National Institute of Design Ahmedabad Paldi Answered Questions

The NID Ahmedabad has higher IIRF rank than NID Gandhinagar and it has higher package, placement, and internship.The NID Gandhinagar placements are lower than the NID Ahmedabad in most cases as the top most MNC's prefer the institute with higher rank.For the detailed overview and comparison, candidates can go to their official websites .

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 FeesGeneral, Gen-EWS, OBC-NCLINR 3000INR 3000 + INR 1500 = INR 4500SC, ST, PwDINR 1500INR 1500 + INR 750 = INR 2250Overseas (Supernumerary)INR 5000INR 5000 + INR 2500 = INR 7500

There are 147 seats available for MDes programme at NID Ahmedabad. The seats are reserved specialisation-wise. which are tabulated below:CoursesSeatsMDes in Animation Film Design22MDes in Furniture and Interior Design22MDes in Graphic Design22MDes in Film and Video Communication22MDes in Product Design22MDes in Textile Design22MDes in Ceramic and Glass Design15

 The two-and-a-half-year Master of Design (MDes) programme at NID Ahmedabad is offered in five specialisations, i.e., Communication Design, Industrial Design, Interdisciplinary Design, IT Integrated and Textile, Apparel, Lifestyle & Accessory Design. Industrial Design is offered in six disciplines: Ceramic & Glass Design, Furniture And Interior Design, Product Design, Toy & Game Design, Transportation & Automobile Design and Universal Design.Communication Design is offered under four discipline: Film & Video Communication, Graphic Design, Animation Film Design, and Photography Design.Interdisciplinary Design is offered under two discipline: Design for Retail Experience and Strategic Design Management.IT Integrated Design is offered under four discipline: Digital Game Design, Interaction Design, Information Design, and New Media Design.Apparel, Lifestyle & Accessory Design offers three discipline: Apparel, Lifestyle, and Textile Design.

To secure admission to Ahmedabad MDes, candidates need to appear for Design Aptitude Test (DAT). NID DAT is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the National Institute of Design. The NID DAT is conducted in two stages, DAT Prelims and DAT Mains, propective candidates need qualify DAT Prelims to appear for DAT Mains. The final admission offers are made on the basis of candidate's performance in both stages.Follow the steps mentioned below to prepare for DAT:Get familiar with the DAT exam syllabusCheck out the DAT exam patternAssemble the best books for DAT 2024 preparationMake a monthly timetableSolve past years' question papers, sample papers, and mock tests.Get proper rest and stay positive

Your chances of getting into the National Institute of Design (NID) Vijaywada with a score of 70% in the NID Entrance Exam depend on several factors. These include:The specific programme you are applying toThe competition in that yearYour performance in the design testYour overall portfolio  The cutoff for the general category is typically around 65-70. The overall cutoff for NID is 50.4 marks.    

Both the National Institute of Design (NID) in Andhra Pradesh and NID Assam offer the Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) program. NID Assam was established in the year, 2019, so, comparatively it is a new institute. The choice between the two depends on your interests and goals.  NID is a government-envisioned institution that's known for its high standards and commitment to excellence. It's consistently ranked among the top design institutes in the country.  NID Assam is located in Jorhat and provides an opportunity for young creative talent and design aspirants from North East India and across the country. Some say the environment of Assam and the people make it a blissful education. 

National Institute of Design (NID) Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh offers 1 Course in 3 streams. The courses are, B.Des. in Communication Design, B.Des. in Industrial Design, and B.Des. in Textile and Apparel Design. Admission is given to 75 students only.Admission is based on the design aptitude test, a national entrance test for admissions, conducted by the institute. The eligibility is that a candidate must have cleared class 12th in any discipline from a recognized board.

The National Institute of Design (NID) Vijayawada accepts 75 students per year for its B.Des program. The B.Des programme is a four-year course offered in three specializations. The first two semesters are a Design Foundation Programme, followed by six semesters of study. Candidates must meet the requirements established by the institute to be considered for admission. Students who have passed 10+2 in any stream can apply for admission to the B.Des course at NID Vijayawada. 

The National Institute of Design (NID) Vijayawada accepts NID DAT scores for admission to B.Des. The minimum cutoff for B.Des in 2023 was 50 marks for the General category. The cutoff for three B.Des specializations, including Communication Design, Industrial Design, and Textile and Apparel Design, was 62.2.  To be considered for admission, candidates must appear in both DAT Prelims and DAT Mains. A merit list is created for each category based on the results of DAT Prelims. Candidates are then called for DAT Mains, which includes a studio test and interview.