M.Des in Bangalore

 Both NID Bangalore and IIT Guwahati are renowned for their excellence in design education and research. The areas of design and innovation are dominated by NID Bangalore and the engineering and design programs excelling at IIT Guwahati. Choosing one over the other, however, should take into account the area of specialisation chosen, the quality of the faculty taught, their infrastructure provided and how these two institutions would fit in relation to an individual's academic pursuits and professional aspirations. It is recommended that prospective students conduct research on the curriculum, faculty, industry connections, and campus culture of both institutions to determine their personal preferences and career aspirations.

The M.Des admission process at NID Bangalore does not usually require cutoff scores. The candidates' abilities are assessed through multiple assessments of the Design Aptitude Test (DAT), Studio Test, and Personal Interview. The DAT is an entrance exam that evaluates the candidates' design proficiency, creativity and their visual and spatial skills. Those who have been shortlisted are expected to take part in a Studio Test, which assesses the candidate's design skills, creativity and problem solving ability in real-world scenarios. The final selection is determined by the candidate's performance in all three rounds of the admission process. It is recommended to refer to the official website of NID Bangalore or get in touch with the institution for updates on M admission and eligibility criteria.

The National Institute of Design (NID) in Bangalore requires a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in any area, or a Diploma in design under the 10+2+4 system, as eligibility requirements for its Master of Design (M.Des) program. Candidates who have completed a two-year bridge course and have a 10+2+5 system are also qualified. As of July 1 of the admission year, the maximum age limit for Indian nationals is thirty years; candidates who are OBC-NCL, SC, ST, and PwD are eligible for a three-year age exemption. A studio exam, an interview, and the Design Aptitude Test (DAT) are usually part of the selection process. It's crucial to check the official NID website for the most up-to-date and detailed qualifying requirements.

MDes at NIFT Bangalore is a multidimensional course, not necessarily related to fashion design. The curriculum of MDes includes various subjects such as Interface design, Experience Design, : Design and Curation, etc. NIFT Bangalore MDes pass outs would be able to hold the essential positions in large fashion, design or corporate houses in the areas of Craft, Textiles, Special Needs, Publications, Media, Lifestyle Products, Graphics and User Experience Design, Curation of Exhibitions & Cultural festivals as well as Educational Programs, Developmental sector, Publication, Media writing & design, User-centered design depending on the area of specialisation pursued by each student. 

The job profiles offered after pursuing MDes from NIFT Bangalore are mentioned below:

• Visual Designer
• Design Evangelist
• Insight officer
• Design Thinker
• CSR executive
• Trend analyst
• Social & Cultural executive
• Sustainable Development Officer
• Culture anthropologist
• User Experience Researcher
• Design Researcher
• UI & UX Designer
• Product Designer
• Creative Head
• Design Manager
• Media Writing
• Festival Curator
• Design Criticism & Academics
• Exhibition Curator
• Content Curator

NID Bangalore MDes application process is an online procedure for which candidates need to visit the NID official website and follow the steps given below to fill the application form.

Step 1: Visit the official admission website of NID 

Step 2: You will see a section of 'How to Apply'. In case you are a new user, click on signup. If you have already registered yourself, you can login to fill the application form.

Step 3: Login to your account with the mobile number and email id with which you have registered.

Step 4: Fill your personal and educational details correctly and click on 'save and proceed' to go to the next section.

Step 5: Upload the documents as mentioned— a recent passport-size coloured photograph (between 60 KB and 100 KB); scanned signature image (not exceeding 100 KB); a caste certificate issued by a competent authority (not exceeding 150 KB).

All the above-mentioned documents must be in jpg/jpeg format.

Step 6: After uploading all documents, click on 'save and proceed' to pay the application fee online (debit/ credit card) or offline (demand draft). You may also click on 'save and exit' to complete the form at a later date or time.