NID - National Institute of Design
The National Institute of Design (NID) is India's premier design institution, known for its excellence in design education. NID Ahmedabad was established in Paldi in 1961. NID Gandhinagar campus started in 2004, while NID Bengaluru kicked off in 2006. NID Andhra Pradesh was set up in 2015 in Amaravati in Guntur district. National Institute of Design, NID Haryana, was established on 2016 in Kurukshetra. NID Madhya Pradesh was established in 2019 on the backdrop of hills at Acharapura in Bhopal. National Institute of Design, NID Assam commenced in 2019 in Jorhat
The institute offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in various design disciplines, including industrial design, communication design, textile design, and more.
NID Course Information
Bachelor of Design (B.Des)
4-years in Ahmedabad- Textile Design - 19 seats
- Product Design - 19 seats
- Graphic Design - 19 seats
- Exhibition Design - 13 seats
- Animation Film Design - 19 seats
- Ceramic & Glass Design - 13 seats
- Furniture & Interior Design - 13 seats
- Film & Video Communication - 13 seats
Bachelor of Design (B.Des)
4-year in Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana & Assam
- Industrial Design- 25 seats
- Communication Design- 25 seats
- Textile & Apparel Design- 25 seats
Masters of Design (M.Des)
2.5-years in Ahmedabad- Product Design - 19 seats
- Textile Design - 19 seats
- Graphic Design - 19 seats
- Animation Film Design - 19 seats
- Ceramic & Glass Design - 12 seats
- Film & Video Communication - 19 seats
- Furniture & Interior Design - 19 seats
Masters of Design (M.Des)
2.5-years in Bangalore
- Universal Design - 19 seats
- Information Design - 19 seats
- Interaction Design - 19 seats
- Digital Game Design - 19 seats
- Design for Retail Experience - 19 seats
Masters of Design (M.Des)
2.5-years in Gandhinagar
- New Media Design - 19 seats
- Toy & Game Design - 12 seats
- Photography Design - 19 seats
- Lifestyle Accessory Design - 19 seats
- Strategic Design Management - 19 seats
- Transportation & Automobile Design - 19 seats
Ph.D in Design
The programme aims to be a national & international benchmark for doctoral research in design.
- NID’s Doctoral Program
- Practice- vs- Theory -led doctoral research in design
- Full- time vs Part- time engagement
Important Dates
- Admission Notification is published on September 3rd, 2024
- Last date of applications: December 3rd, 2024
- NID- DAT Prelims: January 5th, 2025
- NID-DAT Mains exam for PG: March 3rd - April 6th, 2025
- NID-DAT Mains exam for UG: April 26th - May 4th, 2025
- The Design Aptitude Test (DAT) is conducted in two stages:
- DAT Prelims - mandatory for all
- DAT Mains - for shortlisted candidates
Past Toppers from afdindia
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Bhadra Balu - AIR 1
NID M.Des - 2023
C S Jasweth - AIR 1
NID M.Des (New Media & Interaction) - 2020
Arun Job Pynadath - AIR 1
NIFT B.Des - 2018
Sreehari S - AIR 1
NID B.Des - 2017
NID 2025 Admission Process
NID Exam Pattern - DAT Prelims
Duration
B.Des: 3 Hours
M.Des: 2hours 30mins
Total Marks
B.Des/M.Des: 100 Marks
Medium
B.Des/M.Des: English
MODE OF EXAM
B.Des/M.Des: Pen & Paper
TYPE OF QUESTIONS
B.Des/M.Des: drawing/visual questions/objective
NID Exam Pattern - DAT Mains
Duration
B.Des: 3 Hours
Total Marks
B.Des/M.Des: 100 Marks
Medium
B.Des/M.Des: English
MODE OF EXAM
B.Des/M.Des: studio based & practical
TYPE OF QUESTIONS
B.Des: Multiple formats (Drawing/ Sketching/ Model making)
What afdindia Offers
afdindia provides excellent coaching classes to help students prepare for the NID DAT Prelims & Mains. With experienced teachers who understand the exam's requirements, we offer in-depth lessons on design concepts, regular practice tests & detailed feedback. We focus on creative thinking & problem-solving. Students are ready not only for the written exams but also for the hands-on studio tests & interviews. Our learning environment and structured coaching make it a great choice for those aiming to succeed in the NID entrance exam.
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