National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad

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

The NID Bangalore MDes fee structure includes various components, such as tuition fees, hostel charges, insurance charges, etc. The tuition fee is the most major component in the fee structure. The MDes tuition fee at NID Bangalore is INR 11.43 lakh for the entire course duration

The application process for the Master of Design (M.Des.) programme at the National Institute of Design (NID) Ahmedabad for the 2025–26 academic year is structured as follows:

The application process for the Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) programme at the National Institute of Design (NID) Ahmedabad for the academic year 2025–26 has concluded. However, understanding the process can be beneficial for future applicants. Here's an overview 

For the NID DAT Prelims, expected cutoffs usually range from 50-55 for General to 30-35 for PwD. For NID DAT Mains, expected cutoffs are generally higher, with General at 55-60 and PwD at 35-40. Through the DAT prelims scores, the candidates are shortlisted for the Mains.

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.

To check the NID DAT Mains 2025 result, candidates need to log in to the official NID website using their credentials. The required details include:

• Email ID or Login ID (as registered during the application process)
• Password (created during registration)
• Captcha Code (if required for verification)

Once

Rechecking only ensures that there were no calculation or totaling errors in the marks. No re-evaluation of answers or reassessment of creative work will be done. If any discrepancy is found, necessary corrections will be made. If any changes occur after the rechecking process, the final update

Yes, candidates who wish to request a re-evaluation of their results can do so during the rechecking window, which will be open from the first week of May 2026.

To apply for rechecking, candidates must log in to the official NID website and follow the instructions provided under the result rechecking

How should I prepare for NID DAT Mains?

To prepare effectively:

• Practice material handling with clay, paper, and everyday objects.
• Improve sketching & visualization skills by drawing regularly.
• Solve creative problem-solving tasks and work on 3D modeling exercises.
• Stay updated with design trends and re