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M.Des. in Universal Design 

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  • Estd. 2006
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M.Des. in Universal 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 Universal Design
 at 
NID Bangalore 
Fees

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

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:   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 11.43 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.

 

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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 Universal Design
 at 
NID Bangalore 
Placements

ParticularsStatistics (2022)
Highest SalaryINR 46.00 Lakh
Lowest SalaryINR 4.00 Lakh
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Adobe
Ashok Leyland
Cognizant
ebay
Future Group
Godrej and Boyce
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 Universal Design
 at 
NID Bangalore 
Entry Requirements

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M.Des. in Universal Design
 at 
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 8, 2026
    NID Entrance Exam-NID Mains Exam: M.Des Studio Test
    Mar 21 - Apr 1, 2026
    NID Entrance Exam-NID Mains Exam: M.Des Interview

    M.Des. in Universal Design
     at 
    NID Bangalore 
    Cutoffs

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    NID Entrance Exam round-wise cutoff Rank: (General-All India)
    Round2021
    162.71
    NID Entrance Exam round-wise cutoff Rank: (OBC-All India)
    Round2021
    169.49
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    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?
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    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:   Is National Institute of Design, Bengaluru good for placements?
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    Yes, NID has an excellent placement records for the past years. Many companies visits the Institute every year to recruit the students. The top recruiting companies are - Axis Bank, Myntra, Philips, Reliance, Tata motors, Adobe and many more. The average package is 15 LPA. The highest package is 35 LPA whereas the lowest package is 6.5 LPA. Students gets placed in various design and creative field. If you have a goal of getting placed after the completion of the course, NID is a  very good choice.

    Q:   How are placements at National Institute of Design, Bengaluru?
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    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. 
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    In 2020, the annual salary for the vice president of design position will be over 40 lakhs.
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    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.
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    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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