Accepting Colleges and Courses
NID Campuses
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.