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
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 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
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 Bangalore
- Universal Design - 19 seats
- Information Design - 19 seats
- Interaction Design - 19 seats
- Digital Game Design - 19 seats
- Design for Retail Experience - 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 for NID Admissions 2026
- Application Start Date: October 2025
- Application Deadline: November 2025
- NID DAT Prelims Exam: January 2026
- Result of Prelims: February 2026
- NID DAT Mains Exam: April 2026
- Final Merit List: May 2026
- Commencement of Academic Year: July 2026
(Dates are tentative and subject to change. Visit NID’s official website for updates.)
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
NID B.Des - 2018
Sreehari S - AIR 1
NID B.Des - 2017
NID 2026 Admission Process
Visit NID’s official website and register. Fill out the online application form and upload required documents. Pay the application fee online.
NID DAT Prelims Exam
The first stage is a written design aptitude test (objective + subjective questions). It evaluates drawing skills, problem-solving, and creativity.
NID DAT Mains Exam
Candidates shortlisted from Prelims appear for the Mains exam. Includes studio tests, interviews, and portfolio evaluation.
Final Merit List and Admission
Candidates are ranked based on combined performance in Prelims and Mains. Shortlisted candidates are offered admission.
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
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Courses for NID Preparation
Foundation Course (1 Year): For students starting early.
Crash Course (1-3 Months): Intensive program covering all exam aspects.
Weekend Classes: Ideal for school-going students.
Online Coaching: Interactive sessions, study materials, and mock tests.
Mock Test Series: Full-length and sectional tests for practice.
Portfolio & Interview Guidance: Exclusive mentorship for Mains exam.
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