NID Ahmedabad: Courses, Fees, Facilities

Janki Sharma

Updated on - Dec 20, 2024

NID Ahmedabad Latest Updates

December 20, 2024

The National Institute of Design (NID) has announced that admit cards for the Design Aptitude Test (DAT) 2025 Prelims will be downloaded on December 24, 2024, by 4 PM. Successful candidates who have registered can log in to their NID admit cards at the official admissions website at admissions.nid.edu.

December 2, 2024

NID, will close the NID DAT application form 2025 on December 3, 2024 (4 p.m.). Candidates who meet the program-specific eligibility criteria may apply before the application closing time. Note that it is unlikely the last date will be extended.

NID Ahmedabad originated in 1961, and it is an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India. The campus offers 8 Bachelor's and 7 Master's degree programs, along with a Doctoral Program in Design.

The institute also provides practical learning through initiatives like Integrated Design Services and industry-based projects such as the Railway Design Centre and the Design Clinic for MSMEs.

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NID Ahmedabad Highlights

Particular	Details
University/College Name	National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad
Establishment Year	1961
Location	Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
University/College Type	Public Institution
Seat Intake	B.Des: 128 Seats M.Des: 126 Seats
Recognized By	Dept. of Scientific & Industrial Research (DSIR) under Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India
Ranking	Ranked #1 out of 30 colleges in India in 2024 by IIRF
Faculty Strength	Over 35 faculty members
Popular Courses	B.Des, M.Des, Ph.D. in Design
Mode of Education	Full-time (On-campus)
Official Website	nid.edu

NID Ahmedabad Courses

NID Ahmedabad offers 8 Bachelor's and 7 Master's degree programs and has recently introduced a Doctoral Program in Design,

Check here the fee structure for the B.Des program for the 2025 session: -

Particulars	Sem-1,3,5 & 7	Sem-2,4,6 & 8
A: Tuition Fees (in INR)	2,10,500	2,10,500
Total-A	2,10,500	2,10,500
B: Other Charges
i) Insurance (Personal Accident)	200	-
ii) Student Activity Fund	1,000	-
iii) Film Club	200	-
Total-B	1,400	-
Fees Without Hostel Charges (A+B)	2,11,900	-
C: Hostel Charges	15,000	15,000
Total Fees With Hostel Charges (A+B+C)2,26,9002,25,500
D: Mess Charges	Will be informed at the beginning of the academic year.
E: Student's Refundable Deposit	10,000 (to be paid once in the first semester)

Check here the fee structure for the MDes program for the 2025 session-

Particulars	Per Semester Fee
A: Tuition Fees (All MDes Courses in INR)	2,44,500
TOTAL-A	2,44,500
B: Other Charges
i) Insurance (Personal Accident)	200
ii) Student Activity Fund	1,000
iii) Film Club	200
iv) Alumni Fee	5,000
TOTAL-B	1,400
Fees Without Hostel Charges (A+B)	2,45,900
C: Hostel Charges	N/A
D: Mess Charges	N/A
E: Student Refundable Deposit	10,000
Hostel/Campus	Non-Residential

NID Infrastructure Facilities

NID campus of Ahmedabad offers a world class infrastructure. The eco friendly campus contains world class facilities that are required for an ideal design school. Given below are some of the most stunning highlights of the Campus.

Art Rooms for various design courses
Buildings that designed to withstand the hot and dry climate of Ahmedabad
Creative environment that close to the nature.
A world class library with thousands of books.
Studios
Test labs
Open air Amphitheatre
Workshops
Lawn for cultural Programs

National Institute of Design Activities

Each year many variety of activities takes place in the NID campus. These activities helps in creating new ideas in the mind of the scholars of the institute and give wings to their artistical calibers. Some activities in the campus are given

NIDUS the Design Shop
Intellectual Property Rights Cell
International Centre For Indian Crafts (ICIC)
Research & Publications

NID Ahmedabad Placements

NID Ahmedabad’s Industry - Internships and Placements (IIP) cell facilitates career opportunities for students.

The placement process, which begins in November or January, includes corporate presentations, webinars, and interviews. B.Des students can apply from the 8th semester, while M.Des students can apply from the 5th semester.

Check out the NID campus placement statistics given below -

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023-24)
Highest Package	INR 30 LPA
Lowest Package	INR 4 LPA
No. of Students Opting for Placements	837
No. of Offers Made	620
Top Recruiters	Nykaa E-Retail, Dsyn Media, HCL Technologies, Make my trip, Shell India Markets Pvt. Ltd.

National Institute of Design Fees

The fee structure of NID is relatively affordable comparing among other design school offering courses with best standards. The fee structure of the courses offered by the campus are given below.

Indian Students:

For B.Des it is 126000 INR (for Sem I &II), 135000 INR (for Sem III & IV), 144500 INR (for Sem V&VI), 155000 INR (for Sem VII & VIII)
For M.Des it is 15400 INR (for Sem I & II), 165000 INR (for Sem III & IV), 176500 INR (for Sem V)
For Ph.D 154000 INR Per Sem

Students from SAARC, African Countries, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam:

For B.Des it is 2910 USD Per Sem
For M.Des 2910 USD Per Sem

Students from rest of the world

For B.Des 6410 USD Per Sem
For M.Des 6410 USD Per Sem

NID Ahmandabad Scholarships

NID offers a limited number of scholarships to students who demonstrate financial need. Additional details about these scholarships will be available after successful admission to the institute.

Students at NID Ahmedabad can benefit from various government scholarships, including:

Scholarship Name	Details
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship	For College and University students; supports academically excellent and financially needy students.
Saksham Scholarship Scheme for Specially-Abled	Specifically for specially-abled students pursuing degree courses; promotes education accessibility.
Post Graduate Scholarship for Single Girl Child	For single girl children pursuing postgraduate studies to promote higher education among girls.
Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme	For students from the North Eastern Region; encourages higher education in underserved areas.

NID Ahmandabad FAQ

Some queries regarding the Nationl Institute of Design are listed below.

1. Which are the courses offered by National Institute Of Design Ahmedabad?

The courses offered by NID Ahmedabad are B.Des( Bachelor Of Design), M.Des( Master Of Design) and Ph.D in Design.

2. Which entrance exam has to be written to get admisson in NID?

Design Aptitude Test (DAT) followed by Studio Test.

3. How many NID Campuses are there ?

There are mainly 3 campuses NID Ahmedabad, NID Bangalore and NID Gandhinagar.

4. Is there hostel facility in NID Ahmedabad?

Hostel facility is provided for all UG students and girls who are doing PG.

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NID Ahmedabad Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the various courses proposed by the National Institute Of Design the candidates should satisfy the eligibility criteria put forward by the institute.

Course	Eligibility
B.Des	Applications for the academic year are open for applicants who have passed or will appear for their higher secondary (10+2) exams. Students from any stream (Science, Commerce, Arts, etc.) from any recognized board of education such as CBSE, IB, ICSE or their equivalent are eligible to apply A valid DAT score is required The students who have passed their respective exams must hold a minimum 50% of their marks.
M.Des	Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree of minimum 3-year duration in any specialization. In the absence of a degree applicant should have a full-time Diploma of minimum 4-year duration in Design/Fine Arts/Applied Arts/ Architecture etc. Only the candidates with a score of 50% and above in their UG/Diploma will be eligible for admission to NID. The final year Bachelor's degree/ Full-time Diploma program applicants whose certicates are not issued by the date of application to NID are eligible to apply. The final year applicants shouldn't have any backlog Should have a valid DAT score
Ph.D	Should have Master's degree or equivalent from a recognized university with minimum 50% marks DAT score is mandatory Should submit an authentic Ph.D proposal regarding the significance.

NID Ahmedabad Admission

Admission to the MDes courses at NID Ahmedabad will be determined by an entrance exam known as NID DAT, which is set for January 5, 2025.

For a better understanding of the admission process & selection criteria check here the given table -

Courses	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria
BDes	Class 12 from any stream from a recognized board	Design Aptitude Test (DAT) Prelims + Mains
MDes	Bachelor's degree from any recognized board	NID DAT Prelims + DAT Mains
PhD	Master’s degree in Design	Proposal screening + DRT + interview

Particular	Details
DAT Prelims	Pan/paper test scheduled on the same day at all test stations.
Language of Exam	The exam will be conducted in English.
Merit List Preparation	Separate merit lists will be created based on DAT Prelims marks for each category (General, OBC, SC/ST) for each discipline.
Eligibility for DAT Mains	Only candidates who qualify as per the merit list of DAT Prelims will be eligible for DAT Mains.
DAT Mains Components	1. Studio Test (40%) 2. Interviews (30%)
Weightage for Final Result	DAT Prelims: 30%, Studio Test: 40%, Interviews: 30%
Eligibility for Final Merit List	Only candidates who appear for both DAT Prelims and DAT Mains will be considered for the Final Merit List.

NID Ahmedabad Ranking

NID Ahmedabad is regarded as one of the leading design institutes in India. Below is the ranking of NID Ahmedabad:

Ranking	2024
IIRF Design Ranking (India)	#1 out of 30
QS WUR Ranking By Subject (India)	#51-100

NID Cut Off

The cut-off proposed by the institution is based on the marks obtained by the applicants in their previous exams. NID cut-off is mainly based on the DAT exam.

Mainly based on the DAT score
G.D. and Personal interview scores were also considered.
The cut-off is also effective for students from abroad.
The cut-off standards are based on a categorical basis such as each category has different cut-off rates.

National Institute of Design Hostel Details

Hostel are only provided for all the native UG students and girls who are doing PG in the campus. The NID Facilities charges put forward by the institution is given below.

For UG students 15000 INR Per Sem
For PG students (only girls) it is 154000 INR Per Sem

NID Ahmedabad Highlights

Affiliate University	Utkal University of Culture - UUC Odisha
Institution Type	Public
Faculty Student Ratio	6
Total Faculty	58
Total Area (In Acre)	7000
Construction Area (Sq. M)	6000
Year of Establishment	2002
Website	www.nifdindia.com