Which entrance exam scores are accepted by NID Gandhinagar for admission?
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NID Gandhinagar accepts scores from two entrance exams for admission to its programs: the NID Entrance Exam (DAT) and GATE. Candidates can choose to apply using either DAT or GATE scores, but not both. The selection process for admission considers both the entrance exam scores and the candidate's portfolio, academic background, and experience.
NID Entrance Exam (DAT)
The DAT is a comprehensive aptitude test that assesses candidates' design skills, problem-solving abilities, and creative potential. The exam consists of two parts:
- DAT Prelims: A screening test that eliminates candidates who do not demonstrate the basic aptitude for de
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The application forms for NID is usually released in September every year. The application forms are available online at the NID admission portal. Aspirants seeking admission in NID Gandhinagar have to register on the admission portal before the deadline. The applications usually closes by December.
Candidates need to complete a MDes degree from an accredited institution or recognised university of India to apply for NID Gandhinagar PhD course. Aspirants who have passed MPhil Design from a recognised institution or university of India are also eligible to apply for PhD programme.
Candidates with Master of Architecture/ Fine Art/ Applied Art or BDes from NID with three-year professional or teaching experience can also apply.
Candidates need to pay an application fee for NID DAT for MDes programme. Aspirants can pay the fee via any of the online payment modes. There is a relaxation in the application fee for SC, ST and other categories. Below is the application fee for NID Gandhinagar MDes:
| Category | MDes Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General, Gen-EWS, OBC-NCL | INR 3,000 (1 discipline), INR 6,000 (2 discipline) |
| All other categories | INR 1,500 (1 discipline), INR 3,000 (2 discipline) |
National Institute of Gandhinagar applications for PhD course is available online. Candidates have to pay an application fee of INR 5,000 (INR 2,500 for SC, ST or PwD category). Below are the steps to apply for NID Gandhinagar admissions:
Step 1: Visit the PhD link of NID to fill out the application form. Please note that the website for PhD admissions is different from the main website.
Step 2: Once the candidate gets the application form, he or she needs to fill in the basic details— name, DOB, gender, address, mobile number and email. On completion, NID will send an email, which are advised to save for future reference.
Step 3: After
NID Gandhinagar admissions usually begins in September every year. NID DAT 2025 applications are open for admission to MDes courses, closes by December every year. Moreover, the NID DAT 2025 (Prelims) exam is held in January. Candidates applying for MDes have to appear for NID DAT. The admissions for PhD courses usually begin in September every year.
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