The NID Bachelor of Design (B.Des) is India's most prestigious 4-year undergraduate design programme, offered by the National Institute of Design, an Institute of National Importance under the Government of India. It trains students across disciplines like Product Design, Graphic Design, Animation, Textile Design, and Communication Design. Any student who has completed or is appearing for 12th (any stream) is eligible. My Design Academia offers specialised NID B.Des coaching in Pune from its centre in Viman Nagar, with NID alumni faculty, small batches, and a studio-focused curriculum built around what NID actually tests.
The NID DAT is a two-stage exam: Prelims (MCQ + sketching) and Mains (studio test). Cracking it takes the right guidance, not just hard work. My Design Academia's NID DAT preparation in Pune is structured to build both creative and analytical skills, ideal for students starting NID entrance coaching after 12th. Key preparation tips:
| Criterion | Description |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Candidates who have passed or are appearing for 10+2 (any stream) from a recognized board in the current academic year are eligible. |
| Age Limit | Criteria as per the NID handbook of the current academic year. |
The admission process consists of two stages:
| Stage | Name | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | DAT Prelims | — |
| Stage 2 | DAT Mains/Studio test | 60% |
| Stage 2 | In Person sensitivity test | 40% |
| Part A | General Ability Test (GAT) · MCQ · 25 Marks · No fixed number of questions. No negative marking. |
| Part B | Creative Aptitude Test · Sketching & Creativity · 75 Marks · 5 questions on sketching, creativity, and problem-solving |
| Language | The question paper will be in English only. |
| Studio-based | Conducted in various formats to test hands-on skills, creativity, and ideation |
| In Person sensitivity Test | 40% Weightage |
| Location | Established | Programs Offered | Special Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 1961 | B.Des | Multi-disciplinary, industry-led |
| Andhra Pradesh | 2015 | B.Des | Undergraduate design expansion |
| Haryana | 2016 | B.Des | Regional design education |
| Madhya Pradesh | 2019 | B.Des | Central India outreach |
| Assam | 2019 | B.Des | Northeast crafts & sustainability |
| Campus | Programs | Disciplines Offered | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | B.Des | Animation Film Design, Exhibition Design, Film & Video Communication, Graphic Design, Product Design, Textile Design, Furniture & Interior Design, Ceramic & Glass Design | Varies (10–19 per discipline) |
| Andhra Pradesh | B.Des | Industrial Design, Communication Design, Textile & Apparel Design | 25 per discipline |
| Madhya Pradesh (Bhopal) | B.Des | Industrial Design, Communication Design, Textile & Apparel Design | 25 per discipline |
| Haryana (Kurukshetra) | B.Des | Industrial Design, Communication Design, Textile & Apparel Design | 25 per discipline |
| Assam (Jorhat) | B.Des | Industrial Design, Communication Design, Textile & Apparel Design | 25 per discipline |
The NID Design Aptitude Test (DAT) Prelims tests your visual thinking, creativity, and design sensibility. Reviewing the official sample paper will help you understand the question types, marking scheme, and the time management required on exam day.
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If you are a design graduate looking to specialise, lead, or pivot your career. NID M.Des is one of the most respected postgraduate routes in India. Offered across Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and Bengaluru, the 5-semester programme lets you go deep into one of 18 disciplines, from Strategic Design Management and Interaction Design to Textile, Transportation, and New Media Design. Seats are limited and competition is real. At My Design Academia in Viman Nagar, Pune, we work with graduates who are serious about cracking this exam and getting into the right discipline for their career goals.
Most candidates underestimate how different the NID DAT M.Des is from undergraduate design exams. It goes beyond sketching. You are assessed on domain depth, design research, and your ability to think like a practitioner. Our NID M.Des entrance coaching in Pune is built specifically for this: discipline-focused sessions, portfolio critique, and mock studio tests led by working designers. A few things that matter most:
| Criterion | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bachelor's degree (minimum 4 years) in any specialization after 12th standard from a recognized university in India |
| 2 | Full-time Diploma (minimum 4 years) in Design/Fine Arts/Applied Arts/Architecture after 12th standard |
| 3 | Bachelor's degree (minimum 3 years) in any specialization after 12th standard |
| Age Limit | Criteria as per the NID handbook of the current academic year |
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Offline (Pen and Paper) |
| Exam Duration (1 Discipline) | 2.5 Hours |
| Exam Duration (2 Disciplines) | 4.5 Hours (30 min CAT + 2 hrs each for 2 discipline-specific tests) |
| Sections | 2 (Section A: Objective, Section B: Subjective) |
| Number of Questions | Section A: 59 (Objective), Section B: 3 (Subjective) |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Negative Marking | None |
| Discipline | NID Ahmedabad | NID Gandhinagar | NID Bengaluru |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animation Film Design | — | 19 | — |
| Apparel Design | — | 19 | — |
| Ceramic & Glass Design | 12 | — | — |
| Furniture & Interior Design | 19 | — | — |
| Film & Video Communication | — | 19 | — |
| Graphic Design | — | 19 | — |
| Exhibition Design | — | 19 | — |
| Product Design | 19 | — | — |
| Toy & Game Design | — | 12 | — |
| Transportation & Automobile Design | — | — | 19 |
| Universal Design | — | — | 19 |
| Information Design | — | — | 19 |
| Interaction Design | — | — | 19 |
| Digital Game Design | — | — | 19 |
| Lifestyle Accessory Design | — | 19 | — |
| New Media Design | — | — | 19 |
| Strategic Design Management | — | — | 19 |
| Textile Design | 19 | — | — |
The NID Design Aptitude Test (DAT) Prelims tests your visual thinking, creativity, and design sensibility. Reviewing the official sample paper will help you understand the question types, marking scheme, and the time management required on exam day.
Download NID M.Des Sample Paper| Component | Sem 1 | Sem 2 – 4 | Sem 5 (Dissertation) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | ₹2,44,500 | ₹2,44,500 | ₹2,44,500 |
| Other Charges (Insurance etc.) | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹5,000 |
| Hostel Charges (Gandhinagar only) | ₹17,500 | ₹17,500 | ₹17,500 |
| Refundable Deposit | ₹10,000 | — | — |
| Estimated Mess Charges | (TBA) | (TBA) | (TBA) |
| Total (excluding mess) | ₹4,17,400 | ₹4,03,400 | ₹4,67,000 |
Campus Differences
Overall Tuition & Non-Hostel Fees (Sem 1 – 5): Approx. ₹12,30,300