NID Ahmedabad
About NID Ahmedabad
Founded in 1961, NID Ahmedabad is a public, autonomous institute declared an Institution of National Importance under the NID Act of 2014. It offers full-time programs in B.Des, M.Des and Ph.D across over 20 design specializations. The flagship B.Des and M.Des programs admit around 128 and 126 students per year respectively
Academics & Courses
Undergraduate (B.Des): Nine specializations including Graphic, Product, Textile, Interior, Ceramic & Glass, Animation, and more.
Postgraduate (M.Des): Seven streams like Product Design, Film & Video, Animation, Furniture, Graphic, Ceramic & Glass, Interior & Lifestyle
Ph.D.: Full‑ and part‑time research programs evaluated via DRT and interview
Admissions: Through NID DAT (Prelims + Mains) for UG/PG and DRT + interview for Ph.D . Acceptance rates hover around 1%, reflecting rigorous selection
Rankings & Recognition
Ranked #1 design institute in India by IIRF 2025.
Recognised globally among top 51–100 art & design universities by QS (2022)
Approved by UGC, AICTE, and a member of AIU; recognised as a Scientific & Industrial Design Research Organization
Placement Snapshot
| Year | Avg Package (LPA) | Highest Package (LPA) | Lowest Package (LPA) | Offers Made | Students Placed* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023‑24 | 30.5 | 50 | 12 | 620 | ~837 |
| 2022‑23 | 25 | 46 | 4 | 702 | ~825 |
| 2021‑22 | ~20.4 | 36 | 4.8 | — | — |
| 2020‑21 | ~19.5 | 35 | 4 | — | — |
*Combined data across Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar & Bengaluru
In 2023, the average package was ₹30.5 LPA, with the highest at ₹50 LPA and lowest at ₹12 LPA. Over 150 companies participated and ~837 students sought placements, receiving 620 offers. Leading recruiters include Google, Adobe, Microsoft, Amazon, Nykaa, HCL Technologies, Shell, DHL, Adidas, and Tata among others
Placement Trends & Insights
From 2017–18 to 2020–21, highest packages ranged ₹48 LPA → ₹35 LPA; lowest ₹14 LPA → ₹4 LPA. Placement percentage dropped from ~96% to ~73%
B.Des and M.Des students become eligible to apply in enhanced regimes from 5th and 8th semesters respectively, preparing portfolios and resumes via dedicated placement cell support
Research & Facilities
Set on an urban campus in Paldi, NID features specialized labs and design studios—physical computing, animation, ceramics, film & video, textiles, photography, printing, computing, and prototyping. Library, gym, sports arenas, counselling center, guest hostel, and health services support student life .
Alumni & Legacy
Boasting a stellar alumni network including Prateek A. Sethi, Dayanita Singh, Rahul Mishra (International Woolmark Prize winner), Lekha Washington, Pan Nalin and others, NID Ahmedabad remains a beacon of Indian creative excellence.
NID Ahmedabad Highlights
| Founded Year | 1961 |
| Type of Institute | Government |
| Gender Accepted | co-ed |
NID Ahmedabad FAQs
Admission to NID Ahmedabad is through the Design Aptitude Test (DAT), conducted in two stages: Prelims and Mains, followed by a studio test and interview.
For the Bachelor of Design (B.Des) program, applicants must have completed Class 12 or equivalent from a recognized board before the year of admission.
The total intake for B.Des at NID Ahmedabad is approximately 125 students across various design disciplines.
Yes, NID Ahmedabad follows the reservation policy as per Government of India norms for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, and Persons with Disabilities.
Yes, NID Ahmedabad has several collaborations with international design institutions and industries for student exchange and joint research projects.
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