What is NID?

The National Institute of Design (NID) is one of India’s premier design institutions known for its world-class design education and industry-focused curriculum.

NID is an autonomous institute under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India.

NID offers specialized education in multiple design disciplines such as:

Product Design
Communication Design
Animation Film Design
Textile Design
Fashion Design
Furniture & Interior Design
Graphic Design
UX / UI Design
Digital and Interaction Design

NID Campuses

NID has multiple campuses across India, including:

Ahmedabad (Main Campus), Gandhinagar, Bengaluru, Andhra Pradesh (Vijayawada), Haryana (Kurukshetra), Madhya Pradesh (Bhopal), Assam (Jorhat).

NID Fee Structure (Approx.)

Program	Total Fee
B.Des (4 Years)	₹12 – ₹15 Lakhs
M.Des (2.5 Years)	₹10 – ₹12 Lakhs

Note: Fees may vary slightly based on campus and category.

NID Exam Timeline 2027 (Expected)

Event	Timeline
Application Form Start	October 2026 (1st–2nd week)
Last Date to Apply	December 2026 (1st week)
Last Date with Late Fee	December 2026 (2nd week)
Correction Window	December 2026 (last week)
Admit Card Release	December 2026 (last week)
NID DAT Prelims Exam	January 2027 (1st–2nd week)
DAT Prelims Result	February 2027
DAT Mains Exam	March – April 2027
Final Result	April – May 2027

NID is globally recognized for its creative learning environment, studio-based education, and strong industry placements, producing some of the top designers and innovators in India and worldwide.

NID Exam Pattern 2027

The NID Design Aptitude Test (DAT) is conducted in two stages: DAT Prelims and DAT Mains.

Stage 1: DAT Prelims

Feature	Details
Mode	Offline (Pen & Paper)
Duration	3 Hours
Total Marks	100
Questions	Approx. 26
Question Type	MCQs + Drawing / Subjective
Negative Marking	No

Skills Tested

Visual reasoning
Observation skills
Creativity & imagination
Sketching & storytelling
Design awareness
Visual problem solving

Note:
DAT Prelims is only a screening test. Marks are not counted in the final merit list and are used only to shortlist candidates for DAT Mains.

Stage 2: DAT Mains

Component	Description
Studio Test	Practical design tasks
Model Making	Hands-on creation using materials
Material Manipulation	Creative use of given materials
Problem Solving	Design-based challenges
Portfolio Review	Applicable mainly for M.Des
Personal Interview	Interaction with design panel

Final selection is based primarily on DAT Mains performance.

NID Eligibility Criteria 2027

B.Des (Bachelor of Design)

Criteria	Requirements
Qualification	Passed or appearing in 10+2 (any stream) from a recognized board
Eligible Streams	Science / Commerce / Arts / Humanities
Selection Process	DAT Prelims → DAT Mains
Age Limit	Maximum age 20 years for General/EWS/OBC (born on or after 1 July 2005) and 23 years for SC/ST/PwD

Students appearing in their Class 12 examination in 2026 are also eligible to apply.

M.Des (Master of Design)

Criteria	Requirements
Qualification	Bachelor’s degree (minimum 3 years) in any discipline
Eligible Candidates	Final-year students can also apply
Selection Process	DAT Prelims → DAT Mains → Interview / Portfolio
Age Limit	Maximum 30 years for General/EWS/OBC and 33 years for SC/ST/PwD

NID Important Dates 2027

Event	Date
Application Start	11 September 2025
Last Date to Apply	1 December 2025
Admit Card Release	11 December 2025
DAT Prelims Exam	21 December 2025
M.Des Prelims Result	February 2026
B.Des Prelims Result	7 April 2026
DAT Mains Exam	March – April 2026
Final Result	May 2026

Why NID is One of the Best Design Institutes

Ranked among the top design institutes in India
Industry-focused curriculum
Studio-based practical learning
International collaborations
Excellent placement opportunities
Exposure to real-world design projects

Graduates from NID often work in leading companies such as:

Google
Amazon
Adobe
Tata
Flipkart
Design Studios and Global Creative Agencies

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