all.about.NID
What is NID ?
National Institute of Design (NID) is an autonomous institute for education in applied research, service and advanced training in five faculty streams
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Industrial Design | Communication Design | Textile, Apparel & Lifestyle Design | IT Integrated (Experiential) Design | Interdisciplinary Design Studies
NID offers a wide spectrum of design domains in undergraduate and postgraduate levels while encouraging transdisciplinary design projects. NID conducts its own
all India national entrance test for admission into its programmes. This exam is designed to check the aptitude of the prospective student.
NID
Entrance Exam
Syllabus and Admission Information
NID Entrance Exam is conducted by National Institute of Design (NID) which is internationally acclaimed as one of the finest educational and research institutions for Industrial, Communication, Textile and IT Integrated (Experiential) Design. It is an autonomous institution under the aegis of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India and is recognised by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Government of India as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation.
NID offers professional education programmes at Undergraduate and post Graduate level with five faculty stream and 18 diverse design domains.
NID Entrance Exam is conducted by National Institute of Design (NID) which is internationally acclaimed as one of the finest educational and research institutions for Industrial, Communication, Textile and IT Integrated (Experiential) Design. It is an autonomous institution under the aegis of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India and is recognised by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Government of India as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation.
NID offers professional education programmes at Undergraduate and post Graduate level with five faculty stream and 18 diverse design domains.
B.Design Entrance
Design Aptitude Test (DAT)
This 3 hour test is for 100 marks and the questions are both visual and textual in type.
The test is conducted to gauge the candidate’s aptitude in the following aspects.
- Design Problem Solving
- Visual Sense
- Observation & Perception
- Environmental Awareness
- Mental Ability
- Communication Skills
- General knowledge
- Comprehension
- Creativity.
Studio Test
This test comprises of a Studio Test followed by Personal Interview and Portfolio Presentation. The Studio Test is further divided into 3 parts- Doodling, 3D Modelling and Observation Test.
M.Design Entrance
Design Aptitude Test (DAT)
This 3 hour test is for 100 marks and consists of two parts, both of 1.5 hour time duration.
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Part A is a Common Foundation Paper for 40 marks and
Part B is a Specialization Paper for 60 marks
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The test is conducted to gauge the candidate’s aptitude in
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Design Problem Solving
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Visual Sense
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Observation & Perception
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Environmental Awareness
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Mental Ability
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Communication Skills
NID Studio Test
This test comprises of a Studio Test followed by Personal Interview and Portfolio Presentation.
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The Studio Test is further divided into 3 parts
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Doodling
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3D Modelling
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Observation Test
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Bachelor of design
(B.Design) of 4 years duration for students after 10+2 or equivalent like AISSCE/ IB/ ISC at Ahmedabad
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Master of design
(M.Design) of 2 ½ years duration for graduates from various domains specific to each discipline at Ahmedabad
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* Graduate Diploma Programme in design
4 years duration for students 10+2 or equivalent like AISSCE/IB/ISC at Vijaywada
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15 percent seats in B.Design & M.Design are reserved for applicants from foreign countries/ SAARC region/ NRIs on supernumerary basis.
NOTE : Applications for Academic Year 2016-17 are now closed. Step 0:
a) Read and apprise yourself with the information on eligibility criteria, number of seats, test centres, reservation policy and other relevant information related to admissions to B.Des. and M.Des. programmes at NID in the Admissions Information booklet available on the website.
b) Relevant information related to admissions to GDPD programme at NID Vijayawada is provided in the prospectus of NID Vijayawada, download from this website.
c) Please Note: The Design Aptitude Test (DAT) is common for applicants for both B.Des. (at Ahmedabad) and GDPD (at Vijayawada)..Step 1: Sign up
a) Register / signup online at http://admissions.nid.edu by filling in the required details.
b) Please ensure that the email id and mobile number you provide should be valid for atleast one year.
c) Login to your account using the email id and date of birth provided during signup..Step 2: Fill Application Form
a) Login and proceed to Step 2 – Application Form.
b) For applicants applying to undergraduate programmes, Please make a choice for the specific programme – (i) only B.Des. (ii) only GDPD (iii) both B.Des. and GDPD. Please note that once the payment formalities are completed, this choice cannot be altered..
c) Fill all the required details in the application form.
d) ‘Save & Exit’. You can always login at a later time and continue to complete the application process.
e) If you have your scanned photograph and signature as per the instructions, then Go to ‘Save & Proceed’ to ‘Upload Document Section’..Step 3: Upload Photograph & Signature
a) Upload scanned photograph as per the instructions. It should be in JPEG format only not exceeding 100 kb size. Browse / choose your scanned photograph from your computer and click on ‘Upload’.
b) Upload scanned signature as per the instructions. It should be in JPEG format only not exceeding 100 kb size. Browse / choose your scanned signature from your computer and click on ‘Upload’.
c) After uploading scanned photograph and signature, Save your application OR click on ‘Save & Proceed’ to Payment section..Step 4: Pay application fee & Print
a) Select mode of payment to pay the application fees online by Credit/Debit Card OR offline by Demand Draft and submit the required details.
b) After verifying the details submitted you can proceed to make payment.
c) NOTE: After making the payment of application fees, you will not be able modify or edit any information provided during the submission of application form.
d) After making online payment successfully, you will be redirected to the Print section. You can take a print of the application form submitted for your reference or save it as PDF file.
e) If you are making payment by demand draft, make the demand draft in favour of ‘All India Management Association’ payable at New Delhi. You must fill in details of the DD online to complete the process of online submission of application form before 27 November, 2015.
f) To complete the application process, you must send the demand draft and a printout of your application form in a single envelope, so as to reach the following address before 11 December, 2015. (Note: National Institute of Design has authorized “All India Management Association, New Delhi” to process all the applications for B.Des., M.Des. and GDPD programmes.)
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The Project Manager – CMS
All India Management Association
Management House, 14,
Institutional Area, Lodhi Road
New Delhi 110 003
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Application Fees
Programme General Category OBC-NCL / SC / ST / PwD Overseas (supernumerary) Only B.Des. Rs. 1500 Rs. 750 Rs. 1500 (approx. USD 30) Only GDPD Rs. 1500 Rs. 750 Rs. 1500 (approx. USD 30) Both B.Des. and GDPD Rs. 3000 Rs. 1500 Rs. 3000 (approx. USD 60) M.Des. One (1) discipline only Rs. 1500 Rs. 750 Rs. 1500 (approx. USD 30) M.Des. Two (2) discipline only Rs. 3000 Rs. 1500 Rs. 3000 (approx. USD 60)
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– The above fees are applicable to both B.Des., M.Des and GDPD applicants, belonging to either of the three genders. NOTE: As per latest order of Supreme Court of India, third gender includes only trans-genders, eunuchs and hijras. Lesbians, gays and bisexuals need to select either Male or Female option as appropriate.
–Application fee is NEITHER refundable NOR transferable.
-The Application fees paid online (by debit/credit card) DOES NOT INCLUDE any bank/ transaction charges, and the same, as applicable, will be borne by the applicant.
a) Read and apprise yourself with the information on eligibility criteria, number of seats, test centres, reservation policy and other relevant information related to admissions to B.Des. and M.Des. programmes at NID in the Admissions Information booklet available on the website.
b) Relevant information related to admissions to GDPD programme at NID Vijayawada is provided in the prospectus of NID Vijayawada, download from this website.
c) Please Note: The Design Aptitude Test (DAT) is common for applicants for both B.Des. (at Ahmedabad) and GDPD (at Vijayawada).
a) Register / signup online at http://admissions.nid.edu by filling in the required details.
b) Please ensure that the email id and mobile number you provide should be valid for atleast one year.
c) Login to your account using the email id and date of birth provided during signup.
a) Login and proceed to Step 2 – Application Form.
b) For applicants applying to undergraduate programmes, Please make a choice for the specific programme – (i) only B.Des. (ii) only GDPD (iii) both B.Des. and GDPD. Please note that once the payment formalities are completed, this choice cannot be altered..
c) Fill all the required details in the application form.
d) ‘Save & Exit’. You can always login at a later time and continue to complete the application process.
e) If you have your scanned photograph and signature as per the instructions, then Go to ‘Save & Proceed’ to ‘Upload Document Section’.
a) Upload scanned photograph as per the instructions. It should be in JPEG format only not exceeding 100 kb size. Browse / choose your scanned photograph from your computer and click on ‘Upload’.
b) Upload scanned signature as per the instructions. It should be in JPEG format only not exceeding 100 kb size. Browse / choose your scanned signature from your computer and click on ‘Upload’.
c) After uploading scanned photograph and signature, Save your application OR click on ‘Save & Proceed’ to Payment section.
a) Select mode of payment to pay the application fees online by Credit/Debit Card OR offline by Demand Draft and submit the required details.
b) After verifying the details submitted you can proceed to make payment.
c) NOTE: After making the payment of application fees, you will not be able modify or edit any information provided during the submission of application form.
d) After making online payment successfully, you will be redirected to the Print section. You can take a print of the application form submitted for your reference or save it as PDF file.
e) If you are making payment by demand draft, make the demand draft in favour of ‘All India Management Association’ payable at New Delhi. You must fill in details of the DD online to complete the process of online submission of application form before 27 November, 2015.
f) To complete the application process, you must send the demand draft and a printout of your application form in a single envelope, so as to reach the following address before 11 December, 2015. (Note: National Institute of Design has authorized “All India Management Association, New Delhi” to process all the applications for B.Des., M.Des. and GDPD programmes.)
All India Management Association
Management House, 14,
Institutional Area, Lodhi Road
New Delhi 110 003
Application Fees
| Programme | General Category | OBC-NCL / SC / ST / PwD | Overseas (supernumerary) |
| Only B.Des. | Rs. 1500 | Rs. 750 | Rs. 1500 (approx. USD 30) |
| Only GDPD | Rs. 1500 | Rs. 750 | Rs. 1500 (approx. USD 30) |
| Both B.Des. and GDPD | Rs. 3000 | Rs. 1500 | Rs. 3000 (approx. USD 60) |
| M.Des. One (1) discipline only | Rs. 1500 | Rs. 750 | Rs. 1500 (approx. USD 30) |
| M.Des. Two (2) discipline only | Rs. 3000 | Rs. 1500 | Rs. 3000 (approx. USD 60) |
.
– The above fees are applicable to both B.Des., M.Des and GDPD applicants, belonging to either of the three genders. NOTE: As per latest order of Supreme Court of India, third gender includes only trans-genders, eunuchs and hijras. Lesbians, gays and bisexuals need to select either Male or Female option as appropriate.
–Application fee is NEITHER refundable NOR transferable.
-The Application fees paid online (by debit/credit card) DOES NOT INCLUDE any bank/ transaction charges, and the same, as applicable, will be borne by the applicant.
NID Admission Cell – Contact
National Institute of Design Paldi,
Ahmedabad380 007
Phone: +91 79 2662 3462 (Monday to Friday, 9.30 am to 5.30 pm)
Email: admissions@nid.edu
Helpline number for technical issues related to submission of online application:
+91 9599 024 188 (Monday to Friday, 9.30 am to 5.30 pm)
Visit www.nid.edu for more details.
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MAIN CAMPUS, AHMEDABAD
National Institute of Design,
Paldi, Ahmedabad 380 007
Phone: +91-79-2662 3462+91-79-2662 3462
Fax: +91-79-2662 1167
Email: admissions@nid.edu
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PG CAMPUS, GANDHINAGAR
National Institute of Design,
GH-0 Extension Road,
Near Infocity, Gandhinagar 382 007
Phone: +91-79-2326 5602+91-79-2326 5602
Fax: +91-79-2324 4518
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R&D CAMPUS, BENGALURU
National Institute of Design,
#12, HMT Link Road, Off Tumkur Road,
Bengaluru 560 022
Phone: +91-80-2337 3006+91-80-2337 3006 / 2337 3276
Fax: +91-80-2337 3086
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NID, VIJAYWADA CAMPUS
National Institute of Design,
Transit Campus at EEE Building Nagarjuna University Nagar
Andhra Pradesh -522510
Email : vadmissions@nid.edu
.
Bachelor of design
(B.Design) of 4 years duration for students after 10+2 or equivalent like AISSCE/ IB/ ISC at Ahmedabad
.
Master of design
(M.Design) of 2 ½ years duration for graduates from various domains specific to each discipline at Ahmedabad
.
* Graduate Diploma Programme in design
4 years duration for students 10+2 or equivalent like AISSCE/IB/ISC at Vijaywada
.
.
15 percent seats in B.Design & M.Design are reserved for applicants from foreign countries/ SAARC region/ NRIs on supernumerary basis.
NOTE : Applications for Academic Year 2016-17 are now closed. Step 0:
a) Read and apprise yourself with the information on eligibility criteria, number of seats, test centres, reservation policy and other relevant information related to admissions to B.Des. and M.Des. programmes at NID in the Admissions Information booklet available on the website.
b) Relevant information related to admissions to GDPD programme at NID Vijayawada is provided in the prospectus of NID Vijayawada, download from this website.
c) Please Note: The Design Aptitude Test (DAT) is common for applicants for both B.Des. (at Ahmedabad) and GDPD (at Vijayawada)..Step 1: Sign up
a) Register / signup online at http://admissions.nid.edu by filling in the required details.
b) Please ensure that the email id and mobile number you provide should be valid for atleast one year.
c) Login to your account using the email id and date of birth provided during signup..Step 2: Fill Application Form
a) Login and proceed to Step 2 – Application Form.
b) For applicants applying to undergraduate programmes, Please make a choice for the specific programme – (i) only B.Des. (ii) only GDPD (iii) both B.Des. and GDPD. Please note that once the payment formalities are completed, this choice cannot be altered..
c) Fill all the required details in the application form.
d) ‘Save & Exit’. You can always login at a later time and continue to complete the application process.
e) If you have your scanned photograph and signature as per the instructions, then Go to ‘Save & Proceed’ to ‘Upload Document Section’..Step 3: Upload Photograph & Signature
a) Upload scanned photograph as per the instructions. It should be in JPEG format only not exceeding 100 kb size. Browse / choose your scanned photograph from your computer and click on ‘Upload’.
b) Upload scanned signature as per the instructions. It should be in JPEG format only not exceeding 100 kb size. Browse / choose your scanned signature from your computer and click on ‘Upload’.
c) After uploading scanned photograph and signature, Save your application OR click on ‘Save & Proceed’ to Payment section..Step 4: Pay application fee & Print
a) Select mode of payment to pay the application fees online by Credit/Debit Card OR offline by Demand Draft and submit the required details.
b) After verifying the details submitted you can proceed to make payment.
c) NOTE: After making the payment of application fees, you will not be able modify or edit any information provided during the submission of application form.
d) After making online payment successfully, you will be redirected to the Print section. You can take a print of the application form submitted for your reference or save it as PDF file.
e) If you are making payment by demand draft, make the demand draft in favour of ‘All India Management Association’ payable at New Delhi. You must fill in details of the DD online to complete the process of online submission of application form before 27 November, 2015.
f) To complete the application process, you must send the demand draft and a printout of your application form in a single envelope, so as to reach the following address before 11 December, 2015. (Note: National Institute of Design has authorized “All India Management Association, New Delhi” to process all the applications for B.Des., M.Des. and GDPD programmes.)
.
The Project Manager – CMS
All India Management Association
Management House, 14,
Institutional Area, Lodhi Road
New Delhi 110 003
.
Application Fees
Programme General Category OBC-NCL / SC / ST / PwD Overseas (supernumerary) Only B.Des. Rs. 1500 Rs. 750 Rs. 1500 (approx. USD 30) Only GDPD Rs. 1500 Rs. 750 Rs. 1500 (approx. USD 30) Both B.Des. and GDPD Rs. 3000 Rs. 1500 Rs. 3000 (approx. USD 60) M.Des. One (1) discipline only Rs. 1500 Rs. 750 Rs. 1500 (approx. USD 30) M.Des. Two (2) discipline only Rs. 3000 Rs. 1500 Rs. 3000 (approx. USD 60)
.
– The above fees are applicable to both B.Des., M.Des and GDPD applicants, belonging to either of the three genders. NOTE: As per latest order of Supreme Court of India, third gender includes only trans-genders, eunuchs and hijras. Lesbians, gays and bisexuals need to select either Male or Female option as appropriate.
–Application fee is NEITHER refundable NOR transferable.
-The Application fees paid online (by debit/credit card) DOES NOT INCLUDE any bank/ transaction charges, and the same, as applicable, will be borne by the applicant.
a) Read and apprise yourself with the information on eligibility criteria, number of seats, test centres, reservation policy and other relevant information related to admissions to B.Des. and M.Des. programmes at NID in the Admissions Information booklet available on the website.
b) Relevant information related to admissions to GDPD programme at NID Vijayawada is provided in the prospectus of NID Vijayawada, download from this website.
c) Please Note: The Design Aptitude Test (DAT) is common for applicants for both B.Des. (at Ahmedabad) and GDPD (at Vijayawada).
a) Register / signup online at http://admissions.nid.edu by filling in the required details.
b) Please ensure that the email id and mobile number you provide should be valid for atleast one year.
c) Login to your account using the email id and date of birth provided during signup.
a) Login and proceed to Step 2 – Application Form.
b) For applicants applying to undergraduate programmes, Please make a choice for the specific programme – (i) only B.Des. (ii) only GDPD (iii) both B.Des. and GDPD. Please note that once the payment formalities are completed, this choice cannot be altered..
c) Fill all the required details in the application form.
d) ‘Save & Exit’. You can always login at a later time and continue to complete the application process.
e) If you have your scanned photograph and signature as per the instructions, then Go to ‘Save & Proceed’ to ‘Upload Document Section’.
a) Upload scanned photograph as per the instructions. It should be in JPEG format only not exceeding 100 kb size. Browse / choose your scanned photograph from your computer and click on ‘Upload’.
b) Upload scanned signature as per the instructions. It should be in JPEG format only not exceeding 100 kb size. Browse / choose your scanned signature from your computer and click on ‘Upload’.
c) After uploading scanned photograph and signature, Save your application OR click on ‘Save & Proceed’ to Payment section.
a) Select mode of payment to pay the application fees online by Credit/Debit Card OR offline by Demand Draft and submit the required details.
b) After verifying the details submitted you can proceed to make payment.
c) NOTE: After making the payment of application fees, you will not be able modify or edit any information provided during the submission of application form.
d) After making online payment successfully, you will be redirected to the Print section. You can take a print of the application form submitted for your reference or save it as PDF file.
e) If you are making payment by demand draft, make the demand draft in favour of ‘All India Management Association’ payable at New Delhi. You must fill in details of the DD online to complete the process of online submission of application form before 27 November, 2015.
f) To complete the application process, you must send the demand draft and a printout of your application form in a single envelope, so as to reach the following address before 11 December, 2015. (Note: National Institute of Design has authorized “All India Management Association, New Delhi” to process all the applications for B.Des., M.Des. and GDPD programmes.)
All India Management Association
Management House, 14,
Institutional Area, Lodhi Road
New Delhi 110 003
Application Fees
| Programme | General Category | OBC-NCL / SC / ST / PwD | Overseas (supernumerary) |
| Only B.Des. | Rs. 1500 | Rs. 750 | Rs. 1500 (approx. USD 30) |
| Only GDPD | Rs. 1500 | Rs. 750 | Rs. 1500 (approx. USD 30) |
| Both B.Des. and GDPD | Rs. 3000 | Rs. 1500 | Rs. 3000 (approx. USD 60) |
| M.Des. One (1) discipline only | Rs. 1500 | Rs. 750 | Rs. 1500 (approx. USD 30) |
| M.Des. Two (2) discipline only | Rs. 3000 | Rs. 1500 | Rs. 3000 (approx. USD 60) |
.
– The above fees are applicable to both B.Des., M.Des and GDPD applicants, belonging to either of the three genders. NOTE: As per latest order of Supreme Court of India, third gender includes only trans-genders, eunuchs and hijras. Lesbians, gays and bisexuals need to select either Male or Female option as appropriate.
–Application fee is NEITHER refundable NOR transferable.
-The Application fees paid online (by debit/credit card) DOES NOT INCLUDE any bank/ transaction charges, and the same, as applicable, will be borne by the applicant.
NID Admission Cell – Contact
National Institute of Design Paldi,
Ahmedabad380 007
Phone: +91 79 2662 3462 (Monday to Friday, 9.30 am to 5.30 pm)
Email: admissions@nid.edu
Helpline number for technical issues related to submission of online application:
+91 9599 024 188 (Monday to Friday, 9.30 am to 5.30 pm)
Visit www.nid.edu for more details.
.
MAIN CAMPUS, AHMEDABAD
National Institute of Design,
Paldi, Ahmedabad 380 007
Phone: +91-79-2662 3462+91-79-2662 3462
Fax: +91-79-2662 1167
Email: admissions@nid.edu
.
PG CAMPUS, GANDHINAGAR
National Institute of Design,
GH-0 Extension Road,
Near Infocity, Gandhinagar 382 007
Phone: +91-79-2326 5602+91-79-2326 5602
Fax: +91-79-2324 4518
.
R&D CAMPUS, BENGALURU
National Institute of Design,
#12, HMT Link Road, Off Tumkur Road,
Bengaluru 560 022
Phone: +91-80-2337 3006+91-80-2337 3006 / 2337 3276
Fax: +91-80-2337 3086
.
NID, VIJAYWADA CAMPUS
National Institute of Design,
Transit Campus at EEE Building Nagarjuna University Nagar
Andhra Pradesh -522510
Email : vadmissions@nid.edu
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