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National Institute of Design Ahmedabad Highlights 2026

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Q:   Are the graduating students of National Institute of Design placed in good companies?
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The graduating students of National Institute of Design are reported to have been placed in good companies. Check out the table below to know more about National Institute of Design placement statistics:

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Placement Statistics (2024)

No. of Students Registered

686

No. of Offers

476

the highest Package

INR 36 LPA

the lowest Package

INR 3 LPA

Q:   Is MDes a good course at NID Ahmedabad?
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MDes is considered a good course at the National Institute of Design. Candidates interested in pursuing a Design course can choose an M.Des programme from NID Ahmedabad. As the institute has a good reputation in the field of Design. Many top companies also visit its campus for placements. 

Q:   Which is better NIFT Delhi or NID Ahmedabad?
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Comparing NID Ahmedabad with NIFT Delhi for their Design programme for BDes programme based on multiple components such as course fees, package, and accepted exams:

CollegeCourse Fee (BDes)Accepted Exam
NID AhmedabadINR 19.3 lakhDesign Aptitude Test
NIFT DelhiINR 13 LakhNIFT Entrance exam

As seen from above comparison, NID Ahedabad BDes course is costlier compare to NIFT Delhi. Students can consider other factors as well to make a decision as well. The given fee is as per official sources, but is still subject to revision. Hence, is indicative.

Q:   What is the cost of MDes at NID Ahmedabad?
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The overall cost of NID Ahmedabad is INR 13.18 lakh. The MDes fees might include mutiple other fee components that must be paid during admission. Admission to MDes is based on NID Design Aptitude Test (DAT). Therefore, candidates must register for the exam and pay the NIT DAT application fee. The application fee is tabulated below:

CategoryApplication FeeApplication + Late Fees
General, Gen-EWS, OBC-NCLINR 3000INR 3000 + INR 1500 = INR 4500
SC, ST, PwDINR 1500INR 1500 + INR 750 = INR 2250
Overseas (Supernumerary)INR 5000INR 5000 + INR 2500 = INR 7500

The mentioned application fee information is as per past records. Hence, is indicative.

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National Institute of Design Ahmedabad Courses and Fees 2026

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B.Des(8 courses)
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Q:   How much is the BDes fees at National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad?
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NID Ahmedabad offers a BDes programme at the UG level. It is offered in full-time mode for a duration of four years. The total tuition fee of BDes at NID Ahmedabad ranges around INR 18.04 lakh. There are other components included in the fee as well, such as hostel charges, security deposit, alumni fee, and more. The total course fee is INR 19.29 lakh. This gien fee information is as per the official website/ sanctioning body. It is still subject to revision and hence, is indicative.

Q:   How much does MDes cost in NID Ahmedabad?
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Candidates who get selected need to pay admission fee amount. NID Ahmedabad fee for two-year MDes course is INR 13.18 lakh. The fee structure includes various components, such as tuition fee, alumni fee, insurance, etc. The given fee is as per an official notification. Hence, is indicative.

Q:   What are hostel charges for BDes students in NID Ahmedabad?
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NID Ahmedabad BDes students can opt for hostel facilities. The total hostel charges are INR 1.05 lakh. It is INR 15,000, per semester for the facility. This fee is as per the 2026-27 fee structure. Hence, is indicative. The mess charges are informed in the starting of each academic year. 

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3.8/5
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Placement Review IconPlacements3.6
Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure4
Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course3.8
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M.Des. in Textile Design - Batch of 2018
2.8
3Placements3Infrastructure3Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life2Value for Money
Wonderful place to be, it help discover one's self, passion and interest.
Placements: Yes, there is a placement cell at NID Paldi campus. It works good for a few disciplines but not for all. Reason being both placements and internships take place simultaneouly. So, the seriousness is not as much. Apart from it, not all the interest areas are satisfied. For instance, students interested in crafts hardly find companies facilitating their interest. As the companies are more industry oriented. Sometimes, professionalism is also faced on the part of employers. Minimum package starts from 8 lac and goes uptill 36 lac, as of now. Another angle is the education system. The way students are taught and provided wisdom through hand driven, self exploratory approach, majority of students go for enterprenuership wherein collaborative design cenetric work takes place. Often, students or Alumni group is more interested towards collaborating with traditional artisans to keep the craft joyfully alive, to maximize its exposure by contemporary additions and innovations.
Infrastructure: The entire campus has been beautifully designed with sequential unfolding of spaces. The proportion of built and unbuilt flow beautifully into each other. There are no strict path to a place, every person decides their own trail. Recently, all the classrooms and studio spaces have been made air conditioned. The library (knowledge management centre) as we call it, is an immense source of authentic information and has been kept systematically. The staff is strict and very helpful. The campus is fully Wi-Fi. There is a gym, mess, canteen, chain zone (we call it chain GATE wonderful green spaces, intermediate courtyards etc. The quality of food is decent and they work on variety as well. As a M.Des student, I did not get to stay at the hostel. But now there is one, newly constructed for M.Des girls.
Faculty: The course curriculum is quiet elaborate and touches upon each aspect in great detail. Though, the amount of knowledge is vast enough to be grabbed in a span of 2.5 years in an M.Des programme. But, at NID, learning comes by doing. So, once this approach is imbibe in a person they learn forever. NID encourages hand driven work. This develops sensitivity towards process and helps inculcate the value of time. Though open to technological advances, NID supports hand work more than machine work. It encourages craft driven approaches and works towards conservation and preservation of crafts through design innovations. Faculty members are qualified have industrial or craft based links. The diversity of courses and view points is the beauty.
Other: The campus is beautiful beyond comparison. It provides opportunity to each user to design their own trail. Movement is not strict and there are multiple ways of reaching one place. This facilitates decision making based on the scenario. The spaces are free flowing. There is an auditorium which features films, student films, talks, etc. After each course students display their work for comments. Students keep participating in competitions and win at them too. In the evening, students and alumni group plays together. Cultural events, competitions, displays keep happening frequently. The campus is near to Sabarmati river.
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B.Des. in Product Design - Batch of 2021
4.6
5Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
A college, which is totally different from the rest of the colleges in India.
Placements: One of the best in a country with the companies from every field coming to take the placement. The demand for the design student is increasing day by day since the number of student passing out is always the same, but that number of companies visiting the campus is always increasing year by year.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure is top-notch, which includes A/C and the Wi-Fi facility across the whole campus. Further, the building is made in such a way that it will remain cool in the scorching heat of Ahmedabad's summer. In short, it has all the facilities that a design student need to complete his/her studies for four years.
Faculty: One of the best faculty members of the whole country is here. They are highly experienced that nothing can beat them. The curriculum not only makes the people as a design student but also as a responsible human. Further, the evaluation of the students is held differently since they have the different talent in them. The skills to become a design student can excel in the industry.
Other: The college is located in the vicinity of Sabarmati river, and the campus is one of the best in Asia. They have more than 168 exchange programs for the students.
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B.Des. in Animation Film Design - Batch of 2018
3.8
3Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
Really, I cherish my days in NID.
Placements: The placements here are pretty decent at NID. It also depends on how good a student is in creative thinking, communication skills and of course a good portfolio. Here, companies like Microsoft, Samsung, MTV, Sony, etc., come to recruit. Almost everyone finds their desired companies here.
Infrastructure: The college has a good infrastructure, and the campus is equipped with constant high-speed internet. Labs and classrooms are updated and are accessible 27/7. The food is okay as the mess food is very oily. The hostel is also safe and great. Medical services are also a bit slow as the doctors come for only a few hours.
Faculty: Teachers are very friendly and very mindful. Both in-house and visiting faculty members help in the growth of the student. Although, faculty members are a bit less in animation, but the visiting ones from the industry compensate it. At the end of the day its the handful of knowledge which matters.
Other: Festivals like Chitrakatha and Monsoon fiesta are really fun. Its really contributes in bringing the design community together.
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B.Des. in Animation Film Design - Batch of 2018
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I really cherish my time at NID. I learned at lot from these very friendly people.
Placements: The placements are quite decent for an undergraduate from NID. The students of animation film design get the offers from various companies like Samsung, Disney, Cartoon Network, etc. Almost 80 percent of the students get recruited during the campus placements. It also depends on how good the students are in terms of strong visualization and communication skills.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure is really good in the Heritage campus in Ahmedabad. There is constant high-speed internet access, updated and equipped classrooms and labs. The medical facility is a little bit slow. Apart from that, it's a lovely campus full of greenery, birds and fresh air.
Faculty: The faculty members are very competent in their respective fields. We also have the industry access from the visiting faculty members from time to time. Along with those experts, from abroad also, some faculty comes to share their experiences with the students. The courses were updated from time to time after the student feedback.
Other: The campus is an all-time happening place. Be it from an art/design installation to sports and musical events. You get to meet a lot of alumnae who are very friendly. The festivals like Chitrakatha and Alpavirama are really contributing in bringing the design community together.
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Divyansh roat
B.Des. in Textile Design - Batch of 2026
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3Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
Experience at NID, Ahmedabad .
Placements: Around 70 percent of students get placement through college placements. The highest package offered is 80 Lacs per annum. Average package is 9–12 lacs per annum. The top recruiter for textile design students is Fab India. The top role offered in textile design is surface designer for prints.
Infrastructure: The hostel is very safe and affordable, located inside the NID campus itself. So it's very easy to reach classes on time. Mess is a nearby hostel area. But food at the mess is not very good, very oily, and rotis are not properly cooked. The Wi-Fi facility is good with high-speed internet.
Faculty: Faculty members are very well qualified, have worked in there respective industries, and have deep knowledge about the current scenario. The textile design course curriculum is very well designed and contains practical skills courses and theoretical courses that are required for today's industry.
Other: Every year in August, monsoon fest happens, which is very nice.
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Aditi swain
M.Des. in Graphic Design - Batch of 2021
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5Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money
Our college provides good teachers, placements, and infrastructure.
Placements: Almost 80-90% of students got placed in this course. The average salary package offered was 3 LPA. Many students from our course got internships at First Cry, Microsoft, Adobe, Ikea, etc. The top roles offered were visual designer, creative manager, etc.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure of this college was very good. It has beautiful & comfortable environment. The food quality is not so preferably good in the mess and canteen but it is manageable. Medical facilities were provided. Sports area is good.
Faculty: Teachers were great. They were very helpful, well-qualified, and smart. They guide students very well. The course curriculum was relevant and great. Semester exams were not difficult. Guidance, career advice, and plans were great in this course.
Other: I chose this course because of my interest in graphic design.
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National Institute of Design Ahmedabad Placements 2025

Top Recruiters

Wipro
Whirlpool
vip
Cognizant
Hindustan Unilever
Infosys
Microsoft
Samsung
SAP
TCS
Info Edge (India) Ltd.
WELSPUN
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Q:   What is the average package offered during National Institute of Design placements?
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 The National Institute of Design average package has not been released yet, Once updated it will be mentioned here. Meanwhile, students can refer to the highest and average package provided in recent years:

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Placement Statistics (2022)

Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement Statistics (2024)

the highest Package

INR 46 LPA

INR 30 LPA

INR 36 LPA

the lowest Package

INR 4 LPA

INR 4 LPA

INR 3 LPA

Q:   Is it worth to do BDes from NID Ahmedabad? What are the placements and future scopes on it?
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Yes, pursuing an BDes course from NID Ahmedabad is a good choice. NID Ahmedabad has a strong record of placements. The final placement report 2023 is yet to be released on the official websites. However, the placement details of 2019 batch is available on the annual report 2020. As per the NID Ahmedabad annual report 2020, the participating recruiters presented 403 job offers to the BDes and MDes batches 2019. The key highlights NID Ahmedabad placements for the Class of 2019 are presented below:

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the highest package

INR 50 LPA

Average package

INR 14 LPA

Total students participated

469

Total offers

403

Q:   Who are the top recruiters of National Institute of Design placements?
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Some of the top recruiting companies at National Institute of Design are given in the table below:

National Institute of Design Placements: Top Recruiters

Microsoft

Samsung

Infosys

SAP

Wipro

Cognizant 

Infoedge

Hindustan Unilever

Q:   What is the placement scenario at NID Ahmedabad?
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The National Institute of Design is showing an impressive placement record as of now. A total of 476 offers were provided to students in the 2025 placement drive. Check out the table for more information on National Institute of Design placements 2024

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Placement Statistics (2024)

No. of Students Registered

686

No. of Offers

476

Highest Package

INR 36 LPA

Lowest Package

INR 3 LPA

National Institute of Design Ahmedabad Scholarship 2026

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Q:   Does NID Ahmedabad offer scholarships?
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NID Ahmedabad does not offer scholarships of its own. However, students of NID Ahmedabad can avail of various scholarships provided by the state and central government. Some of the popular scholarships are the Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students, the Saksham Scholarship Scheme for Specially-Abled Students (Degree), Post Graduate Scholarship for Single Girl Child, the Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme for North Eastern Region, and many more.

Q:   Does NID Ahmedabad offer scholarships to MDes students?
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NID Ahmedabad does not provide scholarships of its own. However, NID Ahmedabad students can avail of various scholarships offered by the state and central government. Listed below are some of the popular scholarships:

  • Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students
  • Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme for North Eastern Region
  • Post Graduate Scholarship for Single Girl Child
  • Saksham Scholarship Scheme for Specially-Abled Students (Degree)
Q:   How can NID Ahmedabad students be eligible for the Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students?
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The basic eligibility criteria that students must fulfil to avail Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students are given below:

  • The applicant must be above the 80th percentile of successful candidates in the relevant stream from the respective Board of Examination in Class 12 or equivalent.
  • The applicant must be pursuing regular degree courses and not correspondence or distance mode or pursuing Diploma courses.
  • The applicant must be pursuing courses at colleges/institutions recognised by the All India Council for Technical Education and the respective Regulatory Bodies concerned.
  • The applicant must not be availing the benefit of any other scholarship schemes including State-run scholarship schemes/ fee waivers & reimbursement schemes.
  • The gross parental/family income of the applicant should not exceed ?4,50,000 per annum.
  • For renewal of scholarship in each year of study, besides getting at least 50% marks in the Annual Examination, maintenance of adequate attendance of at least 75%, will also be the criteria.
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National Institute of Design Ahmedabad Admission Dates 2026

B.Des Admissions 2026

8 Courses4 years
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  • Accepting Exams: NID Entrance Exam, Design Aptitude Test (DAT)
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21 Mar '26 - 1 Apr '26
NID Mains Exam: M.Des InterviewOngoing
7 Apr '26
NID DAT 2026 (Prelims) - Results for B.Des
7 Apr '26 - 8 Apr '26
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Q:   How can I get admission at NID Ahmedabad?
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NID Ahmedabad admission is conducted on the basis of Design Aptitude Test (DAT) exams conducted by NID entrance exams for both BDes and MDes courses. The college conducts its application process in an online mode. To get admitted to NID Ahmedabad campus, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set by the college. 

Q:   What is the criteria for MDes in NID Ahmedabad?
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The overall criteria for MDes in NID Ahmedabad is four-year Bachelor degree in any specialisations from any recognised university or institution. NID Ahmedabad offers MDes programme at the postgraduate level that lasts for two and a half years. Selection is based on NID entrance exams. MDes is offered in different disciplines across all three campuses in the following departments: Faculty of Communication Design, Faculty of Industrial Design, Faculty of Interdisciplinary Design, Faculty of IT Integrated Design, and Faculty of Textile, Apparel, Lifestyle and Accessory Design. 

Q:   When will the application forms for NID 2026 be released?
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NID application form 2026 opened on September 11, 2025. The application form is open online at the NID admission portal -admissions.nid.edu. Candidates who meet the program-specific eligibility criteria may apply before the last date.

The NID application form is for admission to the B. Des and M.Des courses offered by participating colleges. The last date to apply for NID DAT 2026 was December 01, 2025. 

Q:   How are many seats are available for MDes at NID Ahmedabad? Are there any reserved seats?
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There are a total of 126 seats for MDes courses offered by NID Ahemdabad. The seats are distributed specialisation-wise. The sanctioned intake is subject to revision by the authorities. It is mentioned here as per the official website/ sanctioning body. But is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

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National Institute of Design Ahmedabad Vs Other NIDs: Which is better?

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-/-₹ 24 L - 40 L -/-
-/-₹ 5.4 L - 14.16 L -/-
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Q:   Is pursuing an MDes more affordable at NID Bangalore as compared to NID Ahmedabad?
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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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National Institute of Design Ahmedabad Cutoff 2025

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B.Des. in Animation Film Design474348
B.Des. in Ceramic and Glass Design474348
B.Des. in Furniture and Interior Design474348
B.Des. in Product Design474348
B.Des. in Textile Design474348
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Q:   What is the minimum score required to get into NID Ahmedabad?
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Anticipated on the basis of last year trends, the minimum score required for NID Ahmedabad for BDes is 65.8 and for MDes, it must range between 80 and 90. 5 in NID DAT exam for the Open Category students. NID Ahmedabad admission to both BDes and MDes is offered through NIT DAT exam.

The design institute offers BDes at UG level and MDes at PG level across various specialisation in the field of Design. Candidates planning to take admission in NIDs must appear for NID DAT. Further, NID DAT scores are released category-wise, to check out score for other categories visit NID Ahmedabad cutoff page

Q:   What is NID Ahmedabad cutoff schedule?
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NID Ahmedabad admission to BDes and MDes is based on NID DAT scores. The final schedule for NID Ahmedabad cutoff has been released. Currently, the NID DAT exams are over. Students can visit the official website for updated information. 

Q:   What are the cut off marks for NID Ahmedabad?
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NID Ahmedabad cutoff to BDes and MDes courses is based on NID DAT followed by counselling. The Open rank for BDes for NID Ahmedabad cutoff 2024 offered through NID DAT is estimated to be around 47, with a cutoff score of 65.8. For MDes, candidates must have around 80 - 95.4 score in NID DAT for NID Ahmedabad admission.

The aforementioned score and cutoff are anticipated on the basis of previous year trends for Open category students for a total seat of 144

National Institute of Design Ahmedabad Application Process 2026

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Q:   How many seats are available in NID Ahmedabad for MDes Textile Design course?
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NID Ahmedabad has a total of 19 seats for its MDes in Textile Design course. Candidates are admitted to the programme as per sanctioned intake and performance in NID entrance test. The institute can revise its seat count in any academic session. Hence, is indicative.

Q:   When will the NID DAT 2026 counselling be conducted for M.Des?
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The NID Counselling 2026 will commence after the declaration of the NID DAT Mains 2026 Result of B.Des and M.Des.

Q:   What is the application fee for NID DAT?
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The application fee of NID DAT 2026 for the B. Des for General, General-EWS, OBC-NCL candidates is INR 3,000. SC, ST, PwD candidates only ned to pay INR 1,500. However note that the application fees for overseas candidates seeking admission to supernumerary seats is INR 5000. In case of the M.Des programme, the application fees for General, General-EWS, OBC-NCL candidates applying for one discipline is INR 3,000. If two disciplines are chosen, the application fee is INR 6000. Meanwhile, SC, ST, PwD candidate need to pay INR 1,500 for one discipline, and INR 3000 for two disciplines.

The NID DAT 2026 application form is now open.

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Q:   What are the campus facilities offered at NID Ahmedabad?
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NID Ahmedabad provides modern amenities with state-of-the-art infrastructure to its students. NID Ahmedabad has a wide range of facilities for students. The campus has modern infrastructure that provides a comfortable environment for students. National Institute of Design Ahmedabad facilities include boys and girls hostels with mess, central library, Wi-Fi connectivity, modern classrooms etc. Hostel accommodation is allocated only for a year and students have to apply for reallocation every year. NID Ahmedabad has facilities for indoor and outdoor games as well. The guest house of the university is used for the accommodation of students' parents. Furthermore, the university has a modern IT centre with an ample number of computers on campus. Gym, laboratories, and health centres are a few more NID Ahmedabad facilities that can be availed by students.

Q:   Does NID Ahmedabad offer hostel facilities?
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National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad provides hostels to all out-stationed BDes students. Hostel accommodation is allocated only for a year and students have to apply for reallocation every year. Subscription to mess facilities is compulsory for all hostel residents. Local students cannot apply for hostel accommodation. Rooms are semi-furnished with a bed, a desk, a chair and storage space for each student.

Q:   How big is the NID Ahmedabad campus?
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NID Ahmedabad Placements provides modern amenities with state-of-the-art infrastructure to its students. The facilities include a guest house, dining, health care, counselling, extracurricular activities, etc. Also, the institute provides hostel facilities for both boys and girls. Moreover, the institute’s hostels in Paldi and Gandhinagar accommodate approximately 450 and 200 students respectively.

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National Institute of Design Ahmedabad FAQs

Q:   Is NID Ahmedabad campus safe?
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Yes, NID Ahmedabad campus is safe for girls and boys. The college campus is located in Gujarat. It has a good connection with roads and public transports. CCTV cameras are installed in the campus to keep a check on students safety. 

Q:   How is the student life of NID Ahmedabad?
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NID Ahmedabad students enjoy a good college life. The college surrounding is beautiful and made according to the student's liking. The college conducts various workshops and seminars. NID Ahmedabad offers hostel facilities to students. The hostels are neat and clean and has games area intalled for students. 

Q:   Can I get into NID Ahmedabad with 70 rank in NID Entrance Exam?
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NID Ahmedabad's affiliated colleges offering B. Des specialisations through NID entrance exam. Taking into consideration, the last-round cutoff, getting a 70 rank is not sufficient to allow you to take admission at the institutes affiliated to NID Ahmedabad. Considering the NID Ahmedabad cutoff 2024, all the specialisations has the common rank of 43 for General AI category candidates. Similarly, for the OBC AI category, the common cutoff stood at 45. 

Q:   What is the fee of NID Ahmedabad?
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The fee structure for the courses offered at NID Ahmedabad is as below:

CoursesTotal Tuition Fees
BDes
INR 14.70 L
MDes 
INR 10.70 L
Q:   How many BDes seats are available at NID Ahmedabad?
A: 

There are 128 seats available for BDes at NID Ahmedabad. Seat allocation is done based on performance in accepted exam and selection round. The seats are reserved discipline-wise as follows:

CoursesSeats
BDes in Furniture and Interior Design13
BDes in Graphic Design19
BDes in Animation Film Design19
BDes in Product Design19
BDes in Film and Video Communication13
BDes in Textile Design19
BDes in Ceramic and Glass Design13
BDes in Exhibition Design13

NOTE: The seat intake is as per the official website/ sanctioning body. It can still be revised and hence, is indicative. 

Q:   How is the placement rate at National Institute of Design?
A: 

The placement rate for National Institute of Design for 2025 has not been released yet. Refer to the table below to know more bout the placement highlights recorded in 2024:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2024)

No. of Students Registered

686

No. of Offers

476

the highest Package

INR 36 LPA

the lowest Package

INR 3 LPA

Q:   Can I join NID Ahmedabad directly?
A: 

No you can not join NID Ahmedabad directly since admissions are based on  NID DAT scores only. NID DAT is two-step exam consisting:

Prelims: Objective-type CBT focusing on design aptitude, general knowledge, and observation skills. 

Mains: Studio tests + PI to evaluate design thinking, creativity, and problem-solving abilities.

Q:   Does NID Ahmedabad provide good placements?
A: 

The institute has released the overall placement data for 2023, including all the campuses. A total of 837 students opted for campus placements and the total number of offers made was 620. Check the complete insights of NID Ahmedabad placements 2023 from the table below:

ParticularsPlacement Statistics (2023)
the highest packageINR 30 LPA
the lowest packageINR 4 LPA
No. of students opting for full-time placements837
No. of offers made by industries for full-time placements620

NOTE: The above statistics are the combined data for all the NID campuses.

Q:   How many job offers were provided during the recent NID Ahmedabad placement?
A: 

The number of offers provided during National Institute of Design Placements was 476. In the last three years the number of offers have been decreasing year after year. Check out the data tabulated below to know more:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2022)

Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement Statistics (2024)

No. of Offers

702

620

476

Q:   What is the placement package offered at NID Ahmedabad?
A: 

During NID Ahmedabad placements 2024, the highest package and the lowest package recorded was INR 36 LPA and INR 3 LPA. The table below presents the same:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2024)

Highest Package

INR 36 LPA

Lowest Package

INR 3 LPA

Q:   Has the placement report at National Institute of Design been released?
A: 

Yes, National Institute of Design has released its placement report for 2024. The data tabulated below presents the placement statistics recorded in 2024:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2024)

No. of Students Registered

686

No. of Offers

476

the highest Package

INR 36 LPA

the lowest Package

INR 3 LPA

Q:   What is the fees for BDes in NID Ahmedabad?
A: 

The total tuition fee for BDes at NID Ahmedabad is INR 16.84 lakh. BDes is a four-year course divided into eight semesters and the fee for each semester is INR 1.83 lakh. While admission there are components that will be added to the total tuition fee as well, such as the student activity fund and film club, so the final fee including these components and the total tuition fee might change a little.

Q:   How many students were placed during NID Ahmedabad placement drive?
A: 

The number of students placed during NID Ahmedabad placements 2024 has not been released yet, However the number of offers provided has been released. Check the table below to know more:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2024)

No. of Students Registered

686

No. of Offers

476

Q:   Does NID Ahmedabad offer MDes course?
A: 

NID Ahmedabad offers MDes in 7 specialisations to students which are Animation Film Design, Film & Video Communication, Graphic Design, Ceramic & Glass Design, Furniture & Interior Design, Product Design, and Textile Design. The duration of the course is for 2 years. Candidates need to clear the NID Entrance Exam. NID Ahmedabad eligibility and selection criteria for MDes course:

Selection criteria: DAT Prelims (30% weightage) + DAT Mains (70% weightage, including studio test-40% and interview-30%)

Eligibility: A pass in Bachelor's degree of a minimum of four-year duration in any stream or a full-time Diploma of four-year duration in Design, Fine Arts, Applied Arts and Architecture or three-year Bachelor's degree is required to apply for MDes course. Additionally, candidates must be born on or after July 1, 1992 (July 1, 1989 for SC/ ST).

Q:   Where do NID Ahmedabad alumni work?
A: 

As per the external sources, the alumni of NID are working with top companies such as Elephant Designs Pvt Ltd, Infosys, Microsoft and many more. To know the function-wise alumni placements, check out the pie chart below:

NID Ahmedabad

Q:   What are the various specialisations offered at NID Ahmedabad for the BDes?
A: 

The four-year Bachelor of Design (BDes) programme is offered in four specialisations, I.e., Communication Design, Foundation Programme, Industrial Design and Textile, Apparel, Lifestyle & Accessory Design. Communication Design has four disciplines: Film And Video Communication, Exhibition Design, Animation Film Design and Graphic Design.

Q:   Is there any alumni fee in the NID Ahmeabad MDes fee structure?
A: 

NID Ahemdabad MDes fee includes an alumni fee of INR 5,000. It generally has to be paid for joining the alumni association. The fee is one-time chargeable. It is mentioned here as per the 2026-27 fee structure. Hence, is indicative.

Q:   What are other charges in the NID Ahmedabad MDes fee structure?
A: 

The other charges inculded in the NID Ahmedabad MDes fees are insurance, student activity fund, and film club. Total amount of other charges is INR 2,800. This fee has to be paid in first and third semester. The amount to be paid in each semester is INR 1,400. This fee is as per official sources, but can still be revised. Hence, is indicative.

Q:   What is the NID Ahmedabad fees for BDes without hostel charges?
A: 

NID Ahmedabad BDes fees is INR 18.1 lakh. This total fee does include hostel charges. The given fee is as per an official fee structure for 2026-27. Hence, is indicative. Students need to pay the first semester fee or admission fee to confirm seats. 

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Answered 5 days ago

Candoidates can check below the NID fees for admission 2026:

CoursesTuition Fees
BDes
INR 18 Lakh
MDes
INR 13.1 Lakh

Note: The information above has been sourced from various official websites.

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Raj Priya

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Answered 5 days ago

To take admission in the BDes and MDes programmes at NID Ahmedabad, Candidates have to fulfil the eligibility criteria and apply online by filling application form. The candidates need to qualify two stages of DAT exam (prelims and mains) to get admission.

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Raj Priya

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Answered 5 days ago

No, NID Ahmedabad does not offer direct admission. It is quite competitive to get into NID Ahmedabad. Candidates are admitted based on their score in Design Aptitude Test (DAT) entrance exam that has two stages: prelims and mains.

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Raj Priya

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Answered 5 days ago

NID Ahmedabad accepts the Design Aptitude Test (DAT) exam for admission to its Bachelor of Design (B.Des) and Master of Design (M.Des) programmes. This national-level entrance exam is conducted in two stages: DAT Prelims  (paper-pencil test) and DAT Mains (studio test/interview). It is quite competi

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Raj Priya

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Interested candidates can check below the eligibility for NID Ahmedabad courses:

CoursesEligibility Criteria
BDes

Class 12 from any stream from a recognised board

Born on/after July 2005 for General/EWS and July 2002 for SC/ST/OBC

MDes

Bachelor's degree from any recognised board

Born on/after 1 July 1994 for General/EWS and July 1991 for SC/ST/OBC

PhD

Master's degree in Design

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