National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad

NID Bangalore and NID Ahmedabad cannot really be compared because NID Bangalore is the extended campus of NID Ahmedabad and the institutes have a common admission process and a centralised placement cell.

NID Ahmedabad offers BDes and MDes, on the other hand NID Bangalore only offers an MDes.

Both the institutes offers different MDes specialisations, therefore the choice of institute will majorly depend on the specialisation selection of a candidate. For instance, if an aspirant wish to pursue MDes with specialisation in Digital Game Design, he/she will have to take admission at the Bangalore campus because the NID Ahmedabad does not offer the aforementioned specialisation.

The list of specialisation offered by both NIDs is mentioned below:

The NID Entrance Exam is considered among the toughest design entrance exam conducted in the country. In NID DAT, more weightage is given to subjective, drawing related questions. 

Experts and test takers state that the overall difficulty level of the NID DAT 2022 exam was moderately difficult.As per NID DAT 2021 exam analysis, the level of difficulty of the question paper for the BDes course was easy to moderate. There was a small change in the NID exam pattern this year with respect to the marking distribution.

In the Objective section, a majority of questions are asked on subjects such as Logical Reasoning, English, General Knowledge, and Current Affairs which have a medium difficulty level.

For the Bachelor of Design (B.Des) program, the National Institute of Design (NID) Jorhat has a thorough admissions procedure that is based on the NID Entrance Test (DAT). An essential assessment tool for determining an applicant's level of creativity, problem-solving, design thinking, and visual communication is the DAT. Exam content is divided into two sections:

1. The timed multiple-choice DAT Prelims
2. The written and practical DAT Mains, which include tasks involving drawing, modeling, and visualization.

Entry into NID Jorhat is through a multi-phase process. Candidates take part in DAT Prelims after registering online, and those who pass move on to DAT Mains. The DAT Mains shortlisted candidates move on to a studio exam where their design abilities, conceptual thinking, and capacity for both solo and group work are assessed. Those who perform well in the studio exam then go through an interview process where their communication abilities, fit for the B.Des program, goals for their careers, and capacity to explain the design thinking process are evaluated.

No, you cannot enrol directly in NID Vijayawada or the National Institute of Design in Andhra Pradesh. NID Vijayawada admits students through a two-stage admission test procedure. The first step is the national exam administered by NID, called the Design Aptitude Test (DAT). The interview and design portfolio constitute the second phase.

You must have received at least a 50% grade in your class 12 Diploma from an accredited board in order to be eligible for the DAT. Any of the three NID Vijaywada-offered disciplines—industrial design, textile and apparel design, and communication design—may be applied for the DAT.

You will be placed for the design portfolio and interview if you pass the DAT. Your design expertise and skills should be on display in your portfolio. You might talk about your reason for pursuing a career in design as well as your design portfolio during the interview.

Admittance is extremely competitive; only a small portion of candidates are chosen. On the other hand, your chances of success are higher if you have a strong portfolio and are passionate about design.

The Bachelor of Design (B.Des) programme is offered by two prestigious institutes, NID Assam and NID Vijayawada, each one having its special advantages. Which mainly related to the individual interest.

NID Assam is the newest member of the National Institute of Design family, having been founded in 2019. Its offers exposure to Northeast India's rich traditions and a dynamic cultural environment. The institute's emphasis on social impact design is in line with the rising need for designers who can support sustainable growth and the welfare of communities.

The  prestigious B.Des curriculum at NID Vijayawada, which was founded in 2015, places a heavy focus on industrial design, textile and garment design, and communication design. Because of its location in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, it is close to both design-focused companies and developing industrial hubs. Graduates of the institute are prepared for prosperous careers in the design sector by its emphasis on industry-relevant design education.

Examine the following factors to see whether institute is a better fit for an individual:

Location Preference: NID Assam would be a better option if an individual are drawn to Northeast India's rich cultural diversity and wish to support social impact initiatives. If you would rather be close to design-focused companies and industrial centres, NID Vijayawada might be a better choice.

Design Specialisation: NID Vijayawada provides specialised programmes in industrial design, textile and garment design, and communication design if these fields clearly appeal to you. The scope of NID Assam is wider, covering a range of design specialties.

Student Culture: To gain a sense of each institute's student culture and atmosphere, visit the campuses, speak with current students, and attend events.

If the individual is interested in industrial design then NID Vijayawada is the best option, and if the individual is interested in the broader form of cultural design then the NID Assam is the best option.