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7 months agoContributor-Level 10
NID Bengaluru MDes admission is offered to the applicants who clear the NID DAT cut-off for their reservation category. The cut-off is released in various rounds. It varies across the MDes specialisations available at the institute. As of now, the latest cut-off for MDes admission at the institute is not available. Meanwhile, candidates can refer to the following table for the Round 1 cut-off for the General-All India category in 2021:
| Course | 2021 |
|---|---|
| MDes in Design for Retail Experience | 81.25 |
| MDes in Digital Game Design | 76.27 |
| MDes in Information Design | 86.84 |
| MDes in Interaction Design | 89.47 |
| MDes in Universal Design | 62.71 |
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7 months agoContributor-Level 10
The careers after pursuing an MDes depend on the MDes specialisations selected by the candidates. The career prospects also vary depending on other factors, such as area of specialisation, years of experience, geographical location, etc. NID Bangalore is a premier institute offering MDes in five specialisations. The course prepares students for various jobs in the field of Design. Some popular job options for MDes degree holders of NID Bangalore are listed below:
- Product Designer
- Industrial Designer
- Design Manager
- Fashion Designer
- Interior Designer
- Fashion Coordinator
- Graphic Designer
- Game Designer
- Textile Laboratory Manager
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7 months agoContributor-Level 10
NID Bengaluru MDes admission is granted to eligible applicants who qualify in the two-stage Design Aptitude Test (DAT) conducted by the institute. Those fulfil the preset eligibility requirements can visit the institute's official website to apply for the DAT. While applying, candidates must select their desired MDes specialisation at NID Bengaluru as their preference.
There are two stages of the DAT. Candidates are shortlisted for the second stage based on their merit in the first stage. After both the rounds of DAT are conducted, the institute releases category-wise merit lists for various MDes specialisations. It is based on the appl
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7 months agoContributor-Level 10
There is a common application process for MDes admission at various NIDs. While applying for admission, candidates are required to pay an application fee as per their reservation category. The application fee is neither refundable nor transferable. It can be paid using a Debit/ Credit Card. The category-wise application charges are presented in the table below:
| Category | NID Bangalore MDes Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General, Gen-EWS, OBC-NCL | INR 3,000 (1 discipline), INR 6,000 (2 disciplines) |
| All other categories | INR 1,500 (1 discipline), INR 3,000 (2 disciplines) |
| Overseas | INR 5,000 (1discipline), INR 10,000 (2 disciplines) |
NOTE: The mentioned fee details are sourced from the official website of the institute/ sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.
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7 months agoContributor-Level 10
No, the application window for NID Bangalore MDes admissions 2025 is not open. The institute started accepting applications for admission to the current academic year (2025-26) in September. The application window remained open till December. The last date to apply for admission was Dec 6, 2025 (extended). Currently, the institute is conducting the seat allocation process for the MDes programme. The academic year is set to commence on June 30, 2025.
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7 months agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, NID Bangalore offers a regular MDes programme. The PG-level course lasts two and a half years. It is offered in five specialisations. For each specialisation, the institute offers 19 seats. Students can choose to pursue MDes in one of the following specialisations:
- Universal Design
- Digital Game Design
- Information Design
- Interaction Design
- Design for Retail Experience
NOTE: The mentioned number of seats are sourced from the official website of the institute. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.
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7 months agoContributor-Level 10
No, there is no provision for direct admission to the MDes programme of NID Bangalore. The admission to the programme is purely based on the applicants' merit in the Design Aptitude Test (DAT) conducted by NID. The test comprsies two stages: prelims and mains. Candidates shortlisted after the first stage qualify for the second stage. The final merit list is based on the applicants' performance in both the stages. Further, candidates seeking admission are required to satisfy the age and minimum qualification criteria.
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