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.

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 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.

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. 

Both NIFT Mumbai and the National Institute of Design Ahmedabad are good options to pursue a BDes. However, in terms of affordability, NIFT Mumbai is more affordable since the tuition fees to pursue a BDes at NIFT Mumbai range from INR 5.6 Lacs to INR 12.3 lakh, and the tuition fee to pursue a BDes at NID Ahmedabad is INR 16.84 lakh.Note: The fee mentioned above is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and subject to change.

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 Mumbai range from is 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 Mumbai is a better choice.Moreover, as per Shiksha ratings, BDes at NIFT Mumbai and the National Institute of Design Ahmedabad have been rated 3.8 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.

The NID DAT Prelims is the preliminary round of the National Institute of Design (NID) Design Aptitude Test (DAT), which is a pen-and-paper test for evaluating design aptitude, creativity, and knowledge, for shortlisting candidates for the DAT Mains.Here's a more detailed explanation:Purpose: The NID DAT Prelims is a written examination that aims to test a candidate's design aptitude, creativity, visualization ability, and general knowledge.Format: It is a pen-and-paper examination containing objective as well as subjective questions.Two-Step Process: The NID DAT examination is a two-stage process: DAT Prelims and DAT Mains.Shortlisting: Only shortlisted candidates who pass the DAT Prelims are eligible for the DAT Mains, consisting of a studio test and a personal interview (for M.Des).Exam Details:Date: The NID DAT Prelims 2025 examination was held on January 5, 2025.Duration: The test is usually a 3-hour test.Language: The test is held in English.Exam Centers: The DAT Prelims test is held at different test centers in India.Eligibility: Aspirants who hold a bachelor's degree in any field are eligible to apply.

Yes, candidates who wish to request a re-evaluation of their results can do so during the rechecking window, which will be open from May 06 to May 07, 2025, until 4 PM.To apply for rechecking, candidates must log in to the official NID website and follow the instructions provided under the result rechecking section. A rechecking fee may be applicable, and candidates must ensure they apply before the deadline.