What is the highest package offered during NID Gandhinagar placements?

NID Gandhinagar do not released an exclusive placement report for a particular year. However, the overall the highest package offered during NID placements 2022 stood at INR 46 LPA. The trend graph below showcases overall NID the highest package offered in the last two years: The table below showcases the highest package offered in the last two years: Particulars Statistics (2021) Statistics (2022) the highest package INR 36 LPA INR 46 LPA

How can I download NID Gandhinagar placement report?

The college has not released the placement report for the year 2023. However, students are advised to visit the official website to know downlaod the latest placement report. However, students can follow the following points mentioned below in order to visit the placement page of NID: Visit the official website of NID Gandhinagar Campus Scroll down below to placement tab CLick on the placement tab the latest stats will be available to download

Who is eligible for MDes course admission at NID Gandhinagar?

A candidate seeking admission to a NID Gandhinagar MDes course must fulfil the criteria mentioned below: Bachelor's degree of at least four years duration in any stream from a recognised university. Pass in graduation and only candidates born on or after 1 July 1991 are eligible to apply for admission to the General Category and EWS Category. Only Indians born after 1 July 1988 may apply for admission if they belong to the Reserved Category (Other Backward Class-Non Creamy Layer (OBCNCL), Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST).

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The NID DAT 2026 application window is now open for NID Gandhinagar admission to B.Des and M.Des courses. The last date to apply is Dec 1, 2025. In addition, the NID DAT 2026 exam will be held on Dec 21, 2025.

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National Institute of Design, Gandhinagar Courses & Fees 2025

National Institute of Design, Gandhinagar offers students courses in different areas. Candidates can enroll in PG and Doctorate programmes based on their interests and career goals. Admissions are offered based on merit or entrance exam performance. Check below the National Institute of Design, Gandhinagar courses along with their tuition fees and eligibility criteria:

Courses	Tuition Fees	Eligibility
M.Des(7 courses)	10 L - 11.4 LGet Fee Details	Exams : NID Entrance Exam

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Q: Can I get admission in NID Gandhinagar without entrance exam?

As per the information available online, NID Gandhinagar admissions are entrance-based. Hence, direct admission is not offered to the candidates. Candidates seeking admission to MDes programmes have to appear for the DAT prelims and DAT mains. The institute shortlist candidates for the Mains based on score in prelims. Further, in the Mains exam, candidates have to take the studio test followed by an interview round.

Q: What is the fees for M.Des courses at National Institute of Design, Gandhinagar?

The tuition fees for an MDes programme at NID Gandhinagar is approximately INR 17,500 per semester.

Q: Is the NID DAT exam very difficult to crack?

NID DAT, along with NIFT and UCEED are among the most competitive national-level entrance exams in the country. The fact that there are only 425 seats for the B. Des and 347 seats for the M.Des programme makes it very competitive. But that being said, if the candidate prepares well and with the correct strategy, then the NID DAT exam can be cracked. Among the first things the candidate needs to do is prepare a efficient study timetable, get familiar with the syllabus and pattern, and use good books as reference material.

National Institute of Design, Gandhinagar Fee Structure

The National Institute of Design, Gandhinagar fees vary depending on various factors. Some of these factors are stream, course level, chosen specialisation, etc. The fee structure for a few courses may be relatively higher than others since it includes additional charges, such as lab charges, field trips, and more. Tabulated below is the entire NID Gandhinagar fee structure for all the courses offered at the institute:

Course Name	One-Time Fee	Tuition Fee	Hostel Fee
M.Des	INR 10,000	INR 9,97,500 to 11,42,500	INR 87,500

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Q: What is the fees for M.Des courses at National Institute of Design, Gandhinagar?

The tuition fees for an MDes programme at NID Gandhinagar is approximately INR 17,500 per semester.

NID Gandhinagar Admission Dates 2025

Check below NID Gandhinagar admission dates:

M.Des Admissions 2026

7 Courses30 months

Eligibility

Accepting Exams: NID Entrance Exam

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Dates	Events
11 Sep '25 - 1 Dec '25	NID DAT 2026 Registration Date
11 Dec '25	NID DAT 2026 (Prelims) - Issue of Admit Cards
21 Dec '25	NID DAT 2026 (Prelims) Date: B.Des & M.Des

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Q: How can I get admission to NID Gandhinagar?

NID Gandhinagar admissions are based on entrance exam scores. The institute conducts NID DAT-Prelims and Mains for admission to the MDes programme. Besides, the selection for PhD course is based on a Research test conducted by the institute. Candidates selected for PhD admissions have to further pass the personal interview round. Once the final selection is done, aspirants need to pay the course fee for seat confirmation.

Q: Which courses are offered by the NID Gandhinagar?

NID Gandhinagar offers full-time residential two year MDes courses at the PG level. MDes is offered to students across seven disciplines. Admission to the course is entrance-based. Aspirants shall check the eligibility criteria carefully before applying for the course. Besides, the institute also offers three-year full-time PhD courses at the doctoral level.

Q: Which is the top course of NID Gandhinagar?

The top courses offered by NID Gandhinagar are Bachelor of Design (B.Des) and Master of Design (M.Des)
In order to complete M.Des, you should complete B.Des, so both are essential.
For detailed overview head over to their offical website.

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M.Des. in Photography Design

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M.Des. in Toy and Game Design

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M.Des. in New Media Design - Batch of 2024

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Overall best college for M.Des. in New Media Design course.

Placements: Hiring process is different in our college. Almost 75% of our team got placements, and the same was true for our seniors. Number of companies visiting the campus increases every year. Maximum salary offered was around 26 LPA. Minimum salary offered was around 4 LPA. Prominent recruiters include Total, Aquent, The Creative Group, and Robert Half, among others. Notable positions available include Graphic Designer, Art Director, etc. About 70% of students received their internships.

Infrastructure: Amenities and resources at our college are quite impressive in comparison to those of numerous other colleges. Equipment must increase its efforts to gain more knowledge in that area. We receive 1 GB of data daily on the ultra-fast network. Laboratories, classrooms, and libraries exist worldwide. Quality of the food is lacking, yet it is a good value for the price.

Faculty: Faculty gets a rating of seven out of ten. They are skilled, well-educated, and competent. Students receive support from faculty members. In the past, case studies and examples have helped us to understand the issue. Through university placement, students are encouraged and supported to secure relevant employment opportunities. In semester exams, 79% of students pass.

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Best design school for post graduate studies.

Placements: Placements are good here but maybe depend on how you approach it. Apart from the retrace, normally the graduates pitch their projects to the companies for a better placement offer. The market is quite vast for SDM, one can go in any interest line and get into a good profile. People do either internship during summer or work vastly on self projects with constant guidance from faculty members.

Infrastructure: Infrastructure is mostly basic and good. We don't require a lot of machines or devices to carry out, so simple classrooms with good furnitures is what SDM studio looks like. Hostel accommodation is available, you could opt to stay outside in a flat. Food in mess is very good. Good enough sport facilities are available.

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Other: Campus is one of the best, secluded, well maintained, open and quite. Away from the crowd, yet all amenities are available very near. Hostel and food is very nice. Hostel is in sharing basis, beds of 2 or 3.

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Placements: Placement of my batch is excellent. Almost 20% of the student got placement. Hyundai, Tata Mahindra, Wolkswagen are the companies where students got placed with an average salary package of 6 LPA.

Infrastructure: Classrooms have brilliant facilities like Wi-Fi for all the students. Library is amazing. Cricket and football ground is magnificent. Hockey, basketball, etc. games are played. Medical facilities are available like first step treatment.

Faculty: Teachers are well qualified. Excellent knowledge and skills and experienced teachers. Teaching quality is at high level. Regular theory and practical exams are conducted.We got industry exposure.

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NID Gandhinagar Courses & Fees FAQs

Q: Is National Institute of Design, Gandhinagar a good college for National Institute of Design, Gandhinagar?

Yes, National Institute of Design, Gandhinagar is a good college and was established in 1961. NID is also known as the most difficult design school in India to get into. The NID entrance exam is taken into consideration and it has only about 100 seats in its B. Des programmes and a mere 275 seats in its M. Des programmes across its three campuses.

Q: Which is the best course among the courses offered by National Institute of Design, Gandhinagar?

Best NID Courses 2024 at NID Gandhinagar (For M.Des Courses)

Toy and Game Design [12 Seats]

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Q: What is the highest package for National Institute of Design, Gandhinagar students at National Institute of Design, Gandhinagar?

The highest package for National Institute of Design, Gandhinagar graduate students at National Institute of Design, Gandhinagar for the 2022 placement season was INR 46 LPA.

Q: What is the latest cutoff information for admission to M.Des at the National Institute of Design, Gandhinagar?

Expected NID DAT cut off 2024 has been updated on this page. Candidates can also check past year's NID cutoff to get an idea on opening and closing ranks for admission. As per previous year NID cutoff, the NID DAT cutoff marks for General category was 50. National Institute of Design will release the NID DAT cutoff 2024 pdf along with result at admissions.nid.edu. Candidates can also check NID fees 2024.

Q: How many students can do National Institute of Design, Gandhinagar at National Institute of Design, Gandhinagar?

National Institute of Design (NID) Gandhinagar was established in 2004. It offers programme in various specializations. The mode of application is online only and for admission process applicants must appear Design Aptitude Test (DAT) Prelims and mains.

In NID Placements 2022, there was a participation of 124 recruiters. Students received about 400 job offers. Microsoft offered jobs to 30 students during the placement drive.

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What is the application form for NID Gandhinagar release?

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The application forms for NID is usually released in September every year. The application forms are available online at the NID admission portal. Aspirants seeking admission in NID Gandhinagar have to register on the admission portal before the deadline. The applications usually closes by December.

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What is the NID Gandhinagar seat reservation policy for MDes course?

Answered a year ago

NID Gandhinagar has a total intake of 127 for MDes programme. Out of the total intake, some seats are reserved for SC, ST and other categories. Below is category-wise reservation for NID Gandhinagar:

Category	Reservation %
Gen-EWS	10%
OBC-NCL	27%
SC	15%
ST	7.5%

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What is the application fee for MDes at NID Gandhinagar?

Answered a year ago

Candidates need to pay an application fee for NID DAT for MDes programme. Aspirants can pay the fee via any of the online payment modes. There is a relaxation in the application fee for SC, ST and other categories. Below is the application fee for NID Gandhinagar MDes:

Category	MDes Application Fee
General, Gen-EWS, OBC-NCL	INR 3,000 (1 discipline), INR 6,000 (2 discipline)
All other categories	INR 1,500 (1 discipline), INR 3,000 (2 discipline)

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What is the eligibility for PhD at NID Gandhinagar?

Answered a year ago

Candidates need to complete a MDes degree from an accredited institution or recognised university of India to apply for NID Gandhinagar PhD course. Aspirants who have passed MPhil Design from a recognised institution or university of India are also eligible to apply for PhD programme.

Candidates wit

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Are admissions open at NID Gandhinagar?

Answered a year ago

NID Gandhinagar admissions usually begins in September every year. NID DAT 2025 applications are open for admission to MDes courses, closes by December every year. Moreover, the NID DAT 2025 (Prelims) exam is held in January. Candidates applying for MDes have to appear for NID DAT. The admissions fo

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