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NID Ahmedabad BDes Courses & Fees 2025: Eligibility, Fees, Placements, How to Apply

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NID Ahmedabad B.Des
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The NID DAT 2026 application form is available for admission to the B.Des course. The last date to fill out the form is Dec 1, 2025. Furthermore, the NID DAT 2026 exam will be held on Dec 21, 2025.

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NID Ahmedabad BDes Eligibility & Highlights 2025

NID Ahmedabad BDes is an undergraduate programme offered by the National Institute of Design Ahmedabad. The course is offered across nine specialisations, namely Animation Film Design, Graphic Design, Product Design, Furniture and Interior Design, Video Communication, Textile Design, Exhibition Design, Ceramic and Glass Design, Textile, Apparel, and Lifestyle & Accessory Design.

NID Ahmedabad admission to BDes is subject to a valid score in the entrance exam along with the fulfilment of the minimum eligibility criteria set by the Institute. Candidates with valid eligibility criteria can register and fill out the online application form available on the NID's official website.

Eligibility Criteria: To apply for the BDes course, candidates must pass Class 12 in any stream

Selection Criteria: MID DAT exam - DAT Prelims (40% weightage) + DAT Mains (60% weightage)

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Total Tuition Fees₹ 16.8L

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Design Aptitude Test (DAT)

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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: Does NID Ahmedabad accept any entrance exam for the BDes course?

Candidates seeking admission to BDes at UID Ahmedabad need to take the UID Design Aptitude Test. The authorities usually conduct the entrance examination in the month of January. Schedule of the entrance examination is published on the official website of the institute. The aspirants should stay updated with important event dates to avoid missing out on an important event.

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

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Fee components	Amount (for 4 years)
Tuition	₹ 16.84 L
Hostel	₹ 1.05 L
One-time Payment	₹ 10 K
Other Fees	₹ 4.8 K
Total fee	₹ 18.04 L

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NID Ahmedabad BDes Admission Dates 2025

NID Ahmedabad BDes admission dates 2025 have been released. The institute has just concluded the stage 1 admission process for the BDes programme with the NID DAT Prelims exam, which was conducted on 24 December 2025. Candidates must now watch out for NID DAT (Mains) dates for the further admission process. NID DAT has released the dates for NID DAT 2025 (Mains) Exam, which is scheduled from March to April. NID DAT 2025 Prelims for results will be out soon. Find below a few important dates related to NID Ahmedabad BDes admission 2025:

Dates	Upcoming 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
17 Feb '26	NID DAT 2026 (Prelims) - Results for M.Des
17 Feb '26 - 18 Feb '26	NID DAT 2026 (Prelims) - Results Recheck for M.Des
Feb '26	NID DAT 2026 (Mains) - Issue of Admit Cards for M.DesTentative
7 Apr '26	NID DAT 2026 (Prelims) - Results for B.Des
7 Apr '26 - 8 Apr '26	NID DAT 2026 (Prelims) - Results Recheck for B.Des
Apr '26	NID DAT 2026 (Mains) - Issue of Admit Cards for B.DesTentative
May '26	B.Des DAT Mains Studio TestTentative

NID Ahmedabad BDes Admission 2025: How to Apply?

NID Ahmedabad course admission is made based on performance in the NID DAT exam. Interested students must first apply for their preferred course. The mode of application is online for BDes course. Following is a step by step guide for NID Ahmedabad admission:

STEP 1: NIT Ahmedabad BDes Application Process 2025

Check below the application fee and steps to apply for BDes admission:

Step 1: Visit the official website, https://nid.edu/.

Step 2: Click on the registration link available on the Home page.

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

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

Step 5: Pay the 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)

NID Ahmedabad Application Fee 2025:

Category	NID Ahmedabad BDes Application Fee
General/General-EWS/OBC-NCL	INR 3,000
Overseas (supernumerary)	INR 5,000
Others	INR 1,500

STEP 2: Release of Rank List

After the results of the NIT DAT exam, the institute releases a rank list of students based on their scores in the exam. This rank list is further used to shortlist students for further admission process.

STEP 3: NID Counselling

Students are shortlisted based on their ranks for the counselling process. The BDes seats are allocated based on students' rank and institute seat intake.

STEP 4: Admission Confirmation

Those who get a seat must get their academic and personal documents verified. Once the documents are verified students are required to pay the prescribed fees. The NID Ahmedabad fees is INR 16.87 for a course duration of four years as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is, however, subject to changes and hence, is indicative. Successful fee payment completes the NID Ahmedabad BDes admission process.

NID Ahmedabad BDes Cutoff

NID Ahmedabad BDes Cutoff 2024 has not been released yet. However, the cutoff for the year 2021 is available. Check the category- and course-wise NID DAT Prelims cutoff 2021 in the form of the score and rank of the last candidate shortlisted in DAT Mains 2021 below. It may be noted that all the scores mentioned in the tables below are evaluated out of 100.

Category	NID DAT 2021 Prelims Cutoff for BDes (Score)	NID DAT 2021 Prelims Cutoff for BDes (Rank)
General	64.00	375
General-EWS	40.25	155
OBC-NCL	52.50	323
SC	48.75	224
ST	13.50	125
PwD	18.50	43
Overseas	35.00	81

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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

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NID Ahmedabad BDes Seats 2025

NID Ahmedabad BDes seats are allocated based on merit in NID DAT. The institute offers a limited number of seats for its BDes programme. BDes seat allotments are done once the NID DAT (Mains) exam results are out. The seats are offered across the BDes specialisations and its multiple disciplines. Moreover, the seat allocation is also subject to the rules of reservation. Find below the total BDes seats and the seat bifurcation of BDes at NID Ahmedabad:

128

Total Seats Available

Courses	Seats
B.Des. in Animation Film Design	19
B.Des. in Ceramic and Glass Design	13
B.Des. in Furniture and Interior Design	13
B.Des. in Product Design	19
B.Des. in Textile Design	19

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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

NID Ahmedabad V/S MIT-ADT V/S NIFT Gandhinagar

Comparing NID Ahmedabad with two other institutes know 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
BDes at NID Ahmedabad	INR 14.70 lakh	INR 15.72 Lakh	Design Aptitude Test
BDes at MIT Institute of Design, MIT-ADT University	INR 12.7 lakh	INR 27.00 Lakh	MITID DAT
BDes National Institute of Fashion Technology, Gandhinagar	INR 6.1 lakh - INR 12.3 lakh	NA	NIFT Entrance Exam View Admission Details

Compare NID Ahmedabad with other colleges/institutes here.

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	-/-
UPES School of Design Compare	₹ 6.5 LPA	₹ 22.65 L - 43.74 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.

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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

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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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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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NID Ahmedabad BDes Scholarships 2025

NID Ahmedabad BDes scholarships are offered to provide monetary aid to deserving students. The institute offers a range of scholarships, the Government of India, and Ford Foundation to deserving and underprivileged students pursuing BDes courses from the institute.

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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.

NID Ahmedabad B.Des FAQs 2025

NID Ahmedabad BDes FAQs

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

A. 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. How many BDes seats are available at NID Ahmedabad?

A. There are 253 seats available for BDes at NID Ahmedabad. The seats are reserved specialisation-wise, i.e., 125 seats for BDes Foundation Programme, 19 seats for Textile, Apparel, Lifestyle & Accessory Design, 45 seats for Industrial Design and 64 seats for Communication Design.

Q. What is NID Ahmedabad BDes Application Process 2023?

A. The step-by-step application process is explained below:

Visit the official website, https://nid.edu/.
Click on the registration link available on the Home page.
Register with the basic details to generate login credentials.
Log in to fill out the application form and upload the documents.
Pay the 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).

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: 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.

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Does NID Ahmedabad offers BDes?

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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.

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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

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Where can I find the NID DAT 2026 notification?

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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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Is it mandatory to have a work experience before applying to M.Des in UI/UX or Communication Design at IITs or NIDs?

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No, it is generally not mandatory to have prior work experience to apply for an M.Des in UI/UX or Communication Design at IITs or NIDs

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