How to get admission in NID Bangalore for MDes?

MDes admission at NID Bangalore is not based on the candidates' scores in the qualifying degree exam. It is based on their scores in the NID DAT, the aptitude test conducted for admissions at various NIDs. However, candidates are required to score enough marks in the qualifying degree to clear the minimum eligibility criteria. The minimum scores specified for various candidates in the qualifying degree exam are as follows:

• Open Category: 50%
• Gen- EWS: 50%
• OBC-NCL: 45%
• SC: 40%
• ST: 40%
• PwD: 40%
• Overseas: 50%

NID Bengaluru MDes admission is offered to the applicants who clear the NID DAT cut-off for their reservation category. The cut-off is released in various rounds. It varies across the MDes specialisations available at the institute. As of now, the latest cut-off for MDes admission at the institute is not available. Meanwhile, candidates can refer to the following table for the Round 1 cut-off for the General-All India category in 2021:

During the NID Bangalore MDes admission process, shortlisted candidates are required to upload the specified documents. These documents must be uploaded as a single PDF file of not more than 10 MB. A list of some of the required documents is as follows:

• Any one valid photo ID (Aadhar Card, Election ID, DL, PAN Card, or Passport)
• Birth Certificate or School Leaving Certificate bearing the date of birth
• Class 12 Mark sheet
• Class 10 Mark sheet
• Graduation Certificate or Provisional Degree Certificate
• Migration Certificate
• Caste Certificate
• Disability Certificate

NID Bangalore MDes admission is based on the applicants' performance in the NID DAT exam. The exam comprises two stages: Prelims and Mains. Candidates are first required to appear in the Prelims stage. Based on their merit in the first stage, they are shortlisted for the second stage, i.e. DAT Mains. The exam dates vary yearly and are released by the institute on its official website. The NID DAT exam dates for admission to the academic year 2025-26 are given below:

• DAT Prelims: Jan 5, 2025
• DAT Mains: Mar 3, 2025 - Apr 6, 2025

There is a common application process for MDes admission at various NIDs. While applying for admission, candidates are required to pay an application fee as per their reservation category. The application fee is neither refundable nor transferable. It can be paid using a Debit/ Credit Card. The category-wise application charges are presented in the table below:

NOTE: The mentioned fee details are sourced from the official website of the institute/ sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.