The National Institute of Design (NID) is an autonomous design school with campuses in Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Bengaluru, Vijayawada, and Kurukshetra. It is internationally recognized for excellence in design education and research.
NID offers both Undergraduate (B.Des) and Postgraduate (M.Des) programs in multiple design specializations.
The National Institute of Design (NID) is an autonomous design school with campuses in Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Bengaluru, Vijayawada, and Kurukshetra. It is internationally recognized for excellence in design education and research.
NID offers both Undergraduate (B.Des) and Postgraduate (M.Des) programs in multiple design specializations.
The NID entrance exam is called Design Aptitude Test (DAT) and has two stages:
DAT Prelims:
Objective + subjective questions
Tests creativity, visualization, general knowledge, and drawing skills
DAT Mains:
Studio Test + Interview
Practical problem-solving, material handling, sketching, and personal interaction
Key Skills Tested:
Drawing & sketching ability
Creativity & innovation
Logical reasoning
General awareness
Industrial Design
Communication Design
Textile & Apparel Design
Animation Film Design
Graphic Design
Furniture & Interior Design
Interaction Design
Transportation & Automobile Design
Apparel & Textile Design
B.Des: ₹1.8 – ₹2.5 Lakhs per year
M.Des: ₹2 – ₹3 Lakhs per year
(Varies by campus and category)
Graduates from NID enjoy excellent career prospects in:
Product Design
Fashion & Textile Design
Animation & Film
UX/UI Design
Architecture & Interior Design
Automobile Design
Top recruiters include Tata Motors, Infosys, Titan, Wipro, Reliance, IBM, Disney, Philips, and many international brands.
If you are from Tamil Nadu and preparing for NID, joining a reputed NID Coaching Centre in Chennai can make a big difference. Professional coaching helps you with:
Design Aptitude Test (DAT) preparation
Sketching & portfolio building
Mock studio tests & interviews
Personalized mentoring
👉 You can also check out our guide: How to Crack NATA in First Attempt (Internal link) – helpful for students preparing for both NATA & NID.
Q1. Is NID tougher than NATA?
Yes, NID focuses more on creativity and design aptitude, while NATA focuses on architecture-specific skills.
Q2. Can I apply to both NID and NIFT?
Yes, students can apply to both institutes. NID is for design, while NIFT specializes in fashion.
Q3. What is the minimum percentage required for NID?
There is no minimum percentage; candidates just need to pass 10+2 or graduation depending on the course.
Q4. Do NID graduates get high-paying jobs?
Yes, average packages range from ₹6 LPA – ₹20 LPA, depending on specialization and skills.
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