National Institute
of Design
About NID
NID, or the National Institute of Design, is a premier design school in India, established in 1961. It was founded to promote design education and in various fields, including, communication, and textile design. Over years, NID has gained international recognition for its innovative curriculum and emphasis on creativity. The institute has played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of design in India, producing numerous talented designers., NID continues to inspire and cultivate new generations of design professionals.
Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Vijayawada, Kurukshetra, Bhopal, Jorhat, Gandhinagar
Eligibility criteria
Bachelors: 10+2 passed/appearing
Masters: 4 years Bachelors or 3 years Bachelors with one year gap
Exam pattern - Bachelors
Round 1 : DAT Prelims
Marks: 100
Duration: 3 hours
Part I - General Aptitude (MCQ)
Part II - Design Aptitude (Subjective)
Weightage: Shortlist only
Round 2 : Studio test
Marks: 100
Duration: 3 hours
Studio sensitivity test & In-person sensitivity test
Exam pattern - Masters
Round 1 : DAT Prelims
Marks: 100
Duration: 3 hours
Part I - General Aptitude (MCQ)
Part II - Design Aptitude (Subjective)
Weightage: Shortlist only
Round 2 : Studio test
Marks: 100
Duration: 3 hours
Pattern: Hands on practical test
Round 3 : Interview & Portfolio
Courses
Product design
Film and Video Communication
Glass and Ceramic design
Exhibition design
Interior and Furniture design
Animation design
Apparel Design
Graphic design