- Application status
- Closing Soon
- Opening date
- 25 Sept 2026
- Deadline
- 24 Oct 2026
- Application fee
- ₹600
- Entrance exam
- NID DAT
- Eligibility
- 50%+ in qualifying exam
- Duration
- 2 years
- Seats / intake
- 37
- Mode
- Full-time
- Course type
- Postgraduate
Overview
The Master of Design at NID Ahmedabad is a 2-year postgraduate programme in Design. Admission is through NID DAT, followed by an interview round for shortlisted candidates. The programme combines core coursework with electives, projects and industry exposure.
Career paths
Duration
2 years
Seats
37
Mode
Full-time
Discipline
Design
Eligibility
Bachelor's degree in design, architecture, engineering or fine arts.
Minimum aggregate: 50% · Accepted exams: NID DAT
Fees
| Tuition fee per year | ₹1,30,000 |
|---|---|
| Total programme fee | ₹2,60,000 |
| Application fee (General) | ₹600 |
| Application fee (Reserved categories) | ₹300 |
| Hostel fee (indicative, per year) | ₹70,000 |
Indicative sample figures. Confirm the latest fee structure in the official prospectus.
Required Documents
- Class 10 Marksheet
- Class 12 Marksheet
- Graduation Marksheets / Degree
- ID Proof (Aadhaar / Passport)
- Passport Photo
- Signature
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Entrance Exam Score Card
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Open my documentsApplication Timeline
- 1
RegistrationNow
25 Sept – 24 Oct
Create your account and fill the application form
- 2
Application Deadline
24 Oct 2026
Last date to submit and pay the fee
- 3
Correction
26 Oct – 29 Oct
Edit limited fields if you made an error · Edit limited fields such as category, photo and signature
- 4
Entrance Exam
9 Nov 2026
Appear for the entrance test · NID DAT
- 5
Interview
25 Nov – 1 Dec
Personal interview / WAT for shortlisted candidates
- 6
Result
7 Dec 2026
Merit list or result announcement
- 7
Counselling
13 Dec – 25 Dec
Seat allocation rounds and choice filling
- 8
Admission
29 Dec – 7 Jan
Document verification and fee payment
Entrance Exam
NID DAT
NID Design Aptitude Test
- Conducted by
- National Institute of Design
- Mode
- Offline
- Expected exam date
- 2 Feb 2027
Admission Process
- 1
Register and fill the online application form
- 2
Pay the application fee
- 3
Appear for NID DAT
- 4
Shortlisting for Written Ability Test / Personal Interview
- 5
Merit list and seat allocation
- 6
Document verification and fee payment
- 7
Admission confirmation
Official application links
- Official application portalhttps://www.nid.edu/admissions
- NID Ahmedabad official websitehttps://www.nid.edu
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