotton textiles, diamond cutting, and mouth-watering food items.

Q: How is the student life of NID Ahmedabad?

NID Ahmedabad students enjoy a good college life. The college surrounding is beautiful and made according to the student's liking. The college conducts various workshops and seminars. NID Ahmedabad offers hostel facilities to students. The hostels are neat and clean and has games area intalled for students.

NID Ahmedabad Popular Programmes 2025

NID Ahmedabad offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Doctoral level programmes. NID Ahmedabad courses include BDes, MDes, and PhD in five faculty streams which include Industrial Design, Communication Design, Textile, Apparel & Lifestyle Design, IT Integrated (Experiential) Design and Interdisciplinary Design Studies. The duration of the courses ranges from 2 years to 5 years. Candidates can refer to the information below to know about NID Ahmedabad courses and fees:

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B.Des

8 Courses

4.1(3)4 years

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹16.84 L

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Placement Rating

3.7

M.Des

7 Courses

3.4(2)30 months

Exams Accepted

Design Aptitude Test (DAT)

Total Tuition Fees

₹12.22 L

Get Fee Details

Placement Rating

3.5

Ph.D.

1 Course3 years

Exams Accepted

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

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Q: What are the various specialisations offered at NID Ahmedabad for the BDes?

The four-year Bachelor of Design (BDes) programme is offered in four specialisations, I.e., Communication Design, Foundation Programme, Industrial Design and Textile, Apparel, Lifestyle & Accessory Design. Communication Design has four disciplines: Film And Video Communication, Exhibition Design, Animation Film Design and Graphic Design.

Q: Is the NID DAT 2024 syllabus out?

The National Institute of Design (NID) hasn’t released any syllabus for the DAT Prelims exam. In fact, NID doesn’t release any syllabus either for the DAT Prelims or DAT Mains exam.

Instead, the institute released sample question papers for the B.Des and M.Des programs.

The candidate can solve questions given in the sample papers to get an idea about the types of questions asked, topics covered, and weightage. Previous years’ NID DAT question papers can also be used for the purpose.

Q: Does NID Ahmedabad offer MDes course?

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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M.Des. in Textile Design - Batch of 2018

2.8

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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

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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.

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B.Des. in Animation Film Design - Batch of 2018

3.8

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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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B.Des. in Animation Film Design - Batch of 2018

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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.

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B.Des. in Textile Design - Batch of 2026

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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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M.Des. in Graphic Design - Batch of 2021

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.

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NID Ahmedabad Courses and Fees 2025

NID Ahmedabad offers various course at theUG, PG, and doctoral-levels. Candidates must ensure that they fulfil the eligibility criteria before applying for admission. At the UG level, the college offers BDes courses to students. At the PG level, the college offers MDes courses to students. Candidates can check the NID Ahmedabad courses along with NID Ahmedabad eligibility criteria and fees in the following table:

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Courses	Tuition Fees	Eligibility
B.Des(8 courses)	16.8 LGet Fee Details	Exams : NID Entrance Exam Design Aptitude Test (DAT)
M.Des(7 courses)	12.2 LGet Fee Details	Exams : Design Aptitude Test (DAT)

Commonly asked questions
On Fees and Eligibility

Q: What is the criteria for MDes in NID Ahmedabad?

The overall criteria for MDes in NID Ahmedabad is four year duration Bachelor degree in any specialisations from any recognised university or institution. NID Ahmedabad offers MDes programme at the postgraduate level that lasts for two and a half years. Admission 2024 is based on NID entrance exams. MDes is offered in 19 disciplines across all 3 campuses in the following departments: Faculty of Communication Design, Faculty of Industrial Design, Faculty of Interdisciplinary Design, Faculty of IT Integrated Design, and Faculty of Textile, Apparel, Lifestyle and Accessory Design.

Q: How to download the NID sample papers?

The sample papers for NID can be downloaded from the website of NID. Alternatively, you may download the previous year's question papers and sample papers from this page. To download the NID sample papers, the candidate simply needs to click on the relevant sample paper they need to download; there is no need to log in to download the sample papers. The sample papers are available in downloadable pdf format. Candidates may note that sample papers contain questions similar to the ones that are asked in the actual exam.

Q: Can I join NID Ahmedabad directly?

No you can not join NID Ahmedabad directly since admissions are based on NID DAT scores only. NID DAT is two-step exam consisting:

Prelims: Objective-type CBT focusing on design aptitude, general knowledge, and observation skills.

Mains: Studio tests + PI to evaluate design thinking, creativity, and problem-solving abilities.

NID Ahmedabad Placements 2025

The NID Ahmedabad placement data for 2024 is yet to be released. However, the combined annual report for all the NID campuses for 2022-23 has been released. The total number of students who opted for placements 2023 was 837, among which 620 job offers were rolled. The highest package and lowest package offered during NID Ahmedabad placements 2023 were INR 30 LPA and INR 4 LPA, respectively. The key highlights of NID Ahmedabad placements for 2023 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)
Highest package	INR 30 LPA
Lowest package	INR 4 LPA
No. of students opting for full-time placements	837
No. of offers made by industries for full-time placements	620
Popular recruiters	Nykaa E-Retail Pvt. Ltd., HCL Technologies, Shell India Markets Pvt. Ltd.

NOTE: The above statistics are the combined data for all the NID campuses.

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Top Recruiters

Wipro

Whirlpool

vip

Cognizant

Hindustan Unilever

Infosys

Microsoft

Samsung

SAP

TCS

Info Edge (India) Ltd.

WELSPUN

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: Who are the top recruiters of National Institute of Design placements?

Some of the top recruiting companies at National Institute of Design are given in the table below:

National Institute of Design Placements: Top Recruiters
Microsoft	Samsung
Infosys	SAP
Wipro	Cognizant
Infoedge	Hindustan Unilever

Q: What is the average package offered during National Institute of Design placements?

The National Institute of Design average package has not been released yet, Once updated it will be mentioned here. Meanwhile, students can refer to the highest and average package provided in recent years:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)
the highest Package	INR 46 LPA	INR 30 LPA	INR 36 LPA
the lowest Package	INR 4 LPA	INR 4 LPA	INR 3 LPA

Q: What salary packages are offered to NID Ahmedabad graduates?

NID Ahmedabad has not released any official placement report 2023. As per the annual placement 2020 report, NID Ahmedabad average package stood at INR 14 LPA. The top recruiters who participated during recent NID Ahmedabad placements included Samsung, Adobe, TCS, HCL, Ebay, Deloitte, etc. These stats may vary further once the latest placement Statistics are out.

NID Ahmedabad Admission Process and Dates 2025

The mode of National Institute of Design course admissions is online. NID Ahmedabad admission is based on marks secured in the Design Aptitude Test. Candidates can visit the official website and fill out the NID Ahmedabad application form before the last date. Candidates can refer to the information below to know about the NID Ahmedabad admission dates 2024-25:

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B.Des Admissions 2026

8 Courses4 years

Eligibility

Accepting Exams: NID Entrance Exam, Design Aptitude Test (DAT)

Important dates

Dates	Events
11 Sep '25 - 1 Dec '25	NID DAT 2026 Registration DateOngoing
11 Dec '25	NID DAT 2026 (Prelims) - Issue of Admit Cards
21 Dec '25	NID DAT 2026 (Prelims) Date: B.Des & M.Des

M.Des Admissions 2026

7 Courses30 months

Eligibility

Accepting Exams: Design Aptitude Test (DAT)

Important dates

Dates	Events
11 Sep '25 - 1 Dec '25	NID DAT 2026 Registration DateOngoing
11 Dec '25	NID DAT 2026 (Prelims) - Issue of Admit Cards
21 Dec '25	NID DAT 2026 (Prelims) Date: B.Des & M.Des

Commonly asked questions
On Admissions

Q: What information can be filled in the application form when the NID DAT 2024 application edit window opens?

The application edit window for NID DAT 2024 will open soon after the application form closes. Using the application edit window, the candidate will be able to edit details like their address, applied category, exam centre, etc. However, the candidate can't change the Programme Applied in, Name of the Candidate, Date of Birth, Registered Mobile Number, and Registered Email ID. Also, if the candidate changes their applied category, the applicable application fees have to be paid by the candidate. Further, no refund of fees will be made in case of any category change.

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

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.

Q: When will the application forms for NID 2025 be released?

NID application form 2025 opened on September 3, 2024. The application form is open online at the NID admission portal -admissions.nid.edu. Candidates who meet the program-specific eligibility criteria may apply before the last date.

The NID application form is for admission to the B. Des and M.Des courses offered by participating colleges.

The last date to apply for NID DAT 2025 is December 6, 2024 (extended from December 3). The candidate can also edit the submitted application from December 4-9, 2024.

The NID DAT 2025 (Prelims) exam will be conducted on January 5, 2025.

Admission Details for all courses

NID Ahmedabad Scholarship 2025

The institute does not offer scholarships. Students can apply for scholarships such as:

Central scholarship scheme
Saksham Scholarship scheme for specially abled
Post Graduate Scholarship for Single Girl Child
Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme for North Eastern Region

Commonly asked questions
On Scholarships

Q: Does NID Ahmedabad offer scholarships to MDes students?

NID Ahmedabad does not provide scholarships of its own. However, NID Ahmedabad students can avail of various scholarships offered by the state and central government. Listed below are some of the popular scholarships:

Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students
Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme for North Eastern Region
Post Graduate Scholarship for Single Girl Child
Saksham Scholarship Scheme for Specially-Abled Students (Degree)

Q: Does NID Ahmedabad offer scholarships?

NID Ahmedabad does not offer scholarships of its own. However, students of NID Ahmedabad can avail of various scholarships provided by the state and central government. Some of the popular scholarships are the Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students, the Saksham Scholarship Scheme for Specially-Abled Students (Degree), Post Graduate Scholarship for Single Girl Child, the Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme for North Eastern Region, and many more.

Q: How can NID Ahmedabad students be eligible for the Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students?

The basic eligibility criteria that students must fulfil to avail Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students are given below:

The applicant must be above the 80th percentile of successful candidates in the relevant stream from the respective Board of Examination in Class 12 or equivalent.
The applicant must be pursuing regular degree courses and not correspondence or distance mode or pursuing Diploma courses.
The applicant must be pursuing courses at colleges/institutions recognised by the All India Council for Technical Education and the respective Regulatory Bodies concerned.
The applicant must not be availing the benefit of any other scholarship schemes including State-run scholarship schemes/ fee waivers & reimbursement schemes.
The gross parental/family income of the applicant should not exceed ?4,50,000 per annum.
For renewal of scholarship in each year of study, besides getting at least 50% marks in the Annual Examination, maintenance of adequate attendance of at least 75%, will also be the criteria.

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NID Ahmedabad Cutoff 2025

NID Ahmedabad course admission is based on marks obtained in DAT. 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. Candidates can refer to the information below to learn about NID Ahmedabad cutoffs for various courses:

BDes, GDPD Cut Off 2024 for NID Entrance Exam: Year-Wise rank Accordion Icon V3

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NID Entrance Exam Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)

Course	2023	2024
B.Des. in Animation Film Design	47	43
B.Des. in Ceramic and Glass Design	47	43
B.Des. in Furniture and Interior Design	47	43
B.Des. in Product Design	47	43
B.Des. in Textile Design	47	43

Commonly asked questions
On Cutoffs

Q: What is the minimum score required to get into NID Ahmedabad?

Anticipated on the basis of last year trends, the minimum score required for NID Ahmedabad for BDes is 65.8 and for MDes, it must range between 80 and 90. 5 in NID DAT exam for the Open Category students. NID Ahmedabad admission to both BDes and MDes is offered through NIT DAT exam.

The design institute offers BDes at UG level and MDes at PG level across various specialisation in the field of Design. Candidates planning to take admission in NIDs must appear for NID DAT. Further, NID DAT scores are released category-wise, to check out score for other categories visit NID Ahmedabad cutoff page.

Q: What is the cutoff for BDes course at NID Ahmedabad?

Admission to the BDes course is based on marks secured by the candidate in NID DAT exam. Candidates who meet the NID DAT cut-off are considered for the further admission process for BDes admission 2024-25. As per the trends of the last few years, candidates are expected to have a good score of 65.8 in NID DAT for BDes. Tabulated below is the NID Dat score and opening rank for BDes at NID Ahmedabad:

Course	NID DAT Opening Rank*	NID DAT Score*
BDes	47	65.8

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

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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Some other top Design institutes in India include NID Bangalore, NID Gandhinagar, and NID Andhra Pradesh, among others. Tabulated below is the comparison of NID Ahmedabad with other NIDs:

College Name	Course Fee (MDes)	Highest Package
NID Ahmedabad	INR 14.70 lakh	INR 22.30 LPA
NID Bangalore	INR 11.43 lakh	INR 72 LPA
NID Gandhinagar	INR 9.97 lakh - 11.43 lakh	INR 46 LPA
NID Andhra Pradesh	INR 7.50 lakh	NA

Note: The above-represented data have been collated from multiple unofficial sources and hence, are indicative.

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College	Median Salary	Total Tuition Fees	Ranking
NID Ahmedabad	-/-	₹ 16.84 L	-/-
Unitedworld Institute of Design Compare	-/-	₹ 24 L - 40 L	-/-
MIT Institute of Design Compare	-/-	₹ 17.8 L	-/-
School of Design, MIT WPU Compare	-/-	₹ 17 L	-/-
Parul University Compare	-/-	₹ 5.48 L - 13 L	-/-

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Q: Which is better NIFT Delhi or NID Ahmedabad?

Comparing NID Ahmedabad with NIFT Delhi for their Design programme for their BDes programme based on multiple components such as course fees, package, and accepted exams:

College	Course Fee (BDes)	Package	Accepted Exam
NID Ahmedabad	INR 14.70 lakh	INR 15.72 LPA	Design Aptitude Test
NIFT Delhi	INR 12.3 Lakh	INR 12 LPA	NIFT Entrance exam

As seen from above comparison, NID Ahedabad BDes course is slightly costlier compare to NIFT Delhi. However, comparing their salary package it can be concluded that, NID Ahmedabad offers a good return on investment.

NID Ahmedabad Application Process 2025

The below-mentioned are the stages of the Design Aptitude Test:

1: Design Aptitude Test Prelims

2: Design Aptitude Test Mains

To apply for the desired course in online mode, follow the step-wise NID Ahmedabad application process given below:

1. Visit official website of NID Ahmedabad.

2. On the home page, click on registration link.

3. Register with basic details to generate login credentials.

4. Log in and fill application form.

5. Upload documents and pay application fee and submit the form.

Documents required at the time of application

Scanned passport-size photograph and signature.
Caste certificate issued by a competent authority (if required).
Category certificate (if required).
Disability certificate issued by a competent authority (if required).

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

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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NID Ahmedabad Infrastructure

NID Ahmedabad provides modern amenities with state-of-the-art infrastructure to its students. The facilities include a guest house, dining area, health care, counselling, extracurricular activities, etc. Some of the facilities are listed below:

Hostel: The college provides hostel facilities for both boys and girls. Moreover, the college’s hostels in Paldi and Gandhinagar accommodate approximately 450 and 200 students respectively.
Library: The central library of the college is equipped with quality books, journals and magazines of national and international level. NID Ahmedabad department has many sections such as the digital library, reference section, issue section and reading room.
Health Care: NID Ahmedabad offers insurance coverage to its employees and students. Emergency services are provided by the on-site dispensary.
Wifi Campus: Students and employees can use the academic building, hallways, and outdoor spaces on the fully Wi-Fi-enabled NID Ahmedabad campus.
Seminar Hall: NID Ahmedabad has one Seminar Hall with ample space and seating capacity. The air-conditioned seminar halls are equipped with audio-visual systems along with a projector screen, whiteboard, and podium.
Sports and Games: The NID Ahmedabad provides ample space to practice a wide range of sports on the campus. The college organises various sports events for the participation of students in University, District, State, and National level competitions.

NID Ahmedabad: How to reach?

To reach the National college of Design (NID) in Ahmedabad, you can choose one of the options below.

The nearest airport to NID Ahmedabad is Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad.
Ahmedabad Junction is the main railway station in Ahmedabad and is well-connected to major cities across India.
Ahmedabad is well-connected by road to nearby cities and states. You can reach Ahmedabad by bus or private vehicle.

Once you reach Ahmedabad through one of the options above, you can book a taxi or use other local transport to reach NID Ahmedabad.

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Q: How big is the NID Ahmedabad campus?

NID Ahmedabad Placements provides modern amenities with state-of-the-art infrastructure to its students. The facilities include a guest house, dining, health care, counselling, extracurricular activities, etc. Also, the institute provides hostel facilities for both boys and girls. Moreover, the institute’s hostels in Paldi and Gandhinagar accommodate approximately 450 and 200 students respectively.

Q: What are the campus facilities offered at NID Ahmedabad?

NID Ahmedabad provides modern amenities with state-of-the-art infrastructure to its students. NID Ahmedabad has a wide range of facilities for students. The campus has modern infrastructure that provides a comfortable environment for students. National Institute of Design Ahmedabad facilities include boys and girls hostels with mess, central library, Wi-Fi connectivity, modern classrooms etc. Hostel accommodation is allocated only for a year and students have to apply for reallocation every year. NID Ahmedabad has facilities for indoor and outdoor games as well. The guest house of the university is used for the accommodation of students' parents. Furthermore, the university has a modern IT centre with an ample number of computers on campus. Gym, laboratories, and health centres are a few more NID Ahmedabad facilities that can be availed by students.

Q: Does NID Ahmedabad offer hostel facilities?

National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad provides hostels to all out-stationed BDes students. Hostel accommodation is allocated only for a year and students have to apply for reallocation every year. Subscription to mess facilities is compulsory for all hostel residents. Local students cannot apply for hostel accommodation. Rooms are semi-furnished with a bed, a desk, a chair and storage space for each student.

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NID Ahmedabad Notable Alumni

The alumni of National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad are placed across different sectors and some of the notable alumni of Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune include:

Alumni Name	Alumni Photograph
Dayanita Singh: Dayanita Singh is an Indian photographer whose primary format is the book. She has published fourteen books. She has studied Visual Communication at the National Institute of Design in Ahmedabad.
Prateek A. Sethi: Prateek A. Sethi is an animator, producer, director, designer, an avid aerial cinematographer, ex host of the hit kids science curiosity based show - FAQ on Pogo TV \| Cartoon Network SEA, TEDx Speaker and winner of Times 40 Under 40.
Lekha Washington: Lekha Washington is an Indian actress, artist, and product designer who has predominantly appeared in Tamil and Telugu language films.
Nachiket Barve: Nachiket Barve is an Indian fashion designer of Mumbai, India. His eponymous fashion label was launched at the Gen Next show at the Lakme Fashion Week in Mumbai.
Aditya Pande: Aditya Pande is an Indian contemporary artist.

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Q: Where do NID Ahmedabad alumni work?

As per the external sources, the alumni of NID are working with top companies such as Elephant Designs Pvt Ltd, Infosys, Microsoft and many more. To know the function-wise alumni placements, check out the pie chart below:

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NID Ahmedabad Faculty

The faculty of NID Ahmedabad is very knowledgeable, friendly and extremely qualified. The faculty members are mostly PhD holders. Their teaching methodology involves a case-study approach, presentations, class participation, industrial visit, live projects, simulation, etc.

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Q: How is the faculty at NID Ahmedabad?

NID Ahmedabad faculty is given 3.8 stars out of 5 by various Shiksha-verified users. As per the verified reviews, it is said that the faculty of NID Ahmedabad is very knowledgeable and experienced. They always motivate students to move forward in their life. Every student is given a mentor from the faculty who will always help them to improve in every aspect of their academics and co-curricular activities.

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NID Ahmedabad International Collaborations

National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad has over 100 International collaboratons in the countries such as the Asia, Africa, Australia, Europe, and America. Also, many faculty and student exchanges programmes, along with research and academic interactions, have been taking place with most of our partner institutions over the years. Below table shows some of the list among these 100 NID Ahmedabad International Collaborations:

NID Ahmedabad International Collaborations
Instituto Profesional DuocUC of the Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile, Santiago, Chile	Rhode Island School of Design, Rhode Island, USA	Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, USA
The Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture (FADA), Johannesburg, South Africa	Kigali Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Kigali, Rwanda	Faculty of Art, Design & Architecture, Monash University, Clayton, Australia
The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia	University of Art & Design (UIAH) / Aalto University, Helsinki, Finland	Konstfack University College of Art, Craft & Design, Stockholm, Sweden
Sheridan College of Applied Arts & Design, Canada	University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, USA	California Institute of the Arts (CalArts), Valencia, USA

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NID Ahmedabad FAQs

Given below are the FAQs about NID Ahmedabad:

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?

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
NIDs	(Open) Rank 2023	Score
NID Ahmedabad	47	65.80
NID Andhra Pradesh	154	62.20
NID Assam	255	60.30
NID Madhya Pradesh	196	61.30
NID Haryana	181	61.60

Q: How to join NID Ahmedabad?

To apply for the desired course via online mode, follow the NID Ahmedabad application process given below:

1: Visit the official website.

2: Click on the registration link.

3: Register with the basic details to generate login credentials.

4: Log in to fill the application form and upload documents.

5: Pay the application fee and submit the form.

Q: How many BDes seats are available at NID Ahmedabad?

There are 128 seats available for BDes at NID Ahmedabad. The seats are reserved discipline-wise as follows:

Courses	Seats
BDes in Furniture and Interior Design	13
BDes in Graphic Design	19
BDes in Animation Film Design	19
BDes in Product Design	19
BDes in Film and Video Communication	13
BDes in Textile Design	19
BDes in Ceramic and Glass Design	13
BDes in Exhibition Design	13

Q: When will NID DAT 2025 (Prelims) result be announced for B.Des?

The National Institute of Design will announc the results of DAT Prelims for the B.Des program on April 1, 2025.

The result will be declared online at admissions.nid.edu.

To check DAT Prelims results 2025 (B.Des), follow these steps:

Go to the result portal
Click on the result link
A log-in window will open
Enter your email ID and date of birth.
On log-in, you can download DAT Prelims results.

Q: What is the highest package offered during the recent National Institute of Design placements?

Refer to the table below to know more about the highest package recorded during the past three years:

Particulars	Placement Data 2022	Placement Data 2023	Placement Data 2024
Highest Package	INR 46 LPA	INR 30 LPA	INR 36 LPA

Q: Can I change my date of birth when NID application form correction window opens?

No, the date of birth cannot be changed in the NID application correction window. The candidate will also not be able to edit their name, the programme applied for admission, registered email id, and phone number, in the application form. Note that these details are entered by the candidate at the time of registering for the NID DAT exam. Among the particulars that the candidate is allowed to edit in the NID DAT application form include the exam centre, address of communication, uploaded documents, category under which admission is sought, and any other details not covered in the paragraph above. The candidate needs to go through the list of items that can be edited and that can not be edited before filling out the NID DAT application form to avoid trouble afterwards. The application edit window for NID DAT will open within a few weeks of the closure of the application form.

Q: Is NID a private or government college?

National Institute of Design Ahmedabad is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. NID has been declared as 'Institution of National Importance' by the ACT of Parliament. NID Ahmedabad offers 16 courses at the UG, PG and doctoral levels. BDes and MDes are the popular courses offered by NID Ahmedabad. NID Ahmedabad course admission is based on the marks secured in NID Entrance Test. NID Ahmedabad has an active placement cell that organises yearly Industry Interfaces and visits from top fashion and textile firms. Students are also recruited by a number of government agencies and NGOs. NID Ahmedabad provides modern amenities with state-of-the-art infrastructure to its students. The facilities include a guest house, dining, health care, counselling, extracurricular activities, etc. Also, the institute provides hostel facilities for both boys and girls.

Q: How many seats are available for Interior Designing in NID?

The Interior Design programme is offered both for the BDes and MDes courses. At the BDes level, the Interior Design programme is offered under the faculty of Industrial Design, with a specialisation in Furniture and Interior Design. There are currently 13 seats for the programme. At the master's level, MDes in Furniture & Interior Design course is offered at the NID Ahmedabad campus. The intake capacity for the MDes programme is currently 19 seats. Admission to the Interior Design programme (both Bachelor's and master's) at the NIDs will be through the NID DAT exam.

Q: Is it necessary to appear in both DAT Prelims and DAT Mains for admission to Design courses at NID?

The National Institutes of Design (NIDs) currently offer the BDes and MDes courses. Admission to these courses will be based on the merit rank of the candidate in the NID DAT exam, which will be prepared by considering the performance of the candidate in DAT Prelims and DAT Mains. The weightage carried by the two exams is notified by the National Institute of Design at the time of declaration of final results. Note that in NID DAT 2025, the DAT Prelims will carry 40% weightage, while DAT Mains will carry 60% weightage.

The candidate has to first appear in DAT Prelims, and if shortlisted has to next appear in DAT Mains. The DAT Mains exam for the BDes comprises a Studio Test, but also an interview for the MDes programme.

Q: What is the highest package offered during the recent NID Ahmedabad placements?

The NID Ahmedabad the highest package offered during the 2019 placement drive stood at INR 50 LPA. The same is tabulated below:

Particulars	the highest Package (2023)
the highest package	INR 50 LPA

Note: The highest package mentioned above has been taken from the NID Ahmedabad annual report 2020

Q: How to apply for BDes in NID Ahmedabad?

Students seeking admission to BDes at NID Ahmedabad must first apply online. Listed below are steps to be followed to apply:

Visit the website of NID Ahmedabad
Click on the registration link and register.
Log in to fill out the application form and upload the documents.
Pay application fee and submit the form.

Q: What is the average package offered at NID Ahmedabad placements?

The complete placement report is yet to be released for the academic year 2022-2023. Once the average package offered during NID Ahmedabad placements 2023 is released, it will be updated here. Meanwhile, check out the NID Ahmedabad average package offered during the 2019 placement drive:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2019)
Average package	INR 14 LPA

Note: The average package mentioned above has been taken from the NID Ahmedabad annual report 2020.

Q: How well does NID Ahmedabad prepare students for jobs in their respective fields?

To prepare NID Ahmedabad students for jobs in their respective fields, the college has a placement cell. The placement cell conducts seminars and workshops along with training students for the interview round. NID Ahmedabad students can take part in the mock interviews conducted by the college.

Q: What is the criteria to shortlist candidates for DAT Mains of NID?

NID officials will consider the Merit list of that Prelims to shortlist candidates for DAT Mains. The number of candidates shortlisted will be no less than three times in each category. The National Institute of Design will prepare merit lists for GENERAL, GENERAL-EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD & OVERSEAS categories. In the scenario where two or more candidates score the same marks in the DAT Prelims, then a tiebreak policy will be applied to decide the merit rank.

Q: Is it worth to do BDes from NID Ahmedabad? What are the placements and future scopes on it?

Yes, pursuing an BDes course from NID Ahmedabad is a good choice. NID Ahmedabad has a strong record of placements. The final placement report 2023 is yet to be released on the official websites. However, the placement details of 2019 batch is available on the annual report 2020. As per the NID Ahmedabad annual report 2020, the participating recruiters presented 403 job offers to the BDes and MDes batches 2019. The key highlights NID Ahmedabad placements for the Class of 2019 are presented below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics
the highest package	INR 50 LPA
Average package	INR 14 LPA
Total students participated	469
Total offers	403

Q: Can I consult NIFT syllabus to prepare for the NID DAT 2024 exam?

The NIFT and NID DAT are different entrance exams. Also, while the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) released an official syllabus for the NIFT entrance exam, the National Institute of Design (NID) doesn’t release any official syllabus.

So, the only option for the NID aspirant is to consult previous years’ papers and sample test papers to get an idea regarding the types of questions that may be asked in the NID DAT 2024 exam.

And no, the NIFT 2024 syllabus cannot be relied on to prepare for the NID DAT exam. The candidate may refer to the NIFT syllabus only to further their knowledge.

Q: What is the application fee for NID DAT?

The application fee of NID DAT 2026 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 2026 application form is now open.

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Does NID Ahmedabad offers BDes?

Answered a month ago

Yes, NID Ahmedabad offers a BDes course. This course is offered to students who wish to pursue a design course. The level of the programme is undergraduate. Moreover, it runs for a duration of four years. Students who wish to know more can visit the official website of the university.

Shailja Rawat

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How can I get admission in NID Bangalore?

Answered a month ago

To get admission in NID Bangalore you must meet the eligibility criteria of the desired course. Elgible students are then required to appear for the NID Entrance Exam based on which the final selection is done. If selected, you need to pay the admission fees to confirm your seat at the institute.

Anangsha Aggarwal

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When will the NID 2026 application be released?

Answered 2 months ago

National Institute of Design released the NID DAT 2026 Applications on September 11, 2025 for B.Des and M.Des programmes. The registration for NID DAT 2026 will be on the official website of NID. Candidates can fill out the application form by registering, filling in information, submitting document

Sayeba Naushad

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Where can I find the NID DAT 2026 notification?

Answered 2 months ago

NID DAT 2026 notifications will be available on the official website of NID at admissions.nid.edu. Official notification of the NID entrance exam is all set to be out by the first week of September 2025. The notifications will be out for UG and PG programmes.

Sayeba Naushad

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What details will the NID DAT notification 2026 include?

Answered 2 months ago

The NID DAT 2026 notification will provide information about eligibility, application process, fees, exam dates, exam pattern, and selection process. The notification provides details of seat capacity at each NID campus for both B.Des and M.Des.

Sayeba Naushad

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