National Institute of Design Ahmedabad Paldi Answered Questions

No, there is no provision for direct admission to the MDes programme of NID Bangalore. The admission to the programme is purely based on the applicants' merit in the Design Aptitude Test (DAT) conducted by NID. The test comprsies two stages: prelims and mains. Candidates shortlisted after the first stage qualify for the second stage. The final merit list is based on the applicants' performance in both the stages. Further, candidates seeking admission are required to satisfy the age and minimum qualification criteria.

The NID Bangalore MDes fee structure includes various components, such as tuition fees, hostel charges, insurance charges, etc. The tuition fee is the most major component in the fee structure. The MDes tuition fee at NID Bangalore is INR 11.43 lakh for the entire course duration. It is payable over five semestral instalments. Further, a refundable student deposit of INR 10,000 must be paid at the beginning of the first semester. It must be noted that 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.

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

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.

NID Ahmedabad and NID Bengaluru offer a full-time MDes in various specialiations. Candidates willing to ascertain which among the two is more afforadable for an MDes must compare the course fees at these institutes.The MDes fee at NID Bengaluru is INR 11.43 lakh for 2.5 years. On the other hand, an MDes at NID Ahmedabad costs INR 12.2 lakh. Comparing the two, NID Bengaluru seems to be the more affordable option for pursuing an MDes. It must be noted that the mentioned fees are sourced from the official websites of the institutes. They are still subject to change and hence, are indicative. 

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 

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 

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%

For the NID DAT Prelims, expected cutoffs usually range from 50-55 for General to 30-35 for PwD. For NID DAT Mains, expected cutoffs are generally higher, with General at 55-60 and PwD at 35-40. Through the DAT prelims scores, the candidates are shortlisted for the Mains.