NID Courses Fee Structure 2027 (BDes & MDes): College/Semester wise Fees & Seat Matrix

Q: Is there negative marking in NID DAT?

There is no negative marking in NID DAT exam. The candidate is recommended to go through the detailed exam pattern to get insights into the question paper structure, including types of questions asked, sections, etc.

NID DAT 2027 Registration Date

10 Sep '26 - 30 Nov '26

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NID Fee Structure 2027 - Check annual and semester fee for B.Des and M.Des. The fee structure for the B.Des and M.Des courses at the NIDs is made up of various components like tuition fees, insurance fees, and hostel charges. Check out the total and break-up fee here.

Candidates seeking admission to design courses at the NIDs need to know about the detailed fee structure for the B.Des and M.Des courses. The NID fee structure is made up of various components like tuition fees, insurance fees, and hostel charges. Here, we explain the fee structure in detail and also explain the contexts.

NID Fee Structure

NID Fee Structure 2027: The National Institute of Design (NID) will release the fee structure for the academic session 2027-28 on its admission portal. The fee structure will be released for the B.Des and M.Des programs semester-wise and will include various components like tuition fees, insurance fees, alumni fees, and student activity fees. The fee details will not include the Mess fee. It will be notified at the start of the academic session.

Some fees, like the security deposit, are refundable, while others, like the tuition fees, are non-refundable. Admission to the NID institutes will be through the NID entrance exam.

Table of contents

NID Fee Structure Important Points
NID 2027 Fee Structure - B.Des/5.5 Year Integrated M.Des
NID 2026 Fee Structure - B.Des
NID Fee Structure - B.Des program 2027
NID 2027 Fee Structure - M.Des
NID Fee Structure - M.Des 2027 Program
Courses Offered by NIDs
B.Des Specialisation and Seat Intake
NID DAT 2027 Participating Institute - Seat Intake for B.Des program
M.Des Specialisation and Seat Intake
NID DAT 2027 - M.Des programs, Program-wise Seat Intake
NID B.Des Non-refundable Token Fee
NID M.Des 2027 Non-refundable Token Fee

NID Fee Structure Important Points

The fee structure consists of various components like tuition fees, hostel charges, alumni fees, and mess charges.
There are also refundable and non-refundable fees. For instance, the security deposit of INR is a one-time, refundable fee that has to be paid once at the beginning of the 1st semester. Meanwhile, the tuition fee is non-refundable.
The fee structure for the B.Des program is given for all semesters, whereas the fee structure for the M.Des program covers five semesters.
The semester fee has to be paid at the start of the particular semester.
Considering Ahmedabad and Bengaluru are non-residential campuses for the M.Des program, there are no hostel charges.

Commonly asked questions

Q: Has the National Institute of Design (NID) released the fee structure for the current academic session?

Yes, the National Institute of Design (NID) has released the fee structure for students joining design courses from 2027. The fee structure has been released for both the B.Des and M.Des programs.

Q: What is the tuition fees for the B.Des 2027 programme at the NIDs?

The combined tuition fees for the B.Des that candidates have to pay in eight semesters in the academic session 2026- 2027 is 2,25,000 per semester. For semester 1, the total fees without hostel is 2,26,900 and for semester 2 is 2,25,500.

Q: What are the various components of NID fee structure?

The various components of the NID fee structure for the B.Des and M.Des programme inlcudes components like tuition fees, insurance fees, student activity fund, film club fees, and alumni fees. The tuition fees have the highest contribution to the overall fees.

Q: Is there negative marking in NID DAT Prelims?

There is no negative marking in NID DAT Prelims.

So, the candidate may attempt all the questions. If the wrong answer is selected, the candidate won't be penalized. However, if the correct answer option is selected, the candidate may get some free marks.

Note that the DAT Prelims exam will be conducted in an OMR-based mode. The candidate will need a blue/black ball-point pen for filling the OMR sheet.

NID 2027 Fee Structure - B.Des/5.5 Year Integrated M.Des

NID 2027 Fee structure will be released after the release of the NID notification. The Fee Structure for NID B.Des of the following Campuses for the year 2026 has been released. Some of them are yet to be notified.

Participating Institute	NID Fee Structure (2027) - B.Des/5.5 Year Integrated M.Des
NID Ahmedabad 2027	To be notified
NID Andhra Pradesh 2027	To be notified
NID Haryana 2027	To be notified
NID Madhya Pradesh 2027	To be notified
NID Assam 2027	Download Fee Structure

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NID 2026 Fee Structure - B.Des

Check out the fee structure for NID 2026. The fee for NID 2027 will be updated soon. Meanwhile, we can go through the 2026 fee details.

Participating Institute	NID Fee Structure - B.Des
NID Ahmedabad	Download Here
NID Andhra Pradesh	Download Here
NID Haryana	Download Here
NID Madhya Pradesh	Download Here

Commonly asked questions

Q: What will be the pattern for NID DAT Prelims?

NID DAT Prelims exam will be conducted offline and will be of 3 hours duration.

Test will be conducted in the English language and include a maximum of 26 questions.
Question paper will include both subjective and objective-type questions.
Paper will be for 100 marks.
Candidates who qualify in DAT Prelims have to next appear in DAT Mains.

Q: What will be the mode of the NID DAT Studio Test?

The Studio Test for the M.Des programme will be conducted in offline mode at various NID campuses - NID Bangalore, NID Gandhinagar and NID Ahmedabad. The Studio Test will be conducted programme-wise and the schedule will be released soon.

The details of the campus allotted to the candidate will be mentioned on the NID DAT Mains 2027 admit card.

Q: Can I carry the NID question paper with me after the exam?

No, the candidate is not allowed to carry the question paper of the NID exam with them after conclusion of the exam. In fact, the question papers of NID will not be released neither for that Prelims or that Mains. The reason for the non release of the question paper is because the NID question papers are highly subjective in nature. The question paper of NID DAT will be set in English language. Note that the candidate can download unofficial versions of the NID question papers released by the coaching institutes. These question papers will be mostly memory-based, compiled with the help of questions shared by candidates.

Q: Is there negative marking in NID DAT?

There is no negative marking in NID DAT exam. The candidate is recommended to go through the detailed exam pattern to get insights into the question paper structure, including types of questions asked, sections, etc.

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NID Fee Structure - B.Des program 2027

The fee structure for the Year 2026-2030 is given below.

Particulars	(2026-27)		(2027-28)		(2028-29)		(2029-30)
Particulars	Sem-1	Sem-2	Sem-3	Sem-4	Sem-5	Sem-6	Sem-7	Sem-8
A. Tuition Fees	2,25,500	2,25,500	2,25,500	2,25,500	2,25,500	2,25,500	2,25,500	2,25,500
Total A	2,25,500	2,25,500	2,25,500	2,25,500	2,25,500	2,25,500	2,25,500	2,25,500
B.Other Charges	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
i. Insurance (Personal Accident)	200	-	200	-	200	-	200	-
ii. Student Activity Fund	1,000	-	1,000	-	1,000	-	1,000	-
iii. Film club	200	-	200	-	200	-	200	-
iv. Alumni fee	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	5,000
Total B	1,400	-	1,400	-	1,400	-	1,400	5,000
Fees without Hostel Charges (A + B)	2,26,900	2,25,500	2,26,900	2,25,500	2,26,900	2,25,500	2,26,900	2,30,500
C. Hostel Charges	15,000	15,000	15,000	15,000	15,000	15,000	15,000	-
Fees with Hostel Charges (A B C)	2,41,900	2,40,500	2,41,900	2,40,500	2,41,900	2,40,500	2,41,900	2,30,500
Mess Charges	Will be informed at the beginning of each Academic Year
Security Deposit	INR 10,000 to be paid once (at the beginning of the 1st semester)

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NID 2027 Fee Structure - M.Des

The Fee Structure for NID M.Des (2026) is given below. There are no separate PDFs for each College.

NID Institutes	NID Fee Structure - M.Des 2027
NID M.Des	Download Here

Commonly asked questions

Q: In which cities NID will conduct Mains Studio Test and Interview?

NID conducts the Studio test and Interview for NID DAT Mains exam in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru and Gandhinagar. Details of the centre will be mentioned in the NID Admit card.

Q: Who sets NID DAT question paper?

Questions in NID DAT are drafted by an exam committee formulated by the National Institute of Design. The NID DAT exam is considering one of the toughest in the land, along with other popular entrance exams like NIFT and UCEED. On particular reason why NID DAT is so competitive is there are only 425 seats available for the B. Des programme, while candidates from all over the country can apply. The NID DAT exam comprises two stages. The candidate first appears in DAT Mains, which is a Design Aptitude Test. Those who qualify in that Prelims have to next appear in the that Mains. Note that the final results will be prepared by giving weightage to both that Prelims and that Mains.

Q: Will the National Institute of Design release NID question paper along with the answer key?

The National Institute of Design (NID) in its admission handbook has clearly mentioned that it will not release any question papers nor answer keys for the NID DAT exam. The institute has mentioned in the handbook that the Prelims and Mains question papers are highly subjective, and so don't have any model answers. Note that the NID DAT exam is conducted for admission to the MDes and BDes courses. The candidate may however download unofficial question papers for the Prelims and the Mains exam released by coaching institutes. The only thing the candidate needs to remember in this case is since they are not official, the questions may not be exact replicas; typically the questions are picked from candidates who have appeared in the exam.

Q: What is the benefit of solving NID sample papers?

The multiple benefits of solving sample papers to prepare for the NID DAT entrance exam. A few of them are illustrated below. By solving sample papers, the candidate will be able to have a clear picture regarding the types of questions asked, difficulty level of the exam, topic-wise number of questions asked, etc. The sample papers are a great tool of develop problem-solving skills. The candidate therefore needs to solve various types of questions, and not stick to one particular type. Another skill that can be developed is time management skills. Sample papers will also help the candidate identify weak areas and work on them. It is recommended that the candidate makes it a point to solve sample papers after completing a topic.

NID Fee Structure - M.Des 2027 Program

NID Fee Structure for 2026-2027 has been released. The fee structure for students joining NID M.Des is as follows.

Particulars	(2026-27)		(2027-28)		(2028-29)
Particulars	Sem-1	Sem-2	Sem-3	Sem-4	Sem-5
A. Tuition Fees	2,62,000	2,62,000	2,62,000	2,62,000	2,62,000
B.Other Charges
i. Insurance (Personal Accident)	200	-	200	-	-
ii. Student Activity Fund	1,000	-	1,000	-	-
iii. Film club	200	-	200	-	-
iv. Alumni fee	-	-	-	-	5,000
Total B	1,400	-	1,400	-	5,000
Fees without Hostel Charges (A B)	2, 63,400	2, 62,000	2, 63,400	2,62,500	2, 67,000
C. Hostel Charges	Hostel is available only at Gandhinagar campus. Ahmedabad and Bengaluru are non-residential campuses.
D. Mess Charges	Will be informed at the beginning of each Academic Year
E. Security Deposit	INR 10,000 be paid once (in the beginning of the 1st semester)

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Courses Offered by NIDs

NID offers UG and PG programmes. It offers B.Des and M.Des courses. B.Des course is offered at five NID campuses. M.Des program is available at the following three campuses.

NID B.Des College	NID M.Des College
Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) at NID Ahmedabad	Master of Design (M.Des.) at NID Ahmedabad & Bengaluru
Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) at NID Andhra Pradesh	Master of Design (M.Des.) at NID Gandhinagar
Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) at NID Haryana	Master of Design (M.Des.) at NID Bengaluru
Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) at NID Madhya Pradesh
Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) at NID Assam

B.Des Specialisation and Seat Intake

The list of B.Des Specialisations and Seat Intake at various NID Campuses is as follows:

Commonly asked questions

Q: Will the NID question paper be released?

No, the design institute will neither release the question booklet nor any answer keys. As per instructions given in the Admission Handbooks for the B. Des and M.Des programs, the question booklet will not be released even upon request. The statement says - The DAT exams question booklet cannot be shared as it is highly subjective in nature, and may not be furnished, in the larger public interest. The candidate can check out the questions for NID published by coaching institutes; most of these questions will be memory-based and shared by test takers. Shiksha. Com will also bring you exam analysis and student reactions of NID DAT, wherein you can get insights into the exam, including what questions were asked.

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Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) at NID Ahmedabad

Seat Intake at the Faculty of Communication Design is as follows:

Discipline	Seat Intake
Animation Film Design	19
Exhibition Design	13
Film & Video Communication	13
Graphic Design	19

Faculty of Industrial Design

Seat Intake at the Faculty of Industrial Design is as follows:

Discipline	Seat Intake
Ceramic & Glass Design	13
Furniture & Interior Design	13
Product Design	19

Faculty of Textile, Apparel, Lifestyle, and Accessory Design

Seat Intake of Faculty of Textile, Apparel, Lifestyle, and Accessory Design are as follows:

Discipline	Seat Intake
Textile Design	19

Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) at NID Andhra Pradesh, NID Haryana, NID Madhya Pradesh, NID Assam

Seat Intake of Faculty of Textile, Apparel, Lifestyle, and Accessory Design are as follows:

Discipline	Seat Intake in each NID (Expected)
Communication Design	25
Industrial Design	25
Textile and Apparel Design	25

*NID MP will have 11 additional seats for overseas candidates.

NID DAT 2027 Participating Institute - Seat Intake for B.Des program

The Seat Intake of various NID Institutes are as follows:

S. No	NID 2027 Participating Institute	Seat Intake 2027
1	NID Ahmedabad	125
2	NID Andhra Pradesh	75
3	NID Haryana	75
4	NID Madhya Pradesh	75
5	NID Assam	75
	Total	425

M.Des Specialisation and Seat Intake

The National Institute of Design (NID) offers a two-and-a-half-year years’ Master of Design (M.Des.). Admission to the program will be based on NID DAT merit rank.

NID DAT 2027 - Institute-wise seat intake for M.Des

The Seat Intake of various NID Institutes is as follows:

S.No	NID Campus	Seat Intake
1	NID Ahmedabad	126
2	NID Gandhinagar	126
3	NID Bengaluru	95
	Total Intake	347

NID DAT 2027 - M.Des programs, Program-wise Seat Intake

The M.Des program is offered under FIVE faculties - the Faculty of Communication Design, the Faculty of Industrial Design, the Faculty of Information Technology-Integrated Programmes, the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Design Studies, and the Faculty of Textile, Apparel, and Lifestyle Accessory Design.

The Seat Intake at the Faculty of Communication Design is as follows:

Discipline	NID Campus	Seat Intake
Animation Film Design	Ahmedabad	19
Film & Video Communication	Ahmedabad	19
Graphic Design	Ahmedabad	19
Photography Design	Gandhinagar	19

The Seat Intake at the Faculty of Industrial Design is as follows:

Discipline	NID Campus	Seat Intake
Ceramic & Glass Design	Ahmedabad	12
Furniture & Interior Design	Ahmedabad	19
Product Design	Ahmedabad	19
Toy & Game Design	Gandhinagar	12
Transportation & Automobile Design	Gandhinagar	19
Universal Design	Bengaluru	19

The Seat Intake at the Faculty of Information Technology-Integrated Programmes are as follows:

Discipline	NID Campus	Seat Intake
Digital Game Design	Bengaluru	19
Information Design	Bengaluru	19
Interaction Design	Bengaluru	19
New Media Design	Gandhinagar	19

The Seat Intake at the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Design Studies Programmes is as follows:

Discipline	NID Campus	Seat Intake
Design for Retail Experience	Bengaluru	19
Strategic Design Management	Gandhinagar	19

The Seat Intake at the Faculty of Textile, Apparel, and Lifestyle Accessory Design are as follows:

Discipline	NID Campus	Seat Intake
Apparel Design	Gandhinagar	19
Lifestyle Accessory Design	Gandhinagar	19
Textile Design	Ahmedabad	19

NID B.Des Non-refundable Token Fee

To confirm a seat in NID B.Des, candidates must pay the non-refundable token fee and upload the required documents. The Non-refundable token fee for the National Institute of Design B.Des programme:

Candidate Category	Token Fee (INR)	Additional Charges	Total Payment Mode
GEN, GEN-EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD	₹30,000	Convenience Charges (as applicable)	Online Payment
Overseas Candidates	₹75,000	Convenience Charges (as applicable)	Online Payment

NID M.Des 2027 Non-refundable Token Fee

To confirm a Seat in the M.Des programme, candidates must pay a non-refundable token fee. The Non-refundable token fee for the National Institute of Design M.Des programme.

Candidate Category	Token Fee (INR)	Additional Charges	Total Payment Mode
GEN, GEN-EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD	₹52,400	Convenience Charges (as applicable)	Online Payment
Overseas Candidates	₹ 1,19,665	Convenience Charges (as applicable)	Online Payment

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