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Bachelor of Design
Undergraduate · Full-time
- Duration
- 4 yrs
- Seats
- 34
- Fee/yr
- ₹1.3L
Exam: NID DAT
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National Institute of Design
AhmedabadAutonomous (NID Act)Government
About NID Ahmedabad
National Institute of Design is a government institution in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, established in 1961. It offers programmes across Design, with admissions through NID DAT. Explore programmes, eligibility, fees and open application forms below.
- Established in 1961
- Admissions via NID DAT
- 9+ campus facilities
Quick Facts
- Established
- 1961
- Accreditation
- Institute of National Importance
- Intake (approx.)
- ~1,600 seats
- Affiliation
- Autonomous (NID Act)
Courses
Programmes listed on the platform for the current admission cycle.
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Master of Design
Postgraduate · Full-time
- Duration
- 2 yrs
- Seats
- 37
- Fee/yr
- ₹1.3L
Exam: NID DAT
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Eligibility
Fees
Indicative tuition fees. Hostel, mess and one-time charges are extra.
| Programme | Duration | Fee / year | Total fee | Application fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Des | 4 yrs | ₹1,30,000 | ₹5,20,000 | ₹2,000 |
| M.Des | 2 yrs | ₹1,30,000 | ₹2,60,000 | ₹600 |
Admissions
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Admission process
- 1Register and fill the online application form
- 2Pay the application fee
- 3Appear for NID DAT
- 4Shortlisting for Written Ability Test / Personal Interview
- 5Merit list and seat allocation
- 6Document verification and fee payment
- 7Admission confirmation
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Always verify admission requirements and application instructions on the official college portal before applying.
Important Dates
- 1
Registration — M.DesNow
25 Sept – 24 Oct
- 2
Application Deadline — M.Des
24 Oct 2026
- 3
Registration — B.Des
3 Nov – 29 Nov
- 4
Entrance Exam — M.Des
9 Nov 2026
- 5
Application Deadline — B.Des
29 Nov 2026
- 6
Result — M.Des
7 Dec 2026
- 7
Counselling — M.Des
13 Dec – 25 Dec
- 8
Entrance Exam — B.Des
15 Dec 2026
Placements
₹28.9 LPA
Highest package
₹8.4 LPA
Average package
₹7.7 LPA
Median package
97%
Placement rate
Recruiters (sample)
TitanTanishqMyntraOgilvyTata Elxsi
Sample figures for the 2025 season, shown for illustration. Refer to the institution's official placement report.
Facilities
- Design Studios
- Fabrication Lab
- Library
- Exhibition Space
- Sports Complex
- Cafeteria
- Medical Centre
- Gym
- Transport
Hostel
Hostel available
BoysGirlsSeparate hostels for men and women with mess, Wi-Fi, common rooms and 24x7 security. Allotment is subject to availability and distance criteria.
Indicative hostel fee: ₹70K / year
Frequently Asked Questions
Most programmes at NID Ahmedabad admit students through NID DAT. Check each programme's form page on Forms ka Funda for eligibility, dates and the official application link.
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