Admissions 2027-28 Handbook - NID Ahmedabad - 5.5 Year Professional Education Programme Master of Design (Integrated Pathway) and B.Des. Admissions Handbook

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Admissions 2027-28 Handbook provides official guidance for applying to NID programmes, including the 5.5 year Master of Design (Integrated Pathway) and B.Des. It includes programme overview, institute information for NID Ahmedabad and extension campuses, eligibility requirements, reservation details, application steps, and the structure and timing of design aptitude tests (DAT) prelims and mains. It also lists important dates, result announcements, document retention timelines, scorecard availability windows, and jurisdiction for disputes, emphasizing updates via the official NID admissions website.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages40

Reading Time1 h 41 min

AccessFree to download

Table of Contents

1. General Information

2. Application

3. Important Dates

4. Discipline & Intake Capacity at Individual NIDs

5. Eligibility Criteria

6. Reservation of Seats

7. How to Apply

8. Design Aptitude Tests (DAT)

9. Announcement of Results

10. Other Information

Admissions 2027-28 Handbook NID Ahmedabad 5.5 Year Professional Education Master of Design (Integrated Pathway) NID AP/ NID MP/ NID Haryana/ NID Assam 5.5 Year Integrated M. Des/ 4 Year B. Des . Last date for submitting application form (Online Mode Only): 11:59 pm (midnight) 30 November 2026 Date of Design Aptitude Test (DAT) Prelims Sunday, 20 December 2026 | i | NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF DESIGN: 5.5 YEAR PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMME MASTER OF DESIGN (INTEGRATED PATHWAY) AND B.DES. ADMISSIONS HANDBOOK 2027-28 | | --- | --- | Note: ▪ This handbook is only available as a digital download. ▪ Changes and updates to this document, if any, will be highlighted only on the official NID admissions website ([https://admissions.nid.edu](https://admissions.nid.edu)). ▪ Candidates are advised to refer to the handbook only from the official NID admissions website and check for any updates on the website before submitting their application. Published on: 10 September 2026 © NID Admissions Cell, Ahmedabad 2026 All courses at NID are taught in English. Candidates must satisfy all the eligibility criteria stipulated in this handbook in order to be eligible for admission. Records of exam-related documents will be retained by NID only for a period of six months from the date of declaration of the Final result. The DAT Prelims and Mains score card will be available on the admissions website only for 20 days from the date of declaration of the result. NID shall not be responsible if the scorecard is no longer available for download from the website or portal at a later stage of the admission process. Candidates shall be responsible for downloading and retaining a copy of their score card for their future reference and records. The courts and tribunals in Ahmedabad alone shall have exclusive jurisdiction to entertain and settle any dispute or claim regarding admission to NID. | NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF DESIGN: 5.5 YEAR PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMME MASTER OF DESIGN (INTEGRATED PATHWAY) AND B.DES. ADMISSIONS HANDBOOK 2027-28 | ii | | --- | --- | Amendment(s) Section Table of Contents | SECTION | PAGE NO. | | --- | --- | | 1. General Information | 01 | | 2. Application | 03 | | 3. Important Dates | 05 | | 4. Discipline & Intake Capacity at Individual NIDs | 06 | | 5. Eligibility Criteria | 08 | | 6. Reservation of Seats | 13 | | 7. How to Apply | 21 | | 8. Design Aptitude Tests (DAT) | 27 | | 9. Announcement of Results | 29 | | 10.Other Information | 35 | 1. General Information 1.1 National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad (NIDA) and its extension campuses at Gandhinagar & Bengaluru, is an ‘Institute of National Importance’ as per the NID Act 2014. NID functions as an autonomous Institute under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India. The Institute is also a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) . The Institute is presently offering full-time the Professional Education Programme Master of Design (Integrated Pathway) of five-and-half year duration, full time Master of Design (M. Des. ) of two-and-half years duration , full time Master of Design in Education of two-andhalf years duration and PhD in Design (Full-time and part-time) . 1.2 The National Institute of Design, Andhra Pradesh (NID AP), established in September 2015, stands as a pioneering institution in the realm of design education and holding the esteemed status of an Institute of National Importance. It is the second autonomous multi-disciplinary design institute under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, established in alignment with the National Design Policy, marking a significant milestone after five decades since the inception of the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad. 1.3 The National Institute of Design, Haryana (NIDH) is an Institute

FAQs

What is the last date and time to submit the application form for Admissions 2027-28?

The last date for submitting the application form (Online Mode Only) is 30 November 2026 by 11:59 pm (midnight).

When is the DAT prelims scheduled for Admissions 2027-28?

DAT Prelims is scheduled for Sunday, 20 December 2026.

How long will NID make the DAT Prelims and Mains score card available online?

The score card will be available on the admissions website only for 20 days from the date of declaration of the result, and candidates are responsible for downloading and retaining it.

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