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NID M.Des Disciplines and Seats
NID’s 2.5-year Master of Design (M.Des) is offered in a wide range of disciplines. Most disciplines have 19 seats; some have 12 or 13, as shown.
M.Des Disciplines by Campus (2027-28)
Campus | Disciplines (19 seats unless noted) |
|---|---|
NID Ahmedabad | Animation Film Design, Film & Video Communication, Graphic Design, Photography Design, Exhibition Design, Furniture & Interior Design, Ceramic & Glass Design (12), Product Design |
NID Gandhinagar | Apparel Design, Lifestyle Accessory Design, Textile Design, Toy & Game Design (12), Transportation & Automobile Design, Design Trends & Futures, Design Education, Strategic Design Management |
NID Bengaluru | Retail Experience Design, Digital Game Design, Information Design, Interaction Design, New Media Design, Universal Design |
NID Haryana | Digital Design Futures (13), Creative Leadership (13) |
NID Madhya Pradesh | Experience Design (12), Design for Care (12), Textile Design (12) |
Applying for Multiple Disciplines
You can apply for up to three disciplines, following the group combinations in the handbook. The fee is charged per discipline. Candidates choosing NID Madhya Pradesh or NID Haryana disciplines take a separate DAT Mains there.
Key Takeaways
Most M.Des disciplines have 19 seats.
Up to three disciplines per candidate, as per group rules.
NID MP and NID Haryana M.Des have separate applications and Mains.
Pro Tip: Your portfolio should match the disciplines you choose — interview panels are discipline-specific.
Source: NID M.Des Admissions Handbook 2027-28 and amendments (29.09.2026) on admissions.nid.edu
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seats are there in NID M.Des?
Most disciplines have 19 seats; Ceramic & Glass, Toy & Game and NID MP disciplines have 12, and NID Haryana disciplines 13.
Does NID offer M.Des in Interaction Design?
Yes, at NID Bengaluru.
Are NID MP and NID Haryana M.Des admissions separate?
They have separate application links and a separate DAT Mains at those institutes.