Accepting Colleges and Courses
NID Integrated M.Des and B.Des Disciplines
The undergraduate route at NID now leads to the 5.5-year Professional Education Master of Design (Integrated Pathway) at NID Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar and Bengaluru. Disciplines and seats below are from the official 2027-28 handbook.
NID Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar and Bengaluru (9 seats per discipline)
Campus | Disciplines | Seats |
|---|---|---|
NID Ahmedabad | Ceramic & Glass Design, Product Design, Animation Film Design, Film & Video Communication, Graphic Design, Exhibition Design, Furniture & Interior Design, Textile Design | 72 |
NID Gandhinagar | Transportation & Automobile Design, Apparel Design, Lifestyle Accessory Design | 27 |
NID Bengaluru | Retail Experience Design, Digital Game Design, Interaction Design, Information Design | 36 |
Newer NIDs (5.5-Year Integrated M.Des / 4-Year B.Des)
Institute | Disciplines (as per 2027-28 handbook and amendments) |
|---|---|
NID Madhya Pradesh | Graphic Design, Design for Moving Images, Interaction Design (9 seats each); Product Design, Transportation & Automobile Design, Textile and Apparel Design (13 seats each) |
NID Haryana | Product Design & Innovation; Furniture & Interior; Strategic Communication; Digital Experience & Interaction; Textile Innovation & Material; Fashion, Apparel & Lifestyle |
NID Assam | Full-time 4-year B.Des in Industrial Design, Communication Design and Textile & Apparel Design (intake 75 per year) |
NID Andhra Pradesh | Refer to the NID Andhra Pradesh website for disciplines and intake |
Discipline lists for NID Madhya Pradesh and NID Haryana were amended on 24 September 2026. Always confirm the latest list in the handbook.
Key Takeaways
NID A/G/B offer 15 disciplines with 9 seats each (135 seats).
The DAT Prelims is common for all NIDs.
NID Assam offers a 4-year B.Des with an intake of 75.
Pro Tip: Each discipline has only 9 seats at NID A/G/B — research the disciplines carefully and list the ones that genuinely interest you.
Source: NID Admissions Handbook 2027-28 (5.5-year Integrated M.Des / B.Des) and amendments on admissions.nid.edu
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seats are there in NID Ahmedabad UG?
72 seats across 8 disciplines (9 seats each) in the Integrated M.Des programme.
Which NID campuses offer the 4-year B.Des?
NID Assam offers a full-time 4-year B.Des; other newer NIDs are listed under “5.5-year Integrated M.Des / 4-year B.Des”.
Is the DAT the same for all NIDs?
Yes. The handbook states that the DAT Prelims is common for all NIDs.