M.Des

To prepare for MDes entrance exams like CEED and NID DAT, you need at least 3 to 6 months to polish your drawing and sketching skills and practice reasoning and aptitude questions. However, how much time will be taken also depends on one's pace and ability to learn.

Though it depends on the specialisation they choose, MDes students can opt for various creative working fields like Fashion Design, Product Design, Animation, Interior Design, etc. For instance, a Fashion Design student can seek employment in Fashion Houses, Media Houses, Retail & Merchandising, and so on industries. Similarly, a Communication Design student can opt for fields like Advertising, Digital Marketing, Publishing, Media Houses, etc.

While there are many entrance exams conducted for MDes course admission, such as CEED, NIFT Entrance, CUET-PG, etc., among them, NID DAT is considered the toughest. It is a drawing-based paper that tests the creativity and design thinking of a candidate. Also, it is a highly competitive exam with a limited number of available seats.

Yes, you can get admission to an MDes program without appearing for entrance exams in India. Some popular MDes colleges like Amity University, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, JECRC University, Poornima University, Symbiosis Institute of Design, etc., offer admission on the merit system.

Here are some of the most affordable MDes colleges in India:

Note: The information is sourced from the official/counselling body of the institute/exam.

Here are some popular Design books that every MDes student must read once:

• The Design of Everyday Things by Donald A. Norman.
• Universal Principles of Design by William Lidwell.
• 100 Things Every Designer Needs to Know About People by Susan M. Weinschenk.
• The Elements of Typographic Style by Robert Bringhurst.
• Emotional Design: Why We Love (or Hate) Everyday Things by Donald A. Norman.
• Design as Art by Bruno Munari.
• The Laws of Simplicity by John Maeda.

Here are some important documents you must carry during the MDes application process:

• Class 10 and 12 mark sheets
• BDes or any relevant bachelor's degree
• Passport-sized photographs
• A valid ID proof (Adhaar, Passport, PAN Card, etc.)
• Migration Certificate, etc.

Both the MBA (Master of Business Administration) and the MDes (Master of Design) courses are poles apart. An MBA is focused on business and management roles, polishing skills like finance, marketing, and strategy. Whereas, an MDes is focused on creativity and design disciplines.

The shortlisted candidates for NID SEAT Allotment Round 1 will have to confirm their seat by: 

1. Paying the NON-REFUNDABLE Token Fees
2. Uploading the required documents

The NID M.Des Final Result 2026 will be declared in the first week of May 2026. The result will be declared on the official website, and the Seat allotment process will also begin the same day after the declaration of the result.