How difficult is it to get into NID Ahmedabad?

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Bhavana Pandey | Contributor-Level 10

a month ago

NID Ahmedabad admission is based on NID Design Aptitude Test conducted for B. Des and M.Des courses. The Design Aptitude Test comprises two steps:

DAT Prelims - The applicant takes the Prelims test initially.

DAT Mains - students are chosen for DAT Mains based on their performance in that Prelims.

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Suraj Kumar Karn | Contributor-Level 9

a year ago

NID is a premier design college and the best part of pursuing a course here lies in how well trained and approachable the faculty is. Apart from that, students from all walks of life come here to study design and this makes the learning experience even more enriching. The NID Entrance Exam is consid

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Nidhi Prasad | Contributor-Level 10

2 years ago

It's well recognised that NID is the toughest design school in India to get into. With only over 100 seats available for its B.Des programs and just 275 seats available for its M.Des programme spread among its 3 locations, NID admission exams are taken into account. Comprehending the structure and c

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What is the fee structure at NID Ahmedabad?

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Candoidates can check below the NID fees for admission 2026:

Courses	Tuition Fees
BDes	INR 18 Lakh
MDes	INR 13.1 Lakh

Note: The information above has been sourced from various official websites.

Which entrance exam is accepted at NID Ahmedabad?

Raj Priya

NID Ahmedabad accepts the Design Aptitude Test (DAT) exam for admission to its Bachelor of Design (B.Des) and Master of Design (M.Des) programmes. This national-level entrance exam is conducted in two stages: DAT Prelims (paper-pencil test) and DAT Mains (studio test/interview). It is qui

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Interested candidates can check below the eligibility for NID Ahmedabad courses:

Courses

Eligibility Criteria

BDes

Class 12 from any stream from a recognised board

Born on/after July 2005 for General/EWS and July 2002 for SC/ST/OBC

MDes

Bachelor's degree from any recognised board

Born on/after 1 July 1994 for General/EWS and July 1991 for SC/ST/OBC

PhD

Master's degree in Design

How can I take admission at NID Ahmedabad?

Raj Priya

To take admission in the BDes and MDes programmes at NID Ahmedabad, Candidates have to fulfil the eligibility criteria and apply online by filling application form. The candidates need to qualify two stages of DAT exam (prelims and mains) to get admission.

Can I take direct admission at NID Ahmedabad?

Raj Priya

No, NID Ahmedabad does not offer direct admission. It is quite competitive to get into NID Ahmedabad. Candidates are admitted based on their score in Design Aptitude Test (DAT) entrance exam that has two stages: prelims and mains.