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NID Ahmedabad: Cutoff 2026, Fees, Courses, Placement, Admission and Ranking

Q: How are many seats are available for MDes at NID Ahmedabad? Are there any reserved seats?

There are a total of 126 seats for MDes courses offered by NID Ahemdabad. The seats are distributed specialisation-wise. The sanctioned intake is subject to revision by the authorities. It is mentioned here as per the official website/ sanctioning body. But is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

Q: What is the cost of MDes at NID Ahmedabad?

The overall cost of NID Ahmedabad is INR 13.18 lakh. The MDes fees might include mutiple other fee components that must be paid during admission. Admission to MDes is based on NID Design Aptitude Test (DAT) . Therefore, candidates must register for the exam and pay the NIT DAT application fee. The application fee is tabulated below: Category Application Fee Application + Late Fees General, Gen-EWS, OBC-NCL INR 3000 INR 3000 + INR 1500 = INR 4500 SC, ST, PwD INR 1500 INR 1500 + INR 750 = INR 2250 Overseas (Supernumerary) INR 5000 INR 5000 + INR 2500 = INR 7500 The mentioned application fee information is as per past records. Hence, is indicative.

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National Institute of Design Ahmedabad admissions 2026 are open for various courses. Candidates can apply by visiting the official website of the institute.

The NID DAT 2027 application window for admission to the BDes and MDes courses is now live till Nov 30, 2026.

NID Ahmedabad Highlights 2026

National Institute of Design Ahmedabad is a goverment college and was established by the Government of India. It is popularly known as NID Ahmedabad and has campuses in Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad, and Bengaluru. The college has been declared as an institution of National Importance by the Act of Parliament. Check the key highlights of NID Ahmedabad below:

Courses Offered: NID Institute Ahmedabad courses are offered to students at the UG, PG and PhD levels. Some of the popular courses offered at NID Paldi Ahmedabad are BDes and MDes across several specialisations in Communication Design, Industrial Design, Interdisciplinary Design, etc.
Admission Criteria: NID Ahmedabad admissions 2026 are conducted on the basis of Design Aptitude Test (DAT) exams, conducted by NID entrance exams for both BDes and MDes courses.
Placements: The highest package recorded during the recent National Institute of Design Ahmedabad placement season was INR 36 LPA.
Recognition: NID Ahmedabad Design has also been recognised by the Dept. of Scientific & Industrial Research (DSIR) under Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, as a scientific and industrial design research organisation.

Quick fact: National Institute of Design NID Ahmedabad has collaborated with several international universities such as University of Moratuwa, Tama Art University, Kookmin University, Chiba University, etc. to provide international exposure to students.

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Q: What is the cost of MDes at NID Ahmedabad?

The overall cost of NID Ahmedabad is INR 13.18 lakh. The MDes fees might include mutiple other fee components that must be paid during admission. Admission to MDes is based on NID Design Aptitude Test (DAT). Therefore, candidates must register for the exam and pay the NIT DAT application fee. The application fee is tabulated below:

Category	Application Fee	Application + Late Fees
General, Gen-EWS, OBC-NCL	INR 3000	INR 3000 + INR 1500 = INR 4500
SC, ST, PwD	INR 1500	INR 1500 + INR 750 = INR 2250
Overseas (Supernumerary)	INR 5000	INR 5000 + INR 2500 = INR 7500

The mentioned application fee information is as per past records. Hence, is indicative.

Q: Is NID Ahmedabad campus safe?

Yes, NID Ahmedabad campus is safe for girls and boys. The college campus is located in Gujarat. It has a good connection with roads and public transports. CCTV cameras are installed in the campus to keep a check on students safety.

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: 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.

NID Ahmedabad Cutoff 2025

NID Ahmedabad cutoff 2025 will be available soon for admission to UG and PG courses. Meanwhile, aspirants seeking admission can refer to the various exam-wise sections given below across multiple courses, categories, and quotas to understand the previous year's cutoff trends. More updates are given below:

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NID Entrance Exam Round 1 Closing Rank (General-All India)

Course	2024	2025	2026
B.Des. in Animation Film Design	43	48	47
B.Des. in Ceramic and Glass Design	43	48	47
B.Des. in Furniture and Interior Design	43	48	47
B.Des. in Product Design	43	48	47
B.Des. in Textile Design	43	48	47

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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. As per the trends of the last few years, candidates are expected to have a good score of 48 to 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

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NID Ahmedabad Popular Programmes 2026

National Institute of Design Ahmedabad offers BDes and MDes programme as its flagship courses. These courses are offered for a duration of 4 and 2 years, respectively. Some of the popular specialisations offered under BDes and MDes are Industrial Design, Communication Design, Textile, Apparel & Lifestyle Design, IT Integrated (Experiential) Design and Interdisciplinary Design Studies.

NID Ahmedabad courses are offered in full-time mode in several specialisations. National Institute of Design Ahmedabad courses strive to enhance the learning experience of students in order to prepare them for the industry. Check the popular programmes offered at National Institute of Design Ahmedabad in this space:

B.Des

8 Courses

4.1(3)4 years

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹18.04 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

₹13.1 L

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Placement Rating

3.5

Ph.D.

1 Course3 years

Exams Accepted

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

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

BDes and MDes are the popular courses offered by NID Ahmedabad and the institute also offers PhD courses. BDes is offered in 8 specialisations and MDes is offered in 7 specialisations.

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

The two-and-a-half-year Master of Design at NID Ahmedabad is offered in seven specialisations as per the official website. It includes Lifestyle Accessory Design, Textile Design, Product Design, etc.

Check below the category wise offered MDes courses:

Communication Design is offered under three discipline: Film & Video Communication, Graphic Design, Animation Film Design
Industrial Design is offered under three discipline: Ceramic and Glass Design, Furniture and Interior Design, Product Design
Apparel, Lifestyle & Accessory Design offers three discipline: Textile Design

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

A pass in Class 12 in any stream is required to apply for BDes course. The qualifying exam should have been passed from a recognised board. Candidates should keep the relevant documents as a proof of eligibility. These are required at the time of admission. The institute may have age limit criteria.

Q: What is the eligibility for the MDes course offered at NID Ahmedabad?

MDes eligibility at NID Ahmedabad is Bachelor degree of 4-year or 3-year duration from a recognised University. General category students should be born on or after July 1, 1994 to apply for the course.

NID Ahmedabad Placements 2025

National Institute of Design Ahmedabad placement data for 2026 and 2025 is yet to be released. The same will be updated here once released. However, as per the NID Ahmedabad placement report 2024, the college offered INR 36 LPA and INR 3 LPA as the highest and lowest packages, respectively to students. A total of 476 offers were made for full-time jobs. Some of the top recruiters that took part in the placement drive 2024 are Microsoft, Samsung, Infosys, SAP, etc.

Candidates can check the key highlights of the details around NID Ahmedabad campus placement in the table provided below:

Particulars	Statistics (2024)
Students Registered	686
Offers Made	476
Highest Salary	INR 36 LPA
Lowest Salary	INR 3 LPA

Top Recruiters

Wipro

Whirlpool

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Cognizant

Hindustan Unilever

Infosys

Microsoft

Samsung

SAP

TCS

Info Edge (India) Ltd.

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Q: Who are the top recruiters of NID Ahmedabad placements?

NID Ahmedabad offers good placement opportunities to its students. Some of the top recruiters of NID Ahmedabad are Microsoft, Adobe, Amazon Development Center (I) Private Ltd., Cognizant Technologies Solutions, Deloitte Consulting India Pvt Ltd., HCL Technologies, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (Automotive Sector), Wipro Technologies, TCS, and many more.

Q: How many job offers were provided during the recent NID Ahmedabad placement?

The number of offers provided during National Institute of Design Placements was 476. In the last three years the number of offers have been decreasing year after year. Check out the data tabulated below to know more:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)
No. of Offers	702	620	476

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 & Application Process 2026

National Insititute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad admission is entrance-based for courses offered at undergraudate (BDes), postgraduate (MDes), and doctoral (PhD) levels. Admission to its flagship programmes are governed by the NID Design Aptitude Test (NID DAT), which is conducted in two stages: DAT Prelims and DAT Mains.

NID Ahmedabad Admission 2026: Eligibility & Selection Crietria

Candidates looking for admission to its NID Ahmedabad must meet the basic eligibility requirements before registering for the entrance test. Below is the detailed breakdown of eligibility requirements before registering for the entrance test. Below is the detailed breadown of eligibility and selection criteria:

Course	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria
BDes (4 Years)	Passed or appearing in Class 12 in any stream (Science, Commerce, Arts) from a recognized board.	NID DAT Prelims + NID DAT Mains (Studio Test)
MDes (2.5 Years)	Bachelor’s degree (minimum 3 or 4-year duration) or a 4-year full-time Diploma in Design/Fine Arts/Applied Arts/Architecture from a recognized university.	NID DAT Prelims + NID DAT Mains (Studio Test & Personal Interview)

Steps for NID Ahmedabad Application & Admission Process 2026

Interested candidates must submit their applications online via the official NID admission portal by following the step-by-step process below:

Step 1: NID Application Process

Visit the official NID admissions portal.
Click on 'New Registration' and sign up using a valid email ID, mobile number, and date of birth.
Log in using the system-generated credentials sent to your registered email/ phone.
Fill in the online application form with personal, educational, and programme details.
Upload the required documents and scanned passport-size photograph/ signature in the specified format.
Pay the non-refundable application fee online via Net Banking, UPI, or Credit/ Debit Card.
Submit the form and download a printout of the application confirmation page for future reference.

Step 2: Entrance Examination (DAT Prelims 7 DAT Mains)

DAT Prelims: Registered candidates download the admit card and appear for the pen-and-paper DAT Prelims exam across designated test centers.
Shortlisting: Based on DAT Prelims performance, shortlisted candidates advance to the DAT Mains round.
DAT Mains: Shortlisted candidates download the DAT Mains admit card and participate in the Studio Test (and Personal Interview for M.Des candidates).

Step 3: Merit List & Admisson Confirmation

Merit List: Final merit ranks are published based on performance in the DAT exam components.
Counselling & Seat Allotment: Qualified candidates register for counselling and submit campus/specialization preferences.
Document Verification & Fee Payment: Allotted students upload required verification documents and pay the acceptance fee to confirm their seat.

Documents Required During Application & Verification

Class 10 & 12 mark sheet and passing certificate
Bachelor’s degree mark sheets and degree/ provisional certificate (for MDes applicants)
Passport-size photograph
Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Driving License, Passport
Category Certificate

B.Des Admissions 2026

8 Courses4 years

Eligibility

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

Important dates

Dates	Events
10 Sep '26 - 30 Nov '26	NID DAT 2027 Registration DateOngoing
10 Dec '26	NID DAT 2027 (Prelims) - Issue of Admit Cards
20 Dec '26	NID DAT 2027 (Prelims) Date: B.Des & M.Des

M.Des Admissions 2026

7 Courses30 months

Eligibility

Undergraduate Degree with 45% aggregate
Accepting Exams: Design Aptitude Test (DAT)

Important dates

Dates	Events
10 Sep '26 - 30 Nov '26	NID DAT 2027 Registration DateOngoing
10 Dec '26	NID DAT 2027 (Prelims) - Issue of Admit Cards
20 Dec '26	NID DAT 2027 (Prelims) Date: B.Des & M.Des

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

The overall criteria for MDes in NID Ahmedabad is four-year 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. Selection is based on NID entrance exams. MDes is offered in different disciplines across all three 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: 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.

Q: How can I get admission at NID Ahmedabad?

NID Ahmedabad admission is conducted on the basis of Design Aptitude Test (DAT) exams conducted by NID entrance exams for both BDes and MDes courses. The college conducts its application process in an online mode. To get admitted to NID Ahmedabad campus, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set by the college.

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

There are 128 seats available for BDes at NID Ahmedabad. Seat allocation is done based on performance in accepted exam and selection round. 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

NOTE: The seat intake is as per the official website/ sanctioning body. It can still be revised and hence, is indicative.

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M.Des. in Furniture and Interior Design - Batch of 2024

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About master of design at National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad.

Placements: Plethora of opportunities were available for the master of design course. This specialisation had enhanced offers in various top-branded organisations in the role of interior design and designers. Likewise, some of the recruiters like Godrej, Florence, Durian, IKEA, etc.

Infrastructure: Dress code of the students was not so noticeable based on our choice we should dress ourselves.

Faculty: Teachers spent least time, dealing with the classroom portions which were usually 2 to 3 hours a day. Teachers were so knowledgeable and built an effective, healthy relationship among the students. Teachers helped us to verify the data about our research projects, and gather some relevant information too. Along with the teachers, some guides came with us while we went for visiting the industrial experience. Industrial experience was arranged once every two weeks to give more weightage to the practical learning.

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M.Des. in Textile Design - Batch of 2018

2.8

3.0Placements3.0Infrastructure3.0Faculty3.0Crowd & Campus Life2.0Value 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

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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

3.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value 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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B.Des. in Animation Film Design - Batch of 2018

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3.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

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 Graphic Design - Batch of 2019

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5.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

College is good but hostel facility is okay. My infrastructure is very good?

Placements: I love my college my proffers is very of me. I love t life he college I miss my college. My percentage of students the same course in my classroom. The highest package is 250000. I'll not working the work. Top roles offered in my course is rubina. Ru Bina is the highest qualified.

Infrastructure: The facility & infrastructure is available for my coursethe facility is free Wi-Fi very nice classrooms very good library. The facility in my hostel the food quality is very tasty food. The medical facility is not nice? Sports game and fashion show available for everyone to participate that.

Faculty: My teacher name is patel and Abbas they are everytime helpful all over students they are very qualified teachers. The semester time exams in college I can't pay semester fee my teachers help me and sports every time. I miss my college. The teaching quality is so unique.

Other: I'll choice they my friend choice I'll chuse to but the best thing in course very simple. I'll don't have part of Events. But I like connectivity, campus surrounding, extracurricular Active .

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NID Ahmedabad Vs Other NIDs: Which is better?

NID Ahmedabad is compared with other institutes on the basis of different factors. Some other top Design institutes in India include NID Bangalore, NID Gandhinagar, and NID Andhra Pradesh, among others. Students can take an informed decision for admission by considering an all-rounded view. National Institute of Design Ahmedabad and other colleges comparison basis several factors is given in the information here:

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NID Ahmedabad Application Process 2026

National Institute of Design Ahmedabad application process is conducted in an online mode. Students can check the step-wise NID Ahmedabad application process below:

1. Visit the official website of NID Ahmedabad.

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

3. Register with basic details to get login credentials.

4. Log in and fill application form.

5. Upload documents and pay application fee.

6. Submit the form.

Commonly asked questions
On Application Process

Q: What is the eligibility for taking admission at NID Ahmedabad?

Interested candidates can check below the eligibility for NID Ahmedabad courses:

Courses

Eligibility Criteria

BDes

Class 12 from any stream from a recognised board

Born on/after July 2005 for General/EWS and July 2002 for SC/ST/OBC

MDes

Bachelor's degree from any recognised board

Born on/after 1 July 1994 for General/EWS and July 1991 for SC/ST/OBC

PhD

Master's degree in Design

Q: How are many seats are available for MDes at NID Ahmedabad? Are there any reserved seats?

There are a total of 126 seats for MDes courses offered by NID Ahemdabad. The seats are distributed specialisation-wise. The sanctioned intake is subject to revision by the authorities. It is mentioned here as per the official website/ sanctioning body. But is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

Q: How difficult is it to get into NID Ahmedabad?

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

DAT Prelims - The applicant takes the Prelims test initially.

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

It is compulsory to appear in both Prelims and Mains. NID DAT Prelims comprises both objective- and subjective-type questions.

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.

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NID Ahmedabad Camopus & Facilities

NID Ahmedabad has a huge campus with state-of-the-art infrastructure and provides modern facilities to 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: The college 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: 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.

Library

Hostel

Sports Complex

Labs

Others

Commonly asked questions
On Infrastructure

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. Candidates can check the list of NID Ahemdabad alumnis below:

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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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: Is NID Ahmedabad worth the investment?

The college has been declared as an institution of National Importance by the Act of Parliament. Talking about the placements, as per the NID Ahmedabad placement report for 2024, a total of 686 students opted for full-time placements . Among these, 476 offers were given by industries for full-time placements.

In 2024 the highest package received by the students was INR 36 LPA, while the lowest package stood at INR 3 LPA. In addition to this, NID Ahmedabad Design has also been recognised by the Dept. of Scientific & Industrial Research (DSIR) under Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, as a scientific and industrial design research organisation.

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: 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: 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.

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When will the application forms for NID 2027 be released?

Answered a month ago

NID application form 2027 was released on September 10, 2026. The application form is open online at the NID admission portal. Application Window for NID 2027 is open till November 30, 2026.

Sayeba Naushad

Contributor-Level 10

At what time do I need to report for NID DAT exam?

Answered a month ago

The expected timing of NID DAT 2027 is:

Event	B.Des	M.Des
NID EXAM 2027	December 20, 2026	December 20, 2026
Reporting Time	8 AM	8 AM
Gate closing time	9.30 AM	9.30 AM
Time of the exam	10 AM - 1 PM (Part I + Part II)	10 AM - 12.30 PM (Part I + Part II)

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Contributor-Level 10

When will the NID DAT 2027 Prelims exam be conducted?

Answered a month ago

NID Prelims Exam for B.Des and M.Des is expected to be conducted in the third week of December 2026.

Sayeba Naushad

Contributor-Level 10

I do not have an Aadhaar card. Will I be allowed to appear for NID DAT?

Answered 2 months ago

Aadhaar is one of the valid photo ID proofs that candidates can produce as identity proof. But exam officials will also accept other government IDs like Driving License, Passport, etc. The list of acceptable IDs will be mentioned on the NID DAT admit card. The security personnel at the NID DAT exam

Sayeba Naushad

Contributor-Level 10

In how many cities will the NID DAT 2027 (Prelims) exam be conducted?

Answered 2 months ago

The NID DAT 2027 (Prelims) exam will be conducted in the following 17 cities:

Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Dehradun, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jorhat, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, and Patna.

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