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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 Integrated M.Des disciplines by campus

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.

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NID M.Des Disciplines and Seats

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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.

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NID Campuses

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Five National Institutes of Design, across seven campuses, admit students through the NID DAT. NID Ahmedabad (with Gandhinagar and Bengaluru) is the original institute; the newer NIDs in Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana and Assam were set up to expand design education across India.

NID Institutes and Campuses

Institute / campus	Status and key programmes
NID Ahmedabad	Institute of National Importance (NID Act, 2014); Integrated M.Des, M.Des, M.Des in Education, PhD
NID Gandhinagar	Extension campus of NID Ahmedabad; Integrated M.Des and M.Des
NID Bengaluru	Extension campus of NID Ahmedabad; Integrated M.Des and M.Des
NID Andhra Pradesh	Established in September 2015; Institute of National Importance; UG programme
NID Madhya Pradesh	Integrated M.Des / B.Des and M.Des
NID Haryana	Integrated M.Des / B.Des and M.Des
NID Assam	Institute of National Importance under DPIIT; 4-year B.Des (intake 75)

Choosing Your NID

Compare disciplines — each campus has a different set.
Check seat numbers per discipline (as few as 9 at NID A/G/B).
Look at location, facilities and fees (fee structures are linked on admissions.nid.edu).

Key Takeaways
Five NIDs across seven campuses admit through the DAT.
NID A/G/B offer the 5.5-year Integrated M.Des; NID Assam offers a 4-year B.Des.
Each campus has its own disciplines and intake.

Pro Tip: Check the fee structure PDFs for each campus on admissions.nid.edu before you finalise your preferences.

Source: NID Admissions Handbooks 2027-28 (General Information); admissions.nid.edu

Frequently Asked Questions

How many NIDs and campuses are there?

Five institutes across seven campuses: NID Ahmedabad (with Gandhinagar and Bengaluru campuses), and NIDs in Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana and Assam.

Are Gandhinagar and Bengaluru separate NIDs?

No. They are extension campuses of NID Ahmedabad.

Where can I see NID fees?

Fee structure documents for each programme and campus are linked on admissions.nid.edu.

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