B.Des. in Furniture and Interior Design 

at National Institute of Design Ahmedabad, Paldi

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:

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:

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

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. 

NID Ahmedabad offers a BDes programme at the UG level. It is offered in full-time mode for a duration of four years. The total tuition fee of BDes at NID Ahmedabad ranges around INR 18.04 lakh. There are other components included in the fee as well, such as hostel charges, security deposit, alumni fee, and more. The total course fee is INR 19.29 lakh. This gien fee information is as per the official website/ sanctioning body. It is still subject to revision and hence, is indicative.

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:

The fee structure for the courses offered at NID Ahmedabad is as below:

The graduating students of National Institute of Design are reported to have been placed in good companies. Check out the table below to know more about National Institute of Design placement statistics:

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

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

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.