M.Des

To be eligible for M.Des at NID Gandhinagar, candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree or a full-time Diploma in Design, Fine Arts, Applied Arts, or Architecture with a minimum of 60% marks. Those with a Bachelor's Degree with 55% marks and a strong portfolio may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants must be under 32 years old for the DAT and 33 years old for GATE. A strong portfolio showcasing design skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities is crucial. Additional eligibility criteria apply for specific specializations. Refer to the institute's website and admission brochure for details.

The cutoff for M.Des at NID Gandhinagar varies each year based on the number of applicants and the performance of the candidates in the NID Entrance Exam (DAT). The cutoff is generally quite high, and only the top performers in the DAT are admitted to the program.

For example, in the academic year 2023-24, the cutoff for M.Des in Lifestyle Accessory Design was 98.25%, the cutoff for M.Des in Apparel Design was 97.75%, the cutoff for M.Des in New Media Design was 97.25%, and the cutoff for M.Des in Toy and Game Design was 96.75%.

Please note that these cutoff scores are approximate and may vary slightly from year to year. 

The total seat intake for M.Des at NID Gandhinagar is 347 seats, divided among the following disciplines:

• Apparel Design (M.Des.) - 19 Seats
• Lifestyle Accessory Design (M.Des.) - 19 Seats
• Textile Design (M.Des.) - 19 Seats
• Film and Video Communication (M.Des.) - 19 Seats
• Graphic Design (M.Des.) - 19 Seats
• Animation Film Design (M.Des.) - 19 Seats
• Photography Design (M.Des.) - 19 Seats
• Transportation & Automobile Design (M.Des.) - 37 Seats
• Product Design (M.Des.) - 37 Seats
• Interaction Design (M.Des.) - 37 Seats
• Strategic Design Management (M.Des.) - 36 Seats

There are a total of 14 courses to be studied during the course. The courses are listed below for each year of MDes in Communication Design programme:

First Year:

1. Fundamentals & History of Design
2. Basic Digital Tools
3. Design Basics
4. Visual Design
5. Research Practices
6. Type and Production
7. Advanced Digital Tools
8. Branding and Advertising
9. Data Visualization 

Second Year:

1. Cultural Studies
2. Interface Design
3. Design for Social Innovation
4. International/ Industry Project
5. Physical Interface

Candidates who have graduated from a recognised university in any stream are eligible admission to a MDes course of Pearl Academy Delhi. The candidate must have the pass certificate (original and photocopy) with him/her during application process and admission confirmation.

The components included in the Pearl Academy Delhi MDes fee are tuition fee, registration fee, refundable security deposit, and alumni fee. Some of the fee components are charged only once. Pearl Academy Delhi MDes tuition fee is INR 1.4 lakh. Additionally, there is a one-time fee of INR 80,000 as well. The mentioned fee is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. 

Pearl Academy, Rajouri Garden is offering two-year MDes programme in the below listed specialisations:

• Fashion Styling
• Fashion Communication
• Communication Design
• Product Design

The total tuition fee of MDes is INR 1 Lacs - INR 1.6 lakh. Candidates are required to pay the course fee after completion of all the selection rounds to confirm their seats. In case, a candidate is unable to pay the fee within the specified time, his or her admission will stand cancelled. Aspirants will also need to pay a registration fee to apply for admission.