National Institute of Design Ahmedabad

#1 (Design in India) / Global Top 50 Design School

NIRF Ranking

125 B.Des. + 285 M.Des. Seats

Annual Seats

₹14.00 - ₹18.50 LPA

Average Placement CTC

₹36.00 LPA (Global Tech & UI/UX Design)

Highest Package Offered

Campus Landmarks & Infrastructure

Design Archive

NID Knowledge Management Centre (KMC)

Asia’s premier design resource repository holding original prototypes, textile archives, and rare international design journals.

Makerspace

Design Prototyping Studios & Workshops

Comprehensive industrial model-making workshops for wood, metal, ceramics, glass, leather, and 3D additive printing.

Academic Programs & Admission Pathways

Degree / Course	Duration	Entrance Exam	Admission Authority	Eligibility Criteria
Bachelor of Design (B.Des.)	4 Years	NID DAT (Design Aptitude Test - Prelims & Mains)	National Institute of Design	10+2 in any stream + NID DAT merit rank
Master of Design (M.Des.)	2.5 Years	NID DAT PG	NID	Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with min 50% + DAT

Branch-Wise Placement Highlights

Academic Branch	Average CTC	Median CTC	Placement Rate	Top Participating Recruiters
B.Des. (Industrial, Graphic, Textile, Interaction)	₹15.20 LPA	₹14.00 LPA	98%	Google, Apple, Microsoft, Samsung Design, Adobe, Titan, Swiggy, Zomato, Tata Motors, Whirlpool

Closing Rank Trends by Year

Interactive Selector · B.Tech by default

Program:

Category:

Category Type: CRL (Common Rank List)

Counselling Authority / Exam: NID DAT Merit Rank (Open Category)

Selected Category:UR-OPEN (General)

Academic Branch / Specialization	Quota	2026	2025	2024	2023	Trend
B.Des. (Open Merit)	AI	AIR 125	AIR 120	AIR 118	AIR 115	Top Choice

Indicative figures. Closing ranks here are compiled from public sources and may not correspond to a specific counselling round. Verify against official JoSAA / CSAB / MCC data before making admission decisions. UR-OPEN reflects the Common Rank List; category-wise ranks are shown only where verified data has been added.

Campus Facilities, Culture & Important Highlights

Campus Facilities & Infrastructure

Residential Campus:Fully residential campus with student hostels, design labs, amphitheater, and cafeterias.
High-Tech Digital Lab:VR/AR development setups, Cintiq digital sketching bays, and motion capture equipment.

Annual Fests & Student Life

RGB (Cultural Fest):Legendary annual festival of NID featuring experimental installations, music, and design exhibitions.

Scholarships & Tuition Fee Waivers

Government of India post-matric scholarships and NID student financial aid.

Notable Alumni & Leaders

Leading Automotive Designers
Chief Design Officers at Tech Unicorns
National Award-winning Animators

Campus Connectivity & How to Reach

Nearest Airport

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD) ~12 km

Nearest Railway Station

Ahmedabad Junction Railway Station ~6 km

Road & Highway Access

Paldi Road, Sabarmati Riverfront

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the stages in NID DAT?

NID DAT consists of two stages: DAT Prelims (pen-and-paper creative aptitude test) followed by DAT Mains (hands-on Studio Test and Personal Interview) for shortlisted candidates.