B.Des. in Industrial Design 

at NID Vijayawada, Vijayawada

The National Institute of Design, Andhra Pradesh (NID AP) established in September 2015, is the second autonomous multi-disciplinary design institute, under the DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.

 NID Andhra Pradesh currently offers full-time four year Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) programme in Communication Design (CD), Industrial Design (ID) and Textile & Apparel Design (TAD).

For taking admission in NID AP, you have to complete your class 12th and then register for Online mode test conducted by NID.

Just qualify and get admission in NID AP. For cut offs you can visit to their admission office for correct information.

No, direct admission to the Bachelor of Design (B.Des) programme at NID Vijayawada, also known as the National Institute of Design, Andhra Pradesh, is not possible. Admission to the B.Des programme is based on the Design and Aptitude Test (DAT), and candidates have to appear for the NID DAT entrance exam to enroll in the B.Des program. There is no other way or any other entrance examination accepted by NID Vijayawada for admission to B.Des. 

The National Institute of Design, Andhra Pradesh's NID Vijaywada selection procedure for B.Des candidates is as follows:

Step 1: Complete the Design Aptitude Test (DAT) Online Application form to be admitted to BDes and MDes.

Step 2: Take the Design Aptitude Test (DAT) exam according to the schedule and obtain the necessary percentile.

Step 3:

• Go to the NID Vijaywada, Andra Pradesh, official website.
• Select the Admission Tab and sign up with a working phone number and email address.
• Next, sign in to complete the form and upload the necessary scanned copies of your documents.
• It is required that the application cost be paid either offline—in the college office—or online, using any online payment method.
• Send in the completed form and print a copy for your records.

The minimum NID Entrance exam percentage required:

Government of India Scholarships: This initiative is designed to support students facing financial challenges, ensuring that they can pursue their education without the burden of tuition fees.

The National Institute of Design Scholarship: Targeted at students demonstrating exceptional academic performance, this scholarship covers tuition fees and living expenses. It serves as a recognition of scholarly achievements and provides financial assistance to deserving candidates.

FORD Foundation Scholarship: Reserved for students who have been awarded a 100% scholarship by NID, the FORD Foundation Scholarship further supports individuals on the basis of their academic merit.

LPUNEST Study Grant: Awarded to the top 100 candidates of LPUNEST (under Graduate Design), this scholarship acknowledges and rewards excellence in the entrance examination.

National Scholarship for Students with Disabilities: Aimed at students with a disability of 40% or more, this scholarship promotes inclusivity by providing financial assistance to individuals who may face additional challenges.

The NID DAT is a design aptitude test and does not assess academic performance. Candidates will be evaluated based on their design skills, creativity, and general knowledge. However, candidates must have passed Class 12 or equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks to be eligible for the exam., you do need a minimum percentage in the 12th class for getting admission in the National Institute of Design (NID).

Here are some of the top companies that take part in the placement drive at National Institute Of Design, Vijayawada:

Future Group

Tanishq

Trident

Adidas Group India

Ashok Leyland

Adobe Systems India Private Ltd.

Myntra

Mindtree

Design Factor India

Reliance Trends

Gad

Bombay Design House

Pathways School Noida

Wipro Technologies

Yes, NID Vijaywada/ National Institute of Design, Andhra Pradesh has a good reputation for placements. In 2023, the institute had a placement rate of 90%, with an average salary package of INR 12 Lacs per annum. The highest salary package offered was INR 30 Lacs per annum. Some of the top companies that recruit from NID Vijaywada include Adobe, Amazon, Google, Infosys, Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, Oracle, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), SAP, Microsoft, Wipro, and L&T.

NID Vijayawada includes a large canteen where students have a choice of foods.
NID supplies students with wholesome meals through the student mess committee.
Every meal should be had in the dining room at the appropriate time.
Food delivered to rooms is prohibited, and no one is permitted to carry any kitchen utensils outdoor.

National Institute of Design, Andhra Pradesh provides a limited number of scholarships to financially deserving candidates. The students can also take loads from any nationalised bank, they do offer education loan to students at a substantially lower rate of interest. Student loan are helpful. 

Yes, the Government of India has established a reservation policy for admission to B.Des. The following describes National Institute of Design Vijayawada reservation guidelines:

Total No. of Seats    GEN-EWS (10%)    OBC-NCL (27%)     Scheduled Caste (15%)    Scheduled Tribe (7.5%)
75 8  20 11 6