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M.Des(7 courses)
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Q:   How can I get admission in NID Gandhinagar for MDes course?
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NID Gandhinagar MDes course admission is a multi-step process. The admission procedure begins with the exam online registration and ends with the final seat allotment and fee payment along with physical document verification. The admission stages are also explained below for the candidates reference:

STEP 1: In the first step, candidates need to complete the NID exam application form. The applications are accepted by the institute in online mode.

STEP 2: Candidates who applied successfully need to appear for the NID DAT entrance test. The national-level examination is conducted across 22 cities in India.

STEP 3: The results are declared after the exam is conducted successfully. NID may list cutoff list as well with the minimum score required for MDes admission. 

STEP 4: Candidates with a score equal to or more than the cutoff are allotted provisional offer letters. These candidates can then take part in counselling/seat allotment procedure.

STEP 5: In the last step of the admission procedure, subsequent allotment rounds are carried out by the institute. After the seats are allotted, candidates are asked to pay the full course fees. Then the selected candidates will have to report at the respective NID campus for the physical verification of documents.

Q:   Is pursuing National Institute of Design, Gandhinagar at National Institute of Design, Gandhinagar expensive?
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Yes, the overall tuition fees for the BDes programme at NID Gandhinagar is approximately INR 4,64,120 per year. This includes tuition, hostel fees, and other miscellaneous expenses. The tuition fees for an MDes programme at NID Gandhinagar is approximately INR 17,500 per semester.

Q:   What is the fees for NID Gandhinagar MDes programme?
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There are multiple components included in the total course fee, such as tuition fee, hostel fees, security deposit, and more. The NID Gandhinagar MDes fee component along with the amount is mentioned below:

Fee ComponentAmount
Tuition feesINR 9.97 lakh
Hostel feesINR 87,500

National Institute of Design, Gandhinagar Fee Structure

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Q:   How costly is NID Gandhinagar?
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The cost of attending NID Gandhinagar varies depending on the specific programme and course. However, the overall tuition fees for the BDes programme at NID Gandhinagar are approximately INR 4,64,120 per year. This includes tuition, hostel fees, and other miscellaneous expenses. The tuition fees for an MDes programme at NID Gandhinagar are approximately INR 17,500 per semester.

Q:   What is the fees for M.Des courses at National Institute of Design, Gandhinagar?
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 The tuition fees for an MDes programme at NID Gandhinagar is approximately INR 17,500 per semester.

Q:   What is the application fee for MDes at NID Gandhinagar?
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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:

CategoryMDes Application Fee
General, Gen-EWS, OBC-NCLINR 3,000 (1 discipline), INR 6,000 (2 discipline)
All other categoriesINR 1,500 (1 discipline), INR 3,000 (2 discipline)

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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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M.Des. in Strategic Design Management - Batch of 2018
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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.
Faculty: Faculty members here are very good with a commendable industry experience. We have various guest faculty members too, to add on to our course. Teaching methods are quite innovative and encourages a lot of interaction. Course curriculum is vast and wide spread, with good inputs from various industry visits. Student-faculty ratio is about 5:1.
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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M.Des. in Transportation and Automobile Design - Batch of 2017
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Outstanding infrastructure, well qualified teachers and facilities are amazing.
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?
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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:   How are National Institute of Design, Gandhinagar placements at National Institute of Design, Gandhinagar?
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Students in the NID Gandhinagar placement drive 2023 have received significant offers, with the lowest package ranging from INR 12 Lacs per annum, the average package being approximately INR 21.30 Lacs per annum, and the highest package reaching INR 23 Lacs per annum.

Q:   Which is the best course among the courses offered by National Institute of Design, Gandhinagar?
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Best NID Courses 2024 at NID Gandhinagar (For M.Des Courses)

Toy and Game Design [12 Seats]

Apparel Design & Merchandising [19 Seats]

Life Accessory Design [19 Seats]

New Media Design [19 Seats]

Strategic Design Management [19 Seats]

Photography Design [19 Seats]

Transportation & Automobile Design [19 Seats]

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Q:   What is the highest package for National Institute of Design, Gandhinagar students at National Institute of Design, Gandhinagar?
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 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:   Can I get admission in NID Gandhinagar for M.Des with 60% in Class 12th?
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To secure admission to M.Des at NID Gandhinagar, meeting the eligibility criteria is essential. This includes having a minimum aggregate of 60% in your 10+2 or equivalent qualification. It is also required that you have taken the NID Design Aptitude Test (DAT) or National Entrance Test (NET). Ensure that you fulfill these requirements for a strong application.

Q:   What is the latest cutoff information for admission to M.Des at the National Institute of Design, Gandhinagar?
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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 are M.Des placements at National Institute of Design, Gandhinagar?
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 The M. Des placements at NID Gandhinagar have been commendable, with students receiving an average salary of INR 21.30 LPA for the 2022 placement year. This indicates a strong performance and uniformity in package offerings for M. Des graduates at the institute. It is best for the placement as well

Q:   Which is the top course of NID Gandhinagar?
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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.

Q:   Which entrance exam scores does NID Gandhinagar accept for admission to M.Des?
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NID Gandhinagar accepts scores from the Design Aptitude Test (DAT) for admission to M.Des programs. Candidates need to appear for both DAT Prelims and DAT Mains, with the institute shortlisting candidates for the Mains based on their performance in the Prelims. This entrance exam process is crucial for securing admission to the M.Des programs at NID Gandhinagar.

Q:   Can I get M.Des at NID Gandhinagar with 75 percentile in NID Entrance Exam?
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While percentile requirements for admission may vary each year, securing a percentile of 75 in the NID Entrance Exam is generally competitive. However, admission to M.Des programs at NID Gandhinagar also depends on factors like the overall performance of candidates, the number of applicants, and the specific cutoff set by the institution.

 

It is advisable to check the official admission guidelines or contact the admissions office at NID Gandhinagar for the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding the eligibility criteria and admission requirements for the M.Des program.

Q:   What are the minimum marks required for M.Des at NID Gandhinagar 2023?
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The minimum marks required for M.Des at NID Gandhinagar in 2023 vary by specialization:

 

- M.Des New Media Design: 56 marks

- M.Des Apparel Design: 56.5 marks

- M.Des Lifestyle Accessory Design: 56.5 marks

- M.Des Photography Design: 57 marks

- M.Des Toy and Game Design: 57.5 marks

- M.Des Transportation & Automobile Design: 57.5 marks

 

These cutoff marks provide an indication of the minimum scores needed for admission in each respective specialisation at NID Gandhinagar for the year 2023.

Q:   How many students can do National Institute of Design, Gandhinagar at National Institute of Design, Gandhinagar?
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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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Answered 3 months ago

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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Answered 10 months ago

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 pas

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Answered 10 months 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:

CategoryReservation %
Gen-EWS10%
OBC-NCL27%
SC15%
ST7.5%

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Answered 10 months ago

No, NID Gandhinagar admissions are entrance-based. NID conducts Design Aptitude Test for admission The institute conducts Prelims and a Mains exam to select candidates. Besides, NID Gandhinagar screens the eligibility and research proposal of the candidates for PhD admission. The institute also cond

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Answered 10 months ago

Candidates need to have a valid bachelor's degree of a minimum four years duration or equivalent from a recognised university to apply for NID Gandhinagar MDes course. Aspirants with full-time Diploma of a minimum of four years in Design, Fine Arts, Applied Arts or Architecture after Class 12 can al

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