Can I get direct admission to B.Des at NID Vijayawada/ National Institute of Design, Andhra Pradesh?
No, direct admission to the Bachelor of Design (B.Des) programme at NID Vijayawada, also known as the National Institute of Design, Andhra Pradesh, is not possible. Admission to the B.Des programme is based on the Design and Aptitude Test (DAT), and candidates have to appear for the NID DAT entrance
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If there were any clashes of the interview dates with the college/ university exam, then candidates could inform the NID before February 23, 2026. Candidates needed to attach a copy of the timetable attested by the principal and a letter from the principal confirming that the examination dates clash
NID will not release any Answer Key for B.Des or M.Des programme. It opens a rechecking window with the result.
NID will release the result for B.Des on April 07, 2026. The result be released on the website of NID.
NID Studio Test for M.Des carries 40% of wieghtage and Interview carries 60% wieghtage. More emphasis is given on the interview by NID.
No, there is no negative marking in the NID Studio Test. Candidates will be evaluated based on their thinking and creative skills. Studio Test will carry 40% of the total Marks for the NID Mains Exam.
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