National Institute of Design: Courses, Fees, Placements, and Scholarships

The National Institute of Design (NID), established in 1961, is a premier design institute offering UG, PG, and Ph.D. programmes. Recognised as an Institute of National Importance, NID is accredited by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and is globally renowned for its excellence in design education and innovation.

NID is established on learning, research, and practice, and fostering design leaders of the future. Some of their graduates have gone on to achieve great things in such areas as product design, graphic design, and animation. NID is one of the leading design institutes in India and assures the development of capabilities by imparting quality education for changing the vision into reality.

National Institute of Design: Highlights 2025

National Institute of Design: Courses and Fees 2025

The NID Hyderabad Courses 2025 will again present several programs in different fields related to design. Some of which are B.Des in Graphic Design and Product Design, both of which are four-year programs and have an expense of Rs. 13.78 lakhs each. There are two years of M.Des, and Ph.D. programs in design are offered as per the postgraduate eligibility and norms.

National Institute of Design: Placements 2025

NID Placements 2025 continue to reflect the institute’s strong industry connections and commitment to career readiness. Students received offers from leading companies across diverse sectors, with the highest package reaching Rs. 24 LPA and the average package standing at Rs. 12 LPA. In addition to full-time roles, students also secured internships at top design firms and multinational corporations, gaining hands-on experience and valuable exposure.

Graduates were placed in well-known organisations such as Wipro, TCS, Oracle, Tata Motors, Adobe, Myntra, and Philips.

National Institute of Design: Admission Process 2025

The NID Admission Process 2025 is designed to identify creative and motivated individuals who are passionate about design. Whether you're applying for an undergraduate, postgraduate, or doctoral programme, it's important to understand the steps involved:

1. Check Eligibility:
   • B.Des: Must have completed 10+2
   • M.Des: Must have a bachelor’s degree in design
   • Ph.D.: Must hold a postgraduate degree in design
2. Entrance Exam:
   • NID DAT (Design Aptitude Test) for UG & PG courses
3. Application Process:
   • Fill out the online application on the official website
   • Upload the required documents
   • Pay the application fee
4. Selection Process:
   • Shortlisting based on NID DAT score
   • Studio test and personal interview
5. Final Admission:
   • Document verification and fee payment

National Institute of Design: Scholarship 2025

NID gives scholarships as on the merits and rural or low-income status of the student. To encourage the talented students, several scholarships, such as merit-based scholarships and need-based scholarships are provided. This will help to guarantee that any challenges to students with regards to financial-related issues do not limit their opportunities to study design and excel at The National Institute of Design.

• Merit-based Scholarships: For top-ranking students in the NID entrance exams
• Need-based Financial Aid: For students from economically weaker sections
• Government and Private Scholarships: Students can also apply for external scholarships

National Institute of Design: Campus 2025

NID Hyderabad ensured that participants and guests of the event had made available all the modern amenities. These included sophisticated auditoriums, properly designed seminar halls, a highly equipped design studio, exhibition centres, and relaxed lounges. The institute provided a căre-free and fulfilling experience that well represents its mission and vision, mission, and state-of-the-art physical plant.

• Design Labs: Well-equipped for various design disciplines
• Library: Extensive collection of design books, journals, and digital resources
• Hostels: Comfortable and safe accommodation for students
• Recreational Facilities: Playgrounds, fitness centers, and cultural spaces
• Workshops: Equipped with advanced machinery for hands-on learning

National Institute of Design: College Rankings 2025

Here is a list showing the new positions of National Institute of Design. NID is one of the benchmark institutions for industrial design in India as well as in the international territory. Being a highly academic oriented, innovative and industry centric institute, NID has attained several prestigious rankings in both national as well as in international levels.

National Institute of Design: Alumni 2025

Over the years NID has been nurturing some of the best designers that the industry has to offer. Some of them are working for top companies on product design, graphic design, animation, fashion industries. Some of their works have defined iconic brands and creative industries while giving testament to NID’s mission to produce unique and extraordinary designers of creative genius.

• Sudarshan Khanna: Former NID Chairman & Renowned Toy Designer
• Mukul Goyal: Leading Product Designer
• Ashish Deshpande: Founder of Elephant Design
• Gita Balakrishnan: Prominent Architect and Design Thinker

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