NID Ahmedabad offers more than 20+ courses in design at UG, PG and Doctoral levels. B.Des. M.Des and Ph.D are offered in a variety of design specialisations. B.Des is the flagship course of NID Ahmedabad, offered for a duration of 4 years. NID Ahmedabad B.Des total fees is INR 17.9 LPA. M.Des total fees is INR 12.3 Lakhs, and Ph.D total fees is INR 2.29 Lakhs. The application fee at NID Ahmedabad is INR 3000 - INR 5000, depending on the course for General Category. NID Ahmedabad hostel fee is INR 15,000 per semester, excluding the mess charges. Students also pay a refundable deposit of INR 10,000 at the beginning of the first semester.

NID Ahmedabad Courses & Fees 2025

Below is the information regarding NID Ahmedabad Courses and Fees in 2025:

Course Specialisations Eligibility Criteria Total Fees
B.Des Film and Video Communication, 
Exhibition Design, 
Animation Film Design, 
Graphic Design, 
Foundation Programme, 
Ceramic & Glass Design,
Furniture & Interior Design,
Product Design, 
Textile Design

Clear 10+2 in any discipline with 45% aggregate marks

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NID DAT Prelims + NID DAT Mains

 INR 17.9 Lakhs
M.Des Film and Video Communication,
Exhibition Design,
Animation Film Design, 
Graphic Design,
Photography Design, 
Ceramic & Glass Design, 
Furniture & Interior Design, 
Toy & Game Design,
 and more

Graduation in any discipline with 50% aggregate marks

+

NID DAT Prelims + NID DAT Mains

 INR 12.3 Lakhs
Ph.D. Design

Master’s degree in M.Des / related field with 55% aggregate marks

+

Eligibility Screening + Research Proposal Assessment + NID DRT (Design Research Test) + Personal Interview

 INR 2.29 Lakhs

NID Ahmedabad B.Des Fees 2025

NID Ahmedabad offers B.Des for a duration of 4 years with 9 specialisations at UG level. The eligibility criteria is to clear 10+2 in any discipline with 45% aggregate marks. NID Ahmedabad B.Des Admission is through NID DAT Prelims, followed by NID DAT Mains. The total fee is INR 17.9 Lakhs. Here is a breakdown of B.Des fees:

Particulars Year I (INR) Year II (INR) Year III (INR) Year IV (INR)
Tuition Fees 4.21 Lakhs 4.21 Lakhs 4.21 Lakhs 4.21 Lakhs
Miscellaneous Fees 1,400 1,400 1,400 5,000
Hostel Fees 30,000 30,000 30,000 15,000
Total Fees 4.52 Lakhs 4.52 Lakhs 4.52 Lakhs 4.37 Lakhs

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NID Ahmedabad B.Des Fees for International Students 2025

NID Ahmedabad has two different categories of fee structure for International students studying B.Des course. The two categories are given below:

  • Category I - solely for students from SAARC Nations, African Countries, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam.
  • Category II - solely for students from rest of the world except Category I Countries

NID Ahmedabad B.Des Fees for Category I 2025

NID Ahmedabad B.Des for four years with 9 specialisations. The total fee for Category I students is USD 24,661. Here is the breakdown of fees:

Particulars Year I (USD) Year II (USD) Year III (USD) Year IV (USD)
Tuition Fees 5,820 5,820 5,820 5,820
Miscellaneous Fees 17 17 17 17
Hostel Fees 358 358 358 179
Alumni Fee NA NA NA 60
Total Fees 6,195 6,195 6,195 6,016

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NID Ahmedabad B.Des Fees for Category II 2025

NID Ahmedabad B.Des for four years with 9 specialisations. The total fee for Category II students is USD 52,661. Here is the breakdown of fees:

Particulars Year I (USD) Year II (USD) Year III (USD) Year IV (USD)
Tuition Fees 12,820 12,820 12,820 12,820
Miscellaneous Fees 17 17 17 17
Hostel Fees 358 358 358 179
Alumni Fee NA NA NA 60
Total Fees 13,195 13,195 13,195 13,076

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NID Ahmedabad M.Des Fees 2025

NID Ahmedabad offers M.Des for a duration of 2 years 6 months with 19 specialisations at PG level. Candidates must have completed graduation in any discipline with 50% aggregate marks. NID Ahmedabad M.Des Admission is through NID DAT Prelims, followed by NID DAT Mains. The total fee is INR 12.3 Lakhs. Here is a breakdown of M.Des fees:

Particulars Year I (INR) Year II (INR) Year III (INR)
Sem I Sem II Sem III Sem IV Sem 5
Tuition Fees 2,44,500 2,44,500 2,44,500 2,44,500 2,44,500
Miscellaneous Fees 1,400 NA 1,400 NA 5,000
Total Fees 4.9 Lakhs 4.9 Lakhs 2.49 Lakhs

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NID Ahmedabad M.Des Fees for International Students 2025

NID Ahmedabad has two different categories of fee structure for M.Des course for international students. The two categories are given below:

  • Category I - solely for students from SAARC Nations, African Countries, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam.
  • Category II - solely for students from rest of the world except Category I Countries.

NID Ahmedabad M.Des Fees for Category I 2025

NID Ahmedabad offers M.Des course at PG level with 19 specialisations. The total fee for Category I students is USD 14,644. Here is the breakdown of fees:

Particulars Year I (USD) Year II (USD) Year III (USD)
Sem 1 Sem 2 Sem 3 Sem 4 Sem 5
Tuition Fees 2,910 2,910 2,910 2,910 2,910
Miscellaneous Fees 17 NA 17 NA NA
Alumni Fee NA NA NA NA 60
Total Fees 2,927 2,910 2,927 2,910 2,970

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NID Ahmedabad M.Des Fees for Category II 2025

NID Ahmedabad offers M.Des course at PG level with 19 specialisations. The total fee for Category II students is USD 31,144. Here is the breakdown of fees:

Particulars Year I (USD) Year II (USD) Year III (USD)
Sem 1 Sem 2 Sem 3 Sem 4 Sem 5
Tuition Fees 6,410 6,410 6,410 6,410 6,410
Miscellaneous Fees 17 NA 17 NA NA
Alumni Fee NA NA NA NA 60
Total Fees 6,427 6,410 6,427 6,410 6,470

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NID Ahmedabad Ph.D Fees 2025

NID Ahmedabad offers Ph.D in Design for a duration of 3 years at Doctoral level. Ph.D is offered as both full-time and part-time courses at NIT Ahmedabad. The eligibility criteria is to complete master’s degree in M.Des / related field with 55% aggregate marks. NID Ahmedabad Ph.D Admission is through research proposal assessment, followed by NID DRT (Design Research Test) and personal interview. The total fees is INR 2.29 Lakhs. Here is the breakdown of Ph.D fees:

Particulars Year I (INR) Year II (INR) Year III (INR)
Tuition Fees 70,000 70,000 70,000
Miscellaneous Fees 11,400 1,400 6,400
Total Fees 81,400 71,400 76,400

NID Ahmedabad Fees Comparison 2025

The fee structure varies every academic year at NID Ahmedabad. Here is a course-wise fee comparison at NID Ahmedabad:

Course 2025 2024
B.Des INR 17.99 Lakhs INR 15.81 Lakhs
M.Des INR 12.3 Lakhs INR 11.5 Lakhs
Ph.D INR 2.29 Lakhs INR 2.29 Lakhs

NID Ahmedabad Application Fees 2025

Here are the details of application fees for various courses at NID Ahmedabad:

Course Exam Type Fee
B.Des NID DAT OBC-NCL - INR 3000,
SC / ST - INR 1500,
Overseas - INR 5000
M.Des NID DAT
Ph.D NID DRT OBC-NCL / EWS - INR 5000,
SC / ST - INR 2500,
Non-Indian Citizens - INR 5000

NID Ahmedabad Hostel Fees 2025

Hostel facilities are only available for UG students at NID Ahmedabad. NID Ahmedabad Hostel fees is INR 15,000 per semester. Here is detailed information:

Particular Per Semester (INR) Total Hostel Fees (INR)
B.Des 15,000 90,000

NID Ahmedabad Vs NID Bangalore Vs NID Vijayawada

Here is a comparison between three NIDs located in Ahmedabad, Bangalore and Vijayawada on a few important factors:

Particulars NID Ahmedabad (B.Des) NID Bangalore (M.Des) NID Vijayawada (B.Des)
Popular Course B.Des M.Des B.Des
Total Fees INR 17.99 Lakhs INR 11.59 Lakhs INR 8.11 Lakhs
Entrance Exam NID DAT Prelims + NID Mains NID DAT Prelims + NID Mains NID DAT Prelims + NID Mains
Application Fees OBC-NCL - INR 3000,
SC / ST - INR 1500,
Overseas - INR 5000		 OBC-NCL - INR 3000,
SC / ST - INR 1500,
Overseas - INR 5000		 OBC-NCL - INR 3000,
SC / ST / PwD - INR 1500
Security Deposit (Refundable) INR 10,000 INR 10,000 INR 10,000
Hostel Fees (per semester) INR 15000 NA NA

NID Ahmedabad Courses & Fees 2025 FAQs

Ques. Does NID Ahmedabad offer any scholarships to its students?

Ans. NID Ahmedabad offers various scholarships to its students. Here is detailed information about the scholarships:

Scholarship Eligibility Amount
NSP (PM-USP) Yojana
  • 80% in Class 12 and parental income ≤ ?4.5 Lakhs
  • Must be in a regular course, maintain 50% marks and 75% attendance
 INR 82,000 pa
National Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies (UGC)
  • First-time PG students under 30 in UGC-recognised full-time programs
 INR 10,000 per year or INR 15,000 per month

Ques. Are college fees worth paying at NID Ahmedabad?

Ans. NID Ahmedabad is a well-known design institute in India with a strong reputation and brand value. It also provides good placement opportunities to its students. Initially, the fees may seem to be on the higher end, but the long-term benefits of opportunities and career growth make it a worthy choice.

Ques. What are the hostel fees for M.Des students at NID Ahmedabad?

Ans. NID Ahmedabad provides hostel facilities to only undergraduate students (B.Des), and there is no accommodation facility for M.Des students. NID Ahmedabad B.Des hostel fee is INR 15000 per semester. Only NID Gandhinagar has hostel facilities for M.Des students.