Is it mandatory to have a work experience before applying to M.Des in UI/UX or Communication Design at IITs or NIDs?
No, it is generally not mandatory to have prior work experience to apply for an M.Des in UI/UX or Communication Design at IITs or NIDs
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No it is not mandatory to have work experience before applying for an M.Des in UI/UX or Communication Design at IITs or NIDs the work experience only can strengthen your application
Upvote Work experience is not necessary for most IITs and NIDs for M.Des in UI/UX or Communication Design.
A valid score in CEED, a suitable undergraduate degree, and a portfolio are enough.
Experience of six months merely waives CEED requirement, not eligibility, at IIT Hyderabad.
NID's M.Des requires 4-year
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NID 2026 Application correction Window for B.Des and M.Des was open from December 02, 2025 to December 04, 2025.
The result for NID DAT Prelims 2026 will be announced on April 07, 2026 around 4 PM.
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