National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad ,Paldi

What's new at NID Ahmedabad? NID DAT 2023 Mains (M.Des) exam will be conducted from 20 Mar '23 to 23 Apr '23. Moreover, the NID DAT Mains (B.Des) exam will be conducted from 29 Apr '23 to 30 Apr 30 '23.

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NID Ahmedabad Admission Dates 2023

For NID Ahmedabad admissions, candidates need to register online by visiting the official website. Below are the important NID Ahmedabad course admissions dates:

Courses
B.Des M.Des
DatesUpcoming Events

20 Mar '23 -

23 Apr '23

NID DAT 2023 Mains (M.Des) exam date

ONGOING

14 Apr '23 -

30 Apr '23

Issue of Admit Cards for NID DAT 2023 Mains (B.Des)

29 Apr '23 -

30 Apr '23

NID DAT 2023 Mains (B.Des) dates

NID Ahmedabad Cut Offs

What's New at NID Ahmedabad cutoff 2022? The National Institute of Design (NID) has declared the final result of NID DAT 2022 for BDes and MDes on July 4 and July 5, respectively. Candidates can check their NID DAT 2022 results online by entering their login credentials on the official website of NID. Counselling for NID DAT 2022 Round 1 Seat Allotment has also started.

The last date for submission of campus preferences for BDes is July 6. Also, confirmation of seat, payment of non-refundable fees, and uploading of documents for MDes course is to be done before July 7. For BDes, confirmation of seat, payment of non-refundable fees, and uploading of documents is to be done from June 9 to July 10. To know more about NID DAT cutoff 2022 for NID Ahmedabad, stay tuned to this page.

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NID Ahmedabad Course and Fee 2023

NID Ahmedabad offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes. The 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. Details about NID Ahmedabad fees, courses and its eligibility are tabulated below:

CoursesTotal tuition Fees Eligibility
B.Des(8 Courses)
INR 14.68 L
(for 4 years)
M.Des(7 Courses)
INR 10.68 L
(for 30 months)

NID Ahmedabad Rankings

NID Ahmedabad Ranking for Design

NID Ahmedabad Reviews (Showing 4 of 4 reviews)

Overall Rating (Out of 5)

3.8

Based on 4 Verified Reviews

Distribution of Rating

Component Ratings (Out of 5)
Placements
3.5
Infrastructure
4.0
Faculty & Course Curriculum
3.8
Crowd & Campus Life
3.8
Value for Money
4.0
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Shubhra Singh | M.Des. in Textile Design - Batch of 2018
Reviewed on 19 Sep 2018
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2.8
Placements 3 Infrastructure 3 Faculty & Course Curriculum 3 Crowd & Campus Life 3 Value for Money 2
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 f...

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Mainak Das | B.Des. in Product Design - Batch of 2021
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2018
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4.6
Placements 5 Infrastructure 5 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 5
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...

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AMALENDU KAUSHIK | B.Des. in Animation Film Design - Batch of 2018
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2018
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3.8
Placements 3 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 4
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 ho...

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AMALENDU KAUSHIK | B.Des. in Animation Film Design - Batch of 2018
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2018
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4.0
Placements 3 Infrastructure 4 Faculty & Course Curriculum 4 Crowd & Campus Life 4 Value for Money 5
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 equippe...

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NID Ahmedabad Scholarships

A number of Freeships / Scholarships offered by NID, Ford Foundation and Government of India Scholarships are available to the deserving and disadvantaged candidates.

Candidates enrolled in the full-time Ph.D. programme shall be eligible for a research fellowship or a stipend at rates approved by the Senate of NID.

NID Ahmedabad Vs Other Colleges: Which is better?

The below-mentioned table reflects on the comparison between NID Ahmedabad and other colleges:

College Name No. of placement offers Top recruiters Course Fee (BDes)
NID Ahmedabad

124

Wipro, Whirlpool India Ltd., VIP Industries Ltd, Trident Group
INR 13.86 lakh
MIT Institute of Design, MIT ADTU NA Amazon, HAL, Honeywell, IBM, L&T
INR 17.65 lakh

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

NID Ahmedabad Highlights 2023

National Institute of Design (NID) Ahmedabad, established in 1961 was set up as an autonomous all-India body. Thereafter, by the National Institute of Design Act 2014, NID Ahmedabad was declared as an "Institution of National Importance" by the Indian Parliament. NID Ahmedabad has been listed among the top 25 European and Asian design programmes in the world by Business Week over the years. NID has three campuses that offer degree courses, namely, NID Bengaluru, NID Ahmedabad and NID Gandhinagar. NID Ahmedabad offers design courses at the undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD levels to aspirants.Centralised placements are conducted for all these three campuses. A tabular overview of the National Institute of Ahmedabad is given below:

Particular Statistics

Establishment year

1961

Type

Government, Autonomous

Affiliated to

UGC, AICTE

Student intake

- BDes: 125

- MDes: 102

No. of courses

20+

No. of international collaborations

100

Selection criteria

Entrance exam

Entrance exam

NID DAT, DRT

NID Ahmedabad Infrastructure

NID Ahmedabad placements provides modern amenities with state-of-the-art infrastructure to its students. The facilities include guest house, dining, health care, counselling, extra curricular 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.

  • Design Studio
    Library
    Cafeteria
    Hostel
    Sports Complex
    Gym
    Hospital / Medical Facilities
    Wi-Fi Campus
    Auditorium
    Labs

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.

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

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

A. For NID Ahmedabad admissions, candidates should have passed Class 12 in any stream (Science, Arts, Commerce, Humanities etc.) from any recognized board of education such as CBSE, IB, ICSE or equivalent. Moreover, candidates just need to clear NID DAT prelims and mains exam for National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad admissions. Candidates can apply online by filling the application form available on the official website. The application fee is INR 3,000.

Q. How can I join NID in Ahmedabad?

A. Admission in BDes and MDes courses offered at NID Ahmedabad is conducted based on an aspirant’s performance in NID Entrance Exam. The admission process include DAT Prelims + DAT Mains + Counseling. Moreover, the admission process include application process, selection round, cutoff, merit list, and counselling. You can apply by visiting the official website. The documents required at the time of application include:
  • 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).

Q. Is NID Ahmedabad worth it?

A. By the National Institute of Design Act 2014, NID Ahmedabad was declared as an "Institution of National Importance" by the Indian Parliament. It is worth to get NID Ahmedabad admissions as during NID Ahmedabad placements 2023, the average package offered was INR 21.30 LPA (Approx.). Moreover, during National Institute of Design placements 2022, 30 job offers were made by Microsoft.

Q. What is the fees of NID Ahmedabad?

A. The fees for NID Ahmedabad BDes and MDes admissions is INR 14.68 lakh and INR 10.68 lakh respectively. The duration for BDes course is for four years and 30 months for MDes course. Additionally, the institute offers courses in various streams and you can choose among them. These streams include Industrial Design, Communication Design, Textile, Apparel & Lifestyle Design, IT Integrated (Experiential) Design and Interdisciplinary Design Studies.

Q. Is NID a govt college?

A. National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad is an autonomous body under Ministry of Commerce & Industry. NID has been declared 'Institution of National Importance' by the Act of Parliament, by virtue of the National Institute of Design Act 2014. Also, the institute has been listed among the top 25 European and Asian design programmes in the world by Business Week over the years. Additionally, NID has three campuses that offer degree courses, namely, NID Bengaluru, NID Ahmedabad and NID Gandhinagar.

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

A. NID Ahmedabad provides modern amenities with state-of-the-art infrastructure to its students. The facilities provided by the institute include guest house, dining, health care, counselling, extra curricular activities, etc. Students also get hostel facilities which is both for both boys and girls. Moreover, the institute’s hostels in Paldi and Gandhinagar accommodate approximately 450 and 200 students respectively. So, students can stay in well furnished campus hostels with various facilities.

Q. What courses does NID offer?

A. NID Ahmedabad offers undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD programmes. The courses provided by the institute include BDes, MDes and PhD programmes in five faculty streams which include Industrial Design, Communication Design, Textile, Apparel & Lifestyle Design, IT Integrated (Experiential) Design and Interdisciplinary Design Studies.

Q. Does NID Ahmedabad offer MDes course?

A. NID Ahmedabad offers seven MDes courses to students which are – MDes Animation Film Design, MDes Film & Video Communication, MDes Graphic Design, MDes Ceramic & Glass Design, MDes Furniture & Interior Design, MDes Product Design and MDes Textile Design. The duration of the course is for 30 months. Canidates need to clear NID entrance exam for NID Ahmedabad admissions.

Q. How many specialisations are offered under NID BDes courses?

A. NID Ahmedabad offers eight BDes courses to students which are – BDes Animation Film Design, BDes Exhibition Design, BDes Film & Video Communication, BDes Graphic Design, BDes Ceramic & Glass Design, BDes Furniture & Interior Design, BDes Product Design and BDes Textile Design.
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How are the placements in NID, Ahemdabad for product design?

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Aparna Lilith

Beginner-Level 4

4 days ago

The placements at NID, Ahmedabad for product design are good. NID is known for its excellent placements, and many companies visit for recruitment. The institute has a great alumni network and many alumni have gone on to become successful entrepreneurs and product designers in the industry. NID pl...The placements at NID, Ahmedabad for product design are good. NID is known for its excellent placements, and many companies visit for recruitment. The institute has a great alumni network and many alumni have gone on to become successful entrepreneurs and product designers in the industry. NID placements average package for last year was INR 21.30 LPA (approximately. ).. .

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Pavithra Desu

Guide-Level 13

3 years ago

Placement is almost 90 percent, and there are a lot of companies that come over for placements in their companies. Packages are very good. As I am only in the first year I have very little knowledge of detailed packages. But, they range from INR. 3,00,000 to INR. 1,00,000.

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Which school is better for learning automobile designing among NID-Ahemdabad and DSK-Pune?

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RITIKA MEHROTRA

Contributor-Level 6

a week ago

NID AHMEDABAD is best as more practical work is done than theoretical there, and you will even get chances to explore more in this field with best professors and speakers.

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Are there direct admissions in NID Jorhat for B.Des course?

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Atharva Tamboli

Contributor-Level 9

3 weeks ago

National Institute of Design (NID) Jorhat does not offer a Bachelor of Design (B. Des) programme. NID has four campuses located in Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Bengaluru, and Vijayawada that offer B. Des programs. However, NID Jorhat offers a Master of Design M.Des programme in Design for Digital Expe...National Institute of Design (NID) Jorhat does not offer a Bachelor of Design (B. Des) programme. NID has four campuses located in Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Bengaluru, and Vijayawada that offer B. Des programs. However, NID Jorhat offers a Master of Design M.Des programme in Design for Digital Experience. The admission process for the M.Des programme at NID Jorhat is conducted through a Design Aptitude Test (that) followed by a Studio Test and Interview. If you are interested in pursuing a B. Des programme in design, there are several other reputed institutes in India that offer this programme. Some of the top institutes include:
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)
National Institute of Design (NID) Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Gandhinagar, and Vijayawada campuses
Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID), Pune
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati
Industrial Design Centre (IDC), IIT Bombay
The admission process for B. Des programs at these institutes may vary, but most of them conduct an entrance exam followed by a Studio Test and Interview. It is important to research the admission requirements of each institute you are interested in to determine their specific admission process.

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What type of questions are asked for digital game design at NID?

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Sakshi Masade

Contributor-Level 7

2 months ago

The questions are usually based on the basic developing gaming, its model use to make money, mode and problems.

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Utkarsh Raj

Beginner-Level 5

2 months ago

Some common questions will be -why do you want to join NID, What are your hobbies, Future plans as a designer, Past experience if any, etc. The interview will be of 45 minutes approximately.

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Is NID Ahmedabad offering any architecture courses?

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Deeksha Dixit

Contributor-Level 10

2 months ago

The National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, is well known for its design courses. It does not offer architecture courses like a Bachelor's in architecture or a master's in architecture. Instead, it offers Bachelor of design and master of design courses. It offers B. Des in eight specializations ...The National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, is well known for its design courses. It does not offer architecture courses like a Bachelor's in architecture or a master's in architecture. Instead, it offers Bachelor of design and master of design courses. It offers B. Des in eight specializations and M.Des in seven specializations. There is, however, one course, Furniture and Interior Design, that is available at both the master's and Bachelor's levels. This is somewhere close to architecture courses, and you can pursue it at NID Ahmedabad. You can learn about all courses offered at NID AAT this link: https://www.shiksha.com/college/national-institute-of-design-ahmedabad-paldi-33410/courses.

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Nasreena Muzafar

Contributor-Level 8

2 months ago

NID ( National Institute of Design) offers courses in Animation and design ( 17 courses ), engineering and architecture ( 2 courses) media, mass communication and journalism ( 2 courses ). In engineering and architecture course you can do Bachelor's in B. Des Product Design and Master's in M.Des ...NID ( National Institute of Design) offers courses in Animation and design ( 17 courses ), engineering and architecture ( 2 courses) media, mass communication and journalism ( 2 courses ). In engineering and architecture course you can do Bachelor's in B. Des Product Design and Master's in M.Des product design.

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