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Batch details:
- Weekend Batch (11th/12th school going students)
- Crash Batches (12th std students)
- Regular Repeaters Batch (12th Completed students)
- Online Batch accessible anywhere in India
- Offline Classroom Batch (10 AM to 4 PM) available in our branches:
Trivandrum | Calicut | Ernakulam | Malappuram | Thrissur
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Prepare for the NID Entrance Exam?
NID entrance exam is one of the most popular exams among the students who wish to pursue a design career. Those students who qualify the preliminary and mains NID exams are eligible for admission to Bachelor of Design – B.Des and Master of Design – M.Des courses at National Institute of Design campuses. NID coaching is one of the best ways to prepare for the NID entrance exam, along with practicing previous year questions. THiNC provides free mock tests that can aid in preparation.
Manage your time effectively while studying as well as answering questions. Effective time management will play a decisive role in your chances for success.
How do I apply for NID entrance exam?
You can apply for NID entrance exam online. To do it, you need to visit the official website of NID https://admissions.nid.edu On the website, you need to fill up the details in each field, pay the fees for the application, and then submit the form to conclude the process for the submission of the application for NID entrance.
Eligibility criteria for NID Entrance Exam
NID entrance exam is conducted for admission to B.Des and M.Des courses at NID. The eligibility criteria for both exams are different. For the B.Des – NID entrance exam, the candidate must be appearing or cleared 10+2 from any recognized board such as CBSE, ICSE or equivalent, irrespective of any stream like Science, Humanities, Commerce.
Eligibility Criteria for B.Des. programs :
· Upper Age Limit – Candidate shouldn’t be above 20 years of age before 1st July (relaxable for up to 3 years for reserved category)
· Educational Qualification – Candidate should have passed or be appearing for 10+2 exam from any recognized board.
Eligibility Criteria for M.Des. programs
Age Limit -Candidate should be 23 years of age before 1st July (relaxable for up to 3 years for reserved category). Also, the candidate must not be more than 30 years old.
· Educational Qualification – Candidate should have passed from any recognized institute or university in any of the following :
· Bachelor degree in any discipline under 10+2+4 system
· Bachelor degree in any discipline under 10+2+3 system with one year experience or further academic qualification
· Diploma in Design under 10+2+4 system
What is the closing rank of candidates admitted to each NID (BDes 2023)?
| B.DES ADMISSIONS 2023-24: Rank and Score of the Last Candidate Admitted as on 3 August 2023 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Open Rank | Score | Category Rank | Score | Category Rank | Score | Category Rank | Score | Category Rank | Score | PwD Rank | Score | Overseas Rank | Score | |||
| NID Ahmedabad | 47 | 65.8 | 15 | 57.4 | 39 | 60.7 | 21 | 58.8 | 12 | 52.8 | 7 | 49.4 | 20 | 51.2 | 144 | |
| NID Andhra Pradesh | 154 | 62.2 | 49 | 117 | 50.4 | 55.9 | 57 | 54.1 | 41 | 45.9 | 21 | 41.7 | NA | NA | 75 | |
| NID Assam | 255 | 60.3 | 53 | 50 | 139 | 55.1 | 90 | 50.9 | 48 | 45.2 | NA | NA | NA | NA | 71 | |
| NID Madhya Pradesh | 196 | 61.3 | 44 | 51.2 | 115 | 56.1 | 70 | 52.8 | 40 | 46 | 24 | 40.6 | 25 | 50 | 78 | |
| NID Haryana | 181 | 61.6 | 36 | 52.2 | 103 | 56.7 | 49 | 54.7 | 44 | 45.8 | 17 | 43.3 | NE | NE | 75 | |
What is the NID BDes Entrance Exam Pattern?
- Section 1 – Objective Type Questions
- Section 2 – Subjective Type Questions (including drawing)
There is no fixed weightage for the 2 sections. It varies from year to year. The weightage for last 5 years is as follows:
| Section | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| 1. Objective Section | 40 | 40 | 40 | 30 | 30 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| 2. Subjective Section | 60 | 60 | 60 | 70 | 70 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Marks | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Stage 2: NID Design Aptitude Test (DAT) – Mains
- Based on the scores obtained in the DAT Prelims, eligible candidates will have to appear for the NID DAT Mains.
- Generally, candidates equal to 3 times the number of seats are called for DAT Mains.
- The DAT Mains will be for about 3 hours and 100 marks and will consist of Studio Test & Interview*.
- Candidates get a final merit score and merit rank based on marks obtained in DAT Prelims and NID Mains. The weightage given to marks at each stage is:
| Stage of Exam BDes | Weightage |
| Stage 1: NID DAT Prelims | 40% |
| Stage 1: NID DAT Mains (Studio) | 60% |
| Total % | 100% |
| Stage of Exam MDes | Weightage |
| Stage 1: NID DAT Prelims | 30% |
| Stage 1: NID DAT Mains (Studio) | 40% |
| Stage 1: NID DAT Mains (Interview) | 30% |
| Total % | 100% |
What skills and aptitudes are they testing for?
- Sequential drawing, Manipulation of 2D shapes, Everyday scientific & mechanical concepts, Spatial sense, Analytical & logical reasoning
- Aesthetic Sense,Visual Analogies,Color Psychology & Theory
- The questions on General Knowledge & Awareness will be based on topics such as Current Affairs,Culture, Literature, History, Geography, Economics, Politics, Technology etc.
- Basic knowledge of Sentence structure, English Grammar, basic Algebra, Geometry & Arithmetic
When was NID Established?
The National Institute of Design (NID) was established in 1961.
Which University are they affiliated to?
NID is an Autonomous Institute under the DIPP, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India.
How many campuses does NID have?
Ahmedabad (BDes + MDes)
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh (BDes)
Kurukshetra, Haryana (BDes)
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh (BDes)
Jorhat, Assam (BDes)
Gandhinagar (MDes)
Bengaluru (MDes)
What Programs are offered? What is the annual intake?
Campus-wise programme structure and seat intake is given below –
Ahmedabad Campus :
| Sr No. | Course and Specialization | No. of Seats |
|---|---|---|
| B.Des: | 128 | |
| 1. | Product Design | 19 |
| 2. | Furniture & Interior Design | 13 |
| 3. | Ceramic & Glass Design | 13 |
| 4. | Graphic Design | 19 |
| 5. | Animation & Film Design | 19 |
| 6. | Film & Video Communication | 13 |
| 7. | Spatial Design | 13 |
| 8. | Textile Design | 19 |
| M.Des: | 126 | |
| 1. | Animation & Film Design | 19 |
| 2. | Ceramic & Glass Design | 12 |
| 3. | Film & Video Communication | 19 |
| 4. | Graphic Design | 19 |
| 5. | Furniture & Interior Design | 19 |
| 6. | Product Design | 19 |
| 7. | Textile Design | 19 |
Gandhinagar Campus :
| Sr No. | Course and Specialization | No. of Seats |
| M.Des: | 126 | |
| 1. | Apparel Design | 19 |
| 2. | Accessory Design | 19 |
| 3. | Strategic Design Management | 19 |
| 4. | New Media Design | 19 |
| 5. | Photography Design | 19 |
| 6. | Toy & Game Design | 12 |
| 7. | Transportation Design | 19 |
Bengaluru Campus :
| Sr No. | Course and Specialization | No. of Seats |
| M.Des: | 75 | |
| 1. | Retail Design | 15 |
| 2. | Digital Game Design | 15 |
| 3. | Information Design | 15 |
| 4. | Interaction Design | 15 |
| 5. | Universal Design | 15 |
Andhra Pradesh:
| Sr No. | Course and Specialization | No. of Seats |
| 1. | Communication Design | 25 |
| 2. | Industrial Design | 25 |
| 3. | Textile & Apparel Design | 25 |
Haryana :
| Sr No. | Course and Specialization | No. of Seats |
| 1. | Communication Design | 25 |
| 2. | Industrial Design | 25 |
| 3. | Textile & Apparel Design | 25 |
Madhya Pradesh :
| Sr No. | Course and Specialization | No. of Seats |
| 1. | Communication Design | 25 |
| 2. | Industrial Design | 25 |
| 3. | Textile & Apparel Design | 25 |
Assam :
| Sr No. | Course and Specialization | No. of Seats |
| 1. | Communication Design | 25 |
| 2. | Industrial Design | 25 |
| 3. | Textile & Apparel Design | 25 |
What are the Highlights of Placement for recent years?
- The highest salary offered to a PG Student (2015 placement week) : Rs. 72 lacs p.a.
- The highest salary offered to a Graduate student (2015 placement week): Rs. 48 lacs p.a.
NID has a very strong Industry Interface & Placement process. The Industry Interface is maintained in 3 different ways –
- Sponsored classroom projects :
4 to 8 week projects are conducted for industry in last 2 years of UG and 2nd year of PG program - Mandatory Industrial training :
6 to 8 weeks projects in the industry premises. Students are paid anywhere from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 25,000 per month. This is scheduled during third year of UG and second year of PG program
· Mandatory Diploma project:
All final semester students need to complete 6 months of diploma projects with a client organization. The stipend is anywhere from Rs.15,000 to Rs.50,000 p.m.