National Institute of Design - [NID], Ahmedabad

Ans. NID Ahmedabad is an “Institution of National Importance” by the Act of Parliament. This is because the National Institute of Design Ahmedabad offers great faculty members and placement opportunities. Further, NID offers bachelor's and master's degrees in design in multiple specializations. Therefore, making it a good place to pursue a design degree. 

Ans. To secure admission to NID Ahmedabad in B.Des and M.Des programmes, the applicant must appear for a Design Aptitude Test (DAT) conducted by NID. It is one of the most difficult entrance exams held in India. However, applicants with good preparation find their difficulty level not very hard. If applicants prepare well, and solve sample papers and previously asked questions, it can be easy to crack the NID Design Aptitude Test (DAT).

Ans. Yes, NID along with each of its campuses are approved by UGC. It means that the degree from the design institute is valid and accepted all around the world. The National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad is an autonomous institution established in the year 1961.

Ans. NID and IIT offer great facilities to students and are equally reputed in the mainstream. While NID can be an ideal choice for students focused on designing and related degrees. Whereas, IIT has courses that extend to different branches of engineering degrees. Students focused on engineering may opt for IIT. However, applicants interested in India's best design degrees and hands-on experience may choose NID. 

Ans. The National Institute of Design (NID) conducts the Design Aptitude Test (DAT) as an entrance test for design-related courses at the UG and PG levels. It is known to be one of the most difficult entrance exams held in the country. To secure a seat in NID, applicants have to qualify for the DAT Prelims and DAT Mains.

Ans. The flagship courses of NID Ahmedabad are B.Des and M.Des. Both of these courses are available in a full-time mode on the campus. There are a total of 8 specializations available in the B.Des programme and the M.Des course is offered in seven specializations. At the UG level, a foundation programme is also offered in NID Ahmedabad with a student intake of 125 students.

Ans. The NID comes under the DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. Therefore, making it a renowned government institution. It offers bachelor’s, master’s and research degrees in the field of design under numerous specializations.

Ans. The admissions in NID Ahmedabad and other campuses are based on the marks scored in the NID DAT Pre + Mains exam. NID Ahmedabad B.Des cutoff was 65.8 (By Marks) for the year 2023. Therefore, students have to score 65.8 marks or above in the NID DAT entrance exam to secure a seat in the design institute. 

Ans. There are in total eight specialisations under B.Des at NID Ahmedabad. The specialisations are as follows:

• Film and Video Communication
• Exhibition Design
• Animation Film Design
• Graphic Design
• Ceramic and Glass Design
• Furniture and Interior Design
• Product Design
• Textile Design

Ans. Even though the NID DAT entrance exam is a difficult exam for a design degree, good preparation can help students crack the NID DAT in 3 months. Additionally, to crack the entrance exam in 3 months, an aspirant has to prepare sample tests, and previously asked questions and enhance creativity before appearing for the exam. 

Ans. Yes, NID Ahmedabad has a reservation for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe students. At the time of application and counselling, SC/ST applicants have to produce valid and updated caste certificates to support the caste claim. 15% of the seats are reserved for SC students and 7.5% of seats have been reserved for ST students.

Ans. Aspirants can check their NID DAT exam results only on the official website of the National Institute of Design (NID), as per the announced schedule. The applicants can view the scores as no scorecard will be released by NID. 

Ans. In order to get admission to Ph.D. degree at NID Ahmedabad aspirants have to appear for the NID Design Research Test (DRT). The Ph.D. aspirants will have to qualify for the DRT to be eligible to apply for the desired Ph.D. program. 

Ans. Applicants can apply for admission at NID under the following categories

1. General
2. General, economically weaker section (Gen-EWS)
3. Scheduled caste (SC)
4. Scheduled Tribe (ST)
5. Other backward class- non-creamy layer (OBC-NCL)
6. Person with disability (PwD)

Ans. Yes, NID DAT is an entrance exam that is mandatory for all campuses of NID. The DAT exam is an exam that sets the eligibility for every design course and degree at NID. Therefore, without the NID scores an applicant will not get a seat at any campus of the National Institute of Design. 

Ans. Applicants appearing for the DAT entrance exam for NID have to appear for a personal interview as well, as a part of the eligibility. The interview round is conducted after the written entrance exam. The applicant must appear for the personal interview otherwise they will be disqualified from the selection procedure. 

Ans. There is no specific number of attempts restricted for aspirants for the DAT entrance exam. Therefore, an applicant can take the NID DAT as many times as desired to achieve a score. 

Ans. NID Ahmedabad offers M.Des in the following seven specializations:

• Film and Video Communication
• Graphic Design
• Animation Film Design
• Ceramic and Glass Design
• Furniture and Interior Design
• Product Design
• Textile Design

Ans. NID Ahmedabad offers 3 degrees with multiple specialisations. It offers a bachelor's degree in design with 8 different industry specialisations. Furthermore, the master’s degree offers seven specialisations. Additionally, NID Ahmedabad has launched a Ph.D. course with a duration of 3 to 5 years. 

Ans. The Design Institute conducts the DAT entrance exam to process the admissions. The Design Aptitude Test is conducted in two stages – Prelims and Mains. Candidates who qualify for DAT Prelims will be eligible to appear for the DAT Mains exam. The DAT exam will include tests of multiple formats, then followed by a personal interview.

Ans. The top recruiters at NID Ahmedabad are as follows:

• Adobe
• Microsoft
• Wipro
• Myntra
• Delight
• Ashok Leyland
• Axis bank
• Philips
• Trident group and more. 

Ans. Yes, there is a provision of hostels for both girls and boys on the NID campus. However, the availability of the hostel is offered in the Paldi and Gandhinagar campuses. The hostel accommodation is designated every academic year as shared or single occupancy. NID students can arrange for their accommodation as well. 

Ans. Yes, blind students can get reservations in NID admissions under the PwD category. Moreover, any disability claimed at the time of application should be proved with valid certificates at the time of counselling. 

Ans. There is a limited availability of scholarships to financially weak and meritorious students. Detailed information can be obtained upon successful admission to NID. Moreover, students can approach the desired bank for an education loan too. 

Ans. NID Ahmedabad campus offers necessary facilities to students with a vibrant college life. A guest house is available on the campus for parents of the students. A doctor is available at the campus dispensary for consultation and advice at specific times. NID Ahmedabad also assists students in counselling by arranging a meeting for them with professional counsellors. It has a Student Activity Council which arranges various social and cultural events on campus. The institute has indoor and outdoor sports facilities with a gym.