National Institute of Design Ahmedabad Paldi Answered Questions

The National Institute of Design Ahmedabad has not released its placement rate yet. However, the institute is known for its good placements Check out the table below for more information on National Institute of Design placements for the year 2024:ParticularsPlacement Statistics (2024)No. of Students Registered686No. of Offers476the highest PackageINR 36 LPAthe lowest PackageINR 3 LPA

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:ParticularsPlacement Statistics (2024)No. of Students Registered686No. of Offers476the highest PackageINR 36 LPAthe lowest PackageINR 3 LPA

To know which is a better choice, students must weigh both options based on important factors such as fees and ratings. As per official sources, the fees to pursue BDes at NIFT Bangalore range from INR 5.6 Lacs to INR 12.3 lakh. The fees to pursue BDes from the National Institute of Design Ahmedabad is INR 16.84 lakh. In terms of fees, NIFT Bangalore is a better choice.Moreover, as per Shiksha ratings, BDes at NIFT Bangalore and the National Institute of Design Ahmedabad have been rated 3.5 out of 5 and 3.9 out of 5, respectively. In terms of rating, a BDes from the National Institute of Design Ahmedabad is a better choice.Note: The above information is taken from various official sources. Hence, it is indicative.

No, the application window for NID Bangalore MDes admissions 2025 is not open. The institute started accepting applications for admission to the current academic year (2025-26) in September. The application window remained open till December. The last date to apply for admission was Dec 6, 2025 (extended). Currently, the institute is conducting the seat allocation process for the MDes programme. The academic year is set to commence on June 30, 2025.

The careers after pursuing an MDes depend on the MDes specialisations selected by the candidates. The career prospects also vary depending on other factors, such as area of specialisation, years of experience, geographical location, etc. NID Bangalore is a premier institute offering MDes in five specialisations. The course prepares students for various jobs in the field of Design. Some popular job options for MDes degree holders of NID Bangalore are listed below:Product DesignerIndustrial DesignerDesign ManagerFashion DesignerInterior DesignerFashion CoordinatorGraphic DesignerGame DesignerTextile Laboratory Manager

The application process for the Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) programme at the National Institute of Design (NID) Ahmedabad for the academic year 2025–26 has concluded. However, understanding the process can be beneficial for future applicants. Here's an overview 

There is a common application process for MDes admission at various NIDs. While applying for admission, candidates are required to pay an application fee as per their reservation category. The application fee is neither refundable nor transferable. It can be paid using a Debit/ Credit Card. The category-wise application charges are presented in the table below:CategoryNID Bangalore MDes Application FeeGeneral, Gen-EWS, OBC-NCLINR 3,000 (1 discipline), INR 6,000 (2 disciplines)All other categoriesINR 1,500 (1 discipline), INR 3,000 (2 disciplines)OverseasINR 5,000 (1discipline), INR 10,000 (2 disciplines)NOTE: The mentioned fee details are sourced from the official website of the institute/ sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

NID Bangalore has specified the minimum eligibility requirement to apply for its MDes programme. The eligibility criteria has two aspects. It specifies the minimum educational qualification and the age limit for admission. The following table depicts the two aspects of the NID Bangalore MDes eligibility criteria:Age LimitEducational Qualification General and General EWS - Candidates born on or after July 1, 1993, are eligible to applyOBC-NCL/ SC/ ST - Candidates born on or after July 1, 1989, are eligible to applyPwD - Candidates born on or after July 1, 1988, are eligible to applyForeign Nationals in Overseas Category (Supernumerary)- Candidates born on or after July 1, 1993, are eligible to apply A four-year Bachelor's degree in any specialisation after Class 12/ equivalent exam, from a recognised institute or university (Candidates must have appeared for the Bachelor's degree exams before June 28, 2025);OrA four-year, full-time Diploma in Design/ Fine Arts/ Applied Arts/ Architecture after Class 12/ equivalent exam, from a recognised university or institute (Candidates must have appeared for the Diploma exams before June 28, 2025)OrA three-year Bachelor's degree in any specialisation after Class 12/ equivalent exam, from a recognised institute or university 

Yes, NID Bangalore offers a regular MDes programme. The PG-level course lasts two and a half years. It is offered in five specialisations. For each specialisation, the institute offers 19 seats. Students can choose to pursue MDes in one of the following specialisations:Universal DesignDigital Game DesignInformation DesignInteraction DesignDesign for Retail ExperienceNOTE: The mentioned number of seats are sourced from the official website of the institute. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

MDes admission at NID Bangalore is not based on the candidates' scores in the qualifying degree exam. It is based on their scores in the NID DAT, the aptitude test conducted for admissions at various NIDs. However, candidates are required to score enough marks in the qualifying degree to clear the minimum eligibility criteria. The minimum scores specified for various candidates in the qualifying degree exam are as follows:Open Category: 50%Gen- EWS: 50%OBC-NCL: 45%SC: 40%ST: 40%PwD: 40%Overseas: 50%