What is the eligibility criteria for M.Des at NID Bangalore?
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The National Institute of Design (NID) in Bangalore requires a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in any area, or a Diploma in design under the 10+2+4 system, as eligibility requirements for its Master of Design (M.Des) program. Candidates who have completed a two-year bridge course and have a 10+2+5 system are also qualified. As of July 1 of the admission year, the maximum age limit for Indian nationals is thirty years; candidates who are OBC-NCL, SC, ST, and PwD are eligible for a three-year age exemption. A studio exam, an interview, and the Design Aptitude Test (DAT) are usually part of the selection process. It's crucial to check
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Candidates must possess a degree or certificate in arts from any university or institute recognised all over India under 10 + 2 + 4 system. Candidates who have completed a 3-year or 4-year undergraduate course in any discipline are also eligible to apply. Candidates who have completed full time Diploma in Design/Fine Arts of at least 4 years duration from any recognised university or institution in India/have applied for employment after 12th level or 12th level equivalent are also eligible to apply. The upper age limit for M.Des programs in NID universities is 30 years for Indians.
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Candidates should have completed a B.Des or any other relevant graduate degree in order to be considered for admission to NID Bangalore's M.Des (Master of Design) programme. Candidates who have passed Class 12 or equivalent exams from an accredited board may apply for UG Diploma programmes.For the most recent and precise eligibility requirements, it is advised to visit NID Bangalore's official website.
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The NID DAT 2026 notification will provide information about eligibility, application process, fees, exam dates, exam pattern, and selection process. The notification provides details of seat capacity at each NID campus for both B.Des and M.Des.
NID DAT 2026 notifications will be available on the official website of NID at admissions.nid.edu. Official notification of the NID entrance exam is all set to be out by the first week of September 2025. The notifications will be out for UG and PG programmes.
National Institute of Design released the NID DAT 2026 Applications on September 11, 2025 for B.Des and M.Des programmes. The registration for NID DAT 2026 will be on the official website of NID. Candidates can fill out the application form by registering, filling in information, submitting documents, and paying the registration fees.
One can follow these tips for NID 2026 preparations:
- Know your NID Syllabus.
- Understand the exam pattern of NID DAT.
- Make the NID DAT 2026 preparation plan.
- Books to refer.
- Practice till you are perfect using mock tests and previous year's papers.
- NID DAT Exam Day Strategy.
Yes, there are placements in NID campuses. NID has separate Placement cells for the placement process. Placement in NID completely depends on the performance of the student during the selection interview. Some of the top recruiters of NID are:
- Malabar Gold & Diamonds
- J.P.Morgan
- Tcs
- The Asian Heritage Foundation
- Ti Cycles Of India
- Titan Industries
- Toshiba, Japan
- Tractors & Farm Equipment Limited (Tafe)
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