M.Des

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.

The NID MDes Seat Allotment Round 1 will begin after the declaration of the Final Result. The Final result will be declared at 4 PM on May 06, 2025 and the Seat allotment will begin on the same day.

NID M Des Round 2 Seat Allotment will take place after Round 1 Seat Allotment. If seats remain vacant, Round-02 allotments will be communicated to the next eligible candidates via email, based on their merit order within the respective category.

The final results for M.Des admissions will be announced on May 6, 2025, at 4:00 PM. The result will be declared on the official website and students can use thier email address and date of birth to view the result.