M.Des

The average package for M.Des students at NIFT Jodhpur in 2023 varied based on the specific programs. The average package offered to Master of Fashion Management (MFM) students ranged from INR 6.50 LPA to INR 10 LPA. Additionally, for Fashion Communication and Fashion Design students, the average packages were around INR 3.60 LPA and INR 4 LPA respectively. The highest package offered at NIFT Jodhpur in recent years was around INR 14 LPA. The placement assistance at NIFT Jodhpur includes companies like Nykaa, Monte Carlo, Raymond, among others.

INIFD, Saltlake has a dedicated placement cell that focuses on getting opportunities for the students. 

100% placements have been recorded (as of 2022) with the highest package being 35,000 and average being 25,000 and the lowest stood at 5000. Top recuiters include Calvin Klein, Myntra, Blackberry, Arbee By Ravi Balotia, Tarun Tahiliani, Godrej Properties, Asian Paints. Students can get their internships through college or even on their own. Proper guidance is provided by the placement team.

The placement percentage is almost 75% at National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kannur. The highest package offered was INR 6-7 LPA, and nearly INR 2 LPA was the lowest paid, and the average package was INR 3 to 4 LPA.

 The tuition fees for an MDes programme at NID Gandhinagar is approximately INR 17,500 per semester.

 The M. Des placements at NID Gandhinagar have been commendable, with students receiving an average salary of INR 21.30 LPA for the 2022 placement year. This indicates a strong performance and uniformity in package offerings for M. Des graduates at the institute. It is best for the placement as well

Expected NID DAT cut off 2024 has been updated on this page. Candidates can also check past year's NID cutoff to get an idea on opening and closing ranks for admission. As per previous year NID cutoff, the NID DAT cutoff marks for General category was 50. National Institute of Design will release the NID DAT cutoff 2024 pdf along with result at admissions.nid.edu. Candidates can also check NID fees 2024.

The minimum cutoff for the Master of Design (M.Des) programme at Shantaben Manubhai Patel School of Studies and Research in Architecture and Interior Design (SMAID) varies depending on the discipline and the candidate’s category. For the open category, the cutoff ranges from 55.2 (for Lifestyle Accessory Design) to 72.3 (for Toy & Game Design). 

The eligibility criteria of the M.Des course is that the candidates must have a qualifying degree in Design/Architecture/ Interior design/ Fine arts or in any stream with at least 50% marks from a recognised university. Candidates should have qualified for the entrance examination conducted for design courses. There is no upper age limit for candidates who are applying for the M.Des course.

There are 147 seats available for MDes programme at NID Ahmedabad. The seats are reserved specialisation-wise. which are tabulated below: