National Institute of Design - [NID], Kurukshetra

Kurukshetra, HaryanaEstd 2016
#8 For Design By IIRF 2024  
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About NID Kurukshetra

National Institute of Design (NID), Kurukshetra, also referred to as NID Haryana is an autonomous institute for Design Education and Research established in 2016 under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. Recognized as an Institute of National Importance, NID Kurukshetra has been ranked 8th in India for Design by IIRF Ranking 2024. The institute currently offers a full-time four-year Bachelor of Design (B.Des) program in three specializations namely Communication Design, Industrial Design, and Textile & Apparel Design. Admission to B.Des at NID Haryana is based on the score obtained by the candidates in the NID Design Aptitude Test (NID DAT) which has two stages namely DAT Prelims and DAT Mains.

NID Kurukshetra offers a total of 86 Seats for B.Des in three specializations. Of the total 86 Seats, 75 Seats are for Indian Nationals (25 for Each Specialization), and 11 Seats are for Overseas Students. The total course fee for B.Des at NID Kurukshetra is INR 11.41 Lakhs for the course duration of 4 Years. The highest and the average package offered at NID Kurukshetra Placements stood at INR 17 LPA and INR 8.58 LPA, respectively. The institute has a lush green sprawling campus located strategically adjacent to New Delhi. The infrastructure of the NID Haryana Campus consists of well-equipped department workshops, IT labs, resource centers, and all the latest equipment needed by the students. NID Kurukshetra also offers hostel accommodation to all students within the campus.


NID Kurukshetra Highlights

Here are the important highlights of the National Institute of Design (NID), Kurukshetra:

Particulars Details
Institute Name National Institute of Design (NID), Kurukshetra
Established | Type 2016 | Public
Established By DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India
Location Kurukshetra, Harayana
Courses Offered B.Des
Seat Intake 86 Seats (75 for National & 11 for International)
Admission Criteria Entrance-Based
Entrance Exams NID DAT (Design Aptitude Test)
Facilities Offered Hostel, Auditorium, Sports, Resource Center
Official Website https://www.nidh.ac.in/

NID Kurukshetra Courses and Fees

NID Harayana currently offers only one course in the field of Design Education at the undergraduate level. The institute offers a Bachelor of Design (B.Des) degree for a duration of 4 Years in three specializations namely Communication Design, Industrial Design, and Textile & Apparel Design.

Here are the important details about NID Kurukshetra Courses and Fees:

Particulars Details
Courses Offered Bachelor of Design (B.Des)
Duration 4 Years
Type Full-Time
Total Seat Intake 86 Seats (75 for National & 11 for International)
Total Course Fees INR 11.41 Lakhs
Number of Specializations 3
Specializations Offered Communication Design, Industrial Design, Textile & Apparel Design
Eligibility Criteria Passed 10+2 in any stream from a recognized board & Must not be older than 20 Years of Age
Selection Criteria Score in NID DAT Prelims + NID DAT Mains

Important Note: Candidates who will be admitted to B.Des at NID Kurukshetra will be required to attend a mandatory foundation program for a duration of one year. The candidates will be allocated the specialization based on their merit in the foundation and the preference opted by them in the second year.


NID Kurukshetra Admission 2024

Admission to NID Kurukshetra is completely entrance-based. Candidates seeking admission to NID Kurukshetra need to apply online on its official website @ https://admissions.nid.edu/. NID Kurukshetra offers admission to B.Des based on the total score obtained by the students in the NID DAT (Design Aptitude Test) which has two stages:

  • DAT Prelims
  • DAT Mains

First, the candidates will have to appear for NID DAT Prelims. Based on the score in Prelims, the candidates will be shortlisted for DAT Mains. The admission will be offered based on the sum total of the weighted scores in DAT Prelims and DAT Mains. For allocation of seats for NID Kurukshetra Admission, the qualified candidates will have to appear for NID DAT Counselling. The seats will be allocated based on the score and category of the candidates. Those allocated a seat will have to accept the seat and pay the course fee for admission confirmation.

NID Kurukshetra Application Fees

Here is the category-wise application fees for NID Kurukshetra Admission:

Category Application Fee Application Fee + Late Fee
General/ EWS/ OBC INR 3,000 INR 4,500
SC/ ST/ PwD INR 1,500 INR 2,250
Overseas (Supernumerary) INR 5,000 INR 7,500

NID Kurukshetra Cutoff 2024

For admission to NID Kurukshetra, candidates will have to meet the set cutoff score in NID DAT (Prelims + Mains) for their respective categories. Only those candidates who meet the set NID Kurukshetra Cutoff will be offered admission to the institute. NID Kurukshetra Cutoff 2024 will be released soon. Here is the category-wise cutoff score for admission to B.Des at NID Kurukshetra in 2023:

Category Cutoff By Marks (2023)
OPEN 61.6
GEN-EWS 52.2
OBC-NCL 56.7
SC 54.7
ST 45.8
PwD 43.3

NID Kurukshetra Placements

NID Kurukshetra has its own placement cell that conducts both placement and internship drives for its students in top national and international organizations. According to the official report released by the institute, the key statistics for NID Kurukshetra Placements in the academic year 2021-22 are as follows:

Particulars Details
Highest Package INR 17 LPA
Lowest Package INR 5 LPA
Average Package INR 8.58 LPA

NID Kurukshetra Top Recruiters

Here is the top recruiters at NID Kurukshetra Placements:

NID Kurukshetra Top Recruiters
Deloitte Accenture Mindtree
TCS Invent India OnePlus
YUJ Design Crimson Health Boult Audio

NID Kurukshetra also offers various internship opportunities to its students. The highest package offered during NID Kurukshetra Summer Internships in the year 2021-22 stood at INR 30,000 Per Month while the lowest package stood at INR 5,000 Per Month. The average internship package stood at INR 9,187 Per Month.


NID Kurukshetra Scholarships

NID Kurukshetra offers scholarships to its students based on their merit in academics as well as for students from economically weaker sections. The scholarship grant will be disbursed in two equal installments each semester after the students deposit the fees for that semester.

Here are the details about NID Kurukshetra Scholarships:

Year Scholarship Amount Scholarship Criteria
Foundation Year New Admission Topper INR 50,000 New Admission Student of the Foundation Batch with the Highest Open Rank in NID DAT provided that the Open Rank is 60 or Above.
Second Year Top Two Rank Students of the Year INR 50,000 (Top Ranked Student) & INR 30,000 (Second Rank Student) Based on AGPA of Foundation Year
Second Year Merit cum Means Scholarship INR 30,000 Student with a rank within the Top 25% Ranks in the Whole Batch of Foundation Year and is a Topper amongst all EWS students.
Third Year Topper of Each Specialization INR 50,000 Students with the highest AGPA in Each Specialization in the Second Year
Third Year Merit cum Means Scholarship INR 30,000 Student with a rank within the Top 25% Ranks in the Whole Batch of Second Year and is a Topper amongst all EWS students.

NID Kurukshetra Ranking 2024

Tabulated below is the NID Kurukshetra Ranking by IIRF for the last few years:

Year IIRF Ranking
2024 8th in India
2023 8th in India
2022 27th in India

NID Kurukshetra Facilities and Hostel

NID Kurukshetra has a lush green sprawling campus located strategically adjacent to New Delhi and Chandigarh. NID Kurukshetra Campus has spacious facilities, excellent resources, open lawns, and courtyards to provide the students with the best experience.

NID Kurukshetra Hostel

NID Kurukshetra offers on-campus hostel accommodation for boys and girls with mess facilities. NID Kurukshetra Hostels are equipped with 24-hour Wi-Fi, lifts, RO water with water coolers, hot water, fully automatic washing machines, 24x7 security guards, and CCTV for safety. The hostel room rent at NID Kurukshetra is fixed at INR 19,500 Per Semester while the mess charges are INR 26,250 Per Semester.

NID Kurukshetra Facilities

The various other facilities offered by NID Kurukshetra are as follows:

  • Auditorium
  • Department Workshops
  • Department Labs
  • IT Lab
  • Resource Centre
  • Mess & Cafeteria
  • Medical Services

NID Kurukshetra also offers various opportunities for academic, social, and cultural events on its campus for the social and overall development of its students.


How to Reach NID Kurukshetra?

NID Kurukshetra has a lush green sprawling campus located strategically adjacent to New Delhi and Chandigarh. NID Kurukshetra Campus has spacious facilities, excellent resources, open lawns, and court

Here are the quickest ways to reach NID Kurukshetra through different modes:

Mode How to Reach?
By Rail 6 Km from Kurukshetra Junction Railway Station; Buses & Autorickshaws are available from there.
By Air Delhi Airport is about 190 Km and Chandigarh Airport is 100 Km; Taxis and Airport Buses are available from there.
By Road ISBT Delhi is about 170 Km, Chandigarh is about 100 Km, Panipat is about 70 Km and Karnal is about 35 Km.

NID Kurukshetra FAQs

Ques. How is NID Kurukshetra to pursue B.Des?

Ans. NID Kurukshetra is an autonomous government institute established for Design Education and Research by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry. It is an Institute of National Importance and has been ranked 8th in India for Design by IIRF Ranking 2024. The highest and the average package offered at NID Kurukshetra Placements for B.Des stood at INR 17 LPA and INR 8.58 LPA, respectively. Thus, no doubt NID Kurukshetra is a quite good option to pursue B.Des in India.

Ques. What is the admission criteria at NID Kurukshetra?

Ans. Admission to NID Kurukshetra is based on the score obtained by the candidates in the NID Design Aptitude Test (NID DAT) which has two stages namely DAT Prelims and DAT Mains. Candidates who meet the set cutoff score for their category in the NID DAT will be offered admission to the institute.

Ques. Does NID Kurukshetra offer any scholarships?

Ans. Yes, NID Kurukshetra offers scholarships to both meritorious and needy students. The institute offers INR 50,000 based on merit in the First, Second, and Third Year. Apart from that, it also offers INR 30,000 to EWS Students with a rank within the Top 25% Ranks in the Whole Batch in the Second and Third years.

Ques. What is the fees for hostels at NID Kurukshetra?

Ans. The hostel room rent at NID Kurukshetra is fixed at INR 19,500 Per Semester while the mess charges are INR 26,250 Per Semester for the current academic year.

Ques. Who are the top recruiters at NID Kurukshetra?

Ans. The top recruiters at NID Kurukshetra Placements are as follows:

  • Deloitte
  • Accenture
  • Mindtree
  • TCS
  • Invent India
  • OnePlus
  • YUJ Design
  • Crimson Health
  • Boult Audio

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NID Kurukshetra Fees & Eligibility

Full time Courses
CourseFeesEligibilityApplication DateAction
B.Des
4 Courses
2.83 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) 10+28 Sept - 01 Dec 2023

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NID Kurukshetra Rankings 2024

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NID Kurukshetra IIRF Ranking

#8out of 30 in India 2024
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NID Kurukshetra Faculty

Basic Information about the Faculty of NID Kurukshetra

director
Ms. Mamta Gautam
Dr. Shrinivas S Dudhgaonkar
Senior Designer
Mamta Gautam
Associate Senior Designer
Ravi Shanker
Associate Senior Designer
Akhil Raj K.V.
Designer
Shrutisingh Tomar
Designer
Surabhi Khanna
Designer
Swati Singh
Designer
Dharmendra Kumar
Designer
Vivek Ramesh Sharma
Senior Technical Instructor
Trilok Raj Chouhan
Senior Technical Instructor

NID Kurukshetra College Details

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National Highway 44, Village Umri
Kurukshetra - 136131
Haryana, India
Get SMS Contact:  01744-278100
Get Call Details:  01744-278100
Website Link:  https://www.nidh.ac.in/
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