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National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad Courses & Fees 2025

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B.Des(8 courses)
M.Des(7 courses)
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Q:   Can I join NID Ahmedabad directly?
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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:   What is the fee of NID Ahmedabad?
A: 

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

CoursesTotal Tuition Fees
BDes
INR 14.70 L
MDes 
INR 10.70 L
Q:   What is the cost of MDes at NID Ahmedabad?
A: 

The overall cost of NID Ahmedabad is INR 11.4 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:

CategoryApplication FeeApplication + Late Fees
General, Gen-EWS, OBC-NCLINR 3000INR 3000 + INR 1500 = INR 4500
SC, ST, PwDINR 1500INR 1500 + INR 750 = INR 2250
Overseas (Supernumerary)INR 5000INR 5000 + INR 2500 = INR 7500
Q:   Is MDes a good course at NID Ahmedabad?
A: 

Yes, M.Des is considered a good course at the National Institute of Design. Candidates interested in pursuing a Design course can choose an M.Des programme from NID Ahmedabad.

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Q:   Are the graduating students of National Institute of Design placed in good companies?
A: 

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:

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Placement Statistics (2024)

No. of Students Registered

686

No. of Offers

476

the highest Package

INR 36 LPA

the lowest Package

INR 3 LPA

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

 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:

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

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:

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Placement Statistics

the highest package

INR 50 LPA

Average package

INR 14 LPA

Total students participated

469

Total offers

403

Q:   Who are the top recruiters of National Institute of Design placements?
A: 

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

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Q:   Which is better NIFT Delhi or NID Ahmedabad?
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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:

CollegeCourse Fee (BDes)PackageAccepted Exam
NID AhmedabadINR 14.70 lakhINR 15.72 LPADesign Aptitude Test
NIFT DelhiINR 12.3 LakhINR 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. 

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?
A: 

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

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(Open) Rank 2023

Score

NID Ahmedabad4765.80
NID Andhra Pradesh15462.20
NID Assam25560.30
NID Madhya Pradesh19661.30
NID Haryana18161.60
Q:   How many job offers were provided during the recent NID Ahmedabad placement?
A: 

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:

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Placement Statistics (2022)

Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement Statistics (2024)

No. of Offers

702

620

476

Q:   What is the application fee for NID DAT?
A: 

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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Students Ratings & Reviews

3.8/5
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Shubhra SinghVerified Icon
M.Des. in Textile Design - Batch of 2018
2.8
3Placements3Infrastructure3Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life2Value 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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Mainak DasVerified Icon
B.Des. in Product Design - Batch of 2021
4.6
5Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
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.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2018Read More
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B.Des. in Animation Film Design - Batch of 2018
3.8
3Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value 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
4
3Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value 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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Divyansh roat
B.Des. in Textile Design - Batch of 2026
4
3Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
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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Aditi swain
M.Des. in Graphic Design - Batch of 2021
4
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 2025 FAQs

Q:   What is the placement scenario at NID Ahmedabad?
A: 

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:   How many students were placed during NID Ahmedabad placement drive?
A: 

The number of students placed during NID Ahmedabad placements 2024 has not been released yet, However the number of offers provided has been released. Check the table below to know more:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2024)

No. of Students Registered

686

No. of Offers

476

Q:   Does NID Ahmedabad offer scholarships?
A: 

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:   Where do NID Ahmedabad alumni work?
A: 

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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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. 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:   How is the faculty at NID Ahmedabad?
A: 

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.

Q:   Can I get into NID Ahmedabad with 70 rank in NID Entrance Exam?
A: 

NID Ahmedabad's affiliated colleges offering B. Des specialisations through NID entrance exam. Taking into consideration, the last-round cutoff, getting a 70 rank is not sufficient to allow you to take admission at the institutes affiliated to NID Ahmedabad. Considering the NID Ahmedabad cutoff 2024, all the specialisations has the common rank of 43 for General AI category candidates. Similarly, for the OBC AI category, the common cutoff stood at 45. 

Q:   How is the placement rate at National Institute of Design?
A: 

The placement rate for National Institute of Design for 2025 has not been released yet. Refer to the table below to know more bout the placement highlights recorded in 2024:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2024)

No. of Students Registered

686

No. of Offers

476

the highest Package

INR 36 LPA

the lowest Package

INR 3 LPA

Q:   Does NID Ahmedabad provide good placements?
A: 

The institute has released the overall placement data for 2023, including all the campuses. A total of 837 students opted for campus placements and the total number of offers made was 620. Check the complete insights of NID Ahmedabad placements 2023 from the table below:

ParticularsPlacement Statistics (2023)
the highest packageINR 30 LPA
the lowest packageINR 4 LPA
No. of students opting for full-time placements837
No. of offers made by industries for full-time placements620

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

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

NID Ahmedabad offers BDes, MDes, and PhD in the various fields of Design. And BDes is also offered with various specialisation such as the Faculty of Industrial Design, Faculty of Communication Design, Faculty of Textile, Apparel, Lifestyle & Accessory Design and Ceramic & Glass Design.The 2.5-year MDes degree is available in 19 disciplines with concentrations in the Faculties of Communication Design, Industrial Design, Interdisciplinary Design, Information Technology Integrated Design, And Textile, Apparel, Lifestyle, and Accessory Design.

Q:   What is the highest package offered during the recent National Institute of Design placements?
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Refer to the table below to know more about the highest package recorded during the past three years:

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Placement Data 2022

Placement Data 2023

Placement Data 2024

Highest Package

INR 46 LPA

INR 30 LPA

INR 36 LPA

Q:   What are the popular courses offered by NID Ahmedabad?
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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:   Does NID Ahmedabad offer hostel facilities?
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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.

Q:   Has the placement report at National Institute of Design been released?
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Yes, National Institute of Design has released its placement report for 2024. The data tabulated below presents the placement statistics recorded in 2024:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2024)

No. of Students Registered

686

No. of Offers

476

the highest Package

INR 36 LPA

the lowest Package

INR 3 LPA

Q:   How many BDes seats are available at NID Ahmedabad?
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Answered a month ago

The NID Counselling 2026 will commence after the declaration of the NID DAT Mains 2026 Result of B.Des and M.Des.

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered a month ago

The application date for NID 2026 exam is over. The exam for BDes and MDes programs were held on Dec 21, 2025. NID BDes exam result 2026 will be released on April 7, 2026.

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Answered a month ago

NID DAT 2026 exam was conducted in the last week of December. The Result for NID DAT Prelims for B.Des programme will be out on April 07, 2026, at 4 PM. 

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Answered 3 days ago

If there is any clash of the interview dates with the college/ university exam, then candidates can inform the NID before February 23, 2026. Candidates need to attach a copy of the timetable attested by the principal and a letter from the principal confirming that the examination dates clash with t

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Sayeba Naushad

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NID Studio Test for M.Des carries 40% of wieghtage and Interview carries 60% wieghtage. More emphasis is given on the interview by NID.

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