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M.Des. in Interaction Design 

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  • Estd. 2006
M.Des. in Interaction Design
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M.Des. in Interaction Design
 at 
NID Bangalore 
Overview

Total Tuition Fees

11.43 Lakh
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Duration

2 years

Course Level

PG Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

Official Website

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Seat breakup

19

Type of University

Public/Government,Autonomous

M.Des. in Interaction Design
 at 
NID Bangalore 
Fees

Fee componentsAmount (2 years)
11.43 Lakh
10,000
11.53 Lakh
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M.Des. in Interaction Design
 at 
NID Bangalore 
 
Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   Which NID is better - Ahmedabad or Bangalore?
A: 

NID Bangalore and NID Ahmedabad cannot really be compared because NID Bangalore is the extended campus of NID Ahmedabad and the institutes have a common admission process and a centralised placement cell.

NID Ahmedabad offers BDes and MDes, on the other hand NID Bangalore only offers an MDes.

Both the institutes offers different MDes specialisations, therefore the choice of institute will majorly depend on the specialisation selection of a candidate. For instance, if an aspirant wish to pursue MDes with specialisation in Digital Game Design, he/she will have to take admission at the Bangalore campus because the NID Ahmedabad does not offer the aforementioned specialisation.

The list of specialisation offered by both NIDs is mentioned below:

NID BangaloreNID Ahmedabad
  • Design for Retail Experience
  • Universal Design
  • Textile Design
  • Digital Game Design
  • Interaction Design
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Q:   Is there any way to get admission at NID Bangalore without taking an exam (I missed the exam)?
A: 

Unfortunately, no. NID Bangalore MDes admission are strictly entrance-based. Candidates need to appear for NID DAT to secure admission at NID Bangalore. 

The NID DAT is conducted in two stages and they are:

  • DAT Prelims
  • DAT Mains

Interested candidates must begin the admission process by applying for NID DAT prelims. The application process is conducted online on the official website of NID. Aspirants can apply for maximum two disciplines.

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Q:   What is the minimum score required to get into NID Bangalore?
A: 

NID Bangalore cutoff for MDes courses in five specialisations based on NID DAT scores followed by counselling. NID DAT ranks and cutoff scores are released for admission to BDes and MDes courses for all NIDs individually. Candidates who meet the NID DAT cut off are considered for the further admission process for BDes admission 2024-25 batch at NID Bangalore. Tabulated below are expected percentiles for NID Bangalore MDes cutoff:

CourseEstimated cutff
M.Des. in Design for Retail Experience83.87
M.Des. in Digital Game Design76.27
M.Des. in Information Design86.84
M.Des. in Interaction Design89.47
M.Des. in Universal Design85.71
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Q:   What is the fees of NID Bangalore?
A: 

Candidate seeking admission to NID Bangalore course can check the detailed NID MDes fee structure, as per the NID official website, below:

ComponentsTotal Amount
Tuition FeeINR 11.425 Lacs (INR 2.285 Lacs each semester)
InsuranceINR 400
Student Activity FundINR 2,000
Film ClubINR 400
Alumni FeeINR 5,000
Mess ChargesInformed at the begining of each academic year
Student Refundable DepositINR 10,000
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Q:   Who is eligible for MDes in NID Bangalore 2024?
A: 

Candidates seeking admission to NID Bangalore MDes must check the eligibiliity and selection criteria of the course, mentioned below, before applying:

CourseEligibilitySelection Criteria
MDes

Educational Qualification: A four-year/ three-year undergraduate degree from a recognised institute or University.

Or

A four year Diploma in Design/ Fine Arts/ Applied Arts/ Architecture after class 12 from a University or recognised institute.

Note: The candidates should make sure that they have appeared and cleared all subject exams before June 30, 2024

Category-wise Age Limit:

General- Those who are born after July 1, 1992 can apply

OBC-NCL/ SC/ ST- Those who are born after July 1, 1989 can apply

PwD- Those who are born after July 1, 1987 can apply

Foreign Nationals (Supernumerary)- Those who are born after July 1, 1992 can apply

DAT (Design Aptitude Test)

  • DAT Prelims
  • DAT Mains
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M.Des. in Interaction Design
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NID Bangalore 
Placements

ParticularsStatistics (2022)
Highest SalaryINR 46.00 Lakh
Lowest SalaryINR 4.00 Lakh
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Adidas
Adobe
Ashok Leyland
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Future Group
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HP
Infosys
JP Morgan Chase
LG Electronics
Logitech
Mahindra and Mahindra
Malabar Gold
Maruti Suzuki
Microsoft
Mind Tree
Myntra
Nalli
Oracle
Philips India
Relaxo
Tanishq
Tata Motors
TitanIndustries
trident group
vip
Whirlpool
Wipro
Zomato
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M.Des. in Interaction Design
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NID Bangalore 
Entry Requirements

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M.Des. in Interaction Design
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NID Bangalore 
Admission Process

    Important Dates

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    NID ENTRANCE EXAM
    Mar 1 - 31, 2026
    NID Entrance Exam-NID DAT 2026 (Mains) Studio Test and InterviewTentative
    Mar 21 - Apr 1, 2026
    NID Entrance Exam-NID Mains Exam: M.Des Interview
    Apr 7, 2026
    NID Entrance Exam-NID DAT 2026 (Prelims) - Results for B.Des

    M.Des. in Interaction Design
     at 
    NID Bangalore 
    Cutoffs

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    NID Entrance Exam round-wise cutoff Rank: (General-All India)
    Round2021
    189.47
    NID Entrance Exam round-wise cutoff Rank: (OBC-All India)
    Round2021
    156.58
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    Students also asked

    Q:   Is pursuing an MDes more affordable at NID Bangalore as compared to NID Ahmedabad?
    A: 

    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 11.4 lakh for 2.5 years. On the other hand, an MDes at NID Ahmedabad costs INR 13.18 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.

     

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    Q:   Can Diploma candidates apply for admission to the M.Des programme through NID DAT 2024?
    A: 

    Diploma candidates need to meet the following conditions for admission:

    • Done full-time Diploma of 4-year duration after 10+2

    • Diploma in the following subjects is accepted - Design/ Fine Arts/ Applied Arts/ Architecture.

    • The Diploma must be done from a university or institute recognised by law in India.

    Additionally, the candidate must have appeared in all the subjects and backlogs (if any) by June 30, 2024. 

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    Q:   Are M.Des placements at National Institute of Design, Bengaluru good?
    A: 

    NID is the best institution for product design and design innovation. NID Bangalore was established in 2006 as an initiative of the Department of industrial policy and Promotion. It offers M. Des in interaction design. After gaining adequate knowledge students become enable to design a wide range of products using technologies. They make careers in entrepreneurship where collaborative design-centric work takes place. The average package is 8 lakhs and the maximum goes to 30 lakhs.

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    Q:   Are admissions open in NID Bangalore for an MDes?
    A: 

    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.

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    Q:   How are placements at National Institute of Design, Bengaluru?
    A: 

    Statistics for NID Bangalore Placements:
    Strong placement rates can be seen at NID Bangalore. The typical compensation package provided to NID Bengaluru students for the 2023 placement session was INR 15 LPA. The biggest wage package available was 35 LPA (INR).The median and maximum package offered by the leading businesses that came on a hiring rampage. The students can learn about and anticipate the top organisations that may visit to recruit for the upcoming school year in this article, as well as the benefits that will be offered to them.

    The NID Placements 2023 average package will help students determine how much their degree and credentials are worth in the real world. View the typical compensation package provided to students on placements in 2019.Around the world, 300K designers are often in need each fiscal year. 
    The Bachelor of Design programme at NID nets students 8 to 12 LPA for entry-level employment. 
    Students are given an average income of Rs. 21 lakhs. 
    For NID graduates, the pay ranges from Rs. 17 Lakhs to Rs. 50 Lakhs annually.

    An average of Rs. 30 Lacs is earned annually by more than 10% of the workforce by NID graduates. 

    In 2020, the annual salary for the vice president of design position will be over 40 lakhs.
    And in 2020, the Director of the Design Department will earn about 32 Lacs annually.

    Start your own business to make money if that is your sole worry. You won't learn how to make money from NID. To succeed, you must employ all of your cognitive abilities. NID can help by placing you in respectable organisations. Additionally, it is based on the stream you apply for.
    Now consider a different scenario. Let's imagine you want to apply to NID for textile/apparel design since you love the medium. What if I told you that enrolling in some UX-related courses at NID will enable you to receive more packages,

    If so, you are more interested in making money than having a passion for a certain style. If so, cease doing it immediately. Have a vision of where and how you want to be. After graduating from a school like NID or IIT, you will undoubtedly start to make money, albeit it may take some time depending on your level of industry expertise.

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    NID Bangalore 

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    NID-Bangalore, where all students have prior work experience, says its placements are made at an average salary of Rs.10 lakh to Rs.14 lakh. Last year it received 110 offers for 44 students in the interaction design course.

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    NID Bangalore 
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