National Institute of Design (NID) Gandhinagar was established in 2004. It offers a variety of courses such as B.Des, M.Des, and Ph.D. (Des) with various specializations. The mode of application through online only and for admission for process applicants must appear Design Aptitude Test (DAT) Prelims and mains. 

In NID Placements 2022, there was a participation of 124 recruiters. Students received about 400 job offers. Microsoft offered jobs to 30 students during the placement drive. 

NID Gandhinagar Highlights

Established | Institute Type 2004 | Public
Approved by AICTE, Association of Indian Universities (AIU)
Affiliated to Department of Scientific and Industrial Research under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India
Courses Offered B.Des, M.Des & Ph.D. (Des)
Entrance Exam Design Aptitude Test (DAT)
Application Mode Online
Admission Criteria Merit-based & Entrance Test
Top Recruiters Wipro, Titan, Philips, Toshiba, Adobe, Bombay Design House
Campus Area 11,362 square meters
Facilities Available Library, Hostel, Auditorium, Sports
Official Website http://www.nid.edu

NID Gandhinagar Important Dates

Events Dates
Online Applications for BDes and MDes September 08 - December 01, 2023
Application Submission deadline with late fees December 03, 2023
Application Forms Editing Window Decemeber 05 - December 07, 2023
Download Admit Card for DAT Prelims December 12, 2023
DAT Prelims Exam December 24, 2023
DAT Prelims Result MDes: February 16, 2024
BDes: March 28, 2024
Download Admit Card for DAT Mains BDes: April 14, 2024
MDes: February 22, 2024
DAT Mains Exam MDes: March 03, 2024
BDes: April 27, 2024
DAT Mains Result MDes: April 30, 2024
BDes: May 21, 2024
Window for submission of Campus Preference MDes: April 30 - May 14, 2024
BDes: May 21 - May 23, 2024
Provisional Offer letters MDes: May 31, 2024
BDes: June 13, 2024

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NID Gandhinagar Courses & Fees

The college offers B.Des, M.Des, and Ph.D. courses. Details are as follows-

Courses Details
MDes (7 Courses) Duration: 2.5 years
Eligibility Criteria: Bachelor’s Degree or full-time diploma of minimum four years in Design, Fine Arts, Applied Arts or Architecture from a recognized university
Selection Criteria: DAT Prelims + Mains
Fees: INR 4.28 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)
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NID Gandhinagar Admission

Admission to all courses at NID is based on the performance of candidates in two stages of the Design Aptitude Test (Prelims and Mains). 

How to Apply?

  • Candidates can fill out an online application form by entering their mobile number, email ID, date of birth, etc. 
  • After registration, login will be sent via email to the email address listed. Log in to your account user id and password and fill out all the necessary details.
  • After filling in all the details, click 'Save & Continue' to go to the next step to 'Upload Document'.
  • Upload the latest scan passport size photograph and signature as per the instructions.
  • NIDs 2024 application fee can be submitted online or offline.
  • For overseas candidates must obtain an equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian University (AIU), New Delhi.

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NID Gandhinagar Cutoff

The cut off from NID in 2024 will be released after the declaration of the results of NID. The candidates get admission in degree or diploma program 4 years and 2.5 years post-graduate programs in design after clearing all stages of the test. NID expected cutoff 2024 is as follows:

Category Postgraduate GDPD
General 27 40
SC/ST 9 25
OBC 13 28
PwD 20 20

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NID Gandhinagar Placement

National Institute of Design has completed the placement drive for its 2020-22 batch on February 8, 2022. NID gets a participation of around 100 recruiters every year. This year, the highest ever number of recruiters participated. Recruiters came from various sectors like FMCG, Automotive, Textile, Appreal, Games, IT, Education, Lifestyle etc. The major highlights of NID Placements 2022 of all its campuses are mentioned below:

  • 124 recruiters visited the campus.
  • Microsoft jobs to 30 students.
  • About 400 job offers were made.

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NID Gandhinagar Facilities

  • Hostel: National Institute of Design, Gandhinagar provides boarding facilities for boys and girls. hostel accommodation allocated for one year and students must register for the reallocation of every year. Local students can not apply for hostel accommodation. Semifinal room furnished with a bed, desk, chair, and storage space for each student.
  • Sports: The institute has well-equipped sports facilities like badminton court, Gym, Basketball court, etc.
  • Library: The institute has an excellent library with the latest technology
  • Other facilities: The institute provides attractive facilities such as Design studio, cafeteria, Auditorium, and Wi-fi campus

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NID Gandhinagar FAQs

Ques. What is the Design Aptitude Test and Design Research Test?

Ans. Design Aptitude Test is conducted by the National Institute for Design(NID) in 2 stages(prelims and mains). The candidates must appear DAT for the admission for B.Des and M.Des. The Design Research Test for admission for Ph.D.

Ques. Is NI Ds DAT 2024 will take place in the online mode?

Ans. No, DAT NID is performed only offline as exam paper pen mode. the duration of the exam is 3 hours.

Ques. What is the age limit for NID DAT for the M.Des course and how many attempts are there?

Ans. The maximum age limit for M.Des. is 30 years on or before July 30, 2024, at NID. There is no limit to the number of attempts for the exam.