National Institute of Design Ahmedabad Paldi Answered Questions

NID Ahmedabad offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate and PhD programmes. BDes and MDes are the popular courses offered by NID Ahmedabad. The BDes programme is offered in 8 specialisations and MDes programme is offered in 7 specialisations. NID Ahmedabad admission 2024 is based on NID entrance exams conducted for both BDes and MDes courses.NID Ahmedabad eligibility and selection criteria for BDes course:Selection criteria: DAT Prelims (40% weightage) + DAT Mains (60% weightage)Eligibility: A pass in Class 12 in any stream is required to apply for the B. Des course. Additionally, candidates must be born on or after July 1, 2003 (July 1, 2000 for SC/ ST).NID Ahmedabad eligibility and selection criteria for MDes course:Selection criteria: DAT Prelims (30% weightage) + DAT Mains (70% weightage, including studio test-40% and interview-30%)Eligibility: A pass in Bachelor's degree of a minimum of four-year duration in any stream or a full-time Diploma of four-year duration in Design, Fine Arts, Applied Arts and Architecture or three-year Bachelor's degree is required to apply for MDes course. Additionally, candidates must be born on or after July 1, 1992 (July 1, 1989 for SC/ ST).

NID Ahmedabad offers MDes in 7 specialisations to students which are Animation Film Design, Film & Video Communication, Graphic Design, Ceramic & Glass Design, Furniture & Interior Design, Product Design, and Textile Design. The duration of the course is for 2 years. Candidates need to clear the NID Entrance Exam. NID Ahmedabad eligibility and selection criteria for MDes course:Selection criteria: DAT Prelims (30% weightage) + DAT Mains (70% weightage, including studio test-40% and interview-30%)Eligibility: A pass in Bachelor's degree of a minimum of four-year duration in any stream or a full-time Diploma of four-year duration in Design, Fine Arts, Applied Arts and Architecture or three-year Bachelor's degree is required to apply for MDes course. Additionally, candidates must be born on or after July 1, 1992 (July 1, 1989 for SC/ ST).

NID Kurukshetra has arranged accommodation for female students in partnership with the National Institute of Technology and for male students with Kurukshetra University, SKIET. The institutes have also organized food services through a service provider. NID Kurukshetra offers two well-equipped girls' hostels with amenities such as a common room, separate mess, internet, television, sports facilities, and medical services. The hostels are supervised by experienced wardens. The annual hostel fee at NID Kurukshetra is INR 22,825.

The faculty at NID Kurukshetra consists of highly qualified individuals who have graduated from esteemed institutions such as NID Ahmedabad, NIFT, and other renowned national and international institutes. In order to meet the curriculum requirements, visiting faculty of national and international repute are also engaged to provide specialised training to the students.

NID Haryana, also known as NID Kurukshetra, was founded in 2016 under the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) and the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and the Ministry of Information Technology of the Indian Government. It is an independent institution offering a Graduate Diploma Programme in Design (GDPD) with specializations in Industrial Design, Communication Design, and Textile & Apparel Design. The GDPD courses at NID Haryana emphasize industry and field exposure in their teaching approach.

The NID Kurukshetra has introduced the Scholarship Grant starting from AY 2020-21. It is awarded based on merit and is also available to economically disadvantaged students. The top-performing student in the Foundation Batch, who secures an open rank of 60 or above in the NID Admission Exam, will receive an INR 50,000 scholarship.

The National Institute of Design Kurukshetra achieved its the highest placement package to date, reaching INR 17 LPA. Details about the prominent recruiters who have been part of the recent placement process can be found on the official website. Renowned companies like Deloitte, Accenture, TCS, OnePlus, and more have actively participated in the placement drives at NID Kurukshetra.

To secure admission to NID Kurukshetra's GDPD programme, candidates must pass the Central Design Aptitude Test (that). Successful performance in that leads to shortlisting for the studio test. The ongoing NID that 2023 is currently in progress. NID Kurukshetra offers undergraduate courses in the field of design. The B. Des course offered by the institute comes with three specialisations for students to choose from. These specialisations include B. Des. In Communication Design, B. Des. In Textile and Apparel Design, and B. Des. In Industrial Design.

NID Haryana aims to transform students into skilled professionals, either by helping them secure industry jobs or nurturing them into successful entrepreneurs. Renowned recruiters like Deloitte, Accenture, TCS, and OnePlus actively participate in the National Institute of Design Kurukshetra placements. The highest package recorded during placements at NID Kurukshetra is INR 17LPA.